Cost: $300 for ASHCA members.  $350 for non-members

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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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