Tractor Safety: Minimum Distance

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Questions and Answers

What is the minimum distance a yard associate should maintain from the driver's side of a running tractor?

  • 20 feet
  • 25 feet (correct)
  • 10 feet
  • 30 feet

What is the distance a yard associate should keep from a moving tractor?

  • 25 feet (correct)
  • 35 feet
  • 20 feet
  • 15 feet

How far should a yard associate stand from the driver's side of a running tractor?

  • 25 feet (correct)
  • 5 feet
  • 40 feet
  • 15 feet

What is the recommended distance for a yard associate to stand from a tractor in operation?

<p>25 feet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How far should an individual stand from the driver's side of a running tractor in a yard?

<p>25 feet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when a driver enters your Safety Bubble?

<p>Attempt to increase your distance away from the approaching truck and alert your partner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a driver does not stop after you have signaled for them to?

<p>GET OUT OF THE WAY (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to increase your distance away from the approaching truck?

<p>To give yourself more time to react to the driver's actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if it is unsafe for you or your partner to move further away from the driver?

<p>Signal the driver to stop and communicate your request (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal when a driver enters your Safety Bubble?

<p>To prioritize your safety above all else (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Safe distance from running tractor

Maintain a minimum distance of 25 feet from the driver's side of a running tractor.

Safe distance from moving tractor

Maintain a distance of 25 feet from a moving tractor.

Driver enters Safety Bubble

Attempt to increase your distance away from the approaching truck and alert your partner.

Driver doesn't stop

Get out of the way.

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Increase distance from truck

To give yourself more time to react to the driver's actions.

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Unsafe to Retreat

Signal the driver to stop and communicate your request.

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Primary Safety Goal

To prioritize your safety above all else.

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Study Notes

Safety Precautions around Tractors

  • The minimum distance a yard associate must maintain from the driver's side of a running tractor is 25 feet.

Safety Bubble Protocol

  • When a driver enters your Safety Bubble, take the following actions:
    • Attempt to increase your distance away from the approaching truck and alert your partner
    • Safely move into the driver's line of sight and attempt to get the driver's attention
    • If it is unsafe for you or your partner to move further away, signal the driver to stop and communicate your ask to the driver
    • If the driver does not stop, GET OUT OF THE WAY

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