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How many farm/ ranch families are affected by an agricultural injury/ fatality, annually?
1 in 9
Controls identified with a yellow color are:
controls that engage powered components
The letter ROPS stand for:
rollover protective structure
T/F: When dismounting a tractor, you should face away from the tractor.
False
T/F: Rear overturns are the most common type of tractor rollover.
False
ROPS are designed to protect the operator by:
providing a critical zone of safety for the operator
The term PTO when used in connection to a farm tractor refers to:
power take off
Universal symbols are used on agricultural machinery to help operators:
easily understand operator instructions
T/F: As you view the tractor from the rear, the PTO stub shaft on the tractor rotates clockwise while in operation.
True
T/F: It is possible to have Type A, B, and C fires on a cotton harvester.
true
Which characteristic causes youth to be at a greater risk of injury while doing farm/ ranch work?
lack of experience
lack of strength
lack of coordination
The most frequent cause of non-fatal injuries around tractors and self-propelled equipment is:
falls
What are the three items that must be present for a fire to occur?
fuel, heat, and oxygen
The most important safety component of a tractor is?
operator's manual
Which safety feature(s) has (have) been added to tractors to prevent falls?
side mounted steps
handholds and railings
non-slip surfaces
Which type of fire extinguisher would be most effective for extinguished a trash fire on a combine?
Type A
Which farm task may a 14 year old youth perform for hire once they have successfully completed the Gearing Up for Safety training?
operating an 80 HP tractor
The most common reason for fires on combines and cotton harvesters is:
combines are used to harvest mature/ dry crops
Which hazard is associated with hydraulic systems?
exposure to hot fluids
high-pressure fluid skin penetration
component failure or collapse
To prevent header collapse while carrying out maintenance tasks, the operator should:
use the header lock or safety stop
The correct way to check for a leak in a hydraulic hose is to:
hold a piece of cardboard several inches from the hose, moving it the length of the hose
What are some man-made obstacles found around a farm/ ranch?
electrical powerlines
narrow roadways
irrigation system waterways
Audible warnings are frequently used on agricultural tractors to alert the operator when the:
parking brake is engaged
The letters SMV stand for:
slow moving vehicle
The minimum age for a non-certified youth employed by someone other than a parent or guardian to operate an agricultural tractor on public roads is:
16