Agriculture Industry Safety Solutions

Our response time varies based on your location within our service area, but we typically arrive within 45-60 minutes. For farms in the nine Bay Area counties we serve, our average response time is 54 minutes. We understand the critical nature of agricultural injuries, especially those involving machinery or chemicals, and prioritize rapid response to minimize injury severity and complications.

Respirator fit-testing is essential for agricultural workers who are exposed to dusts, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other airborne contaminants. This includes employees who apply chemicals, work in dusty environments like grain handling facilities, clean animal confinement areas, or enter silos and other confined spaces where dangerous gases may be present. If your workers use N95 masks, half-face respirators, or full-face respirators, proper fit-testing is required by OSHA regulations to ensure the equipment provides adequate protection.

For agricultural operations, especially those involving heavy machinery like tractors, harvesters, and loaders, we recommend a comprehensive testing program that includes pre-employment screening, random testing (typically quarterly), post-accident testing, and reasonable suspicion testing. The frequency of random testing may vary based on your operation's size and risk level, but maintaining a consistent program is key to creating a culture of safety. We can work with you to design a testing schedule that balances safety needs with operational considerations and seasonal workforce fluctuations.

The most common OSHA violations in agriculture include inadequate implementation of the Hazard Communication Standard (improper chemical labeling and training), lack of proper respiratory protection (missing fit-testing or medical evaluations), improper machine guarding, lack of fall protection during maintenance of equipment or buildings, inadequate lockout/tagout procedures, and failure to provide appropriate first aid and emergency response plans. Our services directly address several of these common compliance issues, particularly respiratory protection, hazard communication, and first aid requirements.

To reduce respiratory hazards, implement a comprehensive approach that includes engineering controls (like enclosed tractor cabs with air filtration, dust collection systems, improved ventilation), administrative controls (scheduling dusty work during appropriate weather conditions, rotating workers to limit exposure), and personal protective equipment (properly fitted respirators). Our respirator fit-testing service ensures that when respirators are necessary, they fit properly and provide the intended protection. We also provide training on proper respirator use, maintenance, and storage, which is essential for effective respiratory protection.