Washington State Potato Commission

Project summary 

The goal is to effect a measurable reduction in workplace injuries, illnesses and risk of fatalities by developing a comprehensive Worker Health & Safety Training program. The program will result in changes in worker attitude, habits and consequences, as well as employers’ safety operations and procedures.

Amount Awarded: $55,338.

Final Report (466 KB PDF).

Products

• Grower Health & Safety Training Program (447 KB PDF).
• Potato Industry Worker Health, Hygiene, and Safety Video Pre-program Evaluation (93 KB PDF).
  • Video de Salud, Higiene y Seguridad Para la Industria de la Papa Evaluación Antes del Programa (Spanish version) (49 KB PDF).
• Potato Industry Worker Health, Hygiene, and Safety Video Post-program Evaluation (96 KB PDF).
  • Video de Salud, Higiene y Seguridad Para la Industria de la Papa Evaluación Después del Programa (Spanish version) (97 KB PDF).
• Safety Meeting Ideas (133 KB PDF).
• Ideas Para Juntas de Seguridad (Spanish version) (144 KB PDF).
• Potato Grower Safety Workshop Materials
  • Train the Trainer Safety Training for Management and Supervisors (32 KB DOC).
  • Safety and Health Regulatory Compliance for the Commercial Agricultural Employer (64 KB DOC).
  • Accident Prevention Program Template for Farming Operations (661 KB DOC).
• Pesticide Applications Template (37 KB DOC).
• Worker Pesticide Safety (50 KB DOC).
• Grower Health & Safety Training Video (English/Spanish).

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