WAFarmers Farm Plant and Machinery Checklist II

All tractors are fitted with a roll over protective structure (ROPS) and in the case of tractors fitted with a front end loader attachment, a fall on protective structure (FOPS)

A PTO master guard is fitted to the tractor, the power take off (PTO) shaft is guarded and power input coupling guards are fitted to all PTO equipment

Seat belt mounting points are incorporated into the design of the mobile plant and seat belts are fitted and worn by the operators

Manuals (operator’s instructions) for mobile plant are available for persons required to operate each item of mobile plant

Log books / maintenance records / preoperational checks of mobile plant are completed and kept

Operators have been assessed as competent to operate the plant they are using

Ensure that any person required to undertake High Risk Work such as using a hoist, EWP (over 11mt), or operating a forklift (or forklift with a mast, and attached to a tractor), holds a current and appropriate High Risk Work Licence

The movements of all vehicles are managed in a way that minimizes risks to operators and bystanders

Control measure required Completed Responsible Person slip, trip and fall hazards relating to tractors and mobile plant have been identified, assessed and controlled

When working under raised plant ensure machine is turned off, jacking points are identified in manuals, and equipment is secured and adequate chocks/supports used

A safe system is established for dealing with split rims. Mobile plant is only ever started from the operators’ seat

Ensure that any passengers on mobile plant are seated in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, and utilising any seatbelts provided

Ensure that prior to operating mobile plant, all overhead and underground services such as power lines, drains, sumps etc have been identified and safe work procedures are in place for persons in the vicinity

Ensure that all mobile plant which has impaired function has been labelled as ‘out of service’, and is withdrawn from use until repairs have been completed

Ensure an appropriate system (such as a lock out and tag out system) is in place to ensure that mobile plant or vehicles cannot be used until repairs have been completed

Ensure that the vehicle chosen for each task is the vehicle most suitable for that task

Employer to conduct risk assessments for tasks, and relay this information to employees

Maximum speed limits established for all areas of the property

Mobile plant and vehicles carry loads in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions

Persons operating agricultural mobile plant and vehicles in the workplace have received training and instruction

Mobile plant and vehicles have been maintained and are in good working condition

Towed accessories do not exceed the towed or tongue weight limit

Accessories utilised meet the requirements of the manufacturer of the mobile plant and vehicles to which they are attached

Terrain is assessed and hazards identified. Consider operator skills, slope, weather, surface structure etc has been addressed

Persons transporting mobile plant and vehicles have been trained in loading, tying down, and unloading procedures

All safety and warning decals on mobile plant and vehicles are to be legible

Keys to mobile plant and vehicles stored in a place where they cannot be accessed by children (to prevent unintended use)

No passengers to be carried unless the mobile plant or vehicle has been designed to do so; and if so - carried according to the manufacturer’s recommendations