--- title: "Safer Times: The Good Day's Work Blog | machine guarding (PTOs/augers)" description: machine guarding (PTOs/augers) | Stay up to date on OSHA safety news and safety insights as it relates specifically to agribusinesses. --- - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/GoodDaysWorkAg) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gooddayswork) [844-GDW-SAFE](tel:+18444397233) [![Good-Days-Work-Logo-300x191](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/hubfs/images/Good-Days-Work-Logo-300x191.png)](http://gooddayswork.ag/) Safer Times: The Good Day's Work Blog ## [Tractor Safety: The Habits That Get You Home Safe](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/tractor-safety-the-habits-that-get-you-home-safe) Posted by [Good Day's Work](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/author/good-days-work) on Sep 6, 2025 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/hubfs/Tractor%20%26%20Planter%20wide.png) ](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/tractor-safety-the-habits-that-get-you-home-safe) [Read More](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/tractor-safety-the-habits-that-get-you-home-safe) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/tractor-safety-the-habits-that-get-you-home-safe#comments-listing) Topics: [tractors](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/tractors), [machine guarding (PTOs/augers)](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/machine-guarding-ptos-augers), [ROPS](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/rops), [Tractor Safety](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/tractor-safety), [Tips](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/tips), [Tractor Safety Tips](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/tractor-safety-tips) ## [Grain Auger Safety: Best Practices](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/grain-auger-best-practices-0) Posted by [Good Day's Work](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/author/good-days-work) on Oct 15, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/hubfs/grain%20auger-1.jpg) ](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/grain-auger-best-practices-0) Grain augers are a very common piece of equipment on farms and other agricultural businesses, but per hour of use, they're also one of the most dangerous pieces of machinery. Since they are so common, it's easy to become a little too comfortable operating them. **Injuries received from augers can include electrocution or amputations, broken bones, and lacerations due to entanglement.** With harvest season bringing an increased usage of augers, it's important to make sure you're observing the best safety practices. [Read More](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/grain-auger-best-practices-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/grain-auger-best-practices-0#comments-listing) Topics: [electrical](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/electrical), [insurance/ risk management](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/insurance-risk-management), [machine guarding (PTOs/augers)](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/machine-guarding-ptos-augers) ## [OSHA Inspection - What Will They Be Looking For? (PART 3 of 3)](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/osha-inspection-what-will-they-be-looking-for) Posted by [Marty Huseman](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/author/marty-huseman) on Oct 24, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/hubfs/Safety%20Inspection.jpg) ](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/osha-inspection-what-will-they-be-looking-for) This is the final part of a 3 part series on OSHA inspections.  If you have not read the previous parts, go back and do that: [Click here for Part 1 - Why would OSHA pay me a visit?](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/osha-inspection-why-would-osha-pay-me-a-visit) and [click here for Part 2 - What to do when they show up?](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/osha-inspection-what-to-do-when-they-show-up). **Can you pass these 5 commonly cited areas with your operation?** On my last post; [**OSHA Inspection – What to do when they show up (part 2)**](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/osha-inspection-what-to-do-when-they-show-up) we covered things to know prior to an OSHA inspection. In this blog I want to address what OSHA might be looking for when they arrive for an inspection.    [Read More](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/osha-inspection-what-will-they-be-looking-for) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/osha-inspection-what-will-they-be-looking-for#comments-listing) Topics: [confined spaces](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/confined-spaces), [lockout-tagout (LOTO)](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/lockout-tagout-loto), [machine guarding (PTOs/augers)](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/machine-guarding-ptos-augers), [OSHA inspections & violations](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/osha-inspections-violations), [hazard communication](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/hazard-communication), [personal protective equipment (PPE)](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/personal-protective-equipment-ppe), [hazard analysis](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/hazard-analysis) ## [Grain Auger Safety: Know and Manage Safety Risks](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/grain-auger-safety-know-and-manage-safety-risks) Posted by [Good Day's Work](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/author/good-days-work) on Oct 1, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/hubfs/Grain_Auger_Safety.jpg) ](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/grain-auger-safety-know-and-manage-safety-risks) Grain augers are a necessity on many agricultural operations and deserve a high level of attention due to the many safety risks associated with them. Common injuries include amputations, entanglements, electrocution, lacerations, and broken bones. Which is why augers have been recognized to be one of the more dangerous pieces of equipment per hour of use.  [Read More](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/grain-auger-safety-know-and-manage-safety-risks) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/grain-auger-safety-know-and-manage-safety-risks#comments-listing) Topics: [electrical](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/electrical), [insurance/ risk management](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/insurance-risk-management), [machine guarding (PTOs/augers)](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/machine-guarding-ptos-augers) ## [Guarding PTO Shafts On Tractors, Training Is Critical](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/guarding-pto-shafts-on-tractors-training-is-critical-0) Posted by [Good Day's Work](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/author/good-days-work) on May 18, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/hubfs/PTO_Tractor-1.jpg) ](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/guarding-pto-shafts-on-tractors-training-is-critical-0) Employees and seasonal workers come from many sources to be employed in the agricutural industry. Many agricultural workers have had no exposure to the agricultural workplace. Regardless of how workers come to work for you, all workers need to know how to do their jobs safely.   [Read More](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/guarding-pto-shafts-on-tractors-training-is-critical-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/guarding-pto-shafts-on-tractors-training-is-critical-0#comments-listing) Topics: [machine guarding (PTOs/augers)](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/machine-guarding-ptos-augers), [agriculture](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/agriculture), [hazard communication](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/hazard-communication), [farm](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/farm) ## [AG-SAFETY HAZARDS AND COMMON SENSE *](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/ag-safety-hazards-and-common-sense-1a) Posted by [Good Day's Work](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/author/good-days-work) on Jun 30, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/hubfs/Blog_images/photodune-2644111-old-work-boots-l.jpg) ](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/ag-safety-hazards-and-common-sense-1a) It's easy to take everyday safety measures for granted when you've got years of farm experience. You get used to going through the motions and repeating many of the same duties day in, day out. [Read More](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/ag-safety-hazards-and-common-sense-1a) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/ag-safety-hazards-and-common-sense-1a#comments-listing) Topics: [machine guarding (PTOs/augers)](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/machine-guarding-ptos-augers), [agriculture](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/agriculture), [hazard communication](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/hazard-communication) ## [Guarding PTO Shafts On Tractors, Training Is Critical](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/guarding-pto-shafts-on-tractors-training-is-critical) Posted by [Good Day's Work](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/author/good-days-work) on May 24, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/hubfs/PTO_Tractor-1.jpg) ](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/guarding-pto-shafts-on-tractors-training-is-critical) Employees and seasonal workers come from many sources to be employed in the agricutural industry. Many agricultural workers have had no exposure to the agricultural workplace. Regardless of how workers come to work for you, all workers need to know how to do their jobs safely.   [Read More](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/guarding-pto-shafts-on-tractors-training-is-critical) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/guarding-pto-shafts-on-tractors-training-is-critical#comments-listing) Topics: [machine guarding (PTOs/augers)](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/machine-guarding-ptos-augers), [agriculture](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/agriculture), [hazard communication](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/hazard-communication), [farm](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/farm) [All posts](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/all) Search this site on Google Search Google ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [agriculture (60)](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/agriculture) - [OSHA law & compliance (35)](https://blog.gooddayswork.ag/blog/topic/osha-law-compliance) - 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