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Tractor Safety
Training Objectives
� Understand types of common accidents and injuries.
� Know how to operate a tractor safely.
� Know how to work around a PTO safely.
� Know safe roadway operation rules.
� Roll overs/ overturns
� Falls
� Run over
� Hitching
� PTO entanglement
� Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Common Accidents
Common Injuries
� Broken bones
� Head injuries
� Crushed injuries
� Amputations
� Death
Before You Start
Items to inspect include:� Fluid levels
� Guarding
� Lights
� Controls
� Gauges
� Safety items (seatbelt, fire extinguisher, first-aid kit)
Preparing the operator:� No loose fitting
clothing
� Remove jewelry
� Secure long hair
� Proper footwear This will assist in
preventing you from
being entangled in the
tractors moving parts
�Inspect the tractor before each use.
Mounting and Dismounting
� Keep steps, handholds, and handrails clean and dry.
� Never jump from a tractor.
� 3 Points of contact
�Handrails
�Handholds
�Steps
� Avoid pulling the steering wheel.
To Start
� Place the gearshift lever in “neutral” or “park.”
� Place all hydraulic controls in neutral.
� Disengage the PTO.
� Apply the brakes.
� Push down the clutch pedal.
NEVER START FROM THE GROUND!!!!!!!!!!
Need a Jump� Make sure the tractor is in park.
� Make sure the polarity is correct.
� Positive cable first then negative to a ground on the engine away from the battery.
� Avoid sparks around the battery.
� Wear eye, face, and hand protection.
� Always start from a seated position.
� Never dismount with the engine running or an implement engaged.
� Watch for overhead obstacles.
� Always set the parking brake.
� Chock wheels if parked on an incline.
� NEVER allow riders.
Safe Operation
Power Take-Off (PTO) Facts
� The shaft spins at extremely high speeds.
� It doesn’t take much to become entangled.
� At 540 RPM the shaft will rotate 9 times and travel 2.17
meters in one second.
� At 1000 RPM the shaft will rotate 16.7 times and travel 4 meters in one second.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Safety� Always disengage the PTO and
turn the tractor off before going
near the PTO.
� The PTO could slip or be
bumped into gear if the engine
is still running.
� Never step over the PTO.
� Make sure the master shield is present.
PTO Safety (con’t)
� Check to be sure the guards are in good condition.
� Wear close fitting clothes. Never wear loose fitting clothes around any type of machinery.
� People with long hair need to be careful when working around running PTO shafts.
� Make sure the correct size drive line is used for the equipment being powered.
R.O.P.S.Roll Over Protection Structure
� Protects operator in a rollover
� Must be used with a seatbelt
� If there is no R.O.P.S. don’t use a seatbelt
Exemptions:� Tractors built before 1976
� Tractors with less than 20 HP
� Equipment interference
� Low profile tractors
� Used where there is little clearance (ex. Greenhouses & orchards with low tree limbs)
Avoid Being Caught Between
Moving Parts
� Many tractor operators are injured when they are crushed by moving parts.� Never put yourself or another person between an
attachment and the tractor.� If it is an articulating tractor, be extremely cautious of
the area between the front & rear tires. A slight movement of the wheel can cause the tractor to articulate with more than enough power to crush a person.
� Beware of all pinch points. Tractor arms, attachments, moving parts, etc.
Tractor Stability
� Centrifugal Force
� Raising a load
� Carrying heavy loads
� Crossing steep slopes
Front-end Loaders
� Wide wheel setting
� Add rear weights
� Travel with bucket low
� Avoid fast starts & stops
Tractor Rollovers
� Side Rollovers Occur When:
� Driving across an incline.
� Driving too close to a ditch.
culvert or pond.
� Turning too fast.
� Driving with a raised.
implement.
� Driving on roadways without locking
brakes.
Tractor Rollovers
� Rear Rollovers Occur When
� Hitching too high.
� Driving forward up a steep slope.
� Driving forward in mud or ice.
� Towing a load that is too heavy.
Preventing Rollovers & Overturns
� Space the tires as far apart as possible or use duals.
� Have the proper amount of weights.
� Pull with the drawbar.
� Slow down.
� Leave plenty of room between ditches, ponds, and creeks.
� Operate the machine within its capabilities.
Preventing Falls
From Tractors
� Operate from the operator’s seat only.
� Come to a complete stop before dismounting.
� Operate the tractor at a safe speed for
conditions.
� Rest when tired.
� Use 3 points of contact when mounting and
dismounting.
The “No Riders” Rule
� There is only 1 seat on a
tractor.
� Do not allow anyone to
ride in the loader bucket.
� The fenders are not a
seat.
� Do not allow riders on the
hitch.
NO CHILDREN!!!!
Moving Parts
Never place any part of your body in an area where a moving part may come in contact with you.
Road Safety
� Lock brake petals together.
� Always display a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV)
emblem in the center of the tractor or trailer.
� Never post the SMV emblem higher than 6 ft.
� Clearly indicate
� Turns,
� Slowing,
� Stopping.
Road Safety (con’t)
� Make sure the turn can be made safely.
� Use flashing hazard lights and turn signals.
� If necessary, use an escort vehicle.
� Use hand signals if turn signals are not available.
Hand Signals
� Left Turn – left arm and hand straight out and point the first finger.
� Right Turn – left arm out with forearm and hand up, and palm facing forward.
� Slowing/Stopping – arm and hand pointed down with palm facing backwards.
To Stop
� Push down the clutch and apply the brakes evenly.
� Disengage the PTO.
� Lower all hydraulically powered equipment to the ground.
� Put the gearshift lever in “park” or “neutral”, and set the brakes.
� Turn the ignition off and remove the key to prevent tampering or accidental starting.
Tractor Noise� Hearing protection is needed if:
�You have ringing in your ears after prolonged exposure.
�Speech or other sounds seem muffled after exposure.
�You lose the ability to tell musical tones apart.
�You fail to hear high pitched sounds.
If you reach the last 2 items on this
list it may be too late for your ears to
recover!!!!
Loading & Unloading
� If possible back the tractor onto the trailer
� Make sure that:
� the ground is level,
� the ramps are clean & clear,
� truck brakes are set & the wheels are chocked,
� you have a spotter,
� everyone stands away from the trailer,
� you fasten binders so they can’t open.
Refueling
� Risk of FIRE or EXPLOSION.
� Always turn off the engine.
� Allow tractor to cool off.
� Refuel outside.
� Have each tractor equipped with a general-use fire extinguisher. 5 lbs or larger.
Carbon Monoxide:
� Never start or work on a tractor in a closed shed or garage!!!
Conclusion
� Never push the tractor beyond its limits.
� Never bypass or remove safety devices.
� Do not allow riders.
� Read the owner’s manual.
� Follow safe operating procedures.
Any Questions?????
Developed by: Hortica Loss Control Department