Is your seasonal golf course ready for business? How about your staff?
Some of your employees will return from last year, but some
may be new hires. According to the
federal Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), all employees have a right to a safe work environment. These same
employees deserve to be, and are required to be, trained in the hazards
associated with their job. This includes full-time, year-round employees, as
well as part-time and seasonal workers.
MNOSHA mandates training for employees in all types of work. This could be basic safety awareness training such as Employee Right-to-Know (ERTK), A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction (AWAIR) program, or more job-specific training such as certified equipment operator training.
If your employees are handling your chemical application of herbicides, pesticides, and/or fertilizers, these folks may require additional specialized training including respiratory protection fit tests. Don’t forget to verify that your applicators have active application licensure (active and up to date).
Often overlooked are your cooking and service staff. Best practices and certain city or county laws may require proper food handler/food safety training. In addition, employees engaged in alcohol service should be trained in alcohol server awareness.
Your membership in the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust provides you with resources to meet these training requirements. Whether you need assistance with bloodborne pathogens or chainsaw safety, building and walkway safety audits, or safety team materials such as toolbox talks, we can help.
Here are a few links and resources that may be helpful for
your golf course staff training and licensing needs:
- Food and Beverage Service Licensing Statutes, Licenses required; Fees
- Food and Beverage Service Licensing Qualifications and Responsibilities
- Department of Health Food Safety Resource Materials (print/posters)
- ServSafe Training and Certification
- TIPS Alcohol Server Training and Certification
- MN Dept. of Agriculture Golf Course Pesticide Applicator Requirement
- University of Minnesota Golf Course Superintendent Phosphorus Certification
If you need additional assistance, don’t hesitate to contact your League representatives.
Loss Control assistance General phone: (651) 281-1200 Toll-free: (800) 925-1122
Submit a question to HR & Benefits staff through (please
include your name, title, city name, and question) hrbenefits@lmc.org.
Submitted by: Marc Dunker, Loss Control Consultant
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