Tractor

• Know your tractor, its implements and how they work. Read your operator’s manual.
• Use ROPS and seat belt whenever and wherever applicable.
• Be familiar with your terrain and work area.
• Never start an engine in a closed shed or garage.
• Always keep your PTO properly shielded.
• Keep your hitches low and always on the drawbar.
• Never get off a moving tractor or leave it with its engine running.
• Never refuel while the engine is running or hot.
• Keep all children off and away from your tractor and its implements at all times.
• Never be in a hurry or take chances about anything you do with your tractor.
• Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and on rough, slick, or muddy surfaces.
• When tractor is stopped, set brakes securely and use park lock if available.
• Make sure an SMV sign is visibly displayed on the back of the tractor or implement being pulled.
• Always turn on the headlights and flashers when operating a tractor on public roads.
• When there is a front loader on the tractor, keep the bucket or other load low to the ground when driving.
• Make sure everyone who operates the tractor has received training and is physically able to operate it safely.

Mower

• Dress properly for the job, wearing substantial shoes, long pants and close-fitting clothes.
• Clean up and clear out the area before you start mowing.
• Fill your gas tank while the engine is cold.
• Read the operator’s manual to find out where the controls are and what they do.
• Know how to stop the machine quickly.
• Do not remove any guards or disable any of the safety devices.
• Never mow wet grass. You may slip on wet grass, and your mower is more likely to clog.
• Always turn off the engine and disconnect the spark plug before attempting to unclog or work on the mower.
• Mow in sufficient daylight, looking 3 feet to 4 feet ahead for debris.
• Always watch your footing on slopes. Mow across an incline and never mow an incline that is too steep for balance and control.
• Stop the mower immediately and turn it off if you hit an object. Inspect the machine and repair any damage before starting the machine.
• Seek the professional advice and/or service of a qualified servicing dealer for problems.

Chain Saw

• Wear protective clothing, including a hardhat, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, long sleeve shirt, long pants and sturdy boots or shoes.
• Do not operate a chainsaw when you are fatigued. Be alert – if you get tired while operating your chain saw, take a break.
• Keep the saw chain sharp and the saw, including the AV system, well maintained. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will increase the vibrations transmitted to your hands.
• Maintain a firm grip at all times, but do not squeeze the handles with constant, excessive pressures, take frequent breaks.
• Always wear ear plugs or ear muffs to protect your hearing.
• Always stop the engine before putting a chainsaw down or carrying it.
• Always shut off the engine and allow it to cool before refueling.
• When sawing, make sure that the saw chain does not touch any foreign materials such as rocks, fences, and nails.

Safety related websites

http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/docs/d001501-d001600/d001552/d001552.html

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/agriculture/