Health & Safety
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Safety in the Workplace
Introduction to AJP’s safety materials and guidance.
Planning & Training
AJP’s guidance on planning & training for workplace safety. Outlines the basics of a training plan for a workplace and describes common hazards that your safety plan should address. Includes links to resources for writing and implementing your safety plan.
New Dangers: Heat, Fire, Smoke
Guidance on planning for new and emerging hazards exacerbated by climate change: heat, wildfires, and smoke.
Safety Links & Resources
Resources for implementing safety in your farm workplace.
Community Agreements
Community agreements are an important part of building a healthy culture of collaboration. Here are a few examples of and resources for writing your own community agreements.
Wildfire Smoke Safety Plan
Template for planning for workplace safety during wildfire conditions.
AQI by Sight Lines
A method for estimating air quality visually when local data is not available.
Respirators & Air Filters
Guidance for choosing and using respirators and air filters. Includes some recommended products.
Build an Inclusive Workplace Culture
Join the farmers at Rock Steady Farm for a presentation on their workplace culture, farm policies, care focused approach, and on how to build an inclusive workplace on your farm, especially for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ workers.
Community Agreements / Acuerdos Comunitarios
Our Community Agreements have been created by Rock Steady farmers and staff to ensure that we are upholding our commitment to center the safety and inclusion of Queer, Trans and BIPOC people in agriculture and do our best to create a safer space for all folks to be in relationship with the land. We invite all Rock Steady Farm visitors to honor these principles with us.