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 […]
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 […]
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 […]