Before the Storm: Is Your Farm Ready for an Emergency?
California isn't waiting for the rain to start before preparing for what could be a significant winter—and agricultural employers shouldn't either. On…
OSHA Top Violations Series #6: Hazard Assessment and Inspection Procedures
An IIPP should not sit on a shelf. Regular workplace inspections help employers identify hazards before they result in an injury—or a Cal/OSHA citation. As…
Cal/OSHA Top 10 Violations in Agriculture: Part 5 – Heat Illness Prevention – Access to Water
Water is one of the simplest protections against heat illness—and one of the most important. As FELS continues its series examining common Cal/OSHA…
Cal/OSHA Top 10 Violations in Agriculture: Part 4 – Heat Illness Prevention – Is Your Shade Ready?
When most employers think about a Cal/OSHA inspection, they picture an inspector responding after an accident or employee complaint. Increasingly,…
Cal/OSHA Top 10 Violations in Agriculture: Part 3 – Reporting Serious Injuries or Fatalities: The Clock Starts Immediately
No employer wants to experience a serious workplace injury or fatality. Unfortunately, accidents can happen—even in organizations with strong safety…
The Top 10 Cal/OSHA Violations in Agriculture: Part 2 – Your Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
If Heat Illness Prevention is one of Cal/OSHA's highest enforcement priorities, then the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is the foundation…
Healthy Hearing for a Healthy Workforce
Most of us think about protecting our eyes, our skin, and our backs while working outdoors. Hearing is just as important, but it's often overlooked until…
