WHAT’S AT STAKE

Hitching a tractor to an implement might seem routine, but it’s one of the most hazardous moments in farm or yard work. Workers can be crushed between the tractor and the equipment if the tractor rolls unexpectedly, the hitch isn’t aligned properly, or someone stands in the wrong spot. Serious injuries like broken bones, internal trauma, or even fatalities can happen in seconds — often during simple tasks. Many of these incidents occur because basic hazard assessments are skipped, rushed, or treated as unnecessary. When you don’t take time to evaluate the risks before hitching, you’re putting your […]