Clemson Agricultural Safety

Preventing Entanglement Injuries Quiz – February 2026

Questions

  1. What is the most common piece of equipment involved in entanglement injuries?
  2. Before cleaning or adjusting equipment, what should you do first?
  3. Should you wear gloves when working with spinning tools or equipment?
  4. True or False: Entanglement injuries are 100% preventable with proper safety procedures. 
  5. True or False: You should always remove any guards from equipment because they are just there to get in the way. 

Answers

  1. PTO shafts
  2. Turn off the engine and disengage the power
  3. No, this acts as an extension of your hand.
  4. True
  5. False