Do's and Don'ts of Tractor Safety

DO                                                                 

• Check your gauges, instruments, oil, coolant and battery levels and that terminals are not corroded
• Ensure you don't have any leaking fluids
• Check that the tires are inflated properly and are free from cuts or breaks
• Are your PTO (power take off) shields in place?
• Are the ROPS (rollover protective structures) set properly and in good condition?
• Check that your mirrors are clean, in place and working
• Test your breaks
• Wear a seat belt
• Confirm you have a proper / working fire extinguisher
• Is there a complete first aid kit available?
• Did you test your lights and flashers?
• Clear your platform from debris, grease, dust and clutter
• Did you remember to set your parking brake?
• Check your surroundings for pedestrians or vehicles
• Check that your slow moving vehicle (SMV) emblem is highly visible and in good condition
• Follow traffic laws
• Properly hitch and attach equipment to the draw bar
• Watch for obstructions and carry loads low to the ground
• Protect yourself from severe weather

Have a Safe Day!

DON'T

• Wear clothing that could get caught in moving parts.
• Get on / off a moving tractor
• Drive on steep slopes, through ditches or over rough terrain
• Tow implements with chains, cables or ropes
• Carry other passengers unless equipped with an instructor seat
• Work under a loader bucket or implement
• Service the tractor with the engine running