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VMW 103 Vineyard Tractor and UTV Operation


Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Establishes and reviews safety rules and guidelines for the protection of workers and property relating to agricultural tractors and utility terrain vehicles (UTV).

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Identify risks and hazards associated with vineyard tractors and UTV’s
  2. Demonstrate best practices for equipment inspection
  3. Review common vineyard implements and discuss best practices for use
  4. Understand and practice lock-out tagout for safety


Content Outline
  • Equipment Inspection
    • Pre-shift
    • Post-shift
  • Implements
    • Types
    • Handling
  • Tractor Operations
    • General
    • Hillside
    • Hazards
  • Lockout-Tagout Requirements
    • Practices
    • Risks
    • OSHA