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• Avoid sudden starts. To avoid upsets, slow down

when turning, on uneven ground, and before
stopping.

• The tractor cannot turn with the differential locked.

Do not attempt to turn with the differential locked
because it could be dangerous.

• Do not operate near ditches, holes, embankments,

or other ground surface features which may
collapse under the weight of the tractor. The risk of
tractor upset is even higher when the ground is
loose or wet. Tall grass can hide obstacles, so walk
the area first to be sure.

• Watch where you are going at all times. Watch for

and avoid obstacles. Be alert at row ends, near
trees, and other obstructions.

• When working in groups, always let the others

know what you are going to perform before you
perform it.

• Never try to get on or off a moving tractor.
• Always sit in the operator's seat when you are

operating levers or controls.

• Do not stand between the tractor and the

implement or the trailed vehicle unless parking
brake is applied.

3. Safety for children

Tragedy can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children generally are attracted to
machines and their work.

• Never assume that children will remain where you

last saw them.

• Keep children out of the work area and under the

watchful eye of another responsible adult.

• Be alert and shut the tractor down if children enter

the work area.

• Never carry children on the tractor. There is no safe

place for them to ride. They may fall off and be run
over or interfere with your control of the tractor.

• Never allow children to operate the tractor even

under adult supervision.

• Never allow children to play on the tractor or on the

implement.

• Use extra caution when the tractor is backing up.

Before the tractor starts to move, look down and
behind to make sure that the working area is clear.

4. Avoiding crystalline silica (quartz)

dust

To avoid serious injury or death from silica dust:

• Avoid exposure to dust containing crystalline silica

particles.
This dust can cause serious injury to the lungs
(silicosis).

Because  crystalline  silica  is  a  basic  component  of
sand  and  granite,  many  activities  at  construction
sites produce dust containing crystalline silica.
Trenching, sawing and boring of material containing
crystalline  silica  can  produce  dust  containing
crystalline silica.

• If dust which contains crystalline silica is present,

there are guidelines which should be followed:

– Be aware of the potential health effects of

crystalline silica and that smoking may add to
the damage.

– Be aware of and follow OSHA (or other local,

State or Federal) guidelines for exposure to
airborne crystalline silica.

– Know the work operations where exposure to

crystalline silica may occur.

– Participate in air monitoring or training

programs offered by the employer.

– Be aware of and use optional equipment

controls  such  as  water  sprays,  local  exhaust
ventilation,  and  enclosed  CABs  with  positive
pressure  air  conditioning,  if  the  machine  has
such equipment. Otherwise respirators shall be
worn.

– Where respirators are required, wear a

respirator  approved  for  protection  against
crystalline  silica  containing  dust.  Do  not  alter
the  respirator  in  any  way.  Workers  who  use
tight-fitting  respirators  cannot  have  beards/
mustaches  which  interfere  with  the  respirator
seal to the face.

– If possible, change into disposable or washable

work clothes at the work site; shower and
change into clean clothing before leaving the
work site.

– Do not eat, drink, use tobacco products, or

apply cosmetics in areas where there is dust
containing crystalline silica.

– Store food, drink and personal belongings away

from the work area.

– Wash hands and face before eating, drinking,

smoking, or applying cosmetics after leaving
the exposure area.

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