Personal Protective Equipment

A guide on selecting the right respirator for the right job.
Spanish Title: Guía Para La Selección De Respirador Agrícola

episode of Talking Total Farmer Health

Learn how to use Anhydrous Ammonia safely when doing farm work.
Spanish Title: Consejos de Seguridad para Agricultores sobre Gas Amoniaco (NH3)

The information provided in this guide is intended as general guidelines for exposures to Avian Influenza.

This webinar discusses cholinesterase testing and monitoring protocols based on programs from both California and Washington. View this webinar to learn about ChE and its function in the body, routes of exposure, who is at risk, signs and symptoms, treatments, and prevention of exposure. Most importantly, presenters share an established and recently updated protocol algorithm to guide your medical monitoring program. This protocol is designed to create awareness among your workers, set standards based on acceptable safe practices, and reduce incidents in the workplace.

Check out AgriSafe Community Health Nurse Linda Emanuel and her presentation “Can the Bandana….Use an N95”.

Spanish language guide on how to use Anhydrous Ammonia safely when doing farm work.
English Title: Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Tips for Farmworkers

The purpose of this Spanish language guide is to help individuals better understand the difference between a Fit Test and a User Seal Check.
English Title: Knowing the Difference: Fit Test vs User Seal Check

Syngenta has collaborated with the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association to create Dress for Success!, a resource for farm employers and employees regarding basic PPE principles and practices to protect the health and safety of everyone involved in handling a pesticide.

A guide on selecting the right respirator for the right job.
English Title: Agricultural Respirator Selection Guide

Determine your head to toe protection needs using this guide based on agriculture exposures.

A guide created specifically for women on PPE when working with grain.

A guide created specifically for men on PPE recommendations when working with grain.

A guide created specifically for women on PPE when working with pesticides.

A guide created specifically for men on PPE recommendations when working with pesticides.

A guide created specifically for women on PPE when working with swine.

A guide created specifically for men on PPE recommendations when working with swine.

Adapting the OSHA Hearing Conservation Program to Agriculture

The purpose of this guide is to help individuals better understand the difference between a Fit Test and a User Seal Check.
Spanish Title: Diferencia Entre La Prueba De Ajuste Y La Comprobación Del Sello Del Usuario

This OSHA publication provides a general overview of personal protective equipment requirements and selection.

“What is Safety? Chemicals” teaches the importance of staying safe while using, or being around, chemicals; whether that be on the farm or even in your house!

A guide on what to look for during an avian influenza outbreak.

This document describes the federal Worker Protection Standards for agricultural establishments.

A brief overview of zoonotic disease and pregnancy.

Anhydrous ammonia (NH3) is an effective nitrogen crop fertilizer used throughout the Midwest and beyond.  Anhydrous ammonia is potentially dangerous, as it seeks water from the nearest source, which may be the human body – especially the eyes, lungs, and skin because of their high moisture content.  Few problems occur when anhydrous ammonia is handled properly and applied as intended.  However, it is important for all individuals working with this type of fertilizer to understand the potential health risks, necessary safety precautions, and proper response in the event of an exposure. Focus of the training is on anhydrous ammonia safety during transport and application, including the anatomy of the nurse tank and toolbar, safety inspection processes, hitching and unhitching safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), rural roadway safety, and first aid/emergency procedures.  Hazard communication and emergency action plans will also be addressed.

This webinar discusses cholinesterase testing and monitoring protocols based on programs from both California and Washington. View this webinar to learn about ChE and its function in the body, routes of exposure, who is at risk, signs and symptoms, treatments, and prevention of exposure. Most importantly, presenters share an established and recently updated protocol algorithm to guide your medical monitoring program. This protocol is designed to create awareness among your workers, set standards based on acceptable safe practices, and reduce incidents in the workplace.

Hazardous materials lurk around many corners of farm shops, buildings, and barns. The health impacts of organic and inorganic exposures can be mild to devastating. Be prepared and be ready to handle identifiable and nonidentifiable materials during everyday farm and ranch work as well as during emergencies. In this training, we will discuss action steps, strategies, and resources to protect individuals working and living on the ranch and farm.