K-State Research and Extension will be offering a Hazardous Occupation Safety Training for Agriculture or Tractor and Farm Safety Course sponsored by NW Area 4-H Day Camps provided by Dane G. Hansen Foundation. This course has always been held in-person at Hill City by Twin Creeks, Golden Prairie, Cottonwood, and Phillips/Rooks Extension Districts. However, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, all in-person trainings will not be available this year. Only online or mail correspondence is now available for 2020.
The United States Department of Labor requires youth 14 – 15 years of age attend this safety training in order to work on a farm for someone other than their parents. However, there are several cases where youth may be required to take the training even though they are working on the “family farm.” For instance, if the parent is a partner or member of a farm corporation or if the youth is legally employed by grandparents, the law requires youth participate in the course. Any employer who plans to hire youth under 16 years of age must make sure they complete this tractor safety course.
If you wish to take this course and be certified, please contact your local Extension District Office mentioned above or the Cottonwood Extension District in Hays at 785-628-9430 or email Stacy – [email protected] to register by April 15, 2020. Extension Staff will be accepting coursework until May 15, 2020. After May 15, please attend the 2021 Tractor/Farm Safety Course that will be offered.