Stay safe with the rollover protection system
Rollovers are the leading cause of deaths associated with tractor use, but a rollover protection system will help keep you safe. Also known as ROPS, this device is placed through a serious of rigorous static and dynamic crush tests to ensure that it will provide the necessary protection in the event of accident. For this reason, a ROPS boosts your chances for survival considerably when combined with a safety belt. All tractors sold after 1985 automatically have ROPS, but most of the older tractors still in use can be retrofitted to provide the necessary protection.
To learn more about how ROPS can help keep you safe, we suggest visiting the following helpful links:
Seven Ways to Stay Safe this Harvest Season: Tips to help keep you safe while working with farm equipment, including advice on dealing with tractor rollovers.
Use Tractors with ROPS to Save Lives: An explanation of how ROPS helps keep you safe, plus a listing of additional safety precautions you can take to minimize rollover risk.
Machinery Safety: Links to various articles discussion tractor rollovers and tips for preventing injuries while working with farm vehicles.
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