Greenhouses, nurseries & floriculture
Here you'll find links to health and safety information and resources for work in greenhouses, nurseries, and floriculture, and what you need to stay safe and keep your workplace safe. Additional information and resources are available from our industry partner, AgSafe.
To reduce the potential for injury or disease, it's important to manage the risks and hazards in your workplace. See our resources to learn more about common risks and hazards in your industry, or follow the links to these related topics:
Resources
Health and Safety for Greenhouses and Nurseries
This publication was developed in partnership with Horticulture Education BC, BC Landscaping and Nursery Association, and FARSHA (the Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association) for use by small employers...
How loud is it? Preventing hearing loss for workers in horticulture
Working in a noisy environment can damage your hearing over time. If you work in horticulture, such as in an orchard or a greenhouse, this information sheet describes some of the noise hazards you may...
Emergency evacuation planning for your workplace
Emergencies and disasters can happen any time and without warning. The more prepared you are for them, the better you'll be able to respond. This resource for employers will help you plan for emergencies...
Health and safety in cannabis cultivation
This information sheet helps cannabis cultivation employers understand their responsibilities for managing health and safety risks in their workplaces and protecting their workers. It also describes...
Highlights
- New online tool helps workers and employers manage risk by delivering a custom list of health and safety resources Published on: December 05, 2022
- New resource outlines employers’ health and safety requirements in the cannabis cultivation industry Published on: June 17, 2021
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