The Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) Program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University addresses the workplace health and safety needs of college faculty, staff, and students, as well as environmental stewardship of college farms and greenhouses. OEH provides pesticide applicator training and assistance with pesticide handling and storage, record keeping, reporting, regulatory interpretation and environmental management. OEH also provides farm safety programs, and assists with a variety of other safety, health and environmental issues found in agricultural research.
What's new?
A Greenhouse BMP Section and the Glossary have been updated
The Best Management Practices (BMP) for Cornell Greenhouses Pesticide Storage Section and Glossary have been updated.
New information has been added explaining Alternative Pesticide Container.
The Safety, Health and Environment Management (SHEM) for Cornell Greenhouses Steering Committee has created an alternative pesticide container fact sheet for Cornell Greenhouse/Plant Growth Facilities (PGF). More information for Cornell greenhouse/PGF pesticide applicators can be found on the greenhouse page- SHEM for Cornell Greenhouses Record Keeping & Tools- SHEM Fact Sheets, Posters and Other Training Resources.
April 2026
CALS Field Research Safety
Located under the CALS Research Safety Page this sub-page introduces the "Safety Guidelines for Farm and Field Researchers CALS Cornell University".
E-Bikes and Scooters Information
This section on the Agricultural Safety page includes resources on E-Bike & Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Guidance- Cornell University, Safety with E-Bikes and E-Scooters- NFPA and 2024 NYS Laws VAT.
Lithium-Ion Battery: A Consumer Safety Guide
Compared to traditional battery technology, they charge faster, last longer, and have higher power density.
Lightbulb safety information can be found on the Health and Safety Page too.
New/Updated Trainings & Resources
Updated/New Resources
- Greenhouse Page- BMP Plan Glossary and Pesticide Storage Section
- Public Health: Air Quality
New on-line, self-guided trainings on the CALS OEH Registration Website.
CALS OEH Trainings and Workshops
Federal Worker Protection Standard Certification Classes
Federal Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training is required by an EPA regulation. The training is designed to protect agricultural workers and pesticide handlers from the risks of exposure to pesticide residues.
Trainings:
- CALS Spring Safety & Compliance Seminar: Hitching, Securing & Trailering- April 8, 2026
- 2026 Greenhouse Update Video Replays: 4/23/26 & 4/28/26
- Tractor Safety: Initial & Annual OSHA Renewal Trainings (on-line)
- Hydraulic Energy Safety Training (on-line)
- Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) Safety (on-line)
- Cryogen Safety Trainings by Airgas (on-line)
Schedule and Required Pre-registration
For CALS Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) Training questions, email cals-oehtraining [at] cornell.edu (cals-oehtraining[at]cornell[dot]edu)
A complete listing of CALS OEH trainings can be found on the CALS OEH Registration Website
Contact CALS OEH
416 Kennedy Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
Email: calsoeh [at] cornell.edu (calsoeh[at]cornell[dot]edu)
Pesticide Worker Protection Standard
Staff
Director, CALS OEH
Email: eh22@cornell.edu
Email: pesticides@cornell.edu
SHEM Coordinator, Cornell Greenhouses
Email: abr6@cornell.edu
Email: cals-oehtraining@cornell.edu
CALS Chemical Inventory Manager
Email: klh54@cornell.edu
Email: cals-chemicals@cornell.edu
Administrative Assistant
Email: ajk287@cornell.edu
Sofia Salazar
Audrey Fu