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TALK LEADER INSTRUCTIONS � is is background information ONLY. Be sure to customize your talk to your operation and facilities.

✔ Print copies of this sheet for yourself and each of the workers.

✔ Lead a discussion with your workers about the materials on this sheet at a location that is appropriate to the topic. Be sure to give real life examples whenever possible. Ask your workers for their experiences.

✔ Be open to questions.

✔ Conclude with a brief review of the main points or a summary based on the discussion.

✔ Fill in your operation name, location and the date on your sheet. Have each worker sign your sheet to confi rm their attendance.

✔ File your sheet in your worker training records to document the training experience.

growing safetyon the farm

BACKGROUNDPower Take Off , or PTO units are the shaft that connects to the power unit that powers implements such as balers or mowers. A basic PTO unit is made up of a spline connector and U-joint at each end, and a shaft in the middle. PTO’s can turn at either 540 or 1000 revolutions per minute, or RPM for short.

Did you know that a PTO turning at 540 RPM turns 9 times per second and one turning at 1000 RPM turns 16.6 times per second?

� is can be extremely hazardous due to the fast rotation - an object or person could become entangled.

WORK ACT IV I TY• Power down the equipment and implement before inspecting it.

Lock it out if there is a chance of someone else starting it during your inspection.

• Inspect the equipment, implement, and PTO before use.• Ensure that there is a good connection between the power unit stub,

PTO, and implement.• Ensure that the master shield is in position before engaging the

implement.• If the PTO guard turns when the PTO is engaged, it may be damaged or

disconnected from the anchor point. Secure it with a small chain to an eye on the implement.

• Be careful not to kink the PTO or guard when making sharp turns or when going up or down steep inclines.

REMEMBER: A revolving PTO moves faster than a person can react so keep your distance! A PTO entanglement will most likely have extreme consequences.

TOOLBOX TALKS#3 POWER TAKE OFF (PTO)

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� e Growing Safety on the Farm series is a part of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week. For more information visit agsafetyweek.ca.

KEY POINTS :• � e stub at the power unit should have a master shield• All PTOs should have a guard• Damaged PTOs or guards must be replaced before use• Never step over a PTO – always walk around the power unit or implement• Wear snug fi tting clothes and remove jewelry before use• Tie back and tuck in long hair before use