LANDSCAPE ONTARIO – WORKPLACE SAFETY TAILGATE TALKS
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FERTILIZER SPREADER
Personal Protective Equipment
Equipment Hazards
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What types of injuries are possible when using a
fertilizer spreader?
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Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power–driven parts
as they can be pulled into the machine. Training is essential
prior to operating a fertilizer spreader.
Prevention Points
Review the General Health & Safety Best Practices section
on page 11 before performing any task.
Be aware of overhead wires, trees, etc., when
raising implements.
When the equipment is not in use, ensure to lower machine
to ground, turn off engine, and remove the key.
ACTION!
Show your crew members the
proper way to store fertilizer and
use the fertilizer spreader specific
to the task at hand.
