What is a ROPS?
ROPS, or Rollover Protective Structure, is a cab or frame that provides a safe environment for the tractor operator in the event of a rollover. • The ROPS frame must pass a series of static and dynamic crush tests. These tests examine the ability of the ROPS to withstand various loads to see if the protective zone around the operator station remains intact in an overturn. • The ROPS must meet standards, such as those set forth by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), which certify they provide adequate protection in a tractor upset. If the ROPS is certified, there will be a certification label on the unit. • A homemade bar attached to the tractor axle, or simple canopy mount, cannot protect the operator if the tractor overturns. • ROPS affords some safety during tractor overturns, but operators need more protection. All operators of tractors equipped with ROPS must wear seat belts. Without a seat belt, the operator will not be confined to the protective zone. Addition
