Training Course – Breaking Barriers
The Department of Pesticide Regulation in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9, will be providing three one-day training sessions in various locations throughout California to assist non Spanish-speaking inspectors who interview non English-speaking field workers and applicators. Past sessions of this training have been very well received and we are pleased to offer additional sessions in different locations in the State.
The course is targeted towards County Agricultural Commissioner (CAC) inspectors currently conducting fieldworker safety inspections and agricultural pesticide monitoring inspections (such as pesticide use, field fumigation, and commodity fumigation).
The course includes a general session, as well as group sessions of six-eight inspectors interacting with a Spanish bilingual facilitator.
Course topics will include:
- Introduction to Hispanic Culture
- Methods for Approaching & Interviewing Hispanic Fieldworkers/Applicators
- Using an Interpreter
- Spanish – Basics for Inspectors
- Agriculture, Safety and PPE Vocabulary
- Written Translation Tools – Common Phrases (Flip Chart)
Training will be offered at the County Agricultural Commissioner’s office, with the exception of Alameda County, which will be held at Public Works in Dublin.
| City | CAC Office | Date | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa | Sonoma County | March 17 | March 4 |
| San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo Co. | March 22 | March 11 |
| Dublin | Alameda County | March 29 | March 18 |
There is no fee for this course.
To ensure sufficient supplies, seating, and interpreters, please RSVP via email or fax by the above registration deadline to Ms. Marlene Miller, Enforcement Branch at mmiller@cdpr.ca.gov, Fax: 916-445-3907; or Phone: 916-323-3197. Spanish bilingual volunteers are also needed to help with the interactive group sessions and are encouraged to register at this time.
Sincerely,