Prioritizing Tractor-Driver Safety: An AHP-Based Analysis of Key Factors in Northwestern India’s Agriculture

Tractor operation remains a major source of injuries in agriculture. This study used the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to identify and rank eight critical factors and 24 sub-factors influencing tractor-driver safety. A structured questionnaire, finalized with input from 5 experts, was administered to 184 participants through personal interviews (95% confidence level). The data showed good reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.72). Maintenance was identified as the most influential factor, followed by vibration and noise measurement. The findings provide actionable insights for improving tractor-driver safety and occupational health standards in agricultural operations.