
safety by topic
Safety Focus for 15
Spend 15 - 20 minutes learning a new topic each week.
Characterstics of the agriculture industry may leave farmers vulnerable to human traficking. Find out what you can do to identify and mitigate these risks.
Characterstics of the agriculture industry may leave farmers vulnerable to human traficking. Find out what you can do to identify and mitigate these risks.
Are you prepared for a DOSH inspection? Learn what to expect.
Labor and Industries Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) inspectors are not allowed to give advanced notice, which means they can show up at your workplace at any time. They are looking for safety and health violations and if they identify serious violations, you may receive a penalty. Preventing accidents not only protects workers, it may help you through these inspections.
Learn how to protect employees from wildfire smoke exposure and ensure you are in compliance with Washington State standards.
Washington State enforces WAC 296 - 307 G-1 for wildfire smoke exposure. Learn how to stay in compliance with the standard and how to protect your employees.
Ensure you know the most current outdoor heat exposure regulations since the update in 2023.
There are several different types of machines and several parts of each machine that may require guarding. Help protect your employees from coming in contact with moving parts by ensuring your machines and equipment are properly guarded.
Lack of energy control causes many serious injuries and even deaths in agriculture every year. Ensure you are following proper energy control procedures as required, and protect your employees from a potentially fatal hazard.
Safety incentives can be a great way to get buy in from employees and improve safety culture, but be careful. Some safety incenctive programs can do the exact opposite. Learn proactive ways to encourage employees to take ownership in their and their coworkers’ safety.
Having a plan to protect employees from chemicals is an essential part of your safety program. Respirators are the last line of defense against hazardous atmosphere, and they introduce hazards in themselves.
The tractor can be one of the most hazardous pieces of equipment on the farm. Ensure you know how to keep your employees safe around these powerful machines.
Accidents are by definition unexpected. How can you prepare for something that is unexpected? Let us give you some tips.
Accidents are by definition unexpected. How can you prepare for something that is unexpected? Here are four steps that can help.
Build relationships with local healthcare providers.
Create an injured worker packet.
Have an accident investigation plan.
Prepare for workplace safety compliance inspections.
Webinar Resources
Claims Management Policy
Injured Worker Packet
Claims Management Checklist (English) (Spanish)
Compliance Inspection Preperation Checklist