Tractors

Tractors are a major hazard and cause a large proportion of accidents, death and injury on farms. 

• Don't leave the keys in the ignition as there is a risk that children may get into the tractors unsupervised.

• Reverse into parks so the next person to use the tractor approaches from the front so they can see into the bucket to check for children.

• Trailers tend to slide in wet conditions which can strike other objects, or jack knife against the tractor. There is also a risk that bales stacked in the trailer may be unstable.

Below is a selection of resources on tractor safety:

John Deere Tractor Safety.

Dairy NZ Tractor Operation

Minutes of 2022 tractor refresher training (sign into Avon Glen email to access, or request access with your own email).

Worksafe Tractor Safety: