Youth Safety

Manual that accompanies safety training for youth ages 14 and 15 to become certified to legally operate a tractor or other specific machinery.

Spring is always a busy time on the family farm, but this year is presenting unique challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to an agricultural safety specialist in Penn State Extension.

This poster details how to do the five-point safety check when selecting a riding helmet.

Aligns with the following AFNR standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02.This lesson plan developed by Penn State includes learning objectives, demonstration instructions, and an evaluation.

Aligns with the following AFNR standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02. The Blind Spots and Skid Steers lesson plan from Penn State University provides objectives, demonstration instructions and an evaluation.

Aligns with the following AFNR standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02. The Power-Take Off Safety: Walterscheid Tabletop Demonstration lesson plan was developed by Penn State University.

Aligns with the following AFNR standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02. The PTO Safety: Tractor Demonstration by Penn State University includes objectives, demonstration instructions, and an evaluation.

Aligns with AFNR standard(s): AS.02, CS.03 and PS.03. The Manure Pit/Silo Hazards lesson plan developed by Penn State University provides learning objectives, an activity and an evaluation.

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.

Aligns with the following AFNR standard(s): AS.02, CS.03, ESS.01, ESS.05, PS.03 & PST.02. Manual provides risk reduction information & resources for developing safety and health management programs.

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.

Aligns with following AFNR standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02. The manual developed by Penn State University to assist instructors to organize and conduct a hands-on safety tractor driving workshop.

In this farm tractor safety course, learn how to teach and organize the National 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 which they otherwise would not be allowed to operate under the U.S. Department of Labor’s Hazardous Occupations Order in Agriculture.

Video: Safety demonstrations of ATVs including side overturns, hauling loads uphill, trailers, hitching, and obstructed vision.

Evaluation questions for the PTO safety demonstration.

Aligns with the following AFNR Standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02: Low Alignment

Evaluation Questions

Aligns with the following AFNR Standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02.

With the urgency felt by farm families during the fall season, here are some safety reminders.

Demo offers an understanding on how flowing grain causes grain bin entrapments. Discussion on prevention of entrapment and first‐on‐the scene emergency response.

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.

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.

Aligns with the following AFNR Standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02.

Aligns with the following AFNR Standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02.