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June is National Safety Month: WGIS Offers Tips to Prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries

Millions of injuries occur in the workplace every year. Musculoskeletal injuries, including sprains, strains, and tears to muscles and connective tissues, are some of the most common injuries workers experience. Injuries within this classification can result from lifting injuries, being struck by objects, or even a simple misstep.

Ken Cooper Jun 02 2022 in Health and Safety Rules

Comment Period to Revise LGMA-Approved Guidelines Now Closes June 15

The comment period closing date associated with revisions on Pre-harvest Product Testing in the LGMA-approved guidelines has been extended to June 15, 2022 to grant interested parties additional time to draft proposed revisions to the metrics or submit comments. Western Growers will host a web discussion to publicly present and discuss all proposed changes and comments received during the comment period. The webinar date will be confirmed once the comment period concludes.

Sonia Salas Jun 02 2022 in Food Safety

Western Growers Insurance Services Names Ed McClements Senior Vice President of Large Group Sales

McClements has more than 45 years of employee benefits experience and 32 years' experience working in agriculture.

Ann Donahue Jun 01 2022 in Insurance

Water Grab Legislation AB 2639 Defeated in California

AB 2639, a bill that would have accelerated the adoption of the Bay-Delta Plan, was defeated in the California Assembly last week due to a coordinated effort of ag and water stakeholders working with key legislators.

The bill, authored by Assemblymember Bill Quirk (D-Hayward) additionally would have prohibited the State Water Board from issuing any new water rights permits, putting the Sites Reservoir project in danger.

Gail Delihant May 31 2022 in Water Supply

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