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Nebraska Extension Tractor and Equipment Safety Certification Course--Measuring Long-Term Impact and Implementing Improvements.

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Title: Nebraska Extension Tractor and Equipment Safety Certification Course--Measuring Long-Term Impact and Implementing Improvements.
Authors: BONACCI, REBECCA1 becky.bonacci@outlook.com, DUYSEN, ELLEN1 ellen.duysen@unmc.edu, PARR, BRI1 briparr@unmc.edu, HARRIS, SUSAN2 quzielee@gmail.com, YODER, AARON1 aaron.yoder@unmc.edu
Source: Journal of Extension (JOE). 2025, Vol. 63 Issue 4, p122-131. 10p.
Subject Terms: *Safety education, *Educational evaluation, *Agricultural extension work, Farm safety, Industrial safety, Safety appliances, Agricultural safety
Geographic Terms: Nebraska
Abstract: Many jobs in agriculture have been deemed too hazardous for children younger than 16 years. A waiver allowing 14-and 15-year-old youth to work on farms requires safety course certification. Nebraska Extension has partnered with a National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health funded Agricultural Safety Center to provide an annual tractor and equipment safety course across Nebraska. To gauge impact, a survey addressed questions regarding the program's long-term impact, perceived value, injuries, close calls, recommendations for improvement and adoption, and implementation of safety practices. The results have led to improved programming. The findings provide a roadmap to establish effective tractor and equipment certification programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Many jobs in agriculture have been deemed too hazardous for children younger than 16 years. A waiver allowing 14-and 15-year-old youth to work on farms requires safety course certification. Nebraska Extension has partnered with a National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health funded Agricultural Safety Center to provide an annual tractor and equipment safety course across Nebraska. To gauge impact, a survey addressed questions regarding the program's long-term impact, perceived value, injuries, close calls, recommendations for improvement and adoption, and implementation of safety practices. The results have led to improved programming. The findings provide a roadmap to establish effective tractor and equipment certification programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:00220140