Minimize Risks at Harvest
Bin and Harvest Aid Sanitation
High pressure wash, rinse, and sanitize all
crop containers before harvest, including
wooden bins.
Cover clean bins when not used immediately
to avoid contamination by birds and
animals.
DO NOT allow people to stand in bins during
harvest. Boots and shoes can carry
pathogens and contaminate the harvest
bins and harvested produce.
Remove field soil from the outside of bins
prior to moving them into packing areas.
Worker Hygiene and Training
Good personal hygiene is particularly important
during the harvest of crops. Sick employees or
those with contaminated hands can spread pathogens
to produce. Employee awareness,
meaningful training, and accessible restroom facilities
with handwash stations encourage good
hygiene. For handwashing instructions, review
“Handwashing, Health, and Hygiene” on page 9.
For information concerning proper facilities, review
“Worker Facilities and Hygiene” on page 17.