Roll-over protective structures

Overview

A roll-over protective structure (ROPS) is a roll bar or cage frame that is designed to form a zone of protection around the operator of a tractor or other industrial vehicle. Tractor overturns are a major cause of fatalities in the agriculture industry, resulting at the national level in approximately 130 deaths per year.

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Brochures/Guides
- Machines used in forest activities
  The Associated Oregon Loggers and Oregon OSHA have provided this handout to summarize important Division 7, Subdivision H, requirements for protective structures on all cab-designed machines used in forest activities, and includes effective dates.
  English06/11/2014
Fact sheets
- Proteger a los trabajadores agrícolas de Oregon de los peligros en los tractores
  Tractor Hazards Protection for Oregon’s Agricultural Workers
  Proporciona información sobre los peligros de los tractores, junto con medidas de seguridad para tractores, incluidas las estructuras de protección contra vuelcos (ROPS) y la toma de fuerza (PTO).
  Spanish01/23/2025
- Tractor Hazards Protection for Oregon’s Agricultural Workers
  Provides information about tractor hazards, along with safety measures for tractors, including rollover protective structures (ROPS) and power take-off (PTO).
  English12/11/2024

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Interpretations
- Roll-Over Protective Structures Exemption Clarification for Low Profile Tractors and Side-By-Side All Terrain Vehicles
  This guidance memo contains a number of questions and answers to use as examples and provide clarification in relation to the exemption of Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) for tractors used in orchards 437-004-3600(5)(a), and when that exemption can be utilized.
  07/02/2020
- ROPS for the Bomag Road surface recycler
  02/25/1992
Program Directives
- Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS): Minimum Performance Criteria
  Purpose: To give direction to all compliance personnel concerning acceptable roll-over protective structures.
  A-01901/14/2013
- Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS: Agricultural Tractors)
  Purpose: A. To provide a specific clarification on the definition of "20 engine horsepower" as used in the definition of agricultural tractor. B. To exempt rubber-tired skid-steer equipment used in agricultural operations from the Roll-over Protective Structures (ROPS) standards.
  A-03208/15/2007
Summary of comments and decisions
- Summary of comments and agency decisions regarding federal SIP-IV amendments and Oregon-initiated changes to administrative, general industry, construction, and maritime activity standards
  3-2019

Roll-over protective structures

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