By Blake Jackson
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is offering new tools and classes to help dairy processors maintain safety on the job. The resources are free and available to all in the dairy processing industry.
Beginning in December, WCMA will also offer two new employee safety training programs on how to effectively communicate safety expectations and protocols.
WCMA is offering a library of regulatory references and safety plan templates here: https://www.wischeesemakersassn.org/
WCMA Train the Safety Trainer Course
This full-day course is designed for dairy processors' workplace trainers and environmental health leads. It will cover topics such as:
- Defining training and facilitation in the workplace
- Conducting a training needs assessment
- Evaluating training programs for clarity and efficacy
- Understanding various presentation tools and methods
- Identifying the characteristics of an exceptional trainer
- Discussing adult learning principles
- Handling environmental challenges and disruptive participants
- Developing vocal, verbal, and visual skills to conduct an effective training class
The course will be held in-person at WCMA's training center in Madison on December 12 and virtually on January 30. In-person offerings cost $249 per person, while virtual offerings run $219.
WCMA Basic Training for Dairy Processors
This full-day course is designed for everyone working in the dairy processing industry. It will cover topics such as:
- Employee rights
- Employer responsibilities
- How to identify, abate, and avoid job-related hazards
The course will be held six times in 2024:
- Virtual: February 20, May 14, and September 24
- In-person: April 9, June 4, and October 15
Virtual offerings cost $149 per person, while in-person offerings cost $179. Each offering is limited to 24 participants.
Successful participants in both trainings will come away with a certificate of completion from Chippewa Valley Technical College and WCMA. Register today: https://www.wischeesemakersassn.org/
Photo Credit: Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
Categories: Wisconsin, Livestock, Dairy Cattle