Andrew its good you have that hat on but wont protect you from a Tractor Rollover! The tractor is the leading cause of death on the farm. Tractors in the Northeast states have the highest rate of overturn deaths and the lowest percentage of tractors with ROPS. The use of ROPS and a seat belt is estimated to be 99% effective in preventing death or serious injury in the event of a tractor rollover. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requires an approved ROPS for all agricultural tractors over 20 horsepower that were manufactured after October 25, 1976, and which are operated by a hired employee. A ROPS normally limits the degree of rollover thereby reducing damage to the tractor. A ROPS with enclosed cabA ROPS with enclosed cab also prevents tractor operators from being knocked out of their tractor seat from rough ground and low hanging tree limbs, provides protection from the sun and other weather hazards, and reduces risk for the unsafe practice of extra riders on tractors Experienced operators are involved in 80% of all Tractor rollovers
Posted on: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 04:23:41 +0000
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