Guards

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Tractor safety

2.6.

Egress

2.6.1.

(1) Egress from an overturned tractor should be

provided.

(2) Safety frames or cabs should be so designed and construc-

ted that egress is not unduly restricted if the tractors to which they

are fitted overbalance.

(3) Tractors fitted with safety cabs and operating on or

near lakes or rivers, whether frozen or not, should be provided

with a means of egress through the

roof.

This means of egress

should slide or open outwards.

2.7.

Attachment of supporting members

2.7.1.

When attaching a safety frame or cab all major

fastenings, such as pins, screws, nuts and bolts, that are used in its

construction and attachment should be securely locked.

2.7.2. The construction and attachment of the safety frame

or cab should be such that no water or rubbish will accumulate in

such a manner as to accelerate corrosion.

3. Guards

3.1.

Types

3.1.1.

There are four main types of guards that may be

used: shields, covers and casings are stationary; the fourth type of

guard moves with the moving part but has a smooth surface and is

so designed and fitted that it will stop independently of the moving

part on contact with persons or their clothing.

3.2. Construction

3.2.1.

Guards should—

(a) be made of sufficiently strong material;

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