Tractor Safety On The Farm Kelsey Ahern Wes

Tractor Safety On The Farm Kelsey Ahern Wes Crawford Emily Folin Mollie Tachenko Matt Withers

Safe Worker What is a “safe” worker? Clean/Orderly Working Environment Calm Positive Attitude Proper Machinery Upkeep

Personal Protective Equipment • Head • Bump Cap • Eye Protection • Industrial Quality Eye Equipment • Ear Protection • Lungs • Muff or Cup • Hands • Feet Progressive Safety

Operating A Safe Tractor • Proper fire extinguisher and water hose available • Complete first aid kit • Properly maintained implements • Knowledge of tractor stability.

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

Implements and Tractor Stability Most Stable Position? • Low Center of Gravity!!! How do we Improve Stability? • Weights • Calcium Chloride in Tires • Tire Spacing

Implements and Tractor 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. Role Over Protection System How does it work? Absorb Energy & Buckles without stressing mounting points Structure: Two-Post & Four-Post Seat Belts must be worn when there is a ROPS present!!

A Safe Working Environment Be aware of natural hazards Down Limbs/Debris Rocks/Stumps Mudslides Steep Inclines Rivers/Creeks

A Safe Working Environment Watch for man-made hazards Poorly Maintained Equipment Poor Ventilation Overloaded Equipment Improper Tool Use Junk & Debris Incorrect Implement Hitch-up Excessive Speed

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Safety First!!! No matter how safe you think you are, accidents can still happen!!! Do you have the RIGHT attitude? ? ? Farmer’s Attitude is the number one predictor or preventative of accidents!!!!