Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Agricultural & Food Processing Safety

• Overview of safety challenges in farming and food production
• Common workplace hazards in agriculture and food processing
• Regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements (OSHA, HACCP, FSMA, ISO 22000, GAP, GMP, etc.)
• The role of leadership in fostering a strong safety culture
• Case Study: Major safety incidents in agriculture and food processing and lessons learned

Module 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment in Agriculture & Food Processing

• Types of hazards (biological, chemical, physical, ergonomic, mechanical, environmental)
• Risk assessment methodologies (HAZOP, FMEA, Bowtie Analysis, Job Hazard Analysis)
• Pesticide and agrochemical safety management
• Safe handling of food processing equipment and machinery

Hands-on Activity:

• Conducting a hazard identification and risk assessment for a farm or food processing facility

Module 3: Workplace Safety in Agriculture & Food Processing

• Farm machinery and equipment safety protocols
• Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in farming and food production
• Manual handling and ergonomic safety in agricultural labor
• Fire prevention and control measures in processing plants
• Safe storage and handling of raw materials and chemicals

Case Study:

• How safety measures reduced workplace injuries in a food processing plant

Module 4: Food Safety, Contamination Prevention & Emergency Preparedness

• Food safety hazards and contamination control measures
• Implementing HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) principles
• Sanitation and hygiene best practices in food production
• Developing and implementing an effective emergency response plan
• Crisis management in foodborne disease outbreaks

Hands-on Activity:

• Simulated emergency response exercise for a food contamination incident

Module 5: Strengthening Safety Culture & Continuous Improvement

• Building a proactive safety culture in agriculture and food processing
• Employee training and engagement in hazard reporting
• Safety performance metrics and continuous improvement strategies
• Leveraging technology for real-time safety monitoring and compliance tracking

Hands-on Activity:

• Developing a safety action plan for an agricultural or food processing facility