Kent McGuire – OSU Ag Safety and Health Coordinator
Resources for workplace employee safety in manufacturing and construction can be easily found through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. However, in agriculture there can be unique circumstances that apply to worker safety and the resources available specific to agricultural safety compliance can be limited. OSU Ag Safety and Health has dedicated a section of their website to address agricultural workplaces and employee safety. The website link is https://agsafety.osu.edu/programs/cfaes-osha This section of the website was developed to provide information, resources and training materials specific to the agricultural workplace and managing safety compliance issues.
OSU Ag Safety and Health has also put together an OSHA & AG 10 – hour General Industry course designed for the agricultural workplace. Through the training course, workers and employers become more knowledgeable on recognition, abatement, prevention of workplace hazards and an understanding of OSHA regulations as they apply to the agricultural workplace. After successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA 10-hour General Industry card. For more information about the OSHA & AG program or to schedule training visit https://agsafety.osu.edu/osha-ag or call 614-292-0622
For additional information about OSU Ag Safety contact Kent McGuire, OSU Agricultural Safety & Health, at mcguire.225@osu.edu or 614-292-0588 or visit http://www.agsafety.osu.edu.