Learning Outcomes:
- Identify risks and dangers of agricultural machinery.
- List the main H&S rules that apply to your job.
- Rules of the road – what can you legally drive.
World’s Biggest Tractors
Which horsepower is most dangerous?
They loved their horses – much like some of today’s teenagers with their tractors…
Spot the hazards before it’s too late…
There are many possible hazards associated with machinery. Many of these are made more dangerous by the sheer power of modern machinery. Can you point the hazards on the following
Can you identify the areas of risk
The main areas of risk for tractors and other machinery in agriculture are:
- Moving Parts
- High Pressure
- Sharp Edges
- Rotating Parts
- Electrical Parts
- Other Hazards
Using this list will help you with what to think about and look for when you complete risk assessments.
Why not think of a mnemonic to help you remember them.
The Dangers of rotating parts such as PTO’s – Power Take Off
Rules of the Road – What can you drive when?
This is quite complex – there can be confusion over what a tractor and other agricultural vehicle is.
For full details check here at Gov.UK website – go to web site
Also always check with employer and insurance that you are legal before driving vehicles on the road.
Below is presentation which gives more details about “Machinery – Which Horse Power is Most Dangerous?”
