Although today's tractors are the safest, 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. They are all effective in helping prevent accidents and fatalities.

References

Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension - Farm Safety Fact Sheets

• Farm Machinery and Equipment Safety Part I: Recognizing and Understanding the Hazards 
• Farm Machinery and Equipment Safety Part II: Preventing Machinery Accidents During Operation

Contact

For Overall Program Management:
Peter Skeels
(848) 445-2550
peter.skeels@ipo.rutgers.edu