Tractors & PTOs
Tractors and power take-off units (PTOs) present a number of risks to workers, including rollovers, collisions, and getting caught in the moving parts of machinery.
See our resources for information on the safe operation of tractors and PTOs.
Resources
Equipment and Machine Safety Checklist
Use this safety checklist to prevent injuries while operating or maintaining farming and ranching equipment.
Tractor Rollovers
Every year farmers are crushed, maimed, and killed in tractor rollovers. This video illustrates the importance of using rollover protective structures (ROPS) and seatbelts when operating tractors. It doesn't...
4-H Working Safely Around Tractors
Knowing how to live, play, and work safely around farm equipment is essential to life on the farm. This video highlights the hazards associated with working around machinery, and demonstrates how to...
Highlights
- Revised safety poster shows workers how to stand out safely around mobile equipment and vehicles Published on: April 24, 2023
- Amendments to Occupational Health and Safety Regulation in effect September 1, 2021 Published on: September 01, 2021