NIOSH/NYCAMH Tractor Parts Dealers Survey

ROPS Questionnaire for Tractor Parts Dealers

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Appendix I: NIOSH/NYCAMH Parts Dealers Survey

Thank you for agreeing to answer questions about providing rollover protective structures (ROPS) for older tractors.
Your answers are important to farm safety.
There are several kinds of questions for you to answer. The first kind of question asks questions about providing ROPS
from your dealership. The second type of question asks questions about your customers. The third type of question
asks you to decide what is more important in your decision to provide ROPS or not provide ROPS. Thank you for
helping.
This survey is designed to determine how tractor-parts dealers feel about important issues related to providing ROPS to tractors for resale.

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I1Doyousell

Do you accept used farm tractors without ROPS as trade-ins at your dealership?
I1Doyousell=1

I1Doyousell=2

Yes
No

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i5whynot

I-5. If you DO NOT equip the tractor with a ROPS and resell it, why not? Choose all that apply.
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Concern over liability
Don’t know where to get ROPS
My customers don’t want ROPS
Furnishing ROPS is not my business
ROPS cost too much
Too much trouble to install
My customers don’t need them
I could not find a ROPS to fit.
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RiskPerception

Do your tractor customers think the tractor operator is at risk of a tractor rollover, or do they think they can avoid a
rollover by being careful?
RiskPerception=1

RiskPerception=2

They think the operator can avoid a rollover by being careful.
They think the operator is at risk of a rollover.

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I6ifsowhy

In your opinion, what is the ONE BEST WAY to increase the number of tractors equipped with ROPS?

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II. Your customers
In the following section, you’ll be asked to describe the what kind of farming your customers do, and how they use
tractors. If you’re not sure, give the best answer that correctly describes most of your customers.
fulltimefarmers

Please describe the most common customer to your dealership.
II-1. What is the primary occupation of my customer?
fulltimefarmers=1

fulltimefarmers=2

Full-time farming
Other occupation - part-time farming only

age

Please describe the most common customer to your dealership.
What age range do most of my customers fall in?
age=1

age=2

age=3

age=4

Under 25 years
25 to 44 years
45 to 54 years
55 or older

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wherelive

Please describe the most common customer to your dealership.
Where do my customers live?
wherelive=1

wherelive=2

On the farm they operate
Somewhere else than the farm they operate

kindoffarming

Please describe the most common customer to your dealership.
What kind of farming does my customer do (primarily)?
kindoffarming=1

kindoffarming=2

kindoffarming=3

kindoffarming=4

kindoffarming=5

kindoffarming=6

kindoffarming=7

Field crops
Livestock
Milk and other dairy products from cows
Fruits, tree nuts and berries
Nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod
Poultry
Other

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size

Please describe the most common customer to your dealership.
What size of farm does my customer have?
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size=2

size=3

size=4

size=5

Less than 50 acres
50 to 200 acres
201 to 500 acres
501 to 1,000 acres
Over 1,000 acres

howuse

Please describe the most common customer to your dealership.
If my customers have a tractor without a ROPS, how do they use it?
howuse=1

howuse=2

howuse=3

howuse=4

howuse=5

howuse=6

General farm utility tractor
For shows and parades only
Mowing and hauling
Field crop production
Fruit production in orchard
Feeding and caring for livestock

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SectionIII

III. In this section, we'll ask you questions about your beliefs about ROPS.
Please choose both the most important and the least important item on each list. We want to know about what's
most important and least important to you, the dealer.
ROPSAttributesList_1

Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?

What is the Least
Important issue?

ROPSAttributesList_1_b=2

The ROPS comes with welded tabs and mounts to attach a
sunshade and other equipment.

ROPSAttributesList_1_w=2

ROPSAttributesList_1_b=12

The price of ROPS is subsidized by the government at 20% of
the tractors value.

ROPSAttributesList_1_w=12

ROPSAttributesList_1_b=11

ROPS are constructed to match the general appearance of the
tractor model.

ROPSAttributesList_1_w=11

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ROPSAttributesList_2

Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?

What is the Least
Important issue?

ROPSAttributesList_2_b=10

Farm safety agencies provide a list of all ROPS that fit all
tractors. It is available to anyone on the internet.

ROPSAttributesList_2_w=10

ROPSAttributesList_2_b=6

The dealer is protected against lawsuit by governmentsubsidized insurance.

ROPSAttributesList_2_w=6

ROPSAttributesList_2_b=9

The ROPS remains rigid and protects at all times.

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ROPSAttributesList_3

Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?

What is the Least
Important issue?

ROPSAttributesList_3_b=1

The ROPS folds down to allow access to outbuildings.
Farm safety agencies provide a list of all ROPS that fit all
tractors. It is available to anyone on the internet.

ROPSAttributesList_3_b=10

ROPSAttributesList_3_b=5

The dealer is protected against lawsuit by group insurance.

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ROPSAttributesList_4

Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?

What is the Least
Important issue?

ROPSAttributesList_4_b=9

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ROPSAttributesList_4_b=12

The ROPS remains rigid and protects at all times.
The dealer is protected against lawsuit by group insurance.
The price of ROPS is subsidized by the government at 20% of
the tractors value.

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ROPSAttributesList_5

Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?
ROPSAttributesList_5_b=4

What is the Least
Important issue?
The dealer is protected against lawsuit by private insurance.

ROPSAttributesList_5_b=9

ROPSAttributesList_5_b=13

The ROPS remains rigid and protects at all times.
The ROPS manufacturer or fabricator sets the ROPS price.

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ROPSAttributesList_6

Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?
ROPSAttributesList_6_b=14

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ROPSAttributesList_6_b=15

What is the Least
Important issue?
The government will pay for part of the cost of the ROPS so
that the end user pays no more than $500 to purchase a ROPS.
Mounting tabs for sunshades and other equipment must be
attached by the user. Welding will not affect the integrity of
the steel.
Tractor manufacturers and ROPS fabricators provide a list of
all available ROPS.

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ROPSAttributesList_7

Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?
ROPSAttributesList_7_b=15

What is the Least
Important issue?
Tractor manufacturers and ROPS fabricators provide a list of
all available ROPS.

ROPSAttributesList_7_b=9

ROPSAttributesList_7_b=7

The ROPS remains rigid and protects at all times.
ROPS can easily be removed for parades and shows.

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ROPSAttributesList_8

Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?

What is the Least
Important issue?

ROPSAttributesList_8_b=13

The ROPS manufacturer or fabricator sets the ROPS price.

ROPSAttributesList_8_w=13

ROPSAttributesList_8_b=15

Tractor manufacturers and ROPS fabricators provide a list of
all available ROPS.

ROPSAttributesList_8_w=15

ROPSAttributesList_8_b=11

ROPS are constructed to match the general appearance of the
tractor model.

ROPSAttributesList_8_w=11

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ROPSAttributesList_9

Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?
ROPSAttributesList_9_b=11

What is the Least
Important issue?
ROPS are constructed to match the general appearance of the
tractor model.

ROPSAttributesList_9_b=1

ROPSAttributesList_9_b=6

The ROPS folds down to allow access to outbuildings.
The dealer is protected against lawsuit by governmentsubsidized insurance.

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ROPSAttributesList_10

Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?
ROPSAttributesList_10_b=5

What is the Least
Important issue?
The dealer is protected against lawsuit by group insurance.

ROPSAttributesList_10_w=5

ROPSAttributesList_10_b=2

The ROPS comes with welded tabs and mounts to attach a
sunshade and other equipment.

ROPSAttributesList_10_w=2

ROPSAttributesList_10_b=15

Tractor manufacturers and ROPS fabricators provide a list of
all available ROPS.

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ROPSAttributesList_11

Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?

What is the Least
Important issue?

ROPSAttributesList_11_b=8

ROPSAttributesList_11_b=13

ROPSAttributesList_11_b=5

ROPSAttributesList_11_w=8

ROPS look like safety equipment.
The ROPS manufacturer or fabricator sets the ROPS price.
The dealer is protected against lawsuit by group insurance.

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ROPSAttributesList_12

Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?

What is the Least
Important issue?
The dealer is protected against lawsuit by governmentsubsidized insurance.

ROPSAttributesList_12_b=6

ROPSAttributesList_12_b=14

The government will pay for part of the cost of the ROPS so
that the end user pays no more than $500 to purchase a
ROPS.

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ROPSAttributesList_12_w=8

ROPS look like safety equipment.

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ROPSAttributesList_13

Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?
ROPSAttributesList_13_b=12

What is the Least
Important issue?
The price of ROPS is subsidized by the government at 20%
of the tractors value.

ROPSAttributesList_13_b=8

ROPSAttributesList_13_b=6

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ROPS look like safety equipment.
The dealer is protected against lawsuit by governmentsubsidized insurance.

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Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?
ROPSAttributesList_14_b=4

What is the Least
Important issue?
The dealer is protected against lawsuit by private insurance.
ROPS are constructed to match the general appearance of
the tractor model.

ROPSAttributesList_14_b=11

ROPSAttributesList_14_b=14

The government will pay for part of the cost of the ROPS so
that the end user pays no more than $500 to purchase a
ROPS.

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ROPSAttributesList_15

Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?
ROPSAttributesList_15_b=3

What is the Least
Important issue?
Mounting tabs for sunshades and other equipment must be
attached by the user. Welding will not affect the integrity
of the steel.

ROPSAttributesList_15_b=13

ROPSAttributesList_15_b=10

The ROPS manufacturer or fabricator sets the ROPS price.
Farm safety agencies provide a list of all ROPS that fit all
tractors. It is available to anyone on the internet.

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Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?
ROPSAttributesList_16_b=14

What is the Least
Important issue?
The government will pay for part of the cost of the ROPS so
that the end user pays no more than $500 to purchase a
ROPS.

ROPSAttributesList_16_w=14

ROPSAttributesList_16_b=10

Farm safety agencies provide a list of all ROPS that fit all
tractors. It is available to anyone on the internet.

ROPSAttributesList_16_w=10

ROPSAttributesList_16_b=2

The ROPS comes with welded tabs and mounts to attach a
sunshade and other equipment.

ROPSAttributesList_16_w=2

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Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?
ROPSAttributesList_17_b=3

ROPSAttributesList_17_b=4

What is the Least
Important issue?
Mounting tabs for sunshades and other equipment must be
attached by the user. Welding will not affect the integrity of
the steel.
The dealer is protected against lawsuit by private insurance.

ROPSAttributesList_17_b=1

The ROPS folds down to allow access to outbuildings.

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Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?

What is the Least
Important issue?

ROPSAttributesList_18_b=8

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ROPSAttributesList_18_b=3

ROPSAttributesList_18_w=8

ROPS look like safety equipment.
ROPS can easily be removed for parades and shows.
Mounting tabs for sunshades and other equipment must be
attached by the user. Welding will not affect the integrity of
the steel.

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Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?

What is the Least
Important issue?

ROPSAttributesList_19_b=7

ROPS can easily be removed for parades and shows.

ROPSAttributesList_19_b=1

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The ROPS folds down to allow access to outbuildings.
The dealer is protected against lawsuit by private insurance.

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Please consider what is most important and least important in your dealership's decision to provide a ROPS on
tractors for resale.
Considering only the three features given below, which is the Most Important and which is the Least Important?
What is the Most
Important issue?

What is the Least
Important issue?

ROPSAttributesList_20_b=10

Farm safety agencies provide a list of all ROPS that fit all
tractors. It is available to anyone on the internet.

ROPSAttributesList_20_w=10

ROPSAttributesList_20_b=12

The price of ROPS is subsidized by the government at 20%
of the tractors value.

ROPSAttributesList_20_w=12

ROPSAttributesList_20_b=7

ROPS can easily be removed for parades and shows.

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