November 11, 2014
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):
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):
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):
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):
Industry Best-Practice Training
Heat Stress
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Heat Stress Training Resources (free):
Back Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Back Safety Training Resources (free):
Ergonomics
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Ergonomics Training Resources (free):
Slips, Trips and Falls
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Slips, Trips and Falls Training Resources (free):
Power Tools Safety
Training Frequency
Annually