Agriculture Compliance Pack
Compliance pack for agricultural operations. EPA Worker Protection Standard, heat illness prevention (multi-state), tractor safety (#1 ag fatality source), pesticide handling, harvester ergonomics.
When this template is required
Agriculture has a partial-OSHA-coverage status (1928 covers limited subjects), heavy EPA pesticide regulation (WPS), state-specific worker protections (CA, WA, OR, MD heat all apply to ag), and intensive seasonal workforce realities. Pack covers the agricultural compliance picture.
Why this template
EPA WPS compliance
EPA Worker Protection Standard (40 CFR 170) requires PPE, training, restricted entry intervals (REI), notification, emergency response for agricultural pesticide use. Pack includes WPS compliance framework.
Multi-state heat illness aware
Agriculture is a major heat-illness exposure category. CA (§3395), OR (OAR 437-002-0156), WA (WAC 296-307-09539 for ag), MD (COMAR 09.12.32) all apply. Pack addresses multi-state heat illness.
Tractor + ROPS
Tractor rollover is the #1 cause of ag fatalities. Pre-1985 tractors often lack ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure). Pack addresses ROPS upgrade program and tractor safety practices.
Seasonal workforce realities
Agricultural workforce is seasonal, often Spanish-speaking, with high turnover. The pack is structured for seasonal onboarding, with training records and briefing outlines built around a workforce that changes between seasons. Materials are supplied in English; the EPA Worker Protection Standard requires training be delivered in a manner the worker or handler can understand, so arrange translation for your crews.
What you receive
- Agriculture Safety Program
- EPA Worker Protection Standard compliance (40 CFR 170)
- Heat Illness Prevention (CA/OR/WA/MD-aware)
- Tractor Safety + ROPS procedure
- Pesticide Application + Handler training
- Harvester Ergonomics
- Hazardous Equipment LOTO
- Field Sanitation (1928.110)
- EAP (agricultural scenarios)
- Annual training matrix
How you get it
This document is written and reviewed against the standard it cites, and it is ready now. The download link is emailed as soon as your payment clears.
Revisions included — if something about your operation changes what the document should say, reply to the delivery email and we will amend it.
Who buys this
- Row crop farms (vegetables, fruit, grain)
- Orchards and berry farms
- Dairy operations
- Livestock and poultry
- Greenhouse operations
- Agricultural cooperatives
Frequently asked
Does OSHA cover agriculture?
Partially. 29 CFR 1928 covers specific agriculture-related subjects: rollover protective structures, guarding farm equipment, field sanitation. Many general industry standards do NOT apply to agriculture (the so-called 'small farm exemption' for farms with 10 or fewer non-family employees and no temporary labor camp). State OSHA programs in many state-plan states (CA, WA, OR) extend more comprehensive coverage to agriculture.
What's EPA WPS?
Worker Protection Standard (40 CFR 170) — EPA's primary occupational regulation for agricultural pesticide use. Covers pesticide handlers (mixing, loading, applying) and workers (entering treated fields). Requires: PPE per pesticide label, training every 12 months, restricted entry intervals (REI) post-application, notification of pesticide use, decontamination supplies, emergency response. Pack addresses WPS compliance.
What's a tractor ROPS?
Rollover Protective Structure — frame around tractor operator that prevents crushing during rollover. Required on tractors manufactured after 1985 (and many state OSHA programs require retrofit on older tractors). Combined with seatbelt use, ROPS prevent ~99% of rollover fatalities. Pack addresses ROPS verification and seatbelt use.
Does heat illness apply year-round?
State heat illness rules are triggered by temperature rather than by calendar season. Cal/OSHA T8 §3395 turns on the outdoor temperature (shade at 80°F, high-heat procedures at 95°F); Oregon OAR 437-002-0156 applies whenever the heat index reaches 80°F; and Washington WAC 296-62-095 has applied year-round since 17 July 2023, with action levels of 80°F and 52°F for non-breathable clothing, replacing its former May-September window. The pack directs you to confirm the current text of your state's rule rather than printing thresholds that move. Year-round heat-exposure operations (Hawaii, Florida agriculture) need year-round implementation.