WHAT’S AT STAKE?
One of the most common tasks on the farm is hitching or unhitching equipment. The two most common tractor-hitching methods use the drawbar or the 3-point hitch assembly. In either case, there can be multiple elements involved in the process including: connecting the implement using a hitch pin, adjusting a jack stand, attaching safety chains, connecting the PTO shaft, connecting hydraulic couplings, or plugging in electrical connections.WHAT’S THE DANGER?
Improper Hitching-Fatalities There are common injuries that occur during hitching like pinch points, crush points, blunt trauma, and run over. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), […]This content is for BHHC Safety Center policy holders.
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