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Tractor Safety

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
F. Emergency Preparedness	16
Fire	16
Medical	16
Mechanical Failure	16
Severe Weather	17
Spill	17
Emergency Action Plans	17
G. Resources	18
H. Non-discrimination Statement	19

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