Identifying and mitigating exposures to occupational hazards before work begins is the core point of all safety and health professionals. Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) training department, offers a basic outline through its interpretation of the Occupational Health and Safety Training.
The training delivered for 33 OHS officers drawn from EHPEA member farms at its office meeting hall from December 31, 2019- January 03, 2020 having an objective of creating Safe Working Environment in the farm by focusing on course content such as; Importance of Health & Safety, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment, OHS Audit, OHS Policy Preparation and Implementation.
In addition to class room training; a one-day practical farm visit has been conducted at Olij Roses PLC to share an experience on implementation of safe working practices.