The Dairy Workers – General Dairy Worker Safety course introduces the essential health and safety practices needed for daily work on a dairy farm. This training outlines the common hazards found in agricultural environments, including machinery, hazardous materials, livestock, and environmental risks. Participants learn how to identify unsafe conditions, understand the legal requirements that apply to their work, and take appropriate steps to protect themselves and their coworkers.

The course also covers worker rights and responsibilities, regulatory expectations, and key safety principles such as hazard recognition, safe work procedures, and emergency readiness. Workers gain a practical understanding of how to reduce injuries, respond to risks, and maintain a safer workplace through informed decision-making and awareness.

Safety awareness is essential in dairy operations, where workers face a wide range of hazards—from animal handling to machinery, chemicals, and environmental conditions. Understanding these risks helps workers take preventive action, follow legal requirements, and contribute to a safe and productive work environment. This course provides a foundation in agricultural workplace safety suitable for all dairy personnel.

Introduction

• Review course objectives and the importance of dairy farm safety
• Understand how safety practices support daily operations

Occupational Health & Safety

• Learn about worker rights, responsibilities, and safety laws
• Understand employer duties and regulatory requirements

Hazards

• Identify common hazards found in dairy environments
• Learn how to assess and control risks effectively

Slips, Trips, and Falls

• Recognize factors that contribute to falls in barns and milking areas
• Learn prevention strategies to reduce injuries

Hazardous Materials

• Understand risks associated with chemicals and agricultural substances
• Review safe handling, labeling, and storage practices

Machinery & Equipment

• Identify hazards linked to tractors, tools, and mechanical systems
• Learn safe operation, maintenance, and lockout considerations

Confined Spaces

• Understand risks associated with pits, tanks, and storage areas
• Learn safe entry procedures and necessary precautions

Electricity

• Recognize electrical hazards found in farm settings
• Learn safe work practices around powered equipment

Working Alone

• Review procedures to stay safe when working without direct supervision
• Learn communication and check-in practices

Workplace Violence

• Understand risks related to aggression or confrontations
• Learn strategies for prevention and response

Working With Animals

• Identify safe handling practices for cattle and other livestock
• Learn how to recognize animal behaviour cues to prevent injuries

Preparing for Emergencies

• Review emergency response steps for fires, injuries, and other incidents
• Understand communication protocols and evacuation procedures

Quiz

• Reinforce key safety concepts through knowledge checks

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

A passing score of 80% is required to receive a certificate of completion. Users may attempt the course up to three times. Short quizzes throughout the program support understanding and reinforce key concepts.

Upon successful completion, learners can download and print a digital certificate confirming their understanding of general dairy worker safety practices.