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Webinar: What to Expect While Expecting- For Female Producers & Farmworkers in Ag

February 16, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

Last updated on July 19th, 2024 at 02:47 pm

Summary: Pregnancy and fertility are often not considered when women assume farm tasks. Pesticide and other chemical exposures, zoonotic diseases and heavy lifting particularly during childbearing years, present challenges.

Objectives: At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

  • Identify unique exposures/risks associated with farm tasks.
  • Identify at least four reproductive health and safety issues for women.
  • Locate three current evidenced-based resources in the field of agricultural health.
  • Develop Hazard Map of work exposures.
  • Select appropriate PPE for farm tasks to reduce or eliminate exposures and or risks.

Intended Audience: Producers- This training is intended primarily for agricultural producers including but not limited to farmers, ranchers, and any person or persons involved in some combination of raising field crops, orchards, vineyards, poultry, or other livestock.

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Date:
February 16, 2022
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST
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Presenter

Knesha Rose-Davison, MPH, CPH
Email
info@agrisafe.org

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Sponsors
OSHA