Iowa State University Extension
(Time
:30)
Your
chance of getting killed while driving your tractor are higher
than any other task you do around the farm.
Tractor
rollover has been the leading cause of farm operator deaths
for the past two decades. In fact, one out of every five deaths
on the farm occurs when a tractor rolls over on top of the
operator.
The
tragic thing about tractor rollovers is that many could be
prevented. Safe driving techniques, special equipment, and
never allowing passengers to ride on the tractor can reduce
these risks.
It's
worth a thought every day: How are you staying safe on your
tractor?
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NASD Review: 04/2002
This
radio public service announcement was distributed by Iowa State
University Extension as part of the Safe Farm program. Safe
Farm promotes health and safety in agriculture. It is funded
by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health,
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