Tractor Safety

Tractor Safety Guidelines 4 Table of Contents Directory of Service and Emergency Providers 3 A. Introduction 6 Why Does Tractor Safety Matter? 6 B. Protective Devices 7 Protective Structures 7 C. Before Operating a Tractor 8 Know Your Tractor 8 Start-up Safety Checklist 8 Operator Platform 9 Driving 9 Stopping Safely 10 Hitching and Attachments 10 D. Preventive Maintenance 12 Fuel, Oil, Coolant, and Lubrication 12 Tire and Wheel Condition 13 Batteries 13 Belts and Hoses 13 Filters 13 E. Machine Hazards 14 Pinch Points 14 Thrown Objects 14 Pull-In Points 14 Wrap Points 14 Crush Points 14 Shear Points 15 Machinery Guarding 15 Safe Work Practices 15