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Safety Program Resources

Berry Farming

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

Berry Farming Resources
Employers of All Sizes

Large Employer
20 or More Workers

Small Employer
19 or Less Workers

Berry
Farming Resources

The example templates and guidance below are available to assist Berry Farmers. Employers are encouraged to customize these documents to fit their individual operation’s needs.

Cranberry

Additional resources sorted by topic, and document type are available under Tools and Resources.

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Workplace Impairment

The resources below are available to further assist employers in building an Occupational Health & Safety Management Program.

Large Employer
Safety Program
Resources

20 Employees or More

Document Title	Link
Communication Policy	WORD
Disciplinary Policy	WORD (English) WORD (Spanish)
Employers Due Diligence Checklist	WORD
KPI Action Plan	WORD
Management Review Meeting	WORD
Policy Statement	WORD

Document Title	Link
Confined Spaces Inventory (WorkSafeBC)	PDF
Hazard ID Policy	WORD
Hazard Reporting Form	WORD
Hazardous Materials Inventory	WORD
PPE Policy	WORD
Respirator Program	WORD
Risk Assessment Matrix	WORD

Document Title	Link
Safe Work Procedure Template	WORD
Emergency Response Preparedness Assessment	WORD
Emergency Response Plan	WORD
Emergency Response Contacts	WORD
First Aid Contact \| Sample	WORD
First Aid Contact \| Template	WORD
Emergency Drill Record	WORD
Transportation of Injured or Ill Workers	WORD
Overdue and Lost Person Response Plan	WORD
WHMIS Policy	WORD
First Aid Assessments	WEB App

Document Title	Link
Safety Talk Template	PDF
Safety Talk Template	WORD
Training Matrix Template	EXCEL
Training Policy and Requirements	WORD
Training Record	WORD
Training Requirements	WORD
Worker Certification Record	WORD
Worker Orientation Checklist	WORD

Document Title	Link
Workplace Inspection Checklist \| Blank Template	WORD
Workplace Inspection Policy	WORD

Document Title	Link
Incident Investigation Policy	WORD
Incident Investigation Form (WorkSafeBC)	PDF
Workplace Incident Flow Chart	PDF

Document Title	Link
Annual Review	WORD

Document Title	Link
Sample Joint Health and Safety Self-Assessment Checklist (WorkSafeBC)	PDF
Joint Health and Safety Committee Handbook	WORD
Templates and Resources for Joint Health and Safety Committees (WorkSafeBC)	WORD
Joint Health and Safety Committee Members Poster - 11x17	PDF
Joint Health and Safety Committee Members Poster - 8.5x11	PDF

Additional support for employers can be received through working with a AgSafe Regional Safety Consultant or Safety Advisor.

1-877-533-1789

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Small Employer
Safety Program
Resources

19 Employees or Less

Document Title	Link
Assessment of Tasks, Situations or Equipment and Risk Assessment Rating Matrix	WORD
Confined Spaces Inventory (WorkSafeBC)	PDF
Hazard Control Decision Process and Control Plan	WORD
Hazard and Site Specific Assessment	WORD
Hazard ID Policy	WORD
Hazard Reporting Form	WORD
Hazardous Materials Inventory	WORD
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy	WORD
Respirator Program	WORD
Risk Assessment Worksheet	WORD

Document Title	Link
Safe Work Procedure Template	WORD
Emergency Response Preparedness Assessment	WORD
Emergency Response Plan	WORD
Emergency Response Contacts	WORD
First Aid Contact \| Sample	WORD
First Aid Contact \| Template	WORD
Emergency Drill Record	WORD
Transportation of Injured or Ill Workers	WORD
Overdue and Lost Person Response Plan	WORD
How to prepare an Emergency Response Plan for your Small Business	WorkSafeBC
First Aid Assessments	Web App

Document Title	Link
Training Policy and Requirements	WORD
Training Requirements Chart	WORD
Worker Certification Record	WORD
Worker Orientation Checklist	WORD
Training Record Note: The “Training Record” document is available as both Word, and Excel. Please choose whichever best suits the needs of your organization.	WORD
Training Record Note: The “Training Record” document is available as both Word, and Excel. Please choose whichever best suits the needs of your organization.	EXCEL