Falling hay bales: A health and safety solution

What it contains

Falling hay bales from haystacks, trucks or trailers are known farm risks. They can cause serious injury and death. This document tells you:

• why hay bales pose significant health and safety risks on farms
• how to move hay bales safely using farm equipment
• work systems that reduce the risk of falling hay bales
• how to protect others by keeping the work area clear and cordoned off
• how to safely transport hay bales to reduce the risk of a fall