According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employee falls are one of the most common injuries in agriculture. Field terrain is by nature uneven and constantly changing. Because of this, many agriculture employers tend to accept employee fall incidents as an uncontrollable risk. However, most fall accidents in outdoor agriculture settings are preventable. Effective planning, […]
Las enfermedades causadas por el calor continúan siendo una seria preocupación para las empresas que tienen empleados que trabajan en ambientes al aire libre con altas temperaturas, fuentes de calor radiante, alta humedad y actividades físicas extenuantes. Las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor pueden causar graves problemas de salud y, en algunos casos, provocar la […]
It is becoming all too common for water systems to experience system failures resulting in outages or non-compliance issues caused by underfunding reserves. One method to avoid these issues in to plan for the future, and fund reserves. Attendees will learn how to plan for the true cost of water by understanding how to develop […]
A water system must increase rates to remain viable, maintain their infrastructure, and comply with water regulations, but yet struggled with setting service rates to build long term sustainability. Do your customers have a difficult time understanding the true value of water service? This workshop will provide creative ideas on how to educate your customers, […]
Workshop participants will learn how to assess revenue requirements, identify the community’s financial priorities, and build rates that fit your situation and objectives.
Participants will learn to recognize threats, complete a self-assessment questionnaire, and utilize the AWWA cybersecurity controls for small systems. Additionally, how to apply with USDA to get funding is covered.
Workshop participants will learn how to assess revenue requirements, identify the community’s financial priorities, and build rates that fit your situation and objectives.
Fatigue is quite common among agriculture workers. In addition to affecting productivity, fatigue reduces mental and physical alertness, impairs judgment, slows reaction time, and can increase employee’s risk-taking behavior. Operating or working near farm machinery and equipment is particularly dangerous for fatigued employees. This course explains human fatigue, its health effects, and ways to […]
Presentation 1: Drinking Water Microbiology 102 Bacteriology. The understanding of microorganisms has led to the many advancements in water treatment and the birth of the federal drinking water program. This presentation will explain how microbiologist use certain laboratory techniques to enumerate and study bacteria in drinking water. The presentation will delve into how the water matrix, sample […]
Employees have the “Right to Know” about the chemicals and materials at work that can cause illness or injury. As an employer, you must identify the hazards of chemicals used on the job, communicate these hazards to employees, and protect employees from them. The Global Harmonization System (GHS) provides an approach to classifying chemicals across […]