COTTONWOOD EXTENSION

K-State Research & Extension will be offering a Hazardous Occupation Safety Training for Agriculture or Tractor and Farm Safety Course on Saturday, April 27, 2019. This course will be held at Hill City High School in Hill City, Kansas. Class will start at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 5:00 p.m.

Local K-State Research & Extension Agents will teach this basic course covering farm and machinery safety, including proper tractor operation and maintenance, grain safety, implement use safety and more.

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 safety course.

If you plan to attend, please contact the Cottonwood District, 785-628-9430 or e-mail Theresa, [email protected] to register by April 24th. A fee of $15 is due to your local Extension Office at registration and will cover rent of the manual, refreshments, lunch, and other materials needed during training. You can purchase the manual for an additional $15.