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Fit for Duty Challenge Fit for duty is a term that most people associate with working conditions and job specific physical demands. However, it is actually a very broad term, with several considerations, such as: • substance use (such as cannabis and alcohol, but may also include cough medication, Tylenol etc) • COVID-19 resources for the agriculture sector • fatigue • family crisis • shock/insecurity • unresolved conflict or harassment/bullying • weather and shift work Solutions Training Impairment and Cannabis in the Workplace Impairment in the Workplace: What Managers Need to Know Guides Temporary Foreign Agricultural Workers Impairment resource hub Articles and Videos Building a Safety Culture in Agriculture Mandatory Awareness Training: Turning Awareness into Action Most resources are also available in French and Spanish. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) Challenge Communication is key! The most effective safety programs not only include guidance, policies and training on the recognition, identification, and control of hazards, required PPE, near miss processes and corrective action plans, but should also reinforce why these are important. Having a robust communication strategy is critical and should also address: • reporting near misses (an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage, but had the potential to do so) • Opportunities to easily report incidents in an anonymous and non-punitive fashion • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements As an employer, you have certain responsibilities concerning PPE. You must identify the hazards in the workplace and control them as best possible before using PPE. Where PPE must be used, you will need to train employees in how to use the right equipment, materials, and PPE and ensure employees always use the necessary PPE properly. Solutions Training Orientation for New Agricultural Workers Safety Health and the Law for Greenhouses Personal Protective Equipment: The Basics Guides Protective Gloves Respirator Fit Properly Cleaning and Storing Respirators Protecting Hands & Fingers Small Business Checklist: 1-5 6-19 and 20-49 employees Articles and Videos Building a Safety Culture in Agriculture Stop Think Act | Working Alone Stop Think Act - Be Farm Safe, Not Lucky Stop Think Act | Work Safely New Seasonal Worker Orientation How to produce your own short training videos OHS answers to FAQ Most resources are also available in French and Spanish.

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