Used properly, tractors with seat belts and ROPS protect drivers in roll-overs. All new tractors are equipped with ROPS, and many manufacturers offer retrofits for older models. Passengers on tractors are in a dangerous position and should not be allowed to ride, Willcutt said. Chain saws are common power tools that can be one of the most dangerous pieces of equipment. Each year, many people are seriously injured using chain saws for cutting and clearing.
Gasoline is another hazard around houses and farms.
Always keep gasoline in safe containers stored away from the house. Only refuel when engines are throughly cool, as gasoline vapors can ignite on sparks from the hot engine. New machinery today comes equipped with safety features designed to protect operators, but caution is still needed. About 95 to 99 percent of all accidents result from personal carelessness and could be prevented with forethought. The time saved is not worth the risk taken.