Machinery maintenance Machinery and equipment should be maintained in good working condition following the manufacturers recommendations and must be regularly checked by a competent person Many accidents on farms happen during maintenance of machinery or clearing blockages Stop the machine before any intervention – remove the key or lock off power Make sure the machine has come to a complete stop Secure anything which could move or rotate Remember that energy is stored in, for example, springs or hydraulics Use the right tools for the job Follow the manufacturers instructions Replace the guards when the job is finished Check the machine before restarting
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