Remove the ignition keys from parked equipment and lock the brakes. Equipment that might fall, such as front-end loaders or scraper blades, should be left in the down position. When parked, self-propelled machinery should be locked, and dangerous machinery components should be kept out of reach of small children. Never leave a tract r PTO in gear. Make sure protective shields are in place.
Many small children receive injuries or die in runover accidents each year.
Know where they are whenever starting machinery and especially when backing up equipment. All equipment used on roads should have working lights, reflectors and a slow-moving emblem. Children and other passengers should not be allowed to ride on farm machinery. Institute a no rider policy on your farm and follow it. It can mean the difference between life and death.