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Development of Sustainability and Safety Metrics of Selected Greenhouses in the Continental United States (AIHce EXP 2021 OnDemand)
Course Description:
Recorded at AIHce EXP 2021

Greenhouse crop production is increasing as consumer demand increases, specifically in areas where the natural climate is more hostile to the desired production. However, no assessment of the safety of existing facilities currently exists, and there is sufficient consumer demand for assessing this from seed to shelf. The purpose of this study was to assess the safety of current systems in North America. This was accomplished through the development of various safety or S-score equations. This report focused on greenhouse safety practices at observed facilities and specific factors affecting the subsequent S-scores. Twenty greenhouse facilities in the private sector volunteered to provide data for these equations. Each facility was assigned a region: Deep South, Florida, Northeast, Midwest, Northwest, and Southwest. Key parameters were organized according to five general categories based on economic, energy, environmental, social, and safety aspects as well as applied techniques. The final value was an 'S-score' for each facility. Descriptive statistics and an exploratory factor analysis were used.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the session, the participant will be able to:
  • Identify hazards in greenhouse facilities.
  • Develop a comprehensive hazard management in greenhouses.
  • Utilize data to develop health and safety management techniques.
  • Assess the effectiveness of health and safety procedures in greenhouse facilities.

Contact Hours:
1

Presentation Date:
05/25/2021

Presenters:
Mr Jaime Thissen, MInstP, MEIT

Session recordings are available for 90 days from purchase.


Stock #: AOD21_I9
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