James Carrabba, Agricultural Safety Specialist

Bassett Healthcare Network

New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health

Tractor Safety for English Language Learners (interpreted)

9a-10:30a class room, discussing mishaps and prevention (for ex: overturns and runovers), definitions, PTO safety and safety shields, roadway safety. Some video and visual aids.

10:30a-11a break

11a-1p outside, hands-on. Mock PTO entanglement, practice hooking up equipment, driving, maneuvering implement (participants will operate tractor)

*****Not open to the public; open to ESL learners; if not Karen, ideally can bring someone to interpret.

Contact Liz Coakley with any questions at Liz@groundswellcenter.org.