Be aware of farm machinery hazards. Know shear, pinch, wrap, crush and pull-in points since these are the most common places farm injuries occur. Use caution with hydraulic system leaks. They can directly penetrate the skin.
Farm machinery uses power to do work.
This creates many possible hazards for both operators and bystanders. Even though manufacturers take many steps to make machinery safe, all hazards cannot be removed. Minor and serious injuries can occur when workers are not paying close attention, taking shortcuts, ignoring warnings or failing to follow safety rules. The wide variety of warning, caution and instructional decals placed on machinery are there for your safety. There are many different types of farm machinery, but they all have similar characteristics and hazards.