Crop Harvesting Farming Machinery and Tractor Operations Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers crop harvesting, farming machinery and tractor operations, including planning, operation, loading and maintenance. It supports teams to identify changing conditions and manage risks associated with machinery, attachments, outdoor exposure and emergencies.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Review work areas, machine limits, changing conditions and remote-work arrangements
• Complete pre-operational checks on tractors and harvesting machinery
• Mount, dismount and use machinery cabs safely
• Operate tractors and harvesting machinery in field conditions
• Manage machinery operation near workers, plant, vehicles and visitors
• Use harvesting attachments, PTOs and moving parts
• Load, unload, tow, hitch and position equipment
• Manage refuelling, fire hazards, fluids and chemical residues
• Manage machinery noise, dust, heat and outdoor exposure
• Respond to breakdowns, maintenance needs and emergencies

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out crop harvesting, farming machinery and tractor operations.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — 4.1 Guarding plant; p. 39.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use