Tractor Safety

All Michigan State University operators of tractors are required to have a permit issued EHS validating that they have received approved training, and meet the requirements of the MIOSHA law. This applies to all MSU employees that operate tractors for performing work or conducting research.

Reference Regulation: Tractors, MIOSHA General Industry Safety Standard, Part 22. Agricultural Tractors, MIOSHA Safety Standards for Agriculture, Part 51.

• Guides
  • Tractor Operator Qualification Policy
  • Farm Field Equipment Safe Operating Procedures
• Training

  Register for Tractor Operator track in Ability LMS. Complete online and hands-on training every three years.

  • Online training

  
  Performance Evaluation

  • Performance Evaluation Checklist for Tractor Operators: DOC | PDF
  • Tractor Operator Implement Training Documentation: DOC | PDF

  
  Optional Videos

  • Video: Non-Mandatory General Tractor Safety
  • Video: Non-Mandatory PTO Safety
• Daily Inspections
  • Tractor Daily Inspection Checklist