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2017 Course Catalog

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Food Safety Food Safety: Cantaloupe Harvest Protocol for Supervisors and Farmworkers ........................................ 3 Food Safety: Harvest Protocol for Supervisors and Farmworker’s ................................................................ 3 Food Safety: Tailgate Training Essentials ............................................................................................................... 3 Food Safety Resources ................................................................................................................................................. 3

General Safety Agricultural Safety Certificate Program ................................................................................................................. 4 ATV Operator Safety ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 Confined Spaces Awareness ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Fall Protection Essentials ............................................................................................................................................. 4 First Aid/CPR .................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Forklift Operator Safety ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Forklift Safety: Train-the-Trainer ................................................................................................................................ 4 Hazard Communications ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Heat Illness Prevention ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Lockout-Tagout Awareness ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Machine Guarding Essentials ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Night Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Nut Safety School ........................................................................................................................................................... 6 Respiratory Protection and Fit Testing ................................................................................................................... 6 Slips, Trips and Falls ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 Tractor Operator Safety ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Tractor Safety: Train-the-Trainer ................................................................................................................................ 7 General Safety Resources ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Human Resources and Labor Relations Agency Inspection Protocol ....................................................................................................................................... 8 Hiring, Discipline, Motivation and Termination................................................................................................... 8 I-9 Compliance ................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Incident Investigation ................................................................................................................................................... 8 Reasonable Suspicion ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Sexual Harassment Prevention (AB1825/AB2053 Compliant) ...................................................................... 9 Understanding Non-Productive Time ..................................................................................................................... 9 Union Awareness ........................................................................................................................................................... 9 Wage and Hour Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Human Resources and Labor Relations Resources ............................................................................................ 9

Leadership and Development BEST - Building Empowered Supervisors Together .......................................................................................... 10 Effective Safety Training............................................................................................................................................... 10 LEAD - Leadership Enhancement and Development ....................................................................................... 10 Supervisor Essentials .................................................................................................................................................... 10

Pesticide Safety Pesticide Handler: Train-the-Trainer.............................................................................................................................. 11 Worker Protection Standard ...................................................................................................................................... 11 Pesticide Safety Resources ......................................................................................................................................... 11

AgSafe Audits ................................................................................................................................................ 12

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FOOD SAFETYFood Safety: Cantaloupe Harvest Protocol for Supervisors and FarmworkersThis course specifically covers food safety practices for the cantaloupe industry. In this 2-hour workshop, farmworkers and supervisors will be trained on how to pick and pack cantaloupes in the field in accordance with food safety protocols, while also learning to detect possible food safety dangers, leading to producing a safe product for the marketplace.Course Duration: 2 hoursCredit: Certificate of Completion

Food Safety: Harvest Protocol for Supervisors and FarmworkersFood safety is an essential part of any food harvesting operation. Laws and regulations are constantly changing and increased focus on recalls has made this topic a top priority for both growers and farm labor contractors. A successful and effective food safety program hinges upon employee comprehension and implementation and more importantly, participation by all who are part of the company. This harvest-specific training is geared towards training supervisors, foreman, crew leads, and field workers, including those that are full-time and seasonal, in the basic knowledge of sanitation and hygiene principles that often are cited during food safety audits.Course Duration: 2 hoursCredit: Certificate of Completion

Food Safety: Tailgate Training EssentialsThis course will prepare those tasked with training workers how to effectively train field workers in the safe harvest of product with an emphasis on picking and field packing. Participants who successfully complete this training will receive a training kit complete with tailgate training topics, talking points and hands-on demonstrations to utilize for their operation. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their training techniques with the tailgate topics to ensure the comprehension of each topic provided in the training kit.Course Duration: 3 hoursCredit: Certificate of Completion and Training Kit

Food Safety Resources Available: Food Safety Compliance Binder which includes: FDA CFR Interpretation, GAP Guidelines, Sample Policies Sample Forms, and Checklists

Tailgate Training Kit Harvest Food Safety

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GENERAL SAFETYAgricultural Safety Certificate Program The Agricultural Safety Certificate Program provides individuals new to agricultural safety a broad-based education in the essential issues of this field. The program will assist employers in improving workplace health and safety, reduce the high costs associated with workplace injuries and illnesses and comply with federal and state regulatory requirements. The program consists of four courses, a fifth session that includes a cumulative roundtable discussion of the information learned and three-hours of elective safety education. The courses include: Course 101: Safety Laws and Regulations Course 102: Developing and Maintaining an Effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program Course 103: Hazard Identification and Control Course 104: Effective Safety Training Course 105: Safety Roundtable Course Duration: 18 hours Certification: Certificate of Completion

ATV Operator Safety This is an essential course that AgSafe offers for agricultural companies that require the use of ATV’s. In this course, participants will learn the key ATV safety rules, laws and regulations. Participants will also understand how to safely operate an ATV including: starting, stopping, finding the center of gravity, turning, and how to handle different terrains. Most importantly, participants will learn the dangers that may occur while operating this equipment.Course Duration: 4 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Confined Spaces Awareness Confined spaces on agricultural operations pose a life threatening risk to workers and rescuers. In this seminar, participants learn to identify confined spaces in their operation, understand the hazards, become knowledgeable of the state and federal safety standards for safeguarding confined space entries and learn the duties and responsibilities of confined space entry participants. Course Duration: 4 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Fall Protection Essentials This hands-on course provides participants with fundamental knowledge on how to address the issue of fall protection. The session covers the basics of fall protection, laws and regulations, fall protection plans, and participatory demonstrations with harnesses and other fall protection equipment. Course Duration: 4 hours Certification: Certificate of Completion

First Aid/CPRAgSafe is a Medic First Aid Training Center and provides an agriculturel-specific First Aid/CPR course, good for 2-years and in compliance with state and federal regulations specific to employee first aid training requirements. This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge necessary to respond to an emergency and perform first aid treatment, including CPR, for adults.Class Duration: 6 hoursCertification: Certified First Aid/CPR Card (2 years) and Certificate of Completion*Adult and pediatric program available.

Forklift Operator SafetyThis course provides an overview of state and federal regulations specific to forklift operation, an in-depth review of how to safely operate different types of forklifts, and hands-on practice to demonstrate operation competence.Course Duration: 8 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

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GENERAL SAFETYForklift Safety: Train the TrainerThis course provides supervisors, foremen and safety personnel with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively train employees on the safe operation of forklifts. This course will cover regulatory requirements, safety aspects of forklift operation and implements as well as proper maintenance of equipment. In addition, participants will learn effective training techniques and test their skills by operating forklifts on-site.Note: Participants must have at least 5 years of forklift experience in order to operate the machinery and receive a certificate of completion for the course.Course Duration: 8 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Hazard CommunicationsMany changes have been made in relation to hazard communications, whether it be the name of safety data sheets or changes to the hazard pictograms. This course will review all the changes, as well as state and federal regulations that pertain to agriculture including the required elements in a Hazard Communications Plan (HCP).Course Duration: 2 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Heat Illness PreventionIn this course we will review the fundamentals of a successful heat illness prevention plan, practices which lead to behavior change and application, and take a look at success stories from within the industry. We will also discuss signs and symptoms of heat illness, ways to prevent them from occurring in the workplace, and the newer elements of the standard including mandatory breaks for employees and the implications to wage and hour laws.Course Duration: 2 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Lockout-Tagout AwarenessThis course covers the required elements in a lockout-tagout program, including regulations and practical implementation ideas. This course is recommended for all agricultural companies that use mechanized and electrical equipment. It is especially important that employees know what to do in situations when equipment is broken, being serviced or repaired and how to avoid an incident.Course Duration: 4 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Machine Guarding Essentials This course will examine machine guarding issues on the farm. Practical solutions will be offered for protecting your exposed employees while complying with government regulations. Course Duration: 4 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Night SafetyThis course will benefit agricultural operations that conduct work at night and as such need to take special precautions to protect workers. Night work presents a unique set of hazards that can be remedied by proper planning, training, monitoring and hazard correction, all of which will be covered in this course.Course Duration: 2 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

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GENERAL SAFETYNut Safety School - Year Round SafetyIn this workshop, we will identify hazards associated with equipment and practices during year round operations in orchard nut production. This includes equipment safety, irrigation and night work, and safely handling pesticides. This course will provide worker training that will result in yearround operating efficiency while promoting a safe work environment.Course Duration: 3 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Nut Safety School - PruningIn this workshop, we will provide best practices that specifically address how to safely prune nut crops. This includes identifying the hazards in operating pruning equipment such as pruning towers, chippers/shredders, use of hand-held tools and saws, proper use of personal protective equipment such as gloves, hard hats, appropriate shoes, chain saw clothing guards, hazards and more. This course will provide worker training that will result in pruning efficiency while promoting a safe work environment.Course Duration: 4 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Nut Safety School - HarvestIn this workshop, we will provide best practices that specifically address how to safely harvest nut crops. This includes operating harvesting equipment such as harvesters, sweepers, shuttles, use of hand-held tools, proper use of personal protective equipment such as dust masks and hearing protection, minimizing danger when cleaning and/or repairing equipment, hazards and more. This course will provide worker training that will result in harvesting efficiency while promoting a safe work environment.Course Duration: 4 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Respiratory Protection and Fit TestingThis course addresses the importance of a respiratory program which includes types of respirators, medical evaluations, proper use, maintenance and fit testing. This course will ensures participants understand the importance of getting fit tested annually and the dangers of improper use.Course Duration: 4 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Slips, Trips, and FallsAccording to United States Department of Labor, slips, trips, and falls cause a majority of the accidents in general industry. In this course participants will understand the difference between slips, trips, and falls. They well also learn the different ways that these incidents occur by reviewing examples, demonstrating how to identify issues and how best to prevent them.Class Duration: 1 hourCertification: Certificate of Completion

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GENERAL SAFETYTractor Operator SafetyThis course provides an overview of state and federal regulations specific to tractor operation, an in-depth review of how to safely operate tractors and a variety of commodity-specific implements, and hands-on practice with different pieces of equipment. This course is specifically designed for new and inexperienced tractor operators.Course Duration: 8 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Tractor Safety: Train the TrainerThis course provides supervisors, foremen and safety personnel with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively train employees on the safe operation of tractors. This workshop will cover regulatory requirements, safety aspects of tractor operation and implements as well as proper maintenance of equipment. In addition, participants will learn effective training techniques and test their skills by operating tractors on site.Note: Participants must have at least 5 years of tractor experience in order to operate the machinery and receive a certificate of completion for the course.Course Duration: 8 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

General Safety Resources Available: Tailgates Training Kits – ATV, Farm First Aid, Forklift for Ground Workers, General

Safety, Hazard Communications, Heat Illness Prevention Refresh, Lockout Tagout, and Tractor Safety for Ground Workers

Postings Binders - Employers are required by the State of California and the U.S. government to post a number of required notices on their business premises to inform employees of their legal rights. AgSafe has assembled all the posters, in English and Spanish, into an easy to use and replicate binder.

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HUMAN RESOURCES AND LABOR RELATIONS Agency Inspection Protocol This course addresses the process to follow when a visitor arrives on the company’s property. Participants will understand the appropriate steps to take once someone arrives and how to follow company policy. Participants will also learn the correct things to say and do while the visitor does an inspection or a walk-through of the property. This course covers examples of documentation that may be requested in an audit/inspection. Course Duration: 2 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Hiring, Discipline, Motivation and TerminationThis course consists of reviewing an effective and compliant hiring process, including required paperwork. It will also cover discipline principles including how to complete written formal warnings, termination process and documentation. Lastly this course will equip participants with tools to effectively motivate and coach employees .Course Duration: 2 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

I-9 ComplianceThis I-9 compliance course helps you ensure your I-9 forms are filled out correctly, as well as where common mistakes are made in completing the form and what to do if you encounter a problem on your forms. This course also will provide you with the changes to the form effective January 2017.Course Duration: 1 hourCertification: Certificate of Completion

Incident InvestigationThis course will equip participants with the tools to conduct an effective incident investigation, including the types of questions to ask, how to handle confidential information and how to properly document the results. Different case studies will be reviewed for participants to apply their lessons learned.Course Duration: 2 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Reasonable Suspicion This course shows participants how to recognize and appropriately handle employees who are exhibiting signs of substance abuse. It will cover the short and long term physical, behavioral, speech and performance indicators of potential substance misuse. In addition, participants will learn how to document during the process and how to legally protect the suspected work and others.Course Duration: 2 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

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HUMAN RESOURCES AND LABOR RELATIONSSexual Harassment Prevention - Supervisors, Managers and OwnersThis Sexual Harassment Prevention training meets the California requirements of AB 1825 and AB 2053, and includes the following topics: • Information and practical guidance regarding federal and state regulations • Prohibition, prevention, correction and remedies of sexual harassment and abusive conduct in the workplace • Identifying different kinds of sexual harassment, discrimination and abusive conduct • How supervisors should respond in a variety of situations involving sexual harassment, discrimination and abusive conduct • Discuss the requirements of an anti-sexual harassment discrimination and abusive conduct policy • Discuss the complaint process, limited confidentiality and appropriate workplace behaviorCourse Duration: Mandatory 2 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Sexual Harassment Prevention - EmployeesThis Sexual Harassment Prevention training is intended for employees who are not at the supervisory level but still require knowledge on sexual harassment, discrimination and abusive conduct prevention in the workplace. This course includes the definition of sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abusive conduct. It also addresses the elements of an effective anti-sexual harassment, discrimination and business conduct, policy as well as appropriate workplace behavior.Course Duration: 1 hourCertification: Certificate of Completion

Understanding Non-Productive TimeIn this course participants will understand the meaning of non-productive time and if it applies to their operation. This course will review the wage orders that apply in agriculture as well as remind the participants of the minimum wage order. Participants will also learn how to do piece rate break calculations as well as alternatives to piece rate compensation.Course Duration: 2 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Union AwarenessAgSafe recommends this course to all agricultural companies, not only for management but supervisors and general labor as well. This session addresses the purpose of unions and reviews the Agricultural Labor Relations Act (ALRA). Participants will learn the purpose of the ALRA, understand what defines unfair labor practices and the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.Course Duration: 2 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Wage and Hour OverviewThis course covers the various wage and hour regulations for agricultural operations including: wage orders, overtime, non-productive time, wage statements and the Fair Labor Standards Act.Course Duration: 2 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Human Resources an Labor Relations Resources Available: Mandatory Posting Binders - Employers are required by the State of California and required notices on their business premises to inform employees of their legal rights. AgSafe has assembled all the posters, in English and Spanish, into an easy to use and replicate binder. Tailgate Training Kits – Sexual Harassment Prevention Refresher

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LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENTBEST - Building Empowered Supervisors Together: Supervisor Enrichment Series The need for impactful supervisors is a constant struggle for the food and farming industries. Years of experience benefit a supervisor in developing skills that are pertinent to their job, such as learning laws and regulations and company policies. However, an often overlooked component of being a successful and empowered supervisor are skills not taught in a book. Rather, these abilities require personal interaction, time, and coaching to develop. The BEST Program will provide supervisors a foundation to cultivate those essential skills to further their success and that of your business. • 12 session program; • Adjustable program scheduling (weekly, monthly); • Program addresses leadership, communication, conflict resolution, planning, and team building; • Emphasis on building peer-to-peer relationships; • Uses baseline and longitudinal evaluations to measure results for individuals and the company; • Each session provides one-on-one coaching and personal attention, including individual development and growth plans, as well as policy and systems recommendations for management; • To best facilitate the modules, up to 10 individuals per group may participate with the option of multiple groups; • Each session lasts 8 hours with 2-4 hours of activities per session to practice their new skills on the job, and • Sessions offered in English and SpanishCourse Duration: 120-168 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

LEAD - Leadership Enhancement and Development: Supervisor Enrichment SeriesFrom the field to the cooler and plant, impactful supervisors are at the core of a flourishing business. These men and women streamline productivity, positively influence employees, and effectively execute your company vision. This type of supervisor must be cultivated and provided intentional education, exposure and encouragement. The LEAD program will give supervisors a foundation to develop skills essential to furthering their success and that of your business. • 6 session program; • Adjustable program scheduling (weekly, monthly); • Program addresses leadership, communication, conflict resolution, planning, and team building; • Emphasis on building peer-to-peer relationships; • To best facilitate the modules, up to 10 individuals per group may participate with the option of multiple groups; • Each session lasts 4 hours with 1-2 hours of activities per session to practice their new skills on the job, and • Sessions offered in English and SpanishCourse Duration: 30-36 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

Effective Safety Training This course offers participants an understanding of the need for and value of safety training, techniques for overcoming the potential barriers to effective training, ways to ensure that the training provided is effective, and tools for identifying topics that should be included in safety training sessions.Course Duration: 3 hours Certification: Certificate of Completion

Supervisor Essentials Supervisors are an integral part of a company’s success ensuring worker efficiency and operational effectiveness. In this course, supervisors learn critical information covering agricultural safety, health, and human resources laws and regulations, leadership training including motivation and discipline tools and how to conduct effective safety training. Course Length: 8 hoursCertification: Certificate of Completion

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PESTICIDE SAFETY Pesticide Handler: Train the TrainerThis course is designed specifically for individuals responsible for training pesticide handlers and fieldworkers. This course addresses pesticide exposure, signs and symptoms of illness, emergency medical care, proper use of personal protective equipment, safe handling and transportation of pesticides and laws and regulations regarding labels and safety data sheets. In addition, participants will learn effective training techniques. Once complete, participants have satisfied the qualified training requirements of the Worker Protection Standard.Course Duration: 8 hoursCertification: Certificate of CompletionCE Hours: 6 hours

Worker Protection OverviewThis course is designed to teach supervisors, crew leaders and workers: • Where and how workers may come in contact with pesticides or pesticide residues during work • How workers can protect themselves from exposure • Signs and symptoms exposure to pesticides, along with first aid procedures • Restricted Entry Intervals/Postings/Warnings/Pesticide/Use reports • Protection from employer retaliationCourse Duration: 4 hoursCertification: Certificate of CompletionCE Hours: 4 Hours

Pesticide Safety Resources Available: Decontamination Kits - Includes: Water, soap and single use towels for routine washing of hands and face, one clean change of coveralls and one pint of eye wash for emergency eye flushing.

Headquarter Compliance Binders - Includes-tabs for the following: Pesticide Permit,

Pesticide use Reports, Application information Display, Emergency Medical Care, Training (A8 & A9),Respiratory Program, Medical Supervision Program, and Helpful Information.

Emergency Medical Posting Key-chains - Includes: Name and location of facility where emergency medical care is available, as as the name, address and telephone number of a facility able to provide emergency medical care.

Tailgate Training Kits - Worker Protection Standard and Handler Safety

DMC1441 Florida Avenue

(209) 578-1211

AgSafe Audits Voluntary Human Resources, Worker Safety and Food Safety AuditsAgSafe conducts voluntary human resources, worker safety, and food safety audits. Each is designed to provide employers with valuable insight into the overall effectives, as well as compliance, of their human resources, worker safety and food safety programs. A company may choose from two different audit formats:

Food Safety Audits

Written Program Review – An organization’s written human resources, worker safety and/or food safety programs are reviewed. A company may have one, two or all their programs reviewed. The written program review will include communication, both by phone and in writing, of observations found and recommendations. Written Program Review and Onsite Evaluations – In addition to the review of an organization’s human resources, worker safety and/or food safety program documents, AgSafe will perform an onsite evaluation including employee interviews. In a human resources audit, this can include a review of all current employees’ I-9s as well as reviewing other documents. The worker safety and/or food safety program audit can include a walk-through hazard assessment of all facilities and equipment with photographic documentation. Both types of audits include a follow-up written report noting observations made, recommendations for changes the company may consider and any applicable supporting documents, such as samples and templates. The scope of each audit is customized with each company and based on their individual needs. Audit costs vary depending on a variety of factors including audit type, company size, travel and AgSafe membership status.

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Your Farm A voluntary audit that verifies that fruits and vegetables are produced, packed, handled, and stored in a manner that reduces the risks of microbial food safety hazards. GAP audits verify adherence to the recommendations made in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These audits are designed to provide producers with valuable insight into the effectiveness of their food safety programs.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Your Processing Facility or Packing ShedA voluntary audit that verifies that fruits and vegetables are produced, packed, handled, and stored in a manner that reduces the risks of microbial food safety hazards. GMP audits verify adherence to the recommendations made in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These audits are designed to provide producers with valuable insight into the effectiveness of their food safety programs. Written Program Review (Desk Audit) – Includes a review of an organization’s written food safety plan, policies, procedures, written documents and records including monitoring records from the food safety plan.

On Site Audit – Will include a walk-through of your operation and can include a hazard analysis of your operation and commodity. On site audits include a trace back exercise (mock recall) for validation of your recall policy.

All audits will include a follow-up written report including pictures and notes of observations made, recommendations for changes the company may consider and any applicable supporting documents, such as samples and templates. The scope of the audit is customized with each company and based on their individual needs. Audit costs vary depending on a variety of factors including audit type, company size, and travel and AgSafe membership status.

If you are interested in a class and do not see itlisted or you need more information, please

contact AgSafe for more information.safeinfo@agsafe.org

209.526.4400www.agsafe.org