Farm Equipment Safety & Maintenance Basics
Thursday , March 29, 2022 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Remington, VA
Each year more than 300 commercial tractor-related deaths occur in the United States. Many of these are caused by power take-offs (PTO). Other causes of accidents include vehicle collisions, hitting overhead objects such as tree limbs, rollovers, or burns during refueling.
This workshop will review practices to help you remain safe on the farm, including how to use the tractor safely and properly, conducting pre-operational safety checks, and taking special precautions necessary for operating equipment on rough terrain and slopes. We will also review the use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
For more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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