By STACY CAMPBELL
Cottonwood Extension District
Several K-State Research & Extension Districts will be offering a Hazardous Occupation Safety Training in Agriculture or Tractor and Farm Safety Course on Saturday, April 22, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Hill City High School Cafeteria, 1 Ringneck Drive.
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 attend this tractor and farm safety course.
Certification will be presented to participants who meet all of the following. Attend the entire session, complete all assignments, successfully complete tractor safety exam, safely demonstrate the ability to operate a tractor and all its controls according to safe operating procedures under the supervision of a parent or employer, youth ages 14-15 years (others will receive certification at the time they turn 14).
There is a $10 fee to attend and RSVP is requested by Monday, April 17. Thank you to our sponsors in helping to off set the cost of this course. People’s State Bank and Thunder LinnerMemorial Fund! This program is being offered and taught by Extension Agents in theCottonwood, Twin Creeks, Golden Prairie and Phillips/Rooks Extension Districts. To register contact or come by any of the above Extension Districts by Monday, April 17. Participants will also need to pickup their manual before the course.
Note if prior arrangements are made with Stacy Campbell at the Hays office 785-628-9430 participants from Ellis and Trego Counties are welcome to ride to Hill City with me.
Stacy Campbell is a Crop Production agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at [email protected] or calling 785-628-9430.