Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Farm Vehicle Backing Safety Guide
A farm vehicle backing safety guide with ordered steps for drivers to check behind, use spotters, mirrors, and cameras, and avoid struck-by incidents in yards and barns.
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The steps on this page
- Walk around before backing
- Remove obstacles and clear people
- Use a spotter with clear signals
- Set mirrors and cameras
- Turn on backup alarms
- Back slowly and stop if sight is lost
- Avoid backing when possible
- Park to allow forward exits
- Keep children away from vehicles
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
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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