Best Farm Equipment Safety Practices
Operating farm equipment requires you to be responsible to keep yourself safe and to protect other people who might be working nearby. Following best safety practices is a necessary step you’ll have to take to ensure that you don’t damage your machinery or injure yourself. Here are some ways you can use your farm equipment safely.
Perform Daily Inspections
Before you use your farm equipment each day, it’s important to walk around it and do a thorough inspection of the condition of the machine. Taking the time to test the hydraulic system and examine the tires will help to ensure that the farm equipment is functioning properly.
Always Be Alert & Sober
Trying to operate a big machine like a tractor when you’re tired, sick, or under the influence of alcohol is a terrible idea. Your focus will be lessened, you’ll be more likely to take risks, and you won’t have the quick reaction time necessary to stop the machine or move it out of the way of an obstacle. So avoid operating your farm equipment unless you’re prepared to do so.
Keep Your Equipment Maintained
A neglected piece of farm equipment is one that’s much more likely to break down on you suddenly in the middle of your work, potentially endangering your safety. If you stay on top of the maintenance tasks outlined in your owner’s manual, though, you’ll be in much better shape. Regular oil changes, tire checks, spark plug replacements, and hydraulics inspections will help your farm equipment work properly.
Need some assistance with maintaining your farm equipment? Get in touch with the service department here at A&H Sales & Service to schedule your appointment so we can make repairs and inspect your machine for you.
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