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Articles Aligns with the following AFNR standard(s): CS.03, AS.02, PS.03 and PST.02. This curriculum was developed by the Migrant Clinicians Network. More
Articles Programa sobre la Seguridad y la Salud en la Agricultura
Montserrat Fonseca Estrada
¿Está usted cumpliendo con los requerimientos de OSHA para la agricultura? More
Articles Mantenimiento Preventivo y Chequeos de Pre-operación
Montserrat Fonseca Estrada
¿Es usted un operador responsable de maquinaria agrícola? Lea esta lista de verificación para evaluar su capacidad de manejo de la maquinaria. More
Articles Orchard Pruning - Safety Tips
Linda Fetzer
After a busy harvest season, there are still several jobs to be done and one of those important jobs is pruning. More
Articles Farm Safety Reminders
John Tyson
The best piece of safety equipment is the one between your ears. A reminder to think before you act as we head into a busy harvest season. More
Articles A Guide to Teaching Safe Tractor Operation
Dennis Murphy
This manual is designed to assist agricultural producers, employers, and other experiences operators organize and conduct a hands-on safe tractor driving workshop. More
2010-2014 Pennsylvania Farm Fatalities Summary
Douglas Schaufler, Ph.D., P.E.
Summaries of farm fatalities and crash incidents involving farm vehicles help to identify hazards and risks associated with production agriculture. More
2015 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Douglas Schaufler, Ph.D., P.E.
Annual summaries of farm fatalities help identify hazards and risks associated with production agriculture. More
Articles Evaluation Questions More
Articles Aligns with the following AFNR Standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02: Low Alignment More
Articles Aligns with the following AFNR Standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02. More
Articles Evaluation Questions More
Evaluation questions for PTO safety demonstration. More
Articles Aligns with the following AFNR Standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02. More
Evaluation questions for the PTO safety demonstration. More
Articles National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D.
The National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program (NSTMOP) is a project of Hazardous Occupations Safety Training in Agriculture (HOSTA) for youth ages 14 and 15. More
Articles Tractor Stability and Instability
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D.
No other farm machine is so identified with the hazards of production agriculture as the tractor. More
Articles The ATV Stability Simulator is an interactive safety education simulator appropriate for all audiences age 8 and over. More
Articles This demonstration is aimed at adult workers. The Corn Picker Hazard Simulator presents a simulation of a clogged corn picker or forage harvester in operation. More
Articles Pre-Operational Checks for Tractors
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D.
New and experienced growers alike may often overlook the importance of regular equipment checks and maintenance during the heat of the season. More
Articles A Summary of Laws and Regulations Affecting Agriculture
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D.
An explanation of pertinent parts of laws and regulations that affect agricultural machinery use in Pennsylvania. More
Articles Extra Riders on Farm Equipment
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D., Sam Steel
Farm equipment manufacturers have begun installing extra seats on some farm machinery; most notably large tractors and self-propelled machines like combines and forage harvesters. More
Articles Skid-Steer Safety for Farm and Landscape
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D., William Harshman
Addresses the safe use of the skid-steer loader as used in agricultural or landscape operations. More
Articles This article will address hazards associated with skid-steer machines include runovers and entrapments. More
Articles Seguridad con la Toma de Fuerza (PTO)
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D.
Hoja Informativa sobre Seguridad con la Toma de Fuerza (PTO). More