Agricultural Safety and Health
Occupational Exposure to Heat
Learn the steps to prevent the onset of heat-related illnesses, including ready access to cool drinking water and rest breaks in shade or other cool areas to prevent overheating.
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Respirable Crystalline Silica
Requirements for controlling silica in construction are now in effect. Compliance dates for general industry and maritime begin in 2018. Is your workplace ready?
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Electronic Submission of Injury and Illness Data
July 1, 2018 is the deadline for the electronic submission of injury and illness data from the OSHA 300A Annual Summary for calendar year 2017.
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The Agricultural Safety and Health Bureau administers a broad scope of workplace safety and health laws that apply to N.C. growers. ASH conducts preoccupancy inspections under the Migrant Housing Act of North Carolina and agricultural OSH compliance inspections when there is employee exposure, an accident or a fatality.
ASH can help you customize safety programs to meet your specific needs. The bureau’s safety experts are trained to help you, our N.C. growers, identify and eliminate all hazards. They can show you how taking the time to train your employees, by encouraging discussions with them and rewarding them for excellence, can build trust and foster a safety culture that prevents injuries and illnesses on the job. For more information regarding the services provided by the Agricultural Safety and Health Bureau, please call 919-707-7820.
