EASTON, CA – On April 12, 2019, a coalition of agricultural organizations will hold two Heat Illness Prevention Sessions in Easton, California. Manuel Cunha, Jr., President of Nisei Farmers League said, “we appreciate the staff and the efforts of the Department of Industrial Relations, Cal/OSHA Consultation with their presentation of the safety message: WATER, REST, SHADE.”
Cunha continued, “the efforts by all our agricultural partners, as well as Cal/OSHA is to educate employers and supervisors about the dangers of working in the heat. We have held many educational sessions, sent out publications, had media events and continue to have ongoing outreach efforts throughout the State. Education is the key to reducing the number of heat illnesses that we see in our fields.”
Attend one of the sessions on April 12, 2019 for the latest documents outlining high heat procedures, including additional steps to be taken to ensure our employees safety.
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Date: Friday, April 12, 2019
Time: Session One in Spanish 10:00 a.m. to noon
Session Two in English 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: C.P.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall, 172 W Jefferson Avenue, Easton
There is no cost for attending these training sessions.
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We want to thank our agricultural partners listed below:
Nisei Farmers League Fresno County Farm Bureau
Allied Grape Growers California Fresh Fruit Assn
African America Farmers of Calif American Pistachio Growers
California Apple Commission California Blueberry Commission
California Olive Growers Council Sun-Maid Growers of California
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