Tractors
Farm Implements
The Work Environment
Farm Hazards
General Safety
100
When making a turn, this prevents a sideways overturn.
What is slowing down?
100
When working with a tractor, this is when the oil level should be checked.
What is every day before use?
100
This safety device should be carried on every tractor or self-propelled implement.
What is a fire extinguisher?
100
This is a common cause of farm machinery accidents.
What is working a long time that day?
200
This is the bucket position that should be maintained as much as possible for the greatest safety.
What is as low as possible?
200
When operating a WIDE IoH on the highway, this is the time when lights are required to be activated.
What is ANYTIME?
200
This is the best place to have a passenger on a tractor with one seat.
What is NO PLACE?!
200
This "signal word" indicates the highest level of toxicity.
What is DANGER - POISON.
200
This can cause chemical burns to your skin or eyes when working with a battery.
What is battery acid? (or battery solution)
300
When jump starting a tractor, the ground connection (-) should always be connected here instead of the battery terminal.
What is the engine block.
300
When operating an implement on a 3-point hitch, this is where it should be in the "down" position.
What is the field?
300
This is one of the most hazardous industries to work in in the U.S.
What is agriculture?
300
This shields the PTO stub shaft on the tractor.
What is the master shield?
300
Silos, manure pits, and grain bins are considered this type of hazard on farms.
What is a confined space?
400
This is the length of time it takes a tractor to reach the point of no return during a rearward upset.
What is three-quarters (3/4) of a second?
400
Sound levels greater than this can cause hearing loss.
What is 85 decibels (dB)?
400
Farms with these lead the list of places where injuries occur.
What is livestock?
400
This will protect an operator during an overturn if he/she is also wearing a seatbelt.
What is a ROPS?
400
Successfully completing a "Tractor Safety" course allows someone under 16 to operate this vehicle on roads.
What is a FARM TRACTOR?
500
This is the most important factor in the stability of a tractor.
What is the location of the center of gravity?
500
These are three mechanical places where severe injury or death can occur.
What are PINCH, WRAP, and SHEAR points.
500
Taking this action will greatly increase you possibility of being injured or killed.
What is taking a risk?
500
This is when it is safe to remove machine shields and guards.
What is when it is turned off and is being serviced?
500
This is a major factor in tractor - motor vehicle accidents on public roads.
What is the difference in speed between the tractor and motor vehicle?
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