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Hay Season Safety Checklist

A printable hay season safety check: equipment, heat, fatigue, fire and communication. Follow your manuals.

• Read the manuals for mowers, balers and tractors
• Check guards and shields per the manual before each use
• Plan for heat: water, shade and breaks
• Keep a fire extinguisher on equipment and know how to use it from training
• Never work on a machine until it is shut off and stopped, as the manual describes
• Agree on check-in times when working alone
• Keep children away from equipment and bale stacks

Last reviewed: November 12, 2026. Nothing you type or check is saved or sent.