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affect its performance.
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Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation.
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Remove buildup of grease, oil, or debris.
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Always make sure any material and waste products from the repair and maintenance of the implement are properly
collected and disposed.
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Remove all tools and unused parts from equipment before operation.
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Do not weld or torch on galvanized metal as it will release toxic fumes.
Prepare for Emergencies
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Be prepared if a fire starts.
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Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
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Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital, and fire department near the phone.
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Wear protective clothing and equipment appropriate for the job such as safety shoes, safety, glasses, hard hat, dust
mask, and ear plugs.
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Clothing should fit snug without fringes and pull strings to avoid entanglement with moving parts.
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Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss. Wear suitable hearing protection such
as earmuffs or earplugs.
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Operating a machine safely requires the operator’s full attention. Avoid wearing headphones while operating equipment.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
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Escaping fluid under pressure will penetrate the skin or eyes causing serious injury.
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Relieve all residual pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines or performing work on the hydraulic system.
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Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are properly tightened/torqued and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good
condition before applying pressure to the system.
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Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks.
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Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems.
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DO NOT DELAY. If an accident occurs, seek immediate emergency medical care or gangrene may result.
Use Safety Lights and Devices
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A Slow moving power machine can create a hazard when driven on public roads. They are difficult to see, especially at
night. Use the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign when on public roads.
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Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads.
Use Seat Belt and ROPS
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TMG recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective-structures (ROPS) and seat belt in almost all power machines.
Combination of a CAB or ROPS and seat belt will reduce the risk of serious injury or death if the power machine should
be upset.
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If ROPS is in the locked-up position, fasten seat belt snugly and securely to help protect against serious injury or death
from falling and machine overturn.
Keep Riders Off Machinery
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Never carry riders on the tractor or implement.
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Riders obstruct operator’s view and interfere with the control of the power machine.
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Riders can be struck by objects or thrown from the equipment.
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Never use the tractor or implement to lift or transport riders.
Avoid crystalline Silica (quartz) Dust
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 particles. This dust can cause serious injury to the lungs (silicosis).
