Key Reminders

  • Follow Safe Stop - Handbrake on, controls in neutral, engine off, remove key

  • Wear seat belts

  • Speak up about ideas/concerns/health – communicate with each other, ask for help

  • Plan your work, including emergency action

  • Work within your limits and those of your equipment and working environment

  • Be extra cautious when doing anything new or out of the ordinary

  • Never attempt high risk work when alone

  • Be aware of others and look after each other

  • Check equipment before every use

  • Think before you act – no matter how fed up or tired you are

  • Take a break when you are tired

  • Slow down and avoid distractions

Harvest is one of the busiest and highest-risk times of the year. Taking a few moments to review the essential safety measures before work begins can help prevent accidents, protect everyone on site and keep the harvest running safely and efficiently

Harvest Safety Essentials 2026

Texting 999 In An Emergency

Text ‘Register’ to 999 and follow the simple instructions

  • In an emergency you can send a text to 999, state Police/fire/ambulance/coastguard, what the problem is, location

  • You might have to wait up to 3 mins for a reply

  • If no reply, text again or find another way of getting help

Accident & Near Miss Reporting

  • Scan to report incidents immediately

Overhead Power line Emergency - Look Out, Look Up, Stay Away, Stay Safe

If any part of the vehicle touches an overhead power line:

  • Stay in the cab

  • Call 105 electricity company / 999 in an emergency

  • Try to DRIVE CLEAR

  • Warn others to STAY CLEAR

  • If you need to get out JUMP WELL CLEAR (the vehicle may be LIVE)

  • MOVE AWAY using LEAPING STRIDES, DO NOT RETURN to the vehicle

Update Emergency Contacts and Medical Information In Phone

  • Check ‘in case of emergency’ (ICE) contacts are current

  • Add key medical information

  • Ensure lock screen emergency details are updated

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