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Data shows that about 40% of worker injury claims happen within the first year on the job.1
Establishing a safe workplace begins with selecting and onboarding properly qualified people with the right skill sets.
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- Cornell ag workforce: Handbook resources
Guidance and tools for developing farm employee handbooks - Farm Progress: Writing farm job descriptions
Practical guidance for creating clear, effective job descriptions on the farm - Indeed: How to write an employee handbook
Step-by-step guide with free downloadable template - MSU Farm employee handbook template
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- Paycor: Drug testing laws by state
Overview of pre-employment drug testing laws across the U.S. - SAMHSA Drug-free workplace resources
Federal guidance for maintaining a drug-free workplace - SHRM Job description tools
Create and manage effective job descriptions - UW Extension: Effective job descriptions for farms
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[1] “Impacts of Employee Tenure on Workers’ Compensation Claim Frequency in California,” Julia Zhang, PhD, YiChen Yu, MS, and Lucy Chen ACAS. wcirb.com/sites/default/files/documents/report-employeetenurestudy-032724.pdf (Accessed Jan 22, 2025).