Loader Safety Tips From Kubota
- Never walk or work under a raised loader.
- Raise and lower loader arms slowly and steadily.
- Always carry loads as low to the ground as possible and watch for obstructions.
- Before raising the loader to full height, make sure the tractor is on level ground; if not, it may tip over — even if the tractor is not moving.
- Allow for the extra length of the loader when making turns.
- Be careful when handling loose or shiftable loads.
- Never move or swing a load with people in the work area.
- Be extremely careful when backfilling. The total weight of the material plus that of the tractor and loader could cause the trench wall to collapse.
- Avoid undercutting high banks. If you must do it, watch for such hazards as falling rocks and cave-ins.
- Stay away from the edges when working along banks and slopes.
- Watch for overhead or underground wires and obstacles when you use the loader.
- Never lift or carry people in the bucket.
