Farm Tractor Safety in Woods and Woodlots

Hazards and risks of using farm tractors in woods: roll over and falling object protective structures, safely pulling limbs, tractor stability, related machinery hazards, and woodlot emergencies.

This webinar discusses hazards and risks of using farm tractors in woods and woodlots. Specific topics and issues covered include: roll over protection structure and falling object protective structure, pulling and dragging limbs and stumps, tractor stability principles, related machinery hazards, and preparing for woodlot emergencies.

Speakers

Dennis J. Murphy, Professor, Agricultural Safety & Health and Extension Safety Specialist, Penn State Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering

Recorded Webinar
Tractor Overturn Hazards Fact Sheet

PDF document, 61.0 KB
Tractors in the Woods Fact Sheet

PDF document, 2.4 MB
Rollover Protection for Farm Tractor Operators Fact Sheet

PDF document, 161.8 KB

James C. Finley Center for Private Forests

Address

416 Forest Resources Building
University Park, PA 16802

James C. Finley Center for Private Forests

Address

416 Forest Resources Building
University Park, PA 16802