1. Roles and Responsiblities
Supervisors must keep a roster of personnel who are authorized to work at the farm and basic information about the hazards present. Update this information at a minimum of every 6 months or as hazards or personnel change. Supervisors may designate a Farm Safety Officer to help maintain this registration.
2. Hazard Identification
- Animals
- Biosecurity
- Chainsaw Safety
- Chemical Safety
- Confined Spaces
- Electrical Safety
- Fire & Life Safety
- Noise
- Pesticides
- Respiratory Protection
- Shop Safety
- Tractors & Field Farm Equipment
- Visitor Safety (PDF)
- Working at Heights
- Working Outside & Field Safety
3. Hazard Controls
Document how the hazards will be controlled using engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment. Tools to help with documentation include Chemical Use Planning Forms, research protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, and other hazard assessments. The departments of Risk Management & Safety, Physical Plant, and the Training & Compliance Office are available to assist.
4. Waste Management & Environmental Protection
Farm workers must determine the appropriate disposal method for all wastes generated on the farm, including hazardous and non-hazardous wastes. Types of hazardous waste may include chemical waste, biological waste, sharps, and universal waste (e.g. CFLs, batteries, ballasts, electronic waste). Types of non-hazardous waste may include uncontaminated waste and broken glass, lab trash, and recyclables.
5. Emergency Response Planning
Each person working on the farm should be trained and prepared to respond to an emergency. Plan ahead to help minimize injury to personnel, damage to equipment and facilities, and reduce the potential for a hazardous release to the environment.
6. Training and Information
Each farm worker must complete training regarding hazardous materials, farm procedures, equipment, the means to control the hazards, and emergency procedures. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that all farm personnel receive appropriate training.
- Chemical Safety & Disposal
- Driver Training
- Fire Safety & Fire Extinguishers
- Working at Heights
- Horticultural Research & Education Center Training
- Lock Out/Tag Out & Electrical Safety
- Respirator Use
- Shop Safety (multiple topics)
- Tractor & Field Farm Equipment
- Trailer Towing
7. Farm Oversight
Farm Supervisors are required to complete and document a self-inspection of the farm(s) each month. Supervisors may designate the Farm Safety Officer to help complete the inspection.
Farm Supervisors must create and maintain a Farm Safety Notebook. Store safety documents such as Safety Data Sheets, training records, self-inspection checklists, equipment maintenance records, etc.