When the early winter snow storm hit western New York State with more than a year’s worth of snow in 3 days, roofs of houses came down, cars were buried, people were stranded, and some greenhouses collapsed. These events are traumatic and heart breaking and it is easy to wonder how on earth you would get through such a disaster.
While the debates around the cannabis plant are heated and varied, one thing that all opinions appear to agree with is: there is not enough research to date.
If you are running a greenhouse growing operation you are well aware that accidents causing injuries are a very real concern. The following is a list of the top 10 causes of injuries in a greenhouse operation and ways of prevention:
1. Careless use of Ladders
If you missed us at the CannaBusiness Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, here are a few highlights. Over 3000 attendees and GGS was booked solidly from start to finish. We discussed greenhouses, warehouses, irrigation, lighting, chillers vs HVAC systems, environmental controls and the value of an integrated system when looking to maximize yields. And of course everyone wanted to see our famous rolling benches. Duane was on hand to walk licensees through the build out process and share his experience as project manager for several existing operations.
At GGS we believe that success means we have helped our customers grow. To help you grow we listen to your concerns, hear what your needs are, and we actively watch what is going on in the world around us. This enables us to provide better technology, more responsive services, and higher quality products to your farms.
Outside of how location plays a role in the security of a cannabis facility, greenhouses are also not typically designed to be high security buildings. Glass, polycarbonate, and poly walls can be penetrated much easier than a concrete block warehouse wall. All cannabis growing sites need top of the line security cameras, vaults, alarm systems, etc. Greenhouses need to add perimeter fencing and while this helps keeping thieves out, it also identifies the contents of the greenhouse.
GGS has been designing, improving, manufacturing, and building quality benches for growers for over 35 years.
In designing an efficient facility to grow medical marijuana, it is important that a well thought out plan is prepared and agreed to. Without this the cost of the project will escalate far above the budget. This plan needs to take into consideration all the requirements outlined in the regulations prepared by the governing body and the regulations of the municipality where the facility will be constructed.
