Webinar: Skid Loader Safety
Summary: Skid loaders are useful and versatile machines in the hands of appropriate operators. To utilize them to their utmost, we must understand there is inherent risk in the operation ofRead More
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Webinar: Avoiding “Sticking” Situations in Agriculture: A Discussion on Sharps Safety
Summary: We will review needlestick injuries in animal agriculture. This includes type of injuries and associated costs. This includes a review of veterinary medicines associated with needlesticks and best practicesRead More
Webinar: A Conversation on Cultivating LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces for Ag Youth
Summary: It is important for agricultural educators to create inclusive and safe learning environments for all youth. This includes taking intentional steps to make LGBTQ+ youth feel like there isRead More
Webinar: Combating Heat and Cold Stress for Forestry Workers
Summary: Forestry workers may be subject to extreme heat and cold. Working outdoors makes people more likely to become dehydrated and experience heat-related illness or heat stress. High temperatures reduceRead More
Webinar: Emergency Ready- Hazardous Materials Down on the Farm: Playbook of Strategies for Farm and Ranch Families
Summary: 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 beRead More
QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade and Refer. To attend this training participantsRead More
Exploring the Impact of Sleep in Rural and Agricultural Communities (Cost: $30, FREE for premium members)
Summary: In this webinar, participants will gain insights into the critical role of sleep and its function in maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health. The presentation will review the impactRead More
Webinar: Preventing Workplace Violence for Forestry Workers
Summary: Forestry and logging workers are exposed to a range of biological hazards, extreme weather, accidents, and – especially for women– assault. Workplace violence is violence or the threat ofRead More
QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade and Refer. To attend this training participantsRead More
Webinar: Musculoskeletal & Ergonomic Safety for Forest Workers
Summary: Forest workers face unique ergonomic challenges due to their exposure to extreme environmental conditions, heavy workload, and dangerous tools and machines. The forest sector has one of the highestRead More
Webinar: Combating Heat and Cold Stress for Forestry Workers
Summary: Forestry workers may be subject to extreme heat and cold. Working outdoors makes people more likely to become dehydrated and experience heat-related illness or heat stress. High temperatures reduceRead More
Webinar: Overcoming Barriers and Understanding the Psychological Impact of Livestock Euthanasia: A Study on Spanish-Speaking Swine Caretakers’ Pig Euthanasia Practices on U.S. Farms
Summary: The webinar will be focused on the impact of pig euthanasia on Hispanic farmworkers, explaining the need to consider the cultural background of the people as part of effectiveRead More
Webinar: Hearing Loss Prevention for Forest Workers
Summary: Hearing loss is common, especially among workers who are exposed to hazardous noise where they work. Forestry and logging are among the top industry sectors for worker exposure toRead More
NFSHW24: Skid Loader Safety
FeaturedNFSHW2024Summary: Skid loaders are useful and versatile machines in the hands of appropriate operators. To utilize them to their utmost, we must understand there is inherent risk in the operation ofRead More
NFSHW24: Sharing the Road: Agricultural Equipment and the Driving Public
NFSHW2024Summary: A collision between agriculture equipment and a passenger vehicles on a roadway often result in serious injury or fatalities. Ag equipment is much larger and heavier than personal vehicles. Read More
NFSHW24: Noise: Bad for My Ears and Heart, Too?
NFSHW2024Summary: A growing number of studies show that noise increases the risk for broad-ranging physiological and psychological illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, depression, behavioral problems, and cognition (among others). ThisRead More
NFSHW24: Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Training
NFSHW2024Summary: CALM (Conversations on Access to Lethal Means) is a suicide prevention training that encourages safe storage of lethal means (firearms and medications) during a suicidal crisis. By temporarily puttingRead More
NFSHW24: Three-Step Process to Farm Succession Planning
NFSHW2024Summary: Research shows that working with other family members and succession planning are top stressors for farmers. This presentation will provide an overview of common barriers to planning for theRead More
NFSHW24: Training Future Generations of Farmers through Registered Apprenticeship
NFSHW2024Summary: The agriculture industry faces a shortage of skilled farmers with many experienced farmers nearing retirement age. We will highlight how farmers can utilize Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) to trainRead More
NFSHW24: No Safe Way to Vape
NFSHW2024Summary: This session aims to provide attendees the tools necessary to equip their students with a comprehensive understanding of the health risks associated with vaping, debunk common myths, and fosterRead More
NFSHW24: Causes of Oxygen Deficiency, Confined Space, and Toxic Fumes Identified in the OSHA Accident Database
NFSHW2024Summary: This webinar presents an in-depth analysis of records from the OSHA Accident Database, focusing on incidents coded as "Oxygen Deficiency," "Confined Space," and "Toxic Fume" from January 1, 2014,Read More
NFSHW24: Grain Related Entrapments – Are We Focusing on the Right Problem?
NFSHW2024Summary: A review of the literature related to the problem of grain related entrapments and engulfments clearly suggests that the most effective response is to focus on rescuing workers onceRead More
NFSHW24: It Pays to Talk Safety in Ag!
NFSHW2024Summary: A recent publication has estimated that agricultural injuries are underreported by an astonishing 70%. This webinar will discuss the challenges, barriers, and unintended consequences for suppressing injury reporting inRead More
NFSHW24: Using a Novel App Prototype to Assess Heat Stress Risk Among Outdoor Workers
FeaturedNFSHW2024Summary: Wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) index is the preferred environmental heat metric for heat-related illness (HRI) prevention in the workplace and is typically measured using a heat stress monitor.Read More
QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade and Refer. To attend this training participantsRead More
Webinar: Sleepless in America: A health and safety approach to rest
Summary: How did you sleep last night? 1/3 of US adults are not getting the recommended 7+ hours of sleep each night. That may sound minor, but once you realizeRead More
Webinar: Suicide Prevention in Religious Communities – The Present and Future
Summary: This webinar will present research findings in the areas of suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention in religious communities. Both robust research findings and preliminary findings will be presented. ForRead More
QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade and Refer. To attend this training participantsRead More
QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade and Refer. To attend this training participantsRead More
Nurse Scholar Program
The AgriSafe Nurse Scholar program is an online learning experience taught by expert health & safety educators. The course will help nurses increase their competence in prevention, identification, and assessmentRead More
Webinar: Resources to Support Disaster Preparedness and Response and Violence Prevention in Rural Communities
Summary: This presentation will share information and resources about disaster preparedness and response and violence prevention in rural communities. Presenters from the Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) and the NORCRead More
Webinar: Using Telehealth Counseling to Reach Agricultural Communities – A Clinician’s Perspective
Summary: This webinar will present the usefulness of telehealth communications as a way to promote and provide mental health services within agricultural communities and the industry. This will assist inRead More
QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade and Refer. To attend this training participantsRead More
Webinar: Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Pediatric Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)
Summary: In this presentation, we will provide an overview of pediatric intellectual and developmental disabilities and will explore the vital resources and supports designed to enhance the lives of individualsRead More
FarmResponse
FarmResponse® is an On-Demand 3.5-hour continuing education course developed by national experts from the AgriStress Response® Network. AgriSafe’s FarmResponse course provides the full range of competencies necessary to provide appropriate mental healthcare for agriculturalRead More
Webinar: QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade and Refer. To attend this training participantsRead More
Webinar: Keep Rural Communities Healthy: The Role of HPV Vaccination
Summary: This webinar will focus on opportunities to increase HPV vaccination coverage with rural communities to prevent HPV cancers. We will provide an overview of HPV epidemiology and share effortsRead More
Webinar: Advancing Safety Skills in Forestry Settings with Virtual Reality
Summary: The use of virtual and augmented reality simulators for safety training and health curricula is increasing and more available in fire safety, mining, aviation, and healthcare. The next generation ofRead More
Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network
Meeting Purpose: The purpose of these monthly meetings is to engage innovative ideas and strategies to serve the farming and ranching community in the area of mental health. Please extendRead More
Webinar: Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Training
Summary: CALM (Conversations on Access to Lethal Means) is a suicide prevention training that encourages the safe storage of lethal means (firearms and medications) during a suicidal crisis. By temporarilyRead More
Webinar: Zoonoses in a Changing World
Summary: For centuries, zoonotic diseases have impacted humans in many ways. This presentation will focus on vector-borne pathogens by discussing the vectors and trends with geographic distribution, temperature effects, andRead More
Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network
Meeting Purpose: The purpose of these monthly meetings is to engage innovative ideas and strategies to serve the farming and ranching community in the area of mental health. Please extendRead More
Webinar: QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade and Refer. To attend this training participantsRead More
Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network
Meeting Purpose: The purpose of these monthly meetings is to engage innovative ideas and strategies to serve the farming and ranching community in the area of mental health. Please extendRead More
Webinar: Environmental Health Literacy and Agricultural Exposures: Where Ag Safety and Cancer Prevention Meet
Summary: There is growing concern over the role of environmental and occupational exposures in rising cancer rates in Iowa and across the country. People employed in agriculture and related industriesRead More
Webinar: Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Training
Summary: CALM (Conversations on Access to Lethal Means) is a suicide prevention training that encourages the safe storage of lethal means (firearms and medications) during a suicidal crisis. By temporarilyRead More
Clinician Workshop: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)
Summary: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) is a powerful addition to existing strategies to reduce the risk of suicide death in at-risk people while respecting their rights andRead More
Webinar: Naloxone Training: Responding to Opioid Overdose
Summary: Overdose deaths are a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States and the majority of overdose deaths involve opioids. This epidemic is impacting communities all across theRead More
Webinar: Tick Bites, Meat Allergy, and Caring for Livestock: What Farmers and Ranchers Need to Know
Summary: Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is an emerging tick-borne allergy to alpha-gal, a sugar found in mammals and products derived from them. These products include food, drugs, personal care and otherRead More
Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network
Meeting Purpose: The purpose of these monthly meetings is to engage innovative ideas and strategies to serve the farming and ranching community in the area of mental health. Please extendRead More
