Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Farm Equipment Transport Safety Checklist
A farm equipment transport safety checklist for drivers to verify hitches, chains, lighting, tie-downs, loads, and road rules before moving machinery on public roads.
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What is on this checklist
- Towing vehicle suits the load
- Hitch and pin secure
- Safety chains attached
- Brakes and lights tested
- Slow-moving sign clean
- Load tied down
- Wide loads marked
- Escort or flags if needed
- Route planned for bridges
- Check state road rules
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with OSHA and eXtension.
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