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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 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
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
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
Evaluation questions for PTO safety demonstration. More
Evaluation Questions More
Evaluation questions for the PTO safety demonstration. More
Articles Aligns with the following AFNR Standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02. 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 This Demo will show many sources of farm hazards. Discussion of hazard prevention, developing a strategy to deal with potential hazards, and responding to injuries or fatalities from farm hazards. More
Articles Tractor Stability Simulator
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D.
A trailer mounted tractor cab equipped with hydraulic lift. A simulation of tractor operation on slope up to 30 degrees. Participants are interviewed as to their perception of slope angle. More
Articles Intended for adult workers this table top demo is designed to provide a hands‐on, life‐like PTO entanglement scenario. Reaction time is measured in relationship to the speed of a turning PTO shaft. More
Articles Demo offers an understanding on how flowing grain causes grain bin entrapments. Discussion on prevention of entrapment and first‐on‐the scene emergency response. More
Articles Targeted to youth ages 8 to 16. The Mr. Egg Demo provides understanding on the center of gravity, stability baseline, the value of ROPS, and to discuss factors leading to tractor rollovers. 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 The ATV Stability Simulator is an interactive safety education simulator appropriate for all audiences age 8 and over. 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 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 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 Seguridad con la Toma de Fuerza (PTO)
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D.
Hoja Informativa sobre Seguridad con la Toma de Fuerza (PTO). 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 In Pennsylvania in 2012, 36% of fatalities involved tractors. More