Info and tips for tractor risk assessments
Agricultural tractors are a widely used machine both in agriculture and other industries including civil construction, ground care and materials handling. This is possible thanks to the adaptability and range of tractors & attachments available today.
With such a broad application, a thorough risk assessment process is required. Plant Assessor covers many different types of tractors from small tractors with engine power under 40 horse power to rigid tractors with frontend loaders right through to huge articulated tracked & wheeled tractors used to draw farming and earthmoving implements.
Unfortunately, tractors have proven to be very dangerous, and until recently, they were involved in more fatalities on farms than any other machine. ATV bikes have taken over this mantle for now.
Plant Assessor's risk assessments covers the hazards with all tractor types. The two main hazards associated with tractors are crushing and entanglement.
The three main areas crushing can occur include due to a rollover, around the front end loader or around the rear linkage. Specific risk treatments are required to manage the crushing hazards for each of these.
Entanglement occurs in fewer locations but can have similar consequences. The main area for entanglement is around the PTO usually at the rear of the tractor although it can be at the front.
Plant Assessor tractor risk assessments covers a huge range of makes and models including:
- John Deere
- Case IH
- New Holland
- Massey Ferguson
- Kubota
- Iseki
- Deutz-Fahr
- Claas
- Landini
- Daedong
- And many more
How Can We Help?
Plant Assessor is a plant safety company that has harnessed the power of the internet and associated technology to deliver intelligent solutions to assist in the management of plant safety.
How Do I Start?
Plant Assessor is here to help you with your tractor safety checklist, just tell us your machine details and we will have an excavator risk assessment template ready for your specific machine.
With our expertise we can speed up the risk assessment process and have you working in no time.
Contact us and we will get your tractor risk assessment process started.
Disclaimer: This information is intended to provide general information on the subject matter. This is not intended as legal or expert advice for your specific situation. You should seek professional advice before acting or relying on the content of this information.
