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Injury Prevention Resources - Orchards and Vineyards

Farming | Ranching | Commodities (Producers) | Greenhouses and Nurseries | Orchards and Vineyards | General Safety

The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the agriculture industry. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.

Health and Safety for Small and Medium-Sized Wineries

This guide is intended for small and medium-sized wineries. It will help you to prevent accidents and injuries by describing: specific hazards; how to eliminate the hazards and minimize the impact; develop specific safe work procedures and; how to deal with an accident or injury.
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* PDF (5 MB)
* Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.

Standard Practices for Pesticide Applicators BK35 new item

This manual deals with the health and safety of workers who work with or near pesticides. It is meant for all industries, including: agriculture, silviculture, structural pest control, wood treatment, aerial application, and landscaping.
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* PDF (2.4 MB)

Pesticide Safety for Field Workers

This pamphlet, which unfolds into a 9" x 16" poster, outlines the basic rules to follow when applying pesticides. The pamphlet is available with English on one side and French on the other (PH31) or with English and Punjabi (PH31B).
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* Available from FARSHA.

FARSHA Chemical Safety

Read for more details on these two publications: Pesticide Safety For Field Workers (available in English, Punjabi, Spanish and French) and Pesticide Safety for Agricultural Workers (available in English and Punjabi).
Source: FARSHA (Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association)
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Preventing Heat Stress at Work BK30

This booklet provides a basic overview of job-related heat stress, how to recognize and treat heat stress, and how to prevent heat stress. Workers exposed to hot environments must be trained to prevent heat stress and recognize the early symptoms in themselves and co-workers. The newly revised publication Heat Stress contains essential information on how to recognize, treat, and prevent heat stress.
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* PDF (2 MB) (Updated: February 2007)

Also available in the following languages:

* Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.

Hazards of Confined Spaces BK80

"This book describes the main types of hazards found in confined spaces. Confined spaces may contain hazardous atmospheres, including insufficient oxygen, toxic (poisonous) air, or an explosive atmosphere. These spaces may also have physical hazards that may result, for example, in workers falling, being crushed or buried, or drowning. These hazards may not be obvious. All confined spaces must be carefully assessed to identify any hazards."
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* PDF (916 KB)

Also available in the following languages:

* Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.

Hazards of Confined Spaces for Food and Beverage Industries BK82

"This book describes the main types of hazards found in confined spaces. Confined spaces may contain hazardous atmospheres, including insufficient oxygen, toxic (poisonous) air, or an explosive atmosphere. Examples of confined spaces in the food and beverage industry include: storage tanks and bins, vats, utility vaults, pits, sumps, fuel tanks, grape presses and crushers, and fermentation tanks and vessels."
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* PDF (558 KB)

Confined Space Entry Workshop

This document discusses the hazards of confined space entry, testing before entering, what should be tested for, and the regulations for confined space.
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* PDF (1 MB)

OSH Answers: Confined Space - Introduction

"Many workers are injured and killed each year while working in confined spaces. An estimated 60% of the fatalities have been among the would-be rescuers. A confined space can be more hazardous than regular workspaces for many reasons."
Source: CCOHS (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety)
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Preventing Occupational Fatalities in Confined Spaces

"This Alert requests the assistance of managers, supervisors, and workers in the prevention of deaths that occur in confined spaces. Confined spaces may be encountered in virtually any occupation; therefore, their recognition is the first step in preventing fatalities."
Source: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
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Safe Work in Confined Spaces

"This leaflet is aimed at employers and the self-employed who carry out work in confined spaces, and forms part of HSE's commitment to make simple and practical guidance available for small firms."
Source: Health and Safety Executive, UK
* PDF (38 KB)

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