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Safety Program Resources

Vegetable Farming

This classification unit covers firms that may till, seed, fertilize, spray, irrigate, cultivate, wash, grade, package, store, and sell vegetables.

Ginseng farming is also classified here.

Processes include custom seed, mulching, constructing structures, pulling shades (spring/fall), harvesting seed, stratifying seed, harvesting root, storage (cold), drying and packaging. Although corn is technically a grain crop, it is widely accepted as a vegetable crop when harvested for fresh market, as opposed to being left in the field to dry and be used as feed, flour, or cereal grain.

Here are some examples of plants or crops that firms in this classification unit grow:

Asparagus, Beets, Brussel sprouts, Carrots, Celery, Cucumbers, Ginseng, Horseradish, Leeks, Lettuce, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radishes, Shallots, Squash, Tomatoes, Beans, Broccoli, Cabbages, Cauliflower, Corn, Garlic, Herbs, Kale, Lentils, Onions, Peppers, Pumpkins, Rutabagas, Spinach, Sugar beets, Turnips

Here are some examples of inputs or materials that firms in this classification unit use:

Agrochemicals, Cables, Fertilizers, Irrigation water, Seeds, Straw mulch, Anchors, Clamps, Fuel, Posts, Shades, Tie-downs

Here are some examples of equipment that firms in this classification unit use:

Bed plow, Drying rack, Forklift, Harvester, Irrigation equipment, Shade structure, Sprayer, Straw mulcher, Drying kiln, Farm tractor, Harvest bin, Harvesting equipment, Packaging line, Soil tillage equipment, Storage facility, Washing line

Here are some examples of key workers in this classification unit:

Agrologist, Farmer, Farm labourer, Horticulturist

Farm Resources
Employers of All Sizes

Large Employer
20 or More Workers

Small Employer
19 or Less Workers

Vegetable Farming
Resources

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

General Information Packages

Pressure Washing

Exposure Control Plan (CO)

Activity Log | Pressure Washer

Guide to Completing the Exposure Control Template

Pressure Washer Operation: Greenhouse

Safety Talk | Pressure Washer

Safe Work Procedure | Pressure Washer - Electric

Safe Work Procedure | Gas Detection

Safe Work Procedure | Refueling

Safe Work Procedure | Ventilation

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

Bullying & Harassment

Emergency Preparedness

Lockout/Tag Out

Return to Work

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

Leadership and commitment by senior management (the CEO or most senior management) provides the vision, establishes policy, sets goals, and provides resources to lead and support the implementation of your OHS management programs and system.

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

Managing the risk in your workplace includes identifying hazards, assessing the risks those hazards present, and controlling the risks to prevent your workers from getting injured.

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

Safe work procedures and practices ensure that everyone in the organization knows their responsibilities and can perform their duties effectively. There should be safe work procedures on an organizational level, such as how to conduct a risk assessment, as well as on a worker level, such as how to lock out properly.

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

Everyone in the workplace ─ from senior management to frontline workers ─ needs to understand their responsibilities when it comes to implementing and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace. Senior management should understand their role in establishing policies and continually driving the OHS management system and programs. Employers must ensure that workers are trained, qualified, and competent to perform their tasks. Supervisors must provide adequate instruction and oversight to workers so they can safely perform their work. And workers need to work safely, according to how they were trained.

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

Workplace inspections can help you to continually identify hazards and prevent unsafe working conditions from developing.

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

Conducting incident investigations helps identify immediate, and root causes of unsafe conditions. It also identifies ways to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation has specific requirements for incident investigation documentation and reporting that employers are required to meet.

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

Regularly assessing how well your organization is doing when it comes to meeting its health and safety goals is essential to improving your OHS management system. Maintaining accurate records of your OHS management system activities will provide useful information to help you continually improve.

Document Title	Link
Annual Review	WORD

Joint health and safety committees and health and safety representatives assist the organization by bringing together employers and workers to jointly identify and resolve health and safety issues in your workplace. They also participate in developing and implementing your OHS management system.

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

Contact

Small Employer
Safety Program
Resources

19 Employees or Less

Leadership and commitment by senior management (the CEO or most senior management) provides the vision, establishes policy, sets goals, and provides resources to lead and support the implementation of your OHS management programs and system.

Document Title	Link
Communication Policy	WORD
Disciplinary Policy	WORD (English) WORD (Spanish)
Employers Due Diligence Checklist	WORD

Managing the risk in your workplace includes identifying hazards, assessing the risks those hazards present, and controlling the risks to prevent your workers from getting injured.

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

Safe work procedures and practices ensure that everyone in the organization knows their responsibilities and can perform their duties effectively. There should be safe work procedures on an organizational level, such as how to conduct a risk assessment, as well as on a worker level, such as how to lock out properly.

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

Everyone in the workplace ─ from senior management to frontline workers ─ needs to understand their responsibilities when it comes to implementing and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace. Senior management should understand their role in establishing policies and continually driving the OHS management system and programs. Employers must ensure that workers are trained, qualified, and competent to perform their tasks. Supervisors must provide adequate instruction and oversight to workers so they can safely perform their work. And workers need to work safely, according to how they were trained.

Document Title	Link
Training Requirements and Responsibilities	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

Workplace inspections can help you to continually identify hazards and prevent unsafe working conditions from developing.

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

Conducting incident investigations helps identify immediate, and root causes of unsafe conditions. It also identifies ways to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation has specific requirements for incident investigation documentation and reporting that employers are required to meet.

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

Regularly assessing how well your organization is doing when it comes to meeting its health and safety goals is essential to improving your OHS management system. Maintaining accurate records of your OHS management system activities will provide useful information to help you continually improve.

Document Title	Link
Annual Review	WORD

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Safety Program Resources

Vegetable Farming

Vegetable Farming Resources

General Information Packages

Large Employer Safety Program Resources

Small Employer Safety Program Resources

Vegetable Farming
Resources

Large Employer
Safety Program
Resources

Small Employer
Safety Program
Resources