The majority of Michigan Farm Bureau's Agricultural Labor and Safety Services (ALSS) are fee-based, but here you will find several complimentary resources to benefit your farm.
All revised Worker Protection Standards are now in force, including annual worker and handler training. Click here to access training materials provided by the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative (EPA-approved).
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has several resources available to help employers and employees know how to prevent heat illness in outdoor work environments.Click here to check them out.
The Safety in Agriculture for Youth Project houses a compilation of curriculum and resources designed to increase safety and health knowledge while reducing hazard and risk exposure to youth on farms. Topics include animal safety, equipment safety, chemical safety, grain safety, heat safety, ladder safety, tractor safety and more.
Download the Michigan Farmer's Transportation Guidebook for a thorough compilation of transportation laws and regulations affecting farmers.