Although today's tractors are the safest ever, they are still involved in many farm accidents. Seat belts, power take-off (PTO) shields, traveling lights, automatic hydraulic oil shut-offs and rollover protective structures (ROPS) are standard on most new tractors and are all effective in helping prevent accidents and fatalities.


References

Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension - Farm Safety Fact Sheets


Contact

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Peter Skeels
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