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Forage Harvester Pre‑Use Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This checklist supports farmers, farm workers and agricultural contractors to carry out a thorough pre‑use inspection of a forage harvester. It ensures that the machine, its attachments and the surrounding work area are safe before starting any harvesting operation, helping to prevent injuries, equipment damage and downtime.

Use this checklist for:

  • Daily start‑up inspections on the farm
  • Pre‑season equipment checks
  • Training new operators in safe equipment use
  • Verification of compliance with legal duties

Fully editable and shareable – adapt the questions to suit specific farm layouts, harvester models or additional safety procedures.

How to use: complete the checklist on site before each use, marking “Yes”, “No” or “N/A” for each item. Any “No” or “N/A” responses must be investigated and corrected before the harvester is moved.

Before starting, verify that all PPE is worn, including high‑visibility clothing, safety footwear and hearing protection where required. Confirm that the emergency stop controls are accessible and that the fire‑extinguishing equipment is positioned for quick reach. Regularly inspect the feed‑roller guards and cutter‑blade guards for wear, and ensure the trailer coupling safety chains are correctly tensioned.

Compliant with: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). The checklist aligns with the duties set out in PUWER to ensure equipment is maintained, inspected and used safely on the farm.

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Checks covered in this Pre‑use inspection of a forage harvester before operation on a farm checklist

This Pre‑use inspection of a forage harvester before operation on a farm 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 a current risk assessment or method statement for the forage harvester available?
2Is the operator trained and authorised to operate the forage harvester?
3Is the work area clear of obstacles, livestock and by‑standers?
4Is the ground condition suitable and stable for the harvester’s tyres or tracks?
5Is the weather forecast suitable for safe operation, e.g., no high winds or heavy rain?
6Is the fuel tank securely sealed and free of leaks?
7Is the engine oil level within the recommended range?
8Is the coolant level correct and the system free of leaks?
9Are all tyre pressures set to the manufacturer’s specifications?
10Are the feed rollers fitted with guards and are the guards in good condition?
11Are the cutter blades free of damage, correctly mounted and securely tightened?
12Is the cutting platform free of debris and any blockage cleared?
13Is the power take‑off (PTO) properly isolated and guarded before start‑up?
14Are hydraulic hoses free of cracks, leaks and correctly connected?
15Is the ROPS (Roll‑Over Protective Structure) intact and the seat belt functional?
16Are all control levers, pedals and emergency stop devices operating correctly?
17Are the headlights, work lights and rear warning lights clean and functional?
18Is the fire extinguisher on board charged and accessible?
19Is the trailer coupling device inspected, locked and the safety chains attached?
20After use, will the harvester be switched off, keys removed and parked safely?

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