Machinery and Vehicle Hazards

All machinery requires training from management before use.

There is a 40kph speed limit on farm.

  • Tractors - use only as trained and approved. Always check for birds nest. Be familiar with areas too dangerous, steep or soft to take tractor - refer to hazard map.

  • Utesi - use within limits. This is the vehicle most likely to slide in wet conditions.

  • Quad bikes - use only has trained.

  • Two wheeler motorbikes - use only as trained.

  • Silage wagon and Hustler - don't climb inside while tractor is running as the moving floor, chains and spikes are a hazard. Use a safety chain. Turn tractor off before unjamming blockages.

  • Mower - turn tractor off before working on mower or PTO. Only use if PTO is guarded. Check blades before use.

  • Front end loader - always check bucket/grab/fork is attached and locked before driving off. Ensure legal overhang or use flags when driving on road.