Every year thousands of agriculture workers suffer serious injuries in machinery and equipment-related incidents. Employees exposed to moving parts, blades and other dangerous components in machinery can suffer severe injuries, amputations, and even death. Despite the high potential for severe injury, lack of effective machine guarding remains in OSHA’s top 10 list as one of […]
Cada temporada, los supervisores y mayordomos deben garantizar un inicio exitoso y seguro de las operaciones de cosecha. Es exigente mantenerse al día con la capacitación de los empleados, la seguridad de los equipos y la documentación requerida. Coordinar todos los aspectos de la creación de un entorno de trabajo seguro sin un procedimiento o […]
The CA Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board has been working to revise COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Standards. According to the Board the new standards may address distancing, face coverings, written programs, workplace exclusion, employee housing, and transportation. During this webinar, a Cal/OSHA Consultation Services Manager will explain key updates and review actions employers should […]
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.
Employees have the “Right to Know” about the chemicals and materials used at work that can cause illness or injury. Employers must identify the hazards of chemicals used, communicate these hazards to employees, and make sure employees are protected. The Global Harmonization System (GHS) is an approach to classifying chemicals across regulatory agencies, to […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]