Event Details

Date

August 23, 2017

Time

9:30 registration, 10 am - 3 pm program

Location

Volles Farm
Marietta, NY

Cost

This event is free.
per person

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program

Pre-Registration Deadline: August 22, 2017

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Farm Safety and OSHA Workshop

August 23, 2017


Presenters:
  • Karl Czymmek, Pro-Dairy
  • Keith Gillette & Michael Cappelli, NYSDOL
  • Danielle Volles, Volles Farm
Topics:
  • OSHA updates, new NYS Local Emphasis Program updates
  • Summary of Farm Safety Audits by NYS Dept of Labor
  • Farm walkthrough, safety mechanisms in place
Registration fee has been waived, but  RSVP is required!  Please contact Betsy Hicks, 607.391.2673 or bjh246@cornell.edu with any questions!



Farm Safety & OSHA Workshop Flyer (PDF; 788KB)


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