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Tractorppt 150428234016 Conversion Gate01 PDF
Tractorppt 150428234016 Conversion Gate01 PDF
• Identify hazards
• Assess the risks
• Control the risks
Mechanical hazards
Most tractor-related deaths are the result of
mechanical hazards
A mechanical hazard is any “machine” factor that may
put the operator and bystanders at risk of injury.
Never attempt to
mount or dismount a
moving tractor.
Always shut off the
engine and apply the
parking brake before
dismounting the
tractor
Do not jump
off the
tractor
Wear work
boots in good
condition with
non-slip soles
Keep steps and
platform clean
and clear of
tools, loose
parts or general
junk
Always check the
immediate area for
bystanders before
starting the
tractor.
Always wear the
seat belt when
operating the
tractor. Use of the
seat belt with an
approved ROPS
maximises driver
protection
Be constantly on
the lookout for
hazards such as
stumps and low
hanging branches.
They may dislodge
the operator form
the tractor seat.
Tractor roll overs
The main causes of tractor sideways roll overs
are:
• Traversing a steep slope
• Cornering too sharply or too fast
The main causes of back flip roll overs are:
• Driving off in low gear but with high engine
speed
• Rapid acceleration (particularly when driving
uphill or pulling a heavy load)
• attempting to drive forward when the wheels
are unable to move forward (bogged)
• Rapid engagement of the clutch
To control the risk of tractor roll over – use
Roll-over Protection Structures (ROPS)
Two post – standard protection, Four post – standard protection,
for general field work for general field work
Fold-down – for orchard or Enclose cab – standard
confined works, such as protection, for general field
undercover parking and work. Controlled environment;
glasshouses controls climate, comfort and
noise
The ROPS is designed so that most roll-overs cannot roll over more than
90 °.
The safety triangle shown in the picture shows where the driver can be
safely protected of the tractor rolls over. If the driver wears a seatbelt
and hangs on tightly to the steering wheel, there is a good chance of
remaining within the safety triangle if the tractor rolls over.
Sideways rollovers
Tipping axis
The tipping axis is the line that the tractor
pivots about when it tips over. In a trawler
tractor this is the outside edges of the
track.
Look at the diagram to see the
tipping axis of a wheeled tractor
Centre of gravity
This is the point where all parts of the tractor balance.
The position of the centre of gravity changes of any
implement as added, removed or changes position.
An overturn resulting from the centre of
gravity moving outside the tipping axis
Centrifugal
Force
Centrifugal force is
introduced when a
tractor corners too
fast. It tries to pivot
the tractor on its
outside wheels during
cornering.
Rearward roll overs
(back flips)
Work safely