Harvest is approaching so too is fire season, that means high ambient temperatures, humidity and winds, dry stubble and hot exhausts and machine parts. A great combination for harvester and paddock fires unless you’re prepared and ready. So, its time to look at fire safety on-farm.
There are a few easy things you can do to minimise the risk of fire during harvest.
1. Have a plan
2. Prepare your machinery
3. Check the conditions
4. Monitor hot spots and clean down regularly
5. Have firefighting equipment on hand
6. Managing a fire
Read the details on the steps here
Don’t get burnt out during Harvest – A plan for fire safety management