Farm Safety Week: Negotiating Harvest Safely

With harvest now in full swing, James Huyton looks at some of the potential hazards and some steps to help the season run smoothly.

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Be aware of harvester heights unloading under electric cables.
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Be aware of harvester heights unloading under electric cables.

Implementing a five-point plan can help to make this year's harvest safer. Farmers and land managers are often made aware of the agricultural sector's poor safety record, so it is in the business interest...

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