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Tractor Safety & Machinery Operation for Youth - Kenton

Feb 1, 2017, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Deadline: 
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Cost: 
$40
Location: 
Hardin County Extension, 1021 W Lima, Kenton
Contact: 
Mark Badertscher
419-674-2297

Registration includes course materials and refreshments.

Feb 1: Introduction: Overview of agriculture, types of risks, and regulations related to agricultural safety and health

Feb 8: Safety Basics: Youth safety and risk, appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE), warning signs, hand signals, and basic first aid

Feb 15: Agricultural Hazards: Hazards associated with machinery, animals, pesticides, electricity, confined spaces, and farm chemicals

Feb 22: The Tractor: Comprehensive overview of the tractor, including but not limited to tractor types, hazards, controls, lightning, and starting and operating a tractor

Mar 1: Connecting and Using Implements with the Tractor: Various types of implements, such as drawbars, three-point hitches, and how they are connected and used with the tractor

Mar 8: Materials Handling: Skid steers, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and utility vehicles

March 18: Farm Safety Day, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Youth Tractor Operation Skills for Certification Course.