Farming is one of the most important industries in America, and it always has been. Farmers do amazing, tough work to bring food to people all over the country. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Farmers.
OSHA Required Training
HazCom / GHS OSHA Regulation: 1910.1200(h)
When OSHA Requires HazCom / GHS Training:
Employees that may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
When there is a change.
Downloadable HazCom / GHS Training Resources (free):
HazCom / GHS Powerpoint
HazCom / GHS Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
HazCom / GHS Training Videos (paid):
HazCom (GHS) in Industrial Facilities by Atlantic Training
GHS Safety Data Sheets Training Video by Atlantic Training
HazCom (GHS) in Healthcare Facilities by Atlantic Training
Fall Protection OSHA Regulation: 1926.503(a)
When OSHA Requires Accident Prevention Training:
Required for each employee that may be exposed to fall hazards. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Farmers are required to have signs and indications of safety hazards on heavy machinery, or in other others where an accident can occur.
Downloadable Accident Prevention Training Resources (free):
Accident Prevention Powerpoint
Accident Prevention and Labor Rights Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Accident Prevention Handout
Accident Prevention Training Videos (paid):
Safety Housekeeping and Prevention by Atlantic Training
Backing Accident Prevention by Atlantic Trainin
Ladder OSHA Regulation: 1926.1060
When OSHA Requires Machine Guarding Training:
Employees that are required to use machine guarding and should be trained on the hazards associated with heavy machinery. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Provide retraining so that the employee maintains the understanding and knowledge acquired from the training.
Downloadable Machine Guarding Resources (free):
Machine Guarding Powerpoint
Ladder Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Machine Guarding Videos (paid):
Machine Guarding by Atlantic Training
Machine Guarding and Conveyors by Atlantic Training
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)
When OSHA Requires Tractor Rollover Training:
Employees should be aware of the dangerous situations that can invite tractor or other heavy equipment rollover. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Retraining required for every new employee, and should be held semi-annually.
Downloadable Tractor Rollover Training Resources (free):
Tractor Rollover Powerpoint
Tractor Rollover Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Tractor Safety Handout
Industry Best-Practice Training (Not required by OSHA)
Heat Stress
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Heat Stress Training Resources (free):
Heat Illness Prevention Powerpoint
Heat Stress Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Heat Stress Training Videos (paid):
Heat Stress by Atlantic Training
HAZWOPER Heat Stress by Atlantic Training
Heat Stress in Construction Environments by Atlantic Training
Back Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Back Safety Training Resources (free):
Back Safety Powerpoint
Back Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Back Safety Training Videos (paid):
Back Safety by Atlantic Training
Back Safety: Keep Your Back In Action by JJ Keller
Back Safety Real, Real Life by Coastal Training
Ergonomics
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Ergonomics Training Resources (free):
Ergonomics Powerpoint
Ergonomics Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Ergonomics Training Videos (paid):
Industrial Ergonomics by Atlantic Training
Laboratory Ergonomics by Atlantic Training
Slips, Trips and Falls
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Slips, Trips and Falls Training Resources (free):
Slips, Trips and Falls Powerpoint
Slips, Trips and Falls Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Slips, Trips and Falls Training Videos (paid):
Slips, Trips & Falls by Atlantic Training
Slips Trips and Falls in Construction by Atlantic Training
Slips, Trips and Falls Taking The Right Steps by Coastal Training / DuPont
Power Tools Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Power Tools Safety Training Resources (free):
Power Tools Safety Powerpoint
Power Tools Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Power Tools Safety Training Videos (paid):
Hand & Power Tool by Atlantic Training
Hand and Power Tool Safety in Construction Environments by Atlantic Training
Advanced Hand and Power Tool Safety Construction by Atlantic Training