Agricultural Safety Health and Risk Management Certificate Program
Event Details
Date
November 15 - November 16, 2022
Time
8am - 5pm
Location
Sunnyside Farm
2243 Indian Field Rd
Scipio Center, NY 13147
Host
Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America (ASHCA)
Aaron Yoder
571-293-1908
email Aaron Yoder

Cost: $300 for ASHCA members. $350 for non-members
About the program
This 2 day course provides attendees knowledge and resources to raise skill levels in the field of agricultural safety management. The course is designed to be interactive featuring case studies, exercises, and class activities. The program is geared for owners, safety and human resource managers, loss control and safety consultants, safety and workers' compensation professionals, and others responsible for agricultural production and business safety in the workplace. For more details, click here.
DRAFT COURSE AGENDA AT A GLANCE 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM DAILY
Day 1
- Approaching and Managing Risk Principles and Concepts
- Management Leadership (Safety Culture)
- Employee Involvement
- Hazard Identification and Assessment
- Hazard Prevention and Control
- Specific Hazards and Training Resources
- (Confined Space, Silage, Manure Tanks and Lagoons, Tractor Safety, Mobile Equipment, Machine Guarding, ATV / UTV, Slips, Trips and Falls)
Day 2
- Health Hazards: Zoonotic, Respiratory, Noise, Heat & Cold
- Animal Handling Hazards
- Responding to Farm/Ranch Emergencies
- OSHA and Ag: Required Written Programs
- Workers Compensation Insurance
- Effective Accident Investigations: Turning Them into a Powerful Tool
- Education and Training Principles
- Program Evaluation and Improvement
- The Cost/Benefit of Safety and Health: Demonstrating Impact on the Bottom Line
- Dairy Safety Training and Management Resources
- Summary Comments - Presentation of Certificates and AgSHARP® Materials
Registration Information
Attendance is limited due to the class exercises and interactive nature of the program.
Registration includes course materials, refreshments, and lunch.
Lodging
You are responsible for making your own travel and hotel reservations.
Certificate
Attendees will receive an AgSHARP® certificate of completion.
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Announcements
Dave Balbian is Retiring
I have decided that it's time to retire. I find myself at a point in time where I'm now beginning to work with the 3rd generation of people on the farms in our region. It's time to bring in some new young blood into the team. June 28th will be my last official day on the job. I've enjoyed working with you all. The real satisfaction I've had with my work has been seeing producers take my advice and then be successful with it as they moved their business and family forward.We're Hiring!
Dairy Management SpecialistAs the Dairy Management Specialist, you will plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs that address producer-identified needs and opportunities, emphasizing dairy management for dairy producers. Other responsibilities include:
- Providing producers and industry with a framework to analyze production and management alternatives and to maximize profit opportunities.
- Collaborate with a diverse mix of farms throughout the region (i.e., conventional, organic, large/small, artisan, processing, etc.) to develop and implement effective education and applied research programs.
- Analyzing and evaluating major program efforts with the input of all program partners and making recommendations for enhancing these efforts.
- Participating in regional, statewide, and national professional organizations.
- Initiating and conducting field demonstrations and in-depth applied research projects appropriate to the needs of commercial dairy production.
- Individually and collaboratively exploring and pursuing new and additional funding sources to enhance and extend program opportunities.
- Planning and implementing educational programs utilizing various methods, including direct teaching, group experiences, mass media, newsletters, electronic technology, and internet use.
- Preparing quarterly reports and yearly impact statements on program progress and accomplishments.