This Tractor Operation & Daily Checks SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) gives operators a clear method for checking, mounting, driving and shutting down a wheeled farm tractor fitted with ROPS and a seatbelt. It covers daily checks, slopes and rollover, bystanders and animals, passengers, PTO shafts, road crossings, powerlines, rated capacities and isolating the tractor before getting off or doing maintenance. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Farmers and graziers
Horticulture and orchard businesses
Vineyards
Agricultural contractors
Turf farms and large property maintenance crews
Use it to
Train and induct workers in exactly how you expect the task to be done
Keep a clear reference at the machine, in the vehicle or on site
Record competency with the built-in sign-off
Show clients, insurers and auditors your safe work methods are written down
What this SOP covers
Rollover on slopes, ditches, embankments or unstable ground
Being crushed or run over when mounting, dismounting or falling off
Entanglement in a rotating PTO shaft
Being struck by the tractor or implement, including when reversing
Unexpected movement of raised or unsecured implements
Bystanders, children and animals entering the work area
Burns from hot engine, exhaust or hydraulic parts
Whole-body vibration and noise
Collisions with vehicles, structures or overhead powerlines
Fire from fuel spills, hot surfaces or dry vegetation
What's included
11 pre-operational checks, from ROPS and seatbelt to tyres, fluids, lights, brakes, PTO guarding and the planned route
A 14-step operating procedure covering mounting, seatbelts, bystanders, passengers, slopes, PTO shafts, road crossings and what to do in a rollover
Isolation and energy control for stopping, lowering implements, disengaging the PTO and removing the key
8 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for rollovers, collisions, PTO entanglement and people struck or injured
PPE checklist and a list of related documents
Competency acknowledgement and worker sign-off
Space for your logo, SOP number, version and review dates
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing an SOP from a blank page
Written as clear, numbered steps that workers can follow on the job
Fully editable, so you can match it to your equipment, site and how your team works
The competency sign-off gives you a training record from day one
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, company name, SOP number and dates.
Check it suits your equipment and site, and edit anything you need to.
Train your workers and have them sign the competency acknowledgement.
Need more than one SOP?
This SOP is also included in the Ultimate Agriculture & Farming SOP Bundle. At $197 for the whole bundle, it works out much cheaper than buying SOPs one at a time.
Common questions
Does it cover PTO implement changeovers?
No. It covers keeping clear of the PTO while operating. Attaching, adjusting and guarding PTO-driven implements is covered by a separate implement changeover procedure.
Does it cover quad bikes or side-by-sides?
No. Quad bikes, side-by-side utility vehicles and excavators each have their own procedures.
Can passengers ride on the tractor?
No, unless an approved passenger seat with its own seatbelt is fitted.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any step, check or hazard, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
