Training workshops on a variety of agricultural safety issues are expected to draw hundreds of participants to the upcoming Western Agricultural Safety Conference and Exposition slated for Wednesday, March 4, in Visalia, California.

With agricultural safety becoming a dominant issue for California’s farm and food processing industries, the event will provide an excellent opportunity for obtaining information and building industry contacts, reported Kimberly Naffziger, coordinator of the event for the Center for Agricultural Business (CAB) at California State University, Fresno.

This first-time western regional conference will offer 24 workshops, including several taught in Spanish, as well as exhibits featuring safety equipment, services and supplies.

“This is really a safety extravaganza. A person can attend workshops, see demonstrations and visit the many exhibits. This event should have something for everyone,” Naffziger said.

Workshops will be grouped under the following main topics: Safety for Agricultural Supervisors; Effective Management for Safety Incidents; Topics in Advanced Safety Management; Ergonomics in the Workplace; Safety Laws and Compliance; and Continuing Education for Pesticide Handlers. Six workshops will be taught in Spanish.

In addition to the workshops and exhibits, participants will be able to see demonstrations on tractor safety, electrical safety, motor vehicle safety, ergonomics, equipment safety and chemical safety.

The day-long event will be held at the Visalia Convention Center and Exhibit Hall. A networking reception will conclude the day, Naffziger said.

Conference sponsors are CAB, the California Agricultural Technology Institute, and AgSafe, which will be hosting its own fourth annual conference the next day at the same location (please see sidebar article).

Cost to attend the conference and exposition is $79 in advance or $95 at the door. Special discounts are available for companies sending three or more persons.

For for more information about the event, contact CAB at (559) 278-4405, or see the Announcement/Events section of this web site.

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