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Recognition, avoidance, prevention
To prevent farm equipment accidents, you first must learn to recognize the hazards that machines
present. Develop good safety habits to ensure that you have no contact with operating machinery.
Under no circumstances should you ever reach into any part of an operating machine. Always
disengage power, shut off the engine, take the key, and wait for all parts to stop moving before
attempting to service or unplug equipment.
All guards and shields must be in place and properly maintained. Replace all shielding that was
removed to make repairs.
When hitching equipment, the helper should stand clear until the tractor is backed into position.
Always inch the tractor forward (never backward) to make necessary positioning adjustments.
Bystanders should be kept away from areas where they could be struck by thrown objects
It is vital to "THINK" about actions before you take them. The bottom line is that you must never attempt
to do any kind of work on farm equipment while the power is engaged.
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