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Note that the white Case tractors have no steering if there's no engine power.
Four-wheel trailer, tipping trailers are not to be towed with quick hitch.
Keep constant view of any workers outside the tractor such as during winter grazing season.
If another worker is about to board the tractor ensure you have the tractor in neutral, your foot off the clutch and the brakes engaged.
Don't leave the keys in the ignition as there is a risk that children may get into the tractors unsupervised.
Reverse into parks so the next person to use the tractor approaches from the front so they can see into the bucket to check for children.
2WD Tractors - high risk of loss of control. A 2WD tractor has less grip on the front wheels which freewheel due to being 2WD. Do not operate on slopes in wet conditions. Operate with care in all conditions with awareness of the differences in performance compared to modern tractors. A particular risk is loss of control if the rear wheels lift off the ground due to a heavy weight in the bucket as the front wheels have no wheel brakes or engine braking.
Tractors are a major hazard and cause a large proportion of accidents, death and injury on farms. Below is a selection of resources on tractor safety:
Worksafe Tractor Safety:
WSNZ-2284-SF-Safe-use-of-Tractors-IS-v2-0.pdfGoogle Sites
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