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

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

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

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

5 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 . html/exting.htm

6 Fire Extinguishers html/exting.htm

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

8 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

9 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!!

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

11 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

12 www.fs4jk.org/ coloringpages.html

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


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