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Using Orientation and Training of Employees to Improve Ag and Hort Worker Safety

A workshop presented by Mid American Ag and Hort Services in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency

This program will feature the following components: (1) Employer preparation to conduct effective orientation and training, (2) Planning an orientation program, (3) Example of an orientation program for new employees that incorporates work place safety, (4) Orientation guidelines, (5) Five-step training method (PTSDR): Prepare-Tell-Show-Do-Review, (6) Teaching and learning principles that make PTSDR effective and (7) Getting started on a new emphasis for orientation and training. Qualifies for Ohio Farm Bureau’s workers’ compensation group rating program safety training requirement.

The curriculum for this program was developed by Dr. Bernie Erven of Erven HR Services, LLC. Workshops will be conducted by Dr. Bernie Erven and other trained presenters.

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