WHAT’S AT STAKE

Choking wheels in agriculture refers to the practice of immobilizing or securing the wheels of agricultural equipment to prevent unintended movement. Choking the wheels involves placing chocks or wedges in front of or behind the wheels to keep the equipment stationary.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

AGRICULTURE CHOKING DANGERS

• Placing chocks in the wrong position or using the wrong size can lead to ineffective wheel choking. If the chocks are not appropriately placed, the equipment may still move, causing accidents and injuries.
• If chocks are not sturdy enough or not appropriately designed for the weight and size of the equipment, they may […]

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