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Training Program 2012 Offers Custom Designed Courses

• Agricultural Supervisor/Foreman Management Training
• Pesticide training including respirator fit test
• Tractor, ATV, Forklift safety, pruning, heat stress & hygiene
• CPR / First Aid / AED courses
• Sexual Harassment Avoidance in the Workplace training for Supervisors
• Pesticide Applicator Workshops
• Crucial Information Seminars
  

The list grows throughout the year…

• CalOSHA Sweeps: Enforcement Preparation & Procedures
• Ag Diesel Regulations
• CalOSHA/EPA New Regulations
• New Water Quality Issues
• Immigration & Customs Enforcement
• Ag Crime Prevention
• PG&E Hazard Safety - Overhead & Underground
• New Labor Laws/Worker Protection
  Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
• New Tax Laws
  Animal Disease Regulations & Prevention
• And more...

Agricultural Supervisor/Foreman Management Training

Management training workshops for agricultural supervisors and foremen will be held Jan.19 at Sonoma County Farm Bureau office, 970 Piner Road in Santa Rosa.

The first workshop, held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., will be conducted in Spanish. The second workshop, held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will be presented in English.
The workshops, sponsored by Sonoma County Farm Bureau, are open to all foremen and supervisors who work on farms, ranches, vineyards or orchards in the North Coast counties.

The workshops will cover the role of the supervisor and their responsibilities in implementing worker safety and labor law. 

Instructors will cover labor issues in the field, pesticide hazard communications and material safety data information. There will be a session covering new farm labor laws and regulations.  There will be hand-out materials and time for questions at each workshop.  A certificate will be issued to each participant completing the class.

Cost for the workshop is $95 for members of Sonoma County Farm Bureau and $125 for non-members. Space is limited. Reservations are required by Jan.11 and can be made by doanloading the RSVP form below or by contacting Anita Hawkins at Sonoma County Farm Bureau: 707-544-5575 or info@sonomafb.org.

Classes Scheduled For:

Download: Training Registration Form.pdf

Ag Crime in Sonoma County Petaluma: Feb.29 – Geyserville: Mar.7

Sonoma County has a serious agriculture crime problem.  Take this opportunity to become informed about ways to prevent crime through education, marking of property (OAN Program) and surveillance equipment. 

The Sonoma County Farm Bureau and the Rural Crime Task Force of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office is providing this Ag Crime Prevention Seminar for employers, supervisors and employees.  Assistant Sheriff Lorenzo Duenas and the Task Force will present.  Task Force and Ag Community procedures will be discussed for various issues such as: trespassing and theft of heavy and light equipment, metal, fuel, livestock, produce and industry goods.  Marking of personal property services can be arranged and Farm Watch Program booklets with various information will be available.

The 9:00am to 11:00am seminars will be presented in English.  The Petaluma seminar is being held on Wednesday, February 29 at the Two Rock Fire Department, 7618 Valley Ford Road in Petaluma.  The Geyserville seminar will be on Wednesday, March 7 at the Geyserville Fire Protection District, 20975 Geyserville Avenue in Geyserville.

These are no-cost seminars, but prior registration is required by February 24 due to limited seating.  Please contact Sonoma County Farm Bureau to register at:
707-544-5575 or info@sonomafb.org. 

Classes Scheduled For:

COURSE 101: ELEMENTS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Location: Sonoma County Farm Bureau,
970 Piner Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (with lunch provided from 12-12:30 p.m.)
Presenter: Lourdes Gonzalez, MBA, CIHM, CLCS, AFIS Risk Management Consultant/ Account Executive - Pan American Insurance Agency, Inc.

Course Description:
As an introduction to Human Resource Management (HRM), this survey course provides an overview of basic elements, including understanding the functions of HRM in an organization, typical designs of HRM departments, the responsibilities of HRM personnel, various roles HRM specialists have, and career options for prospective HRM employees.

Topics include:

• Typical HRM functions within an organization such as job analysis, recruitment and selection, organizational change, training and development, performance management, compensation/ benefits, safety and health, collective bargaining, internal employee relations, and legal aspects of HRM.
• HRM as a business partner.
• Purpose of HRM in an organizational environment.
• Expectations of CEOs and CFOs for HRM departments.
• Designs and structures of HRM/ Personnel departments.
• Importance of HRM in employee/ labor relations.
• Careers and specialties in HRM.

This program received 6 hours of re-certification general credit toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR from Human Resource Certification Institute.  

Classes Scheduled For:

Download: Training Registration Form.pdf

Pruning, Pesticide Safety, Tractor/PTO, ATV & Forklift Safety, Heat Stress & Hygiene - Pesticide (excluding specific labeling)

A series of safety training workshops for agricultural and related industry workers will be held in February and March at the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, 970 Piner Road in Santa Rosa.

The workshops will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on February 13 and 16 and March 14 and 15.  The  workshop on March 15 will be conducted in English. The other workshops will be presented in Spanish.

The workshops are open to all North Coast workers. Each workshop will cover a range of topics including Pruning and Pesticide safety training, Forklift, Tractor/PTO and ATV safety, Heat stress and Field hygiene. The workshops include vital information on respirator regulations and medical evaluation documentation, and the respirator fit test procedure will be available.

The cost of the workshop is $75 for members of Sonoma County Farm Bureau and $105 for non-members.  Advanced registration is required by February 6th.
To register, downlaod the form below and return it to the Farm Bureau office or call 707-544-5575.

Classes Scheduled For:

Download: Training Registration Form.pdf

CPR / First Aid / AED Training

Classes Scheduled For:

Download: Training Registration Form.pdf

Sexual Harassment Avoidance in the Workplace ~ Training for Supervisors

Sonoma County Farm Bureau is offering training classes for Supervisors in agriculture and all industries in Sexual Harassment Avoidance. Assembly Bill (AB 1825) law requires Supervisors to receive 2 hours of instruction every 2 years.

Classes Scheduled For:

Download: Training Registration Form.pdf

Pesticide Applicator Workshop

The workshop, open to Pesticide Applicators in the North Coast counties, will cover information including the impact of pesticide injunctions on laws regulating pesticide use and the utilization of reptiles for pest management. The workshop will also cover organically acceptable pesticide and herbicide alternatives and respiratory regulations with the current personal protective equipment available. The workshop will be presented in English.

Licensed pesticide applicators will have the opportunity to receive Continuing Education credits (four hours requested).

No Classes Scheduled at this time. For information please contact info@sonomafb.org.

Heat Illness Prevention

As temperatures climb, so does the risk of Heat Stress for your employees on your farm or ranch.  Take advantage of this opportunity to be trained by the experts on the signs of heat stress, heat stress prevention and compliance with CalOSHA’s heat stress rule.

The Sonoma County Farm Bureau, in conjunction with the Farm Employers Labor Service, will present a Heat Stress Seminar for employers, supervisors and labor contractors.  Training will be provided by CalOSHA’s Consultation Service in both English and Spanish languages.

No Classes Scheduled at this time. For information please contact info@sonomafb.org

Effective Tailgate Training

During the summer months, employers must provide employees with training on a variety of hazards they will encounter as they work in the fields. One of the most common and effective ways to accomplish this is with informal "tailgate" training programs. "Tailgate" training gets its name from making an informal presentation from the back of a pickup's tailgate. This Safety Sheet will help supervisors plan and deliver safety and health training to employees who work in agricultural settings.

Download: EFFECTIVE TAILGATE TRAINING ENGLISH.pdf

Download: EFFECTIVE TAILGATE TRAINING Spanish.pdf

No Classes Scheduled at this time. For information please contact info@sonomafb.org

Heat Illness Prevention Procedures

During certain times of the year, employees may work in hot temperatures and be exposed to the risk of heat-related illness. To help protect employees from heat-related illness, this Safety Sheet will help monitor your Heat-Illness Prevention Program.

Download: HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION PROCEDURES English.pdf

Download: HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION PROCEDURES Spanish.pdf

No Classes Scheduled at this time. For information please contact info@sonomafb.org

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