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Overview of ammonia safety.

An overview of ammonia safety.

The Basic Training poster and commitment form are intended to be used when employees are initially hired. It is not a substitute for the more comprehensive training provided by the Mushroom Food Safety Training Kit. The poster pictures 15 food safety areas in which employees must be trained upon hiring. The commitment form has short, written descriptions of each of the areas on the poster.

The Basic Training poster and commitment form are intended to be used when employees are initially hired. It is not a substitute for the more comprehensive training provided by the Mushroom Food Safety Training Kit. The poster pictures 15 food safety areas in which employees must be trained upon hiring. The commitment form has short, written descriptions of each of the areas on the poster.

Best Practices For Environmental Protection in the Mushroom Farm Community

This certificate of attendance signifies that the individual designated above has completed the Producing Safe Mushrooms training program.

Workplace safety in confined spaces

Overview of contractor worker safety.

An overview of contract worker safety.

Overview of electrical hazards.

Emergency evacuation plans for fires and gas leaks, inclimate weather conditions and violent employees.

An overview of ergonomics.

The Mushroom Good Agricultural Practices (MGAP) standards require that all employees working at mushroom farms receive food safety training. This includes employees of companies contracted by the mushroom farm to provide any services. This material can be used by contractors when training their employees in basic food safety and worker safety measures.

The Mushroom Good Agricultural Practices (MGAP) standards require that all employees working at mushroom farms receive food safety training. This includes employees of companies contracted by the mushroom farm to provide any services. This material can be used by contractors when training their employees in basic food safety and worker safety measures.

The Mushroom Good Agricultural Practices (MGAP) standards require that all employees working at mushroom farms receive food safety training. This includes employees of companies contracted by the mushroom farm to provide any services. This material can be used by contractors when training their employees in basic food safety and worker safety measures.

The Mushroom Good Agricultural Practices (MGAP) standards require that all employees working at mushroom farms receive food safety training. This includes employees of companies contracted by the mushroom farm to provide any services. This material can be used by contractors when training their employees in basic food safety and worker safety measures.

The Mushroom Good Agricultural Practices (MGAP) standards require that all employees working at mushroom farms receive food safety training. This includes employees of companies contracted by the mushroom farm to provide any services. This material can be used by contractors when training their employees in basic food safety and worker safety measures.

The Mushroom Good Agricultural Practices (MGAP) standards require that all employees working at mushroom farms receive food safety training. This includes employees of companies contracted by the mushroom farm to provide any services. This material can be used by contractors when training their employees in basic food safety and worker safety measures.

The Mushroom Good Agricultural Practices (MGAP) standards require that all employees working at mushroom farms receive food safety training. This includes employees of companies contracted by the mushroom farm to provide any services. This material can be used by contractors when training their employees in basic food safety and worker safety measures.

The Mushroom Good Agricultural Practices (MGAP) standards require that all employees working at mushroom farms receive food safety training. This includes employees of companies contracted by the mushroom farm to provide any services. This material can be used by contractors when training their employees in basic food safety and worker safety measures.

The Mushroom Industry Food Safety Training Kit (FSTK) was developed by the Penn State University Department of Food Science, Hispanic Workforce Management LLC (HWM), and the American Mushroom Institute to teach mushroom workers the basics of personal hygiene and sanitary practices that prevent contamination of mushrooms during growing, harvesting, and packing operations. The material can be used by production supervisors, quality control personnel, extension agents, and/or industry consultants who wish to conduct food safety training at mushroom farms or packing houses. The full kit includes hard copy and electronic versions of the lessons in English and in Spanish. In addition, the kit includes PowerPoint slides, posters and other companion documents.

The Mushroom Industry Food Safety Training Kit (FSTK) was developed by the Penn State University Department of Food Science, Hispanic Workforce Management LLC (HWM), and the American Mushroom Institute to teach mushroom workers the basics of personal hygiene and sanitary practices that prevent contamination of mushrooms during growing, harvesting, and packing operations. The material can be used by production supervisors, quality control personnel, extension agents, and/or industry consultants who wish to conduct food safety training at mushroom farms or packing houses. The full kit includes hard copy and electronic versions of the lessons in English and in Spanish. In addition, the kit includes PowerPoint slides, posters and other companion documents.

Food Safety Training Kit Poster - After Restroom

Food Safety Training Kit Poster - Green Onions Spinach

Food Safety Training Kit Poster - Green Onions Spinach Spanish

Food Safety Training Kit Poster - Hair Restraint

Food Safety Training Kit Poster - Jewelry

Food Safety Training Kit Poster - Jewelry Spanish

Food Safety Training Kit Poster - Proper Handwashing

Food Safety Training Kit Poster - Toilet Paper

Food Safety Training Kit Poster - Wash Hands Before and After

Food Safety Training Kit Poster - Wash Your Hands

Food Safety Training Log in both English and Spanish.

The Integrated Pest Management Handbook was developed by The Pennsylvania State University, the American Mushroom Institute and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The handbook examines the pest organisms that pose the greatest threat to mushroom yield and quality. The purpose of the handbook is to serve as a reference manual and an educational tool for mushroom growers and researchers.

The Integrated Pest Management Handbook was developed by The Pennsylvania State University, the American Mushroom Institute and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The handbook examines the pest organisms that pose the greatest threat to mushroom yield and quality. The purpose of the handbook is to serve as a reference manual and an educational tool for mushroom growers and researchers.

An explanation of what a Job Safety Analysis is and how it can help mitigate accidents on mushroom farms.

An example of a Job Safety Analysis for mushroom farms.

Job Safety Analysis sample form.

An overview of a Lock Out Tag Out program.

A Lock Out Tag Out sample program.

Machine guarding preventions and requirements in mushroom operations.

A comprehensive overview of MGAP

Mushroom Food Safety Test

Mushroom Food Safety Test in Spanish

Mushroom Substrate Preparation Odor-Management Plan by Penn State University.

Overview of onsite hazard training.

An overview of electrical hazards.

OSHA mock inspection.

Information on maintaining occupational injury and illness records

How to use the OSHA 300 log template.

OSHA's 300 and 300A Forms Log of work-related injuries and illnesses

An overview of Personal Protective Equipment.

Categories of PPE

PPE guidlines

Pick light training

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A mushroom-specific generic program for powered industrial trucks.

A powered truck sample program.

This program utilizes the Cleaning and Sanitizing Practices at Mushroom Packinghouses Training Kit– which supervisors, sanitation managers and quality control personnel can use to train sanitation crews in the basic principles of sanitation. For each of these areas, the kit will help the instructor to explain and demonstrate appropriate procedures and practices for lowering the risk of product contamination. Available in both English and Spanish.

Success of implementing an Employee Shoe Policy

An overview of the soft costs of workers compensation

The Food Safety Training Flip Chart is a 68 page, full color presentation with five lessons. This training tool can be used in many locations around the farm. The five lessons vary in length and can be delivered individually or collectively. The presentation is in English and Spanish.

The Food Safety Training Flip Chart is a 68 page, full color presentation with five lessons. This training tool can be used in many locations around the farm. The five lessons vary in length and can be delivered individually or collectively. The presentation is available in English and Spanish.

The Food Safety Training Flip Chart is a 68 page, full color presentation with five lessons. This training tool can be used in many locations around the farm. The five lessons vary in length and can be delivered individually or collectively. The presentation is available in both English and Spanish.

The Food Safety Training Flip Chart is a 68 page, full color presentation with five lessons. This training tool can be used in many locations around the farm. The five lessons vary in length and can be delivered individually or collectively. The presentation is available in both English and Spanish.

The Food Safety Training Flip Chart is a 68 page, full color presentation with five lessons. This training tool can be used in many locations around the farm. The five lessons vary in length and can be delivered individually or collectively. The presentation is available in both English and Spanish.

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An overview on workers compensation case management.

Workers compensation costs

Creating a Workplace Safety Committee.