| National
Safe Tractor and
Machinery Operation Program
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NSTMOP
is a project of Hazardous Occupations Safety Training in
Agriculture (HOSTA) for youth ages 14 and 15. By successfully
completing the program they
may legally operate farm tractors and powered machinery for
hire which they otherwise would not be allowed to operate under
the
US Department of Labor’s Hazardous Occupations Order
in Agriculture.
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Training is designed to consistently cover core content areas including
safety basics, agricultural hazards, tractors, connecting and using
implements with tractors and materials handling. Testing includes
a written exam along with skills and driving tests.
LINKS
For more information contact:
National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program
The Pennsylvania State University
Agricultural and Biological Engineering
246 Agricultural Engineering Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-8124
Fax: 814-863-1031
Email: nstmop@psu.edu
