Tractor Safety On The Tractor Safety On The FarmFarm

Kelsey AhernWes Crawford

Emily FolinMollie Tachenko

Matt Withers

Safe WorkerSafe Worker

Clean/Orderly Working Environment

Calm

Positive Attitude

Proper Machinery Upkeep

What is a “safe” worker?

Personal Protective Personal Protective EquipmentEquipment

Progressive Safety

• Head •Bump Cap

• Eye Protection •Industrial Quality Eye Equipment

• Ear Protection • Lungs

•Muff or Cup

• Hands • Feet

Operating A Safe Operating A Safe TractorTractor

•Proper fire extinguisher and water hose available

•Complete first aid kit

•Properly maintained implements

•Knowledge of tractor stability.

Types Of FiresTypes Of Fires

Class A fires - are fires involving organic solids like paper, wood, etc Class B fires - are fires involving flammable Liquids.

Class C fires - are fires involving flammable Gasses

Class D fires - are fires involving Metals .

www.firesafe.org.uk/ html/exting.htm

Fire ExtinguishersFire Extinguishers

www.firesafe.org.uk/ html/exting.htm

Implements and Implements and Tractor StabilityTractor Stability

Most Stable Position? •Low Center of Gravity!!!

How do we Improve Stability?•Weights•Calcium Chloride in Tires•Tire Spacing

Implements and Implements and Tractor StabilityTractor Stability

Primary Causes of Turnover: (Implements raise center of gravity)

•Bucket or power loader too high during travel

•Short Turns

•Drawbar hitched too high- •Raises Front leverage

•Excessive Speed

R.O.P.S. R.O.P.S. Role Over Protection SystemRole Over Protection System

Seat Belts must be worn when there is a ROPS present!!

Buckles without stressing mounting pointsAbsorb Energy &

Two-Post & Four-PostStructure:

How does it work?

A Safe Working A Safe Working EnvironmentEnvironmentBe aware of natural hazardsBe aware of natural hazards

Down Limbs/Debris

Rocks/Stumps

Mudslides

Steep Inclines

Rivers/Creeks

A Safe Working A Safe Working EnvironmentEnvironmentWatch for man-made hazardsWatch for man-made hazards

Poorly Maintained EquipmentPoor Ventilation

Overloaded EquipmentImproper Tool Use

Junk & DebrisIncorrect Implement Hitch-up

Excessive Speed

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Safety First!!!Safety First!!!

No matter how safe you think you are, accidents can still happen!!!

Do you have the RIGHT attitude???Do you have the RIGHT attitude???

Farmer’s Attitude is the number one predictor or preventative of accidents!!!!