Tractor Safety Workshop

NESFI will host a workshop on tractor safety. The workshop will take place on October 25, 2025 from 10 to 2 pm with a 40-minute break for lunch and conversation.

Jim Carrabba, Agricultural Safety Specialist with the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety [NEC], will lead the session. Participants will receive an hour of classroom instruction, followed by demonstrations on tractor and PTO safety.

This workshop will cover the following areas:

· Tractor injury statistics

· Basic Safe Tractor operating principles

o Overturn prevention & importance of ROPS (Rollover Protective Structures)

§ The ROPS Retrofit Rebate Program will be covered explaining how this program works

o This training will cover the areas required for OSHA annual tractor safety under 1928.51 Appendix A and can meet that training requirement for your farm (applies to farms with more than 10 employees)

o PTO (Power-Take-Off) safety and Retrofit PTO shields offered by the Northeast Center will be demonstrated

o Safe Operation of tractors on public roads

· How to perform operator checks

· Safety features on new vs. old tractors

All are welcome, but space is limited so best to register early. Registration via email at info@smallfarm.org Cost is$30. See website smallfarm.org for more info.