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IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS*
CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATORS
This sections 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 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...”
DUTIES
Sec. 5(a) Each Employer –
(1) shall furnish to each of its 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 its 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
applicable to his or her own actions and conduct.
OSHA Regulations
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 equipment.
Make sure no one is within 300 ft. 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 ROPS. 6. Do not permit others to ride.
2. Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near 7. Operate the tractor smoothly - no jerky turns, starts
ditches, embankments, and holes. or stops.
3. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and on 8. Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points recom-
rough, slick, or muddy surfaces. mended by tractor manufacturers.
4. Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation. 9. When tractor is stopped, set brakes securely and
5. Watch where you are going, especially at row ends, use park lock if available.
on roads, and around trees.
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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