Tractor operation and farm work can be very dangerous. “Safe Operation of Farm Tractors: A Basic Overview for Farm Owners and Operators” is an educational video series to help farm tractor operators learn the basics about safe tractor operation. Funded by UW Center for Agriculture & Safety, each of the videos in the nine-part series introduces a tractor safety segment vital to safe operation. This video series in not meant to be a complete safety training program, but rather a guide to the basics of safe farm tractor operation. The videos can also be used a helpful tool for farm owners and managers when teaching family and non-family employees how to be safe on the farm.
The videos are available either as a DVD or via YouTube by clicking the links below. If interested in borrowing a DVD, please contact your local UW-Extension Agriculture Agent.
Safe Operation of Farm Tractors: A Basic Overview for Farm Owners and Operators Videos
Segment 1: Farm Tractor Pre-Operation/Inspection
Segment 2: Farm Tractor Instrument Panels and Controls
Segment 3: Proper Starting and Stopping of the Farm Tractor
Segment 4: Distractions that Influence Safe Farm Tractor Operation
Segment 5: Human Factors that Influence Safe Farm Tractor Operation
Segment 6: Rules for Safe Farm Tractor Field Operation
Segment 7: Rules of the Road for Safe Farm Tractor Highway Operation
Segment 8: Safe Use of Farm Tractor PTOs/Hydraulic/3-point Hitches/Drawbars
Segment 9: Farm Tractor Loader Safety
For more information regarding agriculture safety, please visit UW Center for Agricultural Safety & Health or contact UW-Extension Agricultural Safety & Health Specialist Cheryl Skjolaas.
