Safety Checklist Form Template

Instantly Create Your Checklist, Just enter your details

Combine Harvester Pre-Season Inspection Safety Checklist

Free Safety Checklist template · Category: Agriculture and FarmingView all Safety Checklist templates
Use our Checklist creator tool to create customised workplace safety documents. Learn more about Combine Harvester Pre-Season Inspection Safety Checklist Template below
Safety Checklist Creator
Guest

Loading Safety Checklist Creator

Please wait while we prepare your workspace

Checklist Questions

Every question is included by default. Untick any you want to leave out, or delete the ones you don't need.

Click Add Question to add your own custom checks. Click a row to edit its wording, and drag to reorder.

The Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and comments space are added automatically on the exported PDF or Word document.

No questions added yet — add your first one below.

Logo, Branding & Sign-off

Company brandingStandard+

Add your company logo and brand colours, and customise how your documents look. Available on our Standard and Pro plans.

Add my branding →

For the best result, upload a PNG with a transparent background — this lets your logo blend cleanly into headers and signature blocks across every generated document. JPG is also accepted but will appear with a white background.
Recommended size: at least 500×150px. Max file size: 5MB.

Choose the background colour for the header on shared documents. Select a colour that complements your logo and brand identity.

Select your brand colour for accents and borders that matches your company logo. Use HEX format (e.g., #E4B700 for yellow).

Colours are automatically synced with your Branding settings.

Sign to confirm you completed this checklist

Click to sign on behalf, or leave blank for on-paper approval.

Review & Export

Your checklist is ready. Register free to download your PDF — it opens in a new tab and signs you in here automatically, so don't refresh or leave this page.

Preview Document

See exactly how your checklist PDF will look before downloading.

Your checklist is ready

Ready to download

Register a free account to download your PDF. Your checklist stays right here.

Register to Download →

No card required · instant access

Save to Account

Not saved

Create a free account to save this checklist and re-export it any time.

Sign in to save

Manage Document

Save your checklist first, then manage it, edit it and collect sign-offs here.

Manage Document

A free account keeps this checklist on your dashboard, where you can edit and re-export it any time.

Sign in to save

Export to Word

An editable Word (.doc) version with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

Export to Excel

A spreadsheet version for digital tracking and filtering.

Share & Sign

Not available for checklists — each checklist carries its own printed sign-off section instead.

Important: The documents produced by this tool are templates only. They must be reviewed and approved by a competent person or your HSEQ representative prior to publication or circulation, in accordance with our Terms & Conditions.

PDF Preview

100%

Creating preview

Building your PDF preview…

Still Using Paper Sign-Off Sheets?

Once you've generated and saved your document, create a secure share link to distribute across any platform. Collect encrypted digital signatures from your team and generate professional sign-off reports.

Generate
Save
Share
Sign
Report
Try It Free

Increased Limits Available

Risk Assessment Description:

Combine Harvester Pre‑Season Inspection is essential for safe and efficient operation on farms and agricultural sites. Conducting a thorough pre‑season inspection helps prevent breakdowns, reduces fire risk from chaff build‑up, and ensures compliance with health and safety legislation.

Use this checklist for:

  • Confirming the combine harvester is mechanically sound and ready for field work
  • Verifying compliance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
  • Identifying potential fire hazards such as chaff accumulation
  • Ensuring all safety guards, lights and emergency devices are functional

Before operating the machine, complete each question, record any deficiencies, and rectify them. Only proceed when all checks are satisfactory. The checklist can be printed, saved digitally, and shared with other farm staff to maintain a consistent safety standard across the operation.

During the inspection, operators should reference the machine’s maintenance log, verify that any recent service work has been logged, and confirm that all statutory examinations required under Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) are up to date. Any issues identified must be logged in the farm’s health and safety register and reported to the site manager.

Fully editable and shareable, the checklist can be adapted to specific combine models and farm procedures, and it can be integrated into the farm’s pre‑season safety briefing.

Compliant with: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

Sample PDF Document Image:

Checks covered in this Pre-season inspection of a combine harvester checklist

This Pre-season inspection of a combine harvester safety checklist template covers 20 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Is the engine oil level within the recommended range and free from contaminants?
2Is the coolant level correct and is the coolant free of rust or debris?
3Is the hydraulic fluid level adequate and is the fluid clear of contamination?
4Are all tyres in good condition with no cuts or cracks and inflated to the correct pressure?
5Are the brakes functioning correctly and are brake pads not excessively worn?
6Is the steering mechanism operating smoothly without excessive play?
7Are all external lights, indicators and reflectors working correctly for road transport?
8Is the header assembly free from cracks, excessive wear and securely attached?
9Is the auger (reel) in good condition, without missing teeth or excessive wear?
10Are the cutter bar and threshing system components intact and not damaged?
11Is the grain tank clean and free from residual chaff that could pose a fire risk?
12Is a suitable fire extinguisher present, correctly charged and easily accessible?
13Are all safety guards and interlocks on moving parts (e.g., header, auger, conveyor) intact and functional?
14Is the emergency stop button accessible and functional?
15Are seat belts or ROPS (if applicable) in place and functional?
16Has a competent operator been identified and is their training up to date for operating the combine harvester?
17Are appropriate PPE such as high‑visibility clothing, safety boots, hearing protection and gloves available and being used?
18Is the operating area clear of obstacles, overhead power lines and is the ground stable for safe operation?
19Is a pre‑use risk assessment or method statement available and signed for the combine harvester?
20Will the machine be made safe and stored appropriately after use?

Frequently asked questions

Are these safety checklist templates really free to download?

Yes — completely free. Customise any checklist to your workplace and download a professional, print-ready PDF in minutes. No paywall — a free account is all you need to download.

What format do the safety checklists download in?

Checklists download as a professional PDF, ready to print and complete on-site — each question has clear Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space. You choose portrait or landscape at download. Word and spreadsheet formats are being added.

Can I customise the checklist questions to my workplace?

Yes — fully. Add your own questions, edit or remove any of the pre-written ones, and reorder them to suit your site, task or inspection before you download.

Are the safety checklists suitable for UK workplaces?

Yes. The checklists are written around UK health and safety good practice and HSE guidance, and are suitable for inspections, audits, toolbox checks and routine workplace monitoring.

Do I need an account to use the checklist templates?

You can build and preview a checklist without an account. To download the PDF you'll need a free account — it takes less than a minute, costs nothing, and also lets you save checklists to your dashboard and edit them later.

Can I add my company logo and branding to the checklist?

Yes — add your company logo, colours and details on Standard and Pro plans, so the exported checklist carries your own branding. Guests and Free downloads carry Health & Safety Zone branding.

How do I complete the checklist once it is downloaded?

The exported checklist is a blank, ready-to-use document: print it and tick Yes, No or N/A against each question and write any comments in the notes space, then sign and date it in the sign-off section.

What types of safety checklist can I create?

We are building specialist checklists across a wide range of subjects and industries — fire safety, workplace inspections, equipment and machinery checks, site inductions, vehicle checks, PPE, first aid and more. Browse by category to find the right one.

How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

No. A checklist is a monitoring and inspection tool that complements your risk assessments and method statements — it helps confirm that controls are in place and working. Use them alongside your risk assessments.

Related Documents

Risk AssessmentCombine Harvester and Agricultural Machinery Fire Prevention Fire Risk AssessmentCreate
Risk AssessmentCombine Harvester Operation Risk AssessmentCreate
Toolbox TalkOperation and Maintenance of Combine Harvesters Toolbox TalkCreate
Safety ChecklistForage Harvester Pre‑Use Safety ChecklistCreate
Risk AssessmentForage Harvester Risk AssessmentCreate