In 1969 the US Department of Labor Organizations declared that youth under 16 operating machinery is illegal unless they are certified. The National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program (NSTOMP), allow youth ages 14 and 15 to become certified in safety training in order to legally operate farm tractors and powered machinery
Classes can be taught by a local extension agent or high school agriculture educators. Students must pass an operating skills test and a driving test.
Run over incidents can be from both bystander and the operator. Many different tractor manufacturers have implemented safety features within tractors today such as safety start systems, or an enclosed rollover protective structure (ROPS).
Safety guidelines suggest preventive measures such as:
-Never allow an extra rider on a tractor
-Use tractors with safety features such as ROPS
-Use precaution when driving on rough terrain
-Never try to get on or off of a tractor when it is in motion
-Conduct proper maintenance and inspections to ensure brakes, clutches, electrical system, and other systems are working correctly
-Be aware of your surroundings and people when driving a tractor, slow down when entering areas where there are people
- Be aware of children, and ensure they are properly supervised
-Ensure people know how to capture the operators attention before approaching the equipment
https://www.ropsr4u.org
http://www.extension.org/pages/66324/power-take-off-safety.
http://umash.umn.edu/rops-national-tractor-safety-programs/
https://ag-safety.extension.org/preventing-tractor-runover-incidents/
https://cultivatesafety.org/resourcesearch/
https://extension.psu.edu/national-safe-tractor-and-machinery-operation-program