Travelling

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Tractor safety

15.3.2.

(1) All shields for power take-offs, including the

tractor master shield and the power take-off shaft shield, should be

in place during use.

(2) When power take-off is not in

use,

the stub shaft should be

provided with a shield.

15.3.3.

Except in an emergency, no person should mount or

dismount from a tractor while it is in motion.

15.3.4.

All clutches should be engaged gradually, particu-

larly when starting to move heavy loads.

16.

Travelling

16.1.

General

16.1.1.

When a safety frame or cab is provided, the operator

should use a seat belt. It is strongly recommended that no seat

belt be used if a safety frame or cab is not provided, when working

near water where danger of drowning exists or when travelling on

ice.

16.1.2.

Adjustable wheels should whenever necessary be

spread as far as practicable, considering the work to be done, to

reduce tipping hazards.

16.1.3.

Tractors should not be driven faster than is safe,

having regard to prevailing conditions. It is recommended that a

speed limit of 6 to 8 km/h be observed off the road and 13 to

25 km/h on smooth, dry roads.

16.1.4.

While a tractor is moving no person should—

(a) stand or sit in an unsafe place such as a

roof,

drawbar, mud-

guard, running board or load;

(b) climb from one tractor or trailer to another;

(c) jump on or off except in emergencies;

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