The Dairy Workers – Chemical Safety course introduces the essential knowledge workers need when handling chemicals used on dairy farms. From cleaners and sanitizers to pesticides, disinfectants, and veterinary medicines, dairy operations rely on a range of substances to protect milk quality and animal health. This training helps workers understand how chemicals can enter the body, what risks they present, and how to prevent exposure while performing daily tasks.

Participants learn how to recognize chemical hazards, follow safe handling procedures, and choose appropriate protective equipment. The course also covers the correct use of veterinary preparations, proper pesticide application practices, and key requirements for chemical storage on the farm. By building safe habits and understanding hazard controls, workers can help maintain a healthier work environment and reduce the risk of chemical-related incidents.

Chemical safety is critical in agricultural settings where workers routinely interact with substances that support sanitation, pest control, and animal care. Knowing how chemicals behave, how exposure occurs, and what precautions are required helps workers minimize risks and protect both themselves and the animals they care for. This course provides a practical introduction to chemical safety for dairy operations.

Introduction

• Review course objectives and the importance of chemical safety on dairy farms
• Understand the types of chemicals commonly found in agricultural environments

Chemical Use on Dairy Farms

• Learn how chemicals support sanitation, herd health, and safe milk production
• Identify common categories of substances used in daily operations

Chemical Exposure

• Understand how chemicals enter the body
• Recognize exposure symptoms and contributing factors

Handling Chemicals

• Learn safe practices for preparing, mixing, and applying chemicals
• Follow step-by-step procedures to reduce contact and contamination risk

Veterinary Preparations

• Review proper handling of medicines and treatments for livestock
• Understand dosage, application methods, and safety considerations

Pesticides

• Explore safe pesticide use and application techniques
• Learn essential precautions to prevent exposure and environmental contamination

Personal Protective Equipment

• Identify appropriate PPE for chemical handling tasks
• Learn when and how to use gloves, masks, goggles, and protective clothing

Chemical Storage

• Understand proper storage, labeling, and segregation requirements
• Learn strategies to prevent spills, leaks, and accidental mixing

Chemical Safety

• Review hazard symbols, labels, and safety data sheets
• Follow emergency steps for spills, exposures, and unsafe conditions

Quiz

• Reinforce learning through knowledge checks based on key course content

This online Dairy Workers – Chemical Safety course takes approximately 40 minutes to complete. Learners may start, pause, and resume the training at their convenience.

A passing score of 80% is required to receive a certificate of completion. Participants may attempt the course up to three times. Short quizzes throughout the training help reinforce the material and support comprehension.

Upon successful completion, learners can download and print a digital certificate confirming their understanding of safe chemical handling practices for dairy operations.