| This course takes a broad
overview of Occupational Safety & Health issues for workers within the Agricultural
Sector. The course focuses on understanding and recognizing the hazards in the industry.
Topics include machinery & equipment safety, manual handling and lifting, illness and
injury related to pesticides, noise and hearing loss prevention, ergonomics &
musculoskeletal injuries, asthma and allergies respiratory illness related to dust and
mould, hazards associated with working with animals, chemical safety, carbon monoxide,
working safely with tractors, traumatic occupational injuries, personal protective
equipment, and preventing entrapment and suffocation by loose materials in storage
bins/hoppers. Relevant aspects of the Safety and Health Act (2005) will be addressed. For more more information call (246)
228-0634 or email envirohealth@rea.ca |
