TRACTOR
OPERATION SAFETY:
Falling
off the tractor and being runover, either by the tractor or the
implement being pulled, account for about a third of fatal and
serious injuries involving tractors.
Causes
of Falls and Runovers
· Being
thrown off the operator seat when the tractor hits a hole, stump,
or ditch.
· Extra Riders
· “Jump”
starting the tractor when standing beside
it.
· Trying
to mount or dismount when the tractor is moving.
· Slipping
on the steps or platform when mounting or dismounting.
· Leaving
the deck of the machine cluttered with tools and other items.
· Riding
on the tongue or any part of the implement being towed.
· The
operator not aware of where others are when the machine is started
and put in motion.
· Leaving
the parking brake off when parking the tractor especially on a
slope.
· Poor
maintenance of brakes and clutches.
· An
operator’s foot slipping off the clutch when hitching implements
or working on the
machine.
· Poorly
trained and physically unfit operators.
Prevention Falls and Runovers
· Never bypass the safety start systems
that do not allow the tractor to start in gear without depressing
the clutch. When jump-starting
a tractor, always connect cables to the battery
and not the starter so as not to bypass the safety start system.
· Do
not allow extra riders. The ONLY time extra riders should be allowed
is for training purposes.
· Slow
down on rough ground or where hidden obstacles might be encountered.
· When
going into a strange field or one that you have not been in for
a while, stop and shut off the tractor and walk over potential
problem areas.
· Never
try to mount or dismount a tractor or machine when it is moving. Keep platforms dry.
· Always
shut off the engine and apply the parking brake before dismounting
the tractor.
· Operators
should take frequent rest breaks to maintain alertness.
· Always
start the tractor
from the operator’s seat.
· Train
all operators thoroughly.
· Maintain
equipment in top operating condition.
· Install ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure), and seat belts! However if your tractor does not have ROPS, do not wear a seat belt!
· Never ride on the implement, especially on the tongue.
Compiled by John Fouts. For more infromation, contact WSU Extension, (509) 477-2048.
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