Berry Farming (CU # 701003)
This classification unit covers firms that prepare soil, manage growth, harvest and package berries.
Here are some examples of plants or crops that firms in this classification unit grow:
- Berries,
- Blueberries,
- Currants,
- Loganberries,
- Strawberries,
- Blackberries,
- Cranberries,
- Hollyberries,
- Raspberries
Here are some examples of key workers in this classification unit:
- Berry picker,
- Farm labourer,
- Harvester operator,
- Berry pruner,
- Farmer,
- Tractor operator
Industry Stats
2027 Prelim Rate
1.132026 Rate
1.132025 Injury Rate
1.302024 Injury Rate
.892025 # of Orders
632024 # of Orders
138Quick Start
Don't know where to begin? The Quick Start section includes the first few building blocks of a strong and robust safety program.
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pdf Format | Employers must customize all AgSafeBC documents to fit their individual operation’s needs.
Task Management
New Worker and Task SpecificEach Safety OrentationTask Management Package should include the following 4 document types (Risk Assessment, Safe Work Practice, Competency Checklist, and Employee Check-off). A package may also include additional documentation depending on the task.
General
Documents for use across all berry farms (including cranberry farms).
zip Format | Cranberry Farms
Documents specific to cranberry farms.
Other Industry Specific Resources
Documents, Links & MoreSome safety program documents are useful across multiple agriculture industries and are linked in the sidebar or under the resources section by topic rather then by industry.
Videos
AgSafe BC has a selection of safety videos available on YouTube.Cranberry Harvest Safety
This video discusses ways to avoid worker injury by implementing a workplace safety plan that includes the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), risk assessments, working alone protocols and rescue procedures.
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