Creating a National Coalition to Address Tractor Overturn Fatalities

J Agric Saf Health. 2015 Apr;21(2):105-12. doi: 10.13031/jash.21.10745.

Abstract

Tractor overturns continue to be the leading cause of death on U.S. farms. While rollover protective structures (ROPS) are effective in preventing these fatalities, they are underutilized due to a number of barriers. Past programs in the U.S. and abroad have targeted this area of agricultural safety; however, a national program is not yet in place for U.S. farmers. This study seeks to build a national partnership to address tractor overturn fatalities by increasing the number of tractors with ROPS. A diverse, multisector steering committee has been organized and is working together using Whole System in a Room methods. This method brings together partners from nine stakeholder groups to identify and commit to a collaborative solution to the issue.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Occupational / prevention & control*
  • Agriculture / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Safety* / standards
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Safety* / standards
  • United States