Operating tractors and other equipment is dangerous, especially in the mountains of western North Carolina. Many growers use older tractors which do not have PTO shields and rollover safety features. Included is information on tractor and ATV safety as well as guarding against dangers from electricity.

Tractor Safety

• The 10 Commandments of Tractor Safety PDF - Utah State University Extension
• Training Employees That Operate Farm Tractors PDF - Iowa State University Extension
• Safely Starting and Stopping a Tractor PDF - The Ohio State University Extension

Power Take Off

• Safe Use of the Power Take Off (PTO) PDF - The Ohio State University Extension
• Power Take Off Shielding PDF - The Ohio State University Extension

• Use Tractors with ROPS to Save Lives PDF - Iowa State University Extension

All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety

• ATV Safety for Farm and Recreation PDF - Iowa State University Extension
• Extra Safety for ATVs and UTVs with Liquid Tanks - Iowa State University Extension

Electrocution Hazards

• Electrocution Hazards on the Farm PDF - Iowa State University Extension