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  • Webinar: Confined Spaces in Agriculture

    Summary: During this webinar, we will explore the dangers of confined spaces in agriculture, including grain bins and manure pits, and the hazards involved in working with each. Objectives: At theRead More

  • Webinar: Safe Operation of ATVs and UTVs for Agriculture

    Summary: Explore the leading causes of injuries and fatalities involving ATVs and UTVs in agricultural settings. Learn practical safety strategies and best practices to help prevent accidents and protect the agricultural community. Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: To raise ATV and UTV owners and operators' awareness of the hazardsRead More

  • Webinar: Wheels of Misfortune: Off-Road Vehicles on Public Roadways

    Summary: Off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs) are extremely popular and a common source of injury and death in rural areas, especially farms and ranches. While the use of ATVs/UTVs on public roadways increases the likelihood of a crash with another vehicle, the majority of roadway deaths and an even higherRead More

  • Webinar: Drive Present, Arrive Safe

    Summary: Driving demands more than skill—it requires awareness, presence, and emotional control. This presentation explores how mindfulness practices can improve focus, reduce stress, and enhance safety on the road. Participants will learn how slow, intentional movements, calm breathing, and emotional regulation can help prevent reactive driving behaviors and fatigue-related crashes. The session also addresses the dangersRead More

  • Webinar: New World Screwworm – Information for Healthcare Providers

    Summary: This session will review the clinical features, specimen handling, epidemiologic clues, and reporting steps for New World screwworm myiasis so clinicians can recognize when to consider this rare but serious parasitic infestation, emphasizing that common wound etiologies remain far more likely and that screwworm should be a low-probability diagnosis except when compatible wounds, visible larvae,Read More

  • Webinar: Avian Influenza Prevention Measures for Dairy Workers – Roundtable Discussion with Stakeholders

    Summary:  Join this free webinar to learn the latest information on avian influenza threats affecting workers and animals in the dairy industry. Hear from industry leaders and public health researchers as they share current insights, risks, and prevention strategies. Meet the Presenters: Matthew Nonneman, PhD, CIH, Professor, UNMC Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational HealthRead More

  • Webinar: Empowering Farmers and Ranchers with Disabilities through Assistive Technology

    Summary: Join this session to learn how assistive technology is transforming agriculture for farmers and ranchers with disabilities—and how, together, we can build more inclusive rural communities. Objectives: During this presentation, attendees will learn... Physical and cognitive disabilities can create real obstacles in daily farm operations. This might include mobility issues—like climbing onto a tractorRead More

  • Webinar: Avian Influenza Prevention Measures for Poultry Workers – Roundtable Discussion with Stakeholders

    Summary:  Join this free webinar to learn the latest information on avian influenza threats affecting workers and animals in the poultry industry. Hear from industry leaders and public health researchers as they share current insights, risks, and prevention strategies. Meet the Presenters: Matthew Nonneman, PhD, CIH, Professor, UNMC Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health,Read More