According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employee strains and sprains are the leading type of non-fatal workplace injury. Agriculture leads all industries in the number of workers’ compensation insurance claims for employee strains and sprains, as most job tasks are physically demanding, constantly changing and difficult to modify. Despite the inherent risk, many […]
The SAFER Advisory Group provides the State Water Board with constructive advice and feedback on the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund Expenditure Plan and other related policies and analyses. The Group is composed of 19 appointed members that represent public water systems, technical assistance providers, local agencies, nongovernmental organizations, the public and residents served […]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employee strains and sprains are the leading type of non-fatal workplace injury. Agriculture leads all industries in the number of workers’ compensation insurance claims for employee strains and sprains, as most job tasks are physically demanding, constantly changing and difficult to modify. Despite the inherent risk, many […]
Online Webinar - Available to members with CalMutuals JPRIMA Worker's Compensation insurance only. This safety committee certification training webinar meets the requirements set by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and can help improve your safety program. During this training we’ll discuss: The PA Workplace Safety Committee Certification Program requirements How to lead and operate a […]
Agriculture night work presents unique safety hazards including worker fatigue, poor visibility, reduced lighting and even contact with aggressive nocturnal animals. Understanding these hazards and knowing how to reduce them is necessary to keeping agriculture workers safe. In this course, you’ll learn safety best practices to reduce risk and protect agriculture employees who work […]
Agriculture night work presents unique safety hazards including worker fatigue, poor visibility, reduced lighting and even contact with aggressive nocturnal animals. Understanding these hazards and knowing how to reduce them is necessary to keeping agriculture workers safe. In this course, you’ll learn safety best practices to reduce risk and protect agriculture employees who work […]
Animal contact incidents are a leading type of work injury on a dairy. Sudden cattle movement can result in severe employee contusions, crush injuries, fractures and even death. To minimize risk, dairy employees need to be well-trained and constantly alert when handling cows and bulls. They must be able to identify warning signs of animal […]
Animal contact incidents are a leading type of work injury on a dairy. Sudden cattle movement can result in severe employee contusions, crush injuries, fractures and even death. To minimize risk, dairy employees need to be well-trained and constantly alert when handling cows and bulls. They must be able to identify warning signs of animal […]
The “Building Resilience and Adapting to Climate Change Impacts for Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities” webinar series will provide training to the Northern Great Plains climate region (MT, WY, ND, SD, NE) in October and November 2021. The four sessions focus on EPA’s Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool, as well as the financing of adaptation options.
The “Building Resilience and Adapting to Climate Change Impacts for Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities” webinar series will provide training to the Northern Great Plains climate region (MT, WY, ND, SD, NE) in October and November 2021. The four sessions focus on EPA’s Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool, as well as the financing of adaptation options.