Protecting California's Farmworkers
Agriculture
Agriculture is one of California's most regulated and highest-risk industries. From heat illness and pesticide exposure to equipment hazards and ergonomic injuries, farmworkers face a wide range of serious risks every season.
Common Hazards
- Heat illness and dehydration in outdoor environments
- Pesticide and chemical exposure
- Tractor, equipment, and machinery hazards
- Ergonomic injuries from repetitive harvesting tasks
- Slip, trip, and fall hazards on uneven terrain
- Respiratory hazards from dust and fumigants
Key Cal/OSHA Regulations
- Title 8 § 3395Heat Illness Prevention
- Title 3 § 6700–6746Pesticide Safety & Handler Training
- Title 8 § 3203Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
- Title 8 § 3441–3449Field Sanitation Standards
- Title 8 § 5155Airborne Contaminants (Pesticide Drift)
Programs We Provide
- Heat Illness Prevention Program (HIPP)
- Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
- Pesticide safety and handler training
- Bilingual on-site safety training (English/Spanish)
- Emergency Action Plans
- Supervisor and lead worker training
Ready to Build a Safer Agriculture Operation?
We'll assess your current programs and build a plan that fits your operation.