Florida AgSafe Training Materials

Gotta Go, Joe!
(Shortcuts Don't Save Time, Set 1)

Prepared by Dr. Carol Lehtola, University of Florida

Option A (use with 100-500):

100	Every time a person takes a shortcut (rather than the recommended safer way of doing a task), they run the risk of ________________. [Injury or death]
200	Shortcuts when working with machinery are especially dangerous due to _______________________. [The power and speed of the machines…a person can become entangled in a split second]
300	What shortcut procedure should be avoided when getting off a tractor? [Use the steps, don't jump down]
400	A common shortcut is to step over the operating PTO rather than walking around the tractor to get to the other side. If this is 3 seconds faster than walking around the tractor, how much time is supposedly saved for 100 repetitions? [5 minutes]
500	What should never be used to check for leaks in hydraulic or other high-pressure lines? [Your hands]

Option B (can be used either for 100-500 or for 200-1000)

200	A tractor operator should never step over this instead of walking around the tractor? [Operating PTO]
400	These must often be taken off for maintenance but need to be replaced before using the equipment. [Shields/guards]
600	Before working on equipment what needs to be done? [Turn it off; also may have to lock-out/tag-out if required]
800	What short cut is often taken when people are mowing? [Leave the mower/tractor running when picking up debris]
1000	What can happen if a person takes the shortcut of not blocking hydraulic equipment that they are working under? [[It can drop and crush the person]

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