As fields get busy with silaging, harvesting and making preparations for the season ahead, it’s a timely reminder that a few simple precautions can help protect your machinery, your buildings and your business.
With long hours and machinery working hard, consider these important checks:
- Clean down machinery at the end of each day
Chaff, straw and crop residue can quickly build up around hot areas of machinery. Regular cleaning helps reduce the risk of overheating and fire. - Grease and inspect equipment before work begins
A few minutes spent checking machinery each morning can help identify worn parts, potential issues and keep equipment running safely. - Carry suitable fire extinguishers on machinery
Having the right equipment readily available could make a vital difference if a fire occurs. - Think carefully about where hot machinery is parked
Avoid leaving warm equipment in dry crops, stubble, hay or straw, or inside sheds where heat can create additional risk.
For farmers and contractors, harvest is a crucial time of year - protecting your equipment and livelihood is just as important as getting the crop safely gathered.
It’s also a good opportunity to review your insurance cover. Did you know that standing crops are often covered under Business Interruption cover? This is one area that can sometimes be overlooked when reviewing or reducing cover.
At H&H Insurance Brokers, we understand the realities of farming and work with our clients to make sure their insurance arrangements reflect the risks they face throughout the year.
If you’d like to discuss your cover or check you have the right protection in place, our team is always happy to help.
Get in touch with your local office for some trusted insurance advice