Mar 7, 2019 · Night shift work has been shown in construction and hospital work to negatively affect health, including interruption of hormone release cycles, low immune response, …

When agricultural work is conducted outdoors during hours of darkness, employees face hazards due to a decrease in their ability to see, as well as be seen by others, including those …

Dec 9, 2019 · For nearly half a decade, Cal/OSHA has been considering the creation of a regulation that specifically addresses the unique hazards found while working at night in …

Jun 5, 2024 · Night farming allows farmers to avoid the extreme heat, reducing the risk of heat-related illnesses and providing a more comfortable working environment. Additionally, working …

Mar 9, 2022 · Effective July 2020, GISO §3449, requires agricultural employers to evaluate each outdoor worksite to ensure that adequate lighting is available during hours of darkness, and …

Sep 27, 2023 · Farmworkers are laboring in the dark more often due to climate change. Experts say more data, and more protections against new risks are needed. Harvesting grapes at …

Oct 12, 2023 · While night workers are entitled to all the same rest, bathrooms, and water breaks as day workers, Stolpman says the overnight work can offer a reprieve from the extreme heat …

Jun 15, 2020 · After years of discussion, stakeholder meetings and financial review, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board finally passed the Outdoor Agricultural Operations During Hours …

Backyard farming is a traditional extensive system of rearing poultry with an average flock size of 5 to 20 native breed or non-descript fowls or improved backyard birds by farm families to meet …

Many agricultural operations conduct work at night, and as such need to take special precautions to protect workers. Night work presents a unique set of hazards that can be remedied by …