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97 355-BQD-01-IAAP © 2024, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) | 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | WSPS.CA Landscape Ontario – Workplace Safety Tailgate Talks No passengers/riders should be allowed to travel on any piece of equipment or the tractor. Safely remove and store the key when not in use. Operation on a roadway requires a slow moving vehicle (SMV) sign. Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) are designed to minimize risk of injury in the event of a rollover: Ensure all tractors are outfitted with ROPS with a seatbelt and are CSA approved (including retrofitted equipment). If the tractor is equipped with a fold down roll bar do not wear the seatbelt. Do not remove ROPS while working around low hanging tree branches and shrubs. Use an alternative equipment instead, e.g. lawn mower or trimmer. A Power Take-Off (PTO) is a device on a tractor which allows rotating mechanical output to run another piece of rotating equipment. Any rotating item has the potential for entanglement by grabbing any material and binding it tightly around the shaft. When possible make sure the tractor's PTO accessory is disengaged when not in use or before shutting down the tractor. Never operate a PTO unless proper guarding is in place and in proper working condition on the PTO shaft, U-joint and tractor master shield. If working around an operating PTO, ensure all long hair is tied back, clothing is fitted closely to the body and jewelry is removed to prevent being caught in the rotating device. Reduce speed while driving on uneven terrain to reduce stress on the shaft and bearings. Never step over or reach across a rotating shaft or PTO connection. Make sure to turn off the tractor and remove the PTO drive before attempting any service or trying to unplug any entanglement. For more information on ROPS and tractor safety, refer to R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 856 on Roll-Over Protective Structures. ACTION! Take your crew through a circle check to highlight some of the hazards above.