The News Bulletin: Farm Tractor and Machinery Safety Certification June 2, 4, 5 and 6, 2007

Farm Tractor and Machinery Safety Certification June 2, 4, 5 and 6, 2007

By Pete Fandel, Crop Systems Educator

The Farm Tractor and Machinery Safety Certification program will be offered again this year. This program is designed to train youth between the ages of 14 and 16 in proper tractor and machinery operation and safety.
The Child Labor Act prohibits hiring youth less than 16 years of age in certain jobs, which are considered hazardous. Farming is considered on of those jobs. Children may work on their parent’s farm without violating this law. However, if a child under 16 is hired to work on someone else’s farm, then they are in violation.
If a child between the ages of 14 and 16 years of age wishes to work on someone else’s farm, they must first be certified. Woodford County Extension will be offering this training and certification on June 2nd and 4th from 9:00 am to noon, and June 5th and 6th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Woodford County Farm Bureau Building.
There is a fee of to cover the cost of materials and lunch on June 5th and 6th. If you know of any youth that needs to be certified, please have them call the Woodford County Extension Office at 309-467-3789 to register for this course. Deadline for registration is May 30, 2008.

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