Youth Safety
Information on youth safety on the farm, including demonstrations on PTO hazards, tractor stability, blind spots, flowing grain hazards and corn harvest safety. Access to Safety in Agriculture for Youth project and Right From the Start resources.
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ArticlesWhen and How to Safely Involve Children in Farm Tasks?
This article provides practical information that farm parents, or any caregiver, can use to decide when children can be on the farm worksite, the type of tasks that can be assigned to the children, and the safety measures to adopt. -
Guides and PublicationsStarting at $15.00
Programa Nacional de Manejo Seguro de Tractores y Maquinaria - Manual del Estudiante
Manual que acompaña a la formación en seguridad para jóvenes de 14 y 15 años que buscan obtener la certificación para manejar legalmente un tractor u otra maquinaria específica. -
Guides and PublicationsStarting at $15.00
National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program Student Manual
Manual that accompanies safety training for youth ages 14 and 15 to become certified to legally operate a tractor or other specific machinery. -
Guides and Publications$10.00Use Your Head: Helmet Poster
This poster details how to do the five-point safety check when selecting a riding helmet. -
ArticlesPower Take-Off Safety: Full-size Tractor Demonstration
Aligns with the following AFNR standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02. The PTO Safety: Tractor Demonstration by Penn State includes objectives, demonstration instructions, and an evaluation. -
ArticlesManure Pit/Silo Hazards with Role Playing Exercise
Aligns with AFNR standard(s): AS.02, CS.03 and PS.03. The Manure Pit/Silo Hazards lesson plan developed by Penn State provides learning objectives, an activity and an evaluation. -
ArticlesHazards of Flowing Grain Lesson Plan
Aligns with the following AFNR standard(s): CS.03, PS.03 and PST.02. The Hazards of Flowing Grain lesson by Penn State University includes objectives, demonstration directions, and evaluation. -
ArticlesManure Pit Safety Articles
Aligns with the following AFNR standard(s): CS.03, ESS.01, ESS.05 and PST.02. Articles that focuses on manure storage hazards, gas monitoring, ventilation, and manure storage emergencies. -
ArticlesTeaching Safe Tractor Operation
Aligns with following AFNR standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02. The manual developed by Penn State to assist instructors to organize and conduct a hands-on safety tractor driving workshop. -
Online Courses$39.00
National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program (NSTMOP) Instructor Training
Sections 4Length 2 hoursLearn how to teach farm tractor safety and become an instructor for the National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program. -
ArticlesNational Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program
The National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program (NSTMOP) is a certificate program for 14- and 15-year-old youth enabling them to legally operate farm tractors and powered equipment for hire. -
ArticlesEvaluation for Power Take-Off Safety Demonstration Option 1
Evaluation questions for the PTO safety demonstration. -
ArticlesBlind Spots and Peripheral Vision Demonstrations
Aligns with the following AFNR Standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02: Low Alignment -
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ArticlesPower Take-Off Safety Demonstration Option 1: Walterscheid Tabletop PTO
Aligns with the following AFNR Standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02. -
ArticlesFall Harvest Safety Tips
With the urgency felt by farm families during the fall season, here are some safety reminders. -
ArticlesTable Top Flowing Grain Hazards Demonstration
Demo of how flowing grain causes grain bin entrapments. Discussion on prevention of entrapment and first‐on‐the scene emergency response. -
ArticlesMini Tilt Table Stability Demonstration
This demo focuses on: center of gravity, and stability baseline of a tractor, skid steer, and ATV. The demo can lead to discussions of tractor, skid steer, or ATV rollover incidents. -
ArticlesCorn Harvest Hazard Simulator
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. -
ArticlesPower Take-Off Safety Demonstration Option 2: Full-size Tractor with Tyvek Dummy
Aligns with the following AFNR Standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02. -
ArticlesHead, Eye, and Foot Protection Demonstration
This demonstration is for adult workers. Using the Head, Eye, and Foot Protection Demonstration helps illustrate the value of choosing the proper personal protective equipment. -
ArticlesConfined Space Manure Storage Ventilation Systems
Discussion on how to determine the required amount and type of ventilation to reduce risk when entering a confined space manure pit. -
ArticlesChildren and Safety on the Farm
Traditionally, farming is a family affair, but there are risks involved in farm labor. -
ArticlesATVs y Juventud: Vehículos Adecuados Para Niños
Hoja Informativa sobre ATVs y Juventud: Vehículos Adecuados Para Niños. -
ArticlesATVs and Youth: Matching Children and Vehicles
From backyards to farm fields to forest lands, youth are operating all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).