IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING

 

EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS.

 

*(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws and

 

regulations. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as such).

 

U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970) OSHA

 

This Act Seeks:

 

 

 

“...to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working

 

conditions and to preserve our human resources...”

 

 

Sec. 5 (a) Each employer—

DUTIES

 

(1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment

 

which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause

 

death or serious physical harm to his employees;

 

(2) shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under

 

this Act.

 

 

 

(b) Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards

 

and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are

 

OSHA Regulations applicable to his own actions and conduct.

 

Current OSHA regulations state in part: “At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the

 

employer shall instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the

 

employee is, or will be involved.” These will include (but are not limited to) instructions to:

 

Keep all guards in place when the machine is in operation;

 

Permit no riders on equipment;

 

 

 

Stop engine, disconnect the power source, and wait for all machine movement to stop before

 

servicing, adjusting, cleaning or unclogging the equipment, except where the machine must be

 

running to be properly serviced or maintained, in which case the employer shall instruct employees

 

as to all steps and procedures which are necessary to safely service or maintain the equipment.

 

Make sure everyone is clear of machinery before starting the engine, engaging power, or operating

 

the machine.

 

 

 

EMPLOYEE TRACTOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Securely fasten your seat belt if the tractor has a

5. Watch where you are going, especially at row

 

ROPS.

 

ends, on roads, and around trees.

2. Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near

6. Do not permit others to ride.

3.

ditches, embankments, and holes.

slopes,

7. Operate the tractor smoothly - no jerky turns,

Reduce speed when turning , crossing

starts, or stops.

4.

and on rough, slick, or muddy surfaces.

 

8. Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points recom-

Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation.

mended by tractor manufacturers.

9. When tractor is stopped, set brakes securely and use park lock if available.

Child Labor Under 16 Years Old

Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 16 may operate power machinery. It is your responsibility to know what these regulations are in your own area or situation. (Refer to U.S. Dept. of Labor, Employment Standard Administration, Wage & Home Division, Child Labor Bulletin #102.)

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CBH60, CBH70, CBH80 specifications

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