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tailgate talks – Prevent tractor overtUrns
Always drive around ditches. Never try to cross them. It is only safe to back a tractor out if the drive
wheels get lodged in a ditch.
Back your tractor out if it gets stuck in the mud. Never, ever put boards or logs in front of the drive
wheels! This practice has been responsible for a number of backward tips.
ROPS Saves Lives!
A majority of farm tractors are now fitted with rollover protective structures. ROPS cabs and frames are
designed to minimize injury potential in the event of a rollover.
It is critical for an operator to securely fasten the seatbelt in a ROPS-equipped tractor. It is the belt that
holds you within the protected zone should a rollover occur.
However, do not wear a seatbelt if your tractor doesn't have a ROPS. On an open tractor, the belt would
eliminate any chance of being thrown clear in the event of an overturn.
Drivers must be alert at all times
As you can see, there is plenty to remember when it comes to avoiding tractor upsets. Operators have
to be alert at all times, and maintain complete control of their machines. If you are ill, over-tired, or on
medication, you should not operate a farm tractor.
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