NSTMOP Task Sheets

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The blue border version of the task sheets is the original design that was intended to be used for online viewing and limited printing. The gray border version of the task sheets is an adaptation of the original design and is intended for mass reproduction.

Blue Border Version

INTRODUCTION
1.1. The Work Environment
1.2. Safety and Health Regulations
1.2.1. Hazardous Occupations Order in Agriculture
1.2.2. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
1.2.3. Worker's Compensation Laws
1.2.4. Worker Protection Standard
1.2.5. State Vehicle Codes
1.3. Environmental Regulations
1.4.1. State Agricultural Safety Professionals
1.4.2. National Agricultural Safety and Health Organizations

SAFETY BASICS
2.1. Injuries Involving Youth
2.2. Risk Perception
2.3. Reaction Time
2.4. Age-Appropriate Tasks
2.5. Severe Weather
2.5.1. Heat and Sun
2.5.2. Cold
2.5.3. Lightning, Tornadoes, and Rain
2.6. Housekeeping
2.7. Personal Dress
2.8. Hazard Warning Signs
2.9. Hand Signals
2.10. Personal Protective Equipment
2.11. First Aid and Rescue

AGRICULTURAL HAZARDS
3.1. Mechanical Hazards
3.2. Noise Hazards and Hearing Protection
3.3. Respiratory Protection
3.3.1. Using Respiratory Protection
3.4. Working with Livestock
3.5. Agricultural Pesticides
3.6. Electrical Hazards
3.7. Fire Safety
3.7.1 Fire Prevention and Control
3.7.2 Hay Storage Fires
3.8. Confined Spaces
3.9. Silos
3.10 Grain Bins
3.11 Manure Storage
3.12 Anhydrous Ammonia
3.13 Farmstead Chemicals
3.14 Animal, Wildlife and Insect Related Hazards

THE TRACTOR
4.1. Agricultural Tractors
4.2. Tractor Hazards
4.3. NAGCAT Tractor Operation Chart
4.4. Tractor Instrument Panel
4.5. Tractor Controls
4.5.1. Engine Stop Controls
4.5.2. Ground Motion Controls
4.5.3. Power Engagement Controls
4.5.4. Positioning and Adjusting Controls
4.5.5. Location and Direction of Movement
4.5.6. Tractor Operation Symbols
4.6. Preventive Maintenance and Pre-operation Checks
4.6.1. Fuel, Oil, Coolant Levels
4.6.2. Lead Acid Batteries
4.6.3. Using A Battery Charger
4.6.4. Using Jumper Cables
4.6.5. Tire and Wheel Condition
4.6.6. The Operator Platform
4.7. Starting and Stopping Diesel and Gasoline Engines
4.8. Mounting and Starting the Tractor
4.9. Stopping and Dismounting the Tractor
4.10. Moving and Steering the Tractor
4.11. Operating the Tractor in Reverse
4.12. Tractor Stability
4.13. Using the Tractor Safely
4.14. Operating the Tractor on Public Roads
4.14.1. Lighting and Marking

CONNECTING AND USING IMPLEMENTS WITH THE TRACTOR
5.1. Connecting Implements to the Tractor
5.2. Using Drawbar Implements
5.3. Using Three-Point Hitch Implements
5.4. Making Power Take-Off (PTO) Connections
5.4.1. Using Power Take-Off (PTO) Implements
5.5. Using Implements with Hydraulic Components
5.6. Using Implements with Electrical Components

MATERIALS HANDLING
6.1. Skidsteers
6.2. ATVs and Utility Vehicles

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