Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Tractor Safety Checklist
A tractor safety checklist for operators to run through before starting work, covering controls, protective structures, tires, fluids, and hitches according to the operator's manual.
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What is on this checklist
- Operator's manual on hand
- Rollover protective structure intact
- Seatbelt works and is used
- Shields and guards in place
- Brakes and steering respond
- Lights and reflectors clean
- Tires and wheel hardware
- Fluid leaks under the unit
- Hitch and drawbar condition
- Mirrors and horn working
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
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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