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THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2014
Orienting Young, New or Returning Farm Workers You know your farm like the back of your hand; but the same can’t be said for many of your workers, especially if they are young, new, or returning after a time away. And that can put them at risk of injury. So how do you convey
details like hazards on the farm to them in a comprehensive and consistent way? An orientation program can help. Start with the basics. Review harassment and working alone policies, basic safety rules, and restrictions on smoking, drug and alcohol use. Go over standard operating procedures and other farmspecific practices and procedures such as livestock handling, farm vehicle usage, equipment servicing and safe zones
where children or pedestrians may be present. Share specific hazards associated with your farm operation. Let workers know how they will learn about safety issues and how they can bring concerns to management. How often will safety meetings be held? Who will conduct inspections? How are incidents handled and reported? Clarify who should be SEE NEXT PAGE | 10
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