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Slow moving tractors, skid steers,
self-propelled machines, and
towed equipment can create a
hazard when driven on public
roads. They are difficult to see,
especially at night. Use the Slow
Moving Vehicle sign (SMV) when on
public roads.
Flashing warning lights and
turn signals are
recommended
whenever driving on
public roads.
PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
USE SAFETY LIGHTS AND DEVICES
AVOID UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
USE SEAT BELT AND ROPS
KEEP RIDERS OFF MACHINERY
WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTION
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
AVOID HIGH PRESSURE
FLUIDS HAZARD
Be prepared if a fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital,and
fire department near phone.
Dig Safe, Call 811 (USA).
Always contact your local utility
companies (electrical, telephone,
gas, water, sewer, and others)
before digging so that they may
mark the location of any
underground services in the area.
Be sure to ask how close you can
work to the marks they positioned.
ABI Attachments recommends
the use of a CAB or roll-over
protective structures (ROPS) and
seat belt in almost all tow vehicles.
Combination of a CAB or ROPS
and seat belt will reduce the risk of
serious injury or death if the
tow vehicle should be upset.
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.
Never carry riders on tractor or
implement.
Riders obstruct operator’s view and
interfere with the control of the
tow vehicle.
Riders can be struck by objects or
thrown from the equipment.
Never use tractor or implement to
lift or transport riders.
Wear protective clothing and
equipment appropriate for the job
such as safety shoes, safety
glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs.
Clothing should fit snug without
fringes and pull strings to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
Prolonged exposure to loud
noise can cause hearing
impairment or hearing loss. Wear
suitable hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
Operating equipment safely
requires the operator’s full
attention. Avoid wearing
headphones while operating
equipment.
Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing
serious injury.
Before disconnecting hydraulic
lines or performing work on the
hydraulic system, be sure to
release all residual pressure.
Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
Use a piece of paper or cardboard,
NOT BODY PARTS, to check for
suspected leaks.
Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
DO NOT DELAY. If an accident
occurs, see a doctor familiar with
this type of injury immediately. Any
fluid injected into the skin or
eyes must be
treated within
a few hours or
gangrene may
result.
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