Tractor Safety: Section 1

A farm is defined by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture as any place from which $________ is produced

• $1

• $1000

• $5000

• $10,000

Which of these is NOT one of the four main characteristics of farming that makes it different from other types of work environments?

• Work is often performed by many stationary employees performing repetitive tasks in a controlled environment.

• A lack of uniformity and control of workplaces and work activities.

• Most farms are operated by family members using labor without age related restrictions.

• An overlap of home and work sites.

What does OSHA stand for?

• Office of Sanitation, Health and Agriculture

• Official Security and Honesty Act

• Occupational Safety & Health Administration

If youth are subjected to hazardous tasks who will be penalized?

• The youth performing the task.

• The employer of the youth.

• The youth's parents.

• The town in which the task was performed.

What does "ROPS" stand for?

• Restrictive Operating Propulsion System

• Roll Over Protection System

• Rear Operation Performance System

True or False: If the tractor you are operating has a "ROPS" you do not need to wear your seat belt.

• True

• False

A Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) placard must be?

• Clean

• Visible

• Mounted on the rear of the farthest implement or back of the tractor

• All of the above

According to WPS regulation, the following are approved ways an employer can inform their employees about pesticide safety EXCEPT?

• Post them in a general area, like lunch room

• Keep the information in the glove box of their work truck.

• Hold a staff meeting and review them verbally with all staff

If you are driving a tractor and manure spreader and there is a spill, you should:

• Call your boss and keep driving to your destination.

• Stop the tractor and start traffic control.

• Stay in the tractor until the police arrive.

• Control, contain, and clean up the spill; as well as notify the proper authorities.

What does "MSDS" stand for?

• Management of Soil Disturbance Statement

• Material Safety Data Sheet

• Marketing Success Distribution Solutions

• Main Storage Declaration of Safety