[header] How to stay safe on a farm [title] Maintain all equipment in good working condition. [step] Failure of brakes, steering linkages, or power take-off (pto) connections can cause injury or death in seconds. If you are not able to maintain your own equipment, have it inspected periodically by a mechanic. 
It might save a life, but at the very least, it will likely prevent costly breakdowns. [title] Train all equipment operators in general operating procedures for each machine, and specific safety items for individual pieces of equipment.