Workplace Violence Prevention Resources EXCLUSIVELY for FELS Newsletter Subscribers 

Workplace Violence Prevention Plan & Supporting Documents Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (.pdf) Hazard Assessment Form (.pdf) Training…

CDC Asks States to Distribute Stockpiled PPE to Dairies

The CDC has issued guidance to prioritize disbursement of PPE to dairies with confirmed or suspect herds. California currently has no known cases…

CDPH Recommendations for Protecting Dairy Employees from H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

Bryan Little, Farm Employers Labor Service April 19, 2024 The California Department of Public Heath has issued the following recommendations for…

CDPH Recommendations for Protecting Dairy Employees from H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The California Department of Public Heath has issued the following recommendations for protection of dairy employees over the signature of Kristin…

Standards Board Approves Indoor Heat Illness Standard Despite Withdrawn Regulatory Process Approval

On March 21, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board opened its meeting with an announcement from Board Chair Dave Thomas that the state Department of Finance had…

Top 10 Pesticide Violations in 2022: Using Violation Reports to Improve Current Safety Practices

When pesticides are applied, growers and supervisors are required to ensure that workers handling pesticides—also known as handlers—are protected.…

FELS+FieldClock+Harvust: FELS Announces Headache Relief for California Ag Employers

FELS is pleased to announce a new partnership with FieldClock, a web- and cloud-based service to assist farm employers with gathering time-and-attendance…