COVID-19 safety for farmers and seasonal agricultural workers

• Ministry of Health: COVID-19 Guidance: Workplace and Living Settings for Seasonal International Agriculture Workers

HNHU Resources

• Prepare a daily cleaning and inspection schedule. Use of a cleaning log sheet is recommended:
  • Daily Cleaning Log
  • Daily Cleaning Log – Spanish  (Hoja De Registro de Limpieza Y Desinfeccion Ambiental)

Other Agency Resources

• OFVGA- Tips to protect yourself from COVID-19 English  Spanish
• OFVGA- Cleaning and disinfecting in the workplace and accommodations English Spanish
• OHCOW- Mental health information English Spanish
• Public Health Ontario- COVID-19 self-monitor
• Public Health Ontario- How to wash your hands/ How to use hand sanitizer
• World Health Organization- Higiene de las manos (How to wash your hands/How to use sanitizer) – Spanish
• Ontario- Get the Facts: Calling 911when you need emergency health care- English Spanish
• Ontario- Visitor screening signage
• Canada- Compliance inspections for Employers of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program during a pandemic
• Canada- COVID-19: A guide for temporary foreign workers travelling to Canada

As with all employers, the Occupational Health and Safety Act applies on farms where seasonal agriculture workers are employed.  While the HNHU is not responsible for oversight of workplace practices beyond seasonal agricultural worker housing, we strongly recommend employers stay up to date and implement provincial guidelines as well as any other applicable regulatory requirements.  For further guidance, please consult the Ministry of Labour.