Success StoryProviding Working Protection Standards Information for H2A Migrant Workers
Providing Working Protection Standards Information for H2A Migrant Workers
Author: Roger "Darrell" Simpson
Planning Unit: Muhlenberg County CES
Major Program: Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests
Plan of Work: Planning for the Family and Farm
Outcome: Initial Outcome
The Tobacco GAP program requires that workers be trained in Worker Protection Standards. This agent conducted two trainings for H2A Spanish speaking migrant workers in late June and in September so as to train workers coming into the farm on the initial contract and then those on the secondary contract.. A combined sixty three workers attended the programs. Spanish language videos provided by Dr. Lee Townsend, Extension Entomologist, were utilized to train the workers regarding handling and application of pesticides. The workers gained knowledge about proper personal protective equipment, spills and clean up, signs of pesticide poisoning, and other related topics. One of the farmers commented that the program helped to avoid infractions when being audited by Tobacco GAP personnel. Another producer commented that he appreciates me providing the training for his workers.
Stories by Roger "Darrell" Simpson
Managing Feeding Issues When Utilizing Co and By Products for Beef Cattle
Describe the Issue or Situation. Due to the increased number of distilleries and grain crops in the ... Read More
Marketing Grain Crops to enhance Profitability
Describe the Issue or Situation. Low prices for grain crops in 2024 and probably 2025 make it impera... Read More
Stories by Muhlenberg County CES
![Tot Time](/core/Image/crop/300/200/ef07dffad97343c1987fdbcd5e81fc643e6d2138.png)
Tot Time
Tot Time was a new program designed to support young children in preparing for preschool by enhancin... Read More
![Your Guide to the Four H's](/core/Image/crop/300/200/7df9068b99318f268483ea26f87bbd8113d569ab.jpg)
Your Guide to the Four H's
Youth actively participated in Your Guide to the Four Hs learning essential life skills to aid in th... Read More
© 2024 University of Kentucky, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment