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Ready or Not? Get Ready with A Tractor Operator Checklist
Many tractor incidents can be prevented by putting safer drivers on safer tractors in a safer environment. This should be the goal of owners, managers, supervisors, and tractor operators.
OSHA Requirements
The following is a requirement for all agribusinesses that fall under the jurisdiction of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
* All tractor operators shall be informed of certain safe operating procedures when first assigned to operate a tractor and at least annually thereafter. These nine points are:
1. Securely fasten your seat belt if the tractor has a ROPS.
2. Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near ditches, embankments, and holes.
3. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and on rough, slick or muddy surfaces.
4. Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation. If necessary, back up a slope and drive forward going downhill,
5. Watch where you are going, especially at the end of rows, on roads, and around trees.
6. Do not permit others to ride.
7. Operate the tractor smoothly -- no jerky turns, starts, or stops.
8. Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points recommended by the truck's manufacturer.
9. When the tractor is stopped, set brakes securely, and use park lock, if available.
Safer tractor operator training can be provided by a variety of methods, including in small groups or through individual instruction. One effective method is to have a competent supervisor instruct tractor operators on the important safety practices or procedures using a checklist.
For More Information: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE180
Many tractor incidents can be prevented by putting safer drivers on safer tractors in a safer environment. This should be the goal of owners, managers, supervisors, and tractor operators.
OSHA Requirements
The following is a requirement for all agribusinesses that fall under the jurisdiction of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
* All tractor operators shall be informed of certain safe operating procedures when first assigned to operate a tractor and at least annually thereafter. These nine points are:
1. Securely fasten your seat belt if the tractor has a ROPS.
2. Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near ditches, embankments, and holes.
3. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and on rough, slick or muddy surfaces.
4. Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation. If necessary, back up a slope and drive forward going downhill,
5. Watch where you are going, especially at the end of rows, on roads, and around trees.
6. Do not permit others to ride.
7. Operate the tractor smoothly -- no jerky turns, starts, or stops.
8. Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points recommended by the truck's manufacturer.
9. When the tractor is stopped, set brakes securely, and use park lock, if available.
Safer tractor operator training can be provided by a variety of methods, including in small groups or through individual instruction. One effective method is to have a competent supervisor instruct tractor operators on the important safety practices or procedures using a checklist.
For More Information: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE180