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Agricultural Equipment Operators Series |
A seven part series on farm safety that is designed to complement the tractor and machinery training materials developed by Iowa State University Extension. Each part is designed to be shown separately with the total tape length of 64 minutes. Videotape covers: Available from:
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Agricultural Tractor Safety |
Explains that agricultural tractor accidents are the leading cause of death for farm
and ranch workers and that most of these accidents can be prevented. Shows manikins being
crushed and mangled in accidents while making a strong case for roll-over protective
structures, seat belts, shields for U-joints and power take-off shafts. Emphasis is placed
upon not permitting extra riders. The video was produced in 1976 and has a 22 minute run
time. |
Farm Implement Safety |
Covers a variety of aspects of farm machinery safety, featuring personal descriptions
of accidents by victims or family members. The video was produced in 1976 and has an 18
minute run time. |
Farm and Ranch Equipment Safety |
Discusses farm and ranch equipment accidents and what can be done to reduce them. Bob
Tallman, famous rodeo personality and the voice behind "The American Farmer"
radio program narrates and discusses important safety considerations. Emergency Medical
Technicians discuss accident situations they have experienced. Produced in 1990 and a run
time of 19 minutes. Available from: Cooperative Extension System, Agr.
Communication Center University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83843-4196 Phone: 208-885-7985 |
How to Have an Accident |
Farmers and children tell what led up to their farm accidents. This video shows how
human factors like fatigue, haste, carelessness, and stress can contribute to tractor and
machinery accidents. The video was produced in 1983 and has a 28 minute run time. Available
from: University of Wisconsin Agricultural Journalism 440 Henry Mall, Madison WI 53706
Phone: 608-262-8826 |
John Deere Consolidated Safety Video |
Topics on this 84 minute video include:
Available from: John Deere Distribution Service Center Service Publications
Department P.O. Box 186, Moline IL 61265-0186 Phone: 800-522-7448 |
Operational Techniques for Large Round Balers |
A two segment video with the first segment on round baler safety. Provides case
history information on how several farmers have been injured with round balers and
discusses the safe work practices that must be followed to prevent accidents. Demonstrates
safety with round baler, farm tractor, and loading and transporting round bales. The
second segment discusses how to operate round balers to achieve the maximum performance of
a John Deere baler. The video was produced in 1991 and has a 22 minute run time. Available
from: John Deere Distribution Service Center Service Publications Department P.O. Box
186, Moline IL 61265-0186 phone: 800-522-7448 |
Prevention: Tractor Overturns and Tow Rope
Safety |
Demonstrates how tractors overturn and what not to do, as well as the improper use of
tow ropes. Topics covered include the use of roll bars and safety cabs, and what types of
rope pull best and are the safest. The run time for this video is 7 minutes. Available
from: North Dakota State University, NDS University Extension Service Box 5655, Fargo,
ND 58105 phone: 701-231-7881 |
Safe Harvest (Combines) |
Provides an overview of safe practices to follow when operating combines. The video
was produced in 1982 and has a 24 minute run time. Available from: Case IH
Safety Videos, Video Publications Department - Lakeside 700 State Street, Racine, WI 53404
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Tractor Accidents - Its Not Gonna Happen
to Me |
Discusses situations that lead to accidents involving tractors. It covers proper
procedures from checking the tractor before operation through uses of the tractor. Shows
the dangers of situations such as driving up a hill or along the slope. Good for general
tractor safety programs. The video was produced in 1990 and has a 24 minute run time. Available from: Visual Education Production, PO Box 65265, Lubbock, TX 79464. Phone 800-235-4146. Website: www.cev-inc.com or Email: cev@cev-inc.com |
Tractor Safety Begins with You (CEMC 16901) |
Covers the safe operation and maintenance of farm, landscaping and estate tractors.
Aimed at tractor renters, farm audience and anyone who will be operating a tractor. This
video was produced by Kubota Tractors and has a 20 minute run time. Available from:
Siegel and Associates 1925 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA 91306 |
Tractor Safety is No Accident |
Focuses on safe operating procedures for farm tractors. It has a 17 minute run time. |
Uni-Loader Operational Safety |
Covers the safe operating procedures for Case Uni-Loaders. The procedures apply to
other types of skid-ster or mini-loaders. Available from: Case IH Safety Videos,
Video Publications Department - Lakeside 700 State Street, Racine, WI 53404 |
Youth and Dairy Cattle: A Safe Partnership |
Promotes safe and proper handling techniques for youth when working with dairy cattle.
Discusses dairy cow behavior, flight zone and point of balance, sense of smell, cattle
defense mechanisms and cattle vision. The video was produced in 1994 and has a 22 minute
run time. Available from: Livestock Conservation Institute 1910 Lyda Drive,
Bowling Green, KY 42104-5809 Phone 502-782-9798 |
The Wake-Up Call |
The motivational video includes reenactments of three tragic accidents. After each
accident, the wrong actions that led to the accident are viewed and corrected. Available
from: N.A.E.D.A. Fulfillment Center, Aurora Pictures 2525 E. Franklin Ave.,
Minneapolis, MN 55406 Phone: 800-346-9487 |