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Using tractors safely

A step-by-step guide

Date of publication:
2013
ISBN:
9780717665501
Series code:
INDG185(rev3)

This revised step-by-step guide to tractor safety, formerly called 'Tractor action', is for everyone who uses a tractor, or tractor-operated machinery. It applies to those working in farming, forestry, horticulture, amenity horticulture and the sports turf industry.

People die in tractor accidents every year and there are many major injuries. Following the nine simple but essential safety steps described here would have prevented most of them, and could save your life.

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