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Harvest Operations Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑operation inspection of combines, tractors, grain carts and ancillary equipment
  • Safe road‑transport of harvested crops from field to storage facilities
  • Managing worker fatigue, rest breaks and hydration during peak harvest periods
  • Controlling field‑to‑store traffic, pedestrian safety and emergency response

Coverage includes detailed checks of machine guarding, fire‑extinguisher readiness, road‑worthiness of vehicles, load‑securement procedures, fuel and chemical storage safety, personal protective equipment provision, weather monitoring and the verification that all operators have received appropriate training and are competent.

Implementing this checklist helps maintain records of safety checks, supports compliance audits, and promotes a culture of safety throughout the harvest season, ensuring that any issues are identified and addressed promptly. It also assists in meeting insurance requirements and improving operational efficiency.

The checklist is fully editable and shareable, enabling you to adapt the questions to the specific crops, equipment and layout of your farm. Use it to brief staff, assign a competent supervisor and ensure that safety briefings are carried out before work starts, thereby reducing accidents, equipment damage and product loss.

Compliant with: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

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Checks covered in this This checklist covers safety considerations for farm harvest operations, including the use of combine harvesters, tractors, grain carts, and other machinery, as well as the transport of harvested crops from field to storage, road movements on and off‑farm, and the management of fatigue and work hours for farm workers. checklist

This This checklist covers safety considerations for farm harvest operations, including the use of combine harvesters, tractors, grain carts, and other machinery, as well as the transport of harvested crops from field to storage, road movements on and off‑farm, and the management of fatigue and work hours for farm workers. safety checklist template covers 15 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
1Are all machine guards and safety devices on the combine harvester correctly fitted and functional?
2Is the emergency stop button on each piece of harvesting equipment clearly marked and tested?
3Are fire extinguishers on the farm inspected, fully charged, and readily accessible near harvesting equipment?
4Has a risk assessment been carried out for the transport routes used for moving harvested crops from field to storage?
5Are all vehicles used for road transport of produce road‑worthy, with valid MOT, insurance and load‑securement checks performed?
6Is there a system in place to monitor and limit worker hours to prevent fatigue during peak harvest periods?
7Are drivers and operators provided with scheduled rest breaks and adequate hydration?
8Are pedestrians and other farm workers kept clear of moving machinery and vehicle traffic routes?
9Is the field‑to‑store traffic plan displayed and communicated to all staff before starting harvest operations?
10Are all fuel and chemical storage containers secured and positioned away from ignition sources?
11Is personal protective equipment (PPE) such as high‑visibility clothing, safety boots and hearing protection provided and worn where required?
12Are weather conditions monitored and extreme heat or storms taken into account when planning harvesting activities?
13Have all operators received training and are they competent to operate the specific harvesting machinery?
14Is a competent person assigned to supervise the harvest operation and ensure safe practices?
15Are workers briefed on the traffic plan and safety procedures before starting work?

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