Safety Morning 2022

2250 Northeast Roan Street,Arcadia FL 34266

02 March, 2022

Description

Safety Morning is a program designed for citrus and other agricultural pesticide handlers and workers. The Safety Morning program provides the required annual Worker Protection Standard training for pesticide handlers. English and Spanish sessions will be available. Participants will be mailed a certificate of training and individual trainer cards after completion of the program. During the program, presentations will be given on other important safety topics when working in the grove which will include: Equipment Safety First Aid and Heat Stress Personal Protective Equipment Environmental Hazards Decontamination of Pests and Diseases Time: 7:30am Check-in, Program 8:00am -12:00pm Location: Turner Agri-Civic Center, Arcadia CEUs for Restricted Use Pesticide license holders and Certified Crop Advisors have been requested, approval is pending. For more information please contact: Ajia Paolillo, UF/IFAS Extension 863-251-4763 or [email protected] The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 296.26, F.S. persons needing accommodations or an interpreter to participate in the proceeding should notify University of Florida /IFAS DeSoto County no later than 5 days prior to the meeting at 863-251-4763.