Equipment & machinery
Round bales: keep people clear.
Give the loader room. A bale is feed for animals, not a place to climb or play.
Guide updated October 3, 2026 · About 2 minutes to read
Choose a safe waiting place
Before the job starts, an adult chooses a waiting area away from the loader, trailer, and bale stack. Keep children and visitors there with supervision.
For the trained adult
Use a machine and bale attachment made for the load. Check their manuals and weight limits. Carry the bale low. Keep away from overhead wires. Stop if the ground or load makes the machine unstable.
Store with care
Keep bales on a stable base. Store one layer high when possible. Keep people away from loading and stacking. Never use a stack as a playground.
Tell someone at home
Ask: Where should we wait when bales are moved? Point to a place outside the whole work area.
Where this advice comes from
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