From Field to Facility: Agriculture Faces Unique EHS Pressures

The agriculture industry must manage high-risk field conditions, seasonal labor, hazardous chemicals, and environmental exposure. Common challenges include:

• Pesticide storage, use, and exposure
• Farmworker health and sanitation compliance
• Safe equipment operation (tractors, irrigation, lifts)
• Agricultural water quality and runoff control
• OSHA and EPA compliance for food and crop production

Field-Proven Safety & Environmental Support for Farming Operations

• Pesticide & Herbicide ComplianceReview storage, labeling, mixing areas, and Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training.
• Water Quality Testing & PermittingEnsure compliance with irrigation and runoff discharge rules; support for Clean Water Act permits.
• Farmworker Health & Safety ProgramsDevelop training, sanitation protocols, and PPE programs for seasonal and full-time workers.
• Air Quality & Dust MonitoringEvaluate and control airborne particulates from machinery, feed, and soil movement.
• Equipment & Material Handling SafetyAssess risk from mechanical operations, transportation, and lifting.
• Emergency Planning & Spill ResponsePrepare for chemical spills, natural disasters, and environmental emergencies.
• Regulatory Compliance Audits (OSHA, EPA, USDA)Site assessments and documentation reviews to avoid fines and improve practices.

We serve a wide range of agricultural and food production operations, including:

• Crop & Row Farms
• Livestock & Dairy Facilities
• Vineyards, Orchards & Greenhouses
• Food Processing Plants
• Fertilizer & Chemical Distributors
• Farm Co-ops & Agricultural Warehouses

Protecting Workers & Preventing Violations

A produce farm requested help with WPS and pesticide risk after an EPA inspection flagged issues. Apt delivered tailored training, signage, and chemical storage improvements.

• Results
  • Passed reinspection with no violations
  • Reduced pesticide exposure incidents
  • Improved worker awareness and reporting