Keep plenty of fully charged fire extinguishers around. Replace all shields after lubrication, servicing, adjustments, or repairs. Watch for ditches and canals. Take rest breaks when needed and stay alert when working in the field. Avoid alcohol and drugs.
Safety is an activity that can be planned.
Injuries, wrecked harvester, ruined crops, and a spoiled environment all come about when we do not pay attention to the quality of our work. The point is to do the job well and to harvest a high quality, abundant crop with no injuries to workers, no damage to equipment, and no damage to the environment. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the Department, College, Campus, or Regents of the University of California. Shortly after cotton harvest is the best time to prepare ground for next year's crops. Proper ground preparation is a prerequisite to good yields that can have long-term positive effects.