As Harvest Approaches, Wineries Think Safety

By: Cal-OSHA Reporter - The leading occupational safety and health publication in California.

CALISTOGA -- In late July, California's vineyards are quiet, the vines thick with fruit that in a couple of months will be ready for the crush.When the harvest comes, beginning in September, the calm turns to organized chaos. That's when vineyard and winery workers face a slew of hazards. With that in mind, the Agricultural Safety Resource Alliance (ASRA) and the AgSafe organization sponsored a safety meeting this week in this Napa Valley town to swap ideas about conducting training to ensure a safe

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