A3B—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 29,1984
Be alert during harvest
NEWARK, Del. Grain flowing
into a combine represents the
profits from a year of hard work
and investment. University of
Delaware extension farm safety
specialist Ron Jester warns far
mers not to let a tragic accident
rob them of that reward. A safe,
efficient harvest depends first on
the machine operator.
A combine and other equipment
must be in top running order with
all protective devices in place. It’s
vital to observe ALL the standard
precautions listed in the operator’s
manual, but Jester advises taking
safety a step further. STAY
ALERT. “Constant alertness on
the job is mandatory,” he says.
“Preoccupation and fatigue are
common contributors to har
vesttime accidents. ’ ’
Equipment downtime also
contributes to exhaustion and
frustration. So check all
machinery and equipment in
advance and make mental
preparations for the job ahead.
“Having a safe harvest often
depends on how successfully you
deal with problems that arise,”
Jester says. “Factors such as
uneven feeding, separator
capacity, size of feeding and
threshing mechanisms, available
engine power, or ground conditions
limit a combine’s capacity. When
you exceed the limits, you’re
asking for trouble, or a break
down.”
The specialist advises farmers to
take special care in dealing with
the following harvest situations:
Plugged combines. If some
part of a combine does plug, shut
off the engine at once. Follow steps
for unplugging as outlined in the
operator’s manual with the
POWER OFF.
Adjustments. While a
machine is running, never try to
make adjustments other than
those recommended by the
manufacturer. No one should enter
a grain tank or stand near straw
choppers or spreaders when a
combine is in operation.
Children and animals. Be on
the lookout for movement in the
field ahead of a combine, as
children or animals could be
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hidden by the crop. Keep children
well away from all harvesting
operations.
Falls. Operate a combine
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If space permits, make a large
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Don’t overfill the grain tank when
working on sidehills, and watch for
ditches and holes.
— Fire. High temperature and
dry conditions increase fire
hazards and place extra stress on
machinery parts. Make sure a
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NEWARK, Del. Constance L.
Lydon, a landscape designer with
considerable practical experience
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joined the faculty of the University
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a master’s degree in landscape
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namental horticulture from the
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season. Take extra care to guard
against the hazards of mud and
ice.
“You hold the key to harvest
safety,” Jester says. “Get started
right and have a safe harvest
season.”
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