BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AgriSafe Network - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.agrisafe.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AgriSafe Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240530T161609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T172829Z UID:19276-1719489600-1719493200@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Exploring the Impact of Sleep in Rural and Agricultural Communities (Cost: $30\, FREE for premium members) DESCRIPTION: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 impact of sleep disorders\, common sleep conditions\, and the serious health effects of sleep deprivation\, including increased risks for injury and chronic health conditions. Participants will also learn about healthy sleep practices\, focusing on lifestyle factors that enhance sleep quality and practical strategies for improving sleep. \nIntended Audience: This presentation is relevant to everyone\, especially those working in rural and agricultural communities. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar participants will have a better understanding of: \n\nThe importance of sleep and the critical role sleep plays in maintaining physical\, mental\, and emotional health.\nCommon sleep disorders\, their symptoms\, and effects on daily functioning\nThe impact of sleep disorders\nHealth effects of sleep deprivation\nHealthy sleep practices and recommendations to enhance sleep quality   \n\nThere is a registration fee for non-members! \nAgriSafe Premium Members: FREE \nNon-members/individuals with a Basic AgriSafe account: $30 \n  Learn more about our membership options here! \n  \nThis webinar is free for AgriSafe paid members and will be hosted in the AgriSafe Learning Lab. Non-members or individuals holding a basic AgriSafe account can register for a $30 fee. AgriSafe will be hosting quarterly free-for-member webinars. If you do not currently have an account you will need to create an account to register for this webinar. \n Register Here URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/exploring-the-impact-of-sleep-in-rural-and-agricultural-communities-cost-30-free-for-premium-members/ CATEGORIES:Farmer/Worker Health,Health Education and Promotion,Mental Health,Sleep ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sleep-webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20220620T133821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T133821Z UID:19200-1720000800-1720004400@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network DESCRIPTION:Meeting Purpose: \nThe 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 extend invitations to colleagues and other professionals that are interested in this subject. \n  \n\n\n Register Here \n  \nInterested in sharing a mental health innovation? Email Carey Portell cportell@agrisafe.org for more information on presenting at one of the AgriStress Response Network monthly meetings! URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/agristress-response-network-mental-health-innovations-exchange/2024-07-03/ CATEGORIES:Mental Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Agristress-Response-Logo-transparent-background.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240508T161542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T213531Z UID:19039-1720612800-1720616400@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Preventing Workplace Violence for Forestry Workers DESCRIPTION: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 of violence against workers. This training will review the many forms of workplace violence among co-workers\, including sexual harassment. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) states that “each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.” In this presentation\, AgriSafe will focus on educating forestry employees and their employers on reporting violent incidents to authorities\, informing employees of their legal rights\, and safe work practices. \nIntended Audience: This course is intended for workers in forestry and logging\, including fallers\, first-line supervisors/managers of forestry workers\, logging equipment operators\, sawing machine setters\, operators and tenders\, and truck drivers. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to understand: \n1. The scope and nature of workplace violence occurring in the forestry sector today. \n2. Employers’ responsibilities in addressing workplace violence and implementing preventive measures. \n3. Effective strategies and interventions that can make the workplace safer and more responsive to employee victims. \n Watch the Recording Here \nThis material was produced under grant number SH-39184-SH2 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor\, nor does mention of trade names\, commercial products\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-preventing-workplace-violence-for-forestry-workers-5/ CATEGORIES:Forestry,OSHA Standards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Untitled-design-50.png ORGANIZER;CN="Knesha Rose-Davison%2C MPH%2C CPH":MAILTO:info@agrisafe.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240506T170600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T170600Z UID:19005-1721304000-1721309400@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:QPR for Farmers and Farm Families DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo attend this training participants must be 18 years of age or older. \nIn this 1.5-hour QPR training\, we will provide:\n– Information on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress\, depression\, and suicide.\n– Examples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.\n– Information on how to help someone at risk of suicide. \nRegistration spots are limited\, so please only register if you can attend the event. No recording of this training will be available. Interested in hosting a QPR training session for your organization? Contact Olivia Bury (obury@agrisafe.org) for more information! \n Register URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/qpr-for-farmers-and-farm-families-30/ CATEGORIES:Cognition,Mental Health,QPR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/QPR-Virtual-Training-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240508T162027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T192727Z UID:19042-1721822400-1721826000@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Musculoskeletal & Ergonomic Safety for Forest Workers DESCRIPTION: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 highest rates of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)\, almost 100 times higher than the industrial targets the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) set. This program is intended to help forest workers identify ergonomic issues leading to musculoskeletal injuries and discover resources to aid in injury treatment and prevention. \nObjectives: At the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to… \n1. Identify work site hazards and potential resulting musculoskeletal injuries. \n2. Identify three initiatives aimed at reducing risks related to musculoskeletal injuries. \n3. Locate evidence-based resources in the forestry health and safety field that address ergonomic security. \nIntended Audience: This course is intended for workers in forestry and logging\, including fallers\, first-line supervisors/managers of forestry workers\, logging equipment operators\, sawing machine setters\, operators and tenders\, and truck drivers. \n Watch the Recording Here \nThis material was produced under grant number SH-39184-SH2 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor\, nor does mention of trade names\, commercial products\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-musculoskeletal-ergonomic-safety-for-forest-workers-5/ CATEGORIES:Forestry,OSHA Standards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/marketing-image-32.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20220620T133821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T133821Z UID:19201-1723024800-1723028400@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network DESCRIPTION:Meeting Purpose: \nThe 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 extend invitations to colleagues and other professionals that are interested in this subject. \n  \n\n\n Register Here \n  \nInterested in sharing a mental health innovation? Email Carey Portell cportell@agrisafe.org for more information on presenting at one of the AgriStress Response Network monthly meetings! URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/agristress-response-network-mental-health-innovations-exchange/2024-08-07/ CATEGORIES:Mental Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Agristress-Response-Logo-transparent-background.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240730T165637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T153803Z UID:20715-1724241600-1724245200@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Combating Heat and Cold Stress for Forestry Workers DESCRIPTION: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 reduce work capacity and may lead to heat stress and dehydration. Although exposure to heat stress is preventable\, thousands become sick from occupational heat exposure every year\, and some cases are fatal.  Similarly\, cold weather can reduce dexterity\, blood flow\, muscle strength\, and balance. Hypothermia\, frostbite\, trench foot\, and chilblains are all illnesses and injuries caused by cold stress. However\, forestry workers can avoid heat-related illness and cold stress with proper information and preventative action. This presentation will explore both weather-related conditions and their impact on outdoor workers. \nIntended Audience: This course is intended for workers in forestry and logging\, including fallers\, first-line supervisors/managers of forestry workers\, logging equipment operators\, sawing machine setters\, operators and tenders\, and truck drivers. \nObjectives: After the training\, participants will be able to… \n\nDefine Heat Stress\, Cold Stress\, and their related conditions.\nIdentify vulnerable populations and critical warning signs for interventions.\nShare essential resources for Workplace Safety Practices.\n\n Watch the Recording Here \nThis material was produced under grant #SH-000099-SH3 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor\, nor does mention of trade names\, commercial products\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-combating-heat-and-cold-stress-for-forestry-workers-3/ CATEGORIES:Forestry,Heat Related Illnesses,OSHA Standards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/forestry-heatcold-stress.png ORGANIZER;CN="Knesha Rose-Davison%2C MPH%2C CPH":MAILTO:info@agrisafe.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240731T211904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T144017Z UID:20784-1724846400-1724850000@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY: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 DESCRIPTION: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 effective training and welfare practices. We will delve into the importance of timely and humane euthanasia in maintaining both animal welfare and industry standards. This session will highlight the diverse demographics of the U.S. swine industry workforce\, particularly the significant presence of Latin American workers who may face unique cultural and psychological barriers.  \nParticipants will gain insights into the findings from a comprehensive study conducted across 16 farms in Iowa\, where almost 200 Hispanic caretakers were surveyed and answer that assessed their attitudes and challenges related to pig euthanasia.   \nKey discussion points will include:  \n\nThe psychological impact of euthanasia on caretakers\, with a focus on secondary traumatic stress and its higher prevalence among female workers. \nThe critical role of customized training programs is to improve the ability to identify compromised pigs and perform timely euthanasia. \nBy understanding these factors\, attendees will be better equipped to develop and implement targeted training initiatives that address cultural sensitivities\, ultimately enhancing worker satisfaction\, animal welfare\, and compliance with industry audits. \n\nIntended Audience: Swine industry professionals\, farm managers and owners\, animal welfare advocates\, agricultural trainers and educators\, human resource managers in agriculture\, veterinarians and veterinary technicians\, policymakers and regulatory bodies\, researchers and academics \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and understand the cultural and demographic barriers that Hispanic farmworkers face in performing timely and humane pig euthanasia.\nGain insights into the importance of timely euthanasia in the Common Swine Industry Audit (CSIA) context and learn strategies to enhance compliance with industry standards through improved training and practices.\nUtilize the insights from the research to improve on-farm practices\, ensuring timely and humane euthanasia processes that align with industry standards and enhance animal welfare. \n\n  \n Watch the Recording Here URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/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/ CATEGORIES:BIPOC Farmers,Mental Health,Zoonotic Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Pig-farmers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240805T145929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T212305Z UID:20840-1724932800-1724936400@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Hearing Loss Prevention for Forest Workers DESCRIPTION: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 to hazardous noise that can contribute to hearing loss. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)\, noise-exposed workers in forestry and logging had a higher percentage of hearing loss (21%) than all noise-exposed industries combined (19%). This training will discuss effective methods for preventing hearing loss from noise in forestry. \nIntended Audience: This course is intended for workers in forestry and logging\, including fallers\, first-line supervisors/managers of forestry workers\, and logging equipment operators. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize the importance of preventing noise-induced hearing loss.\nIdentify hearing loss risk factors among workers and potential mitigation strategies.\nIdentify hearing protection devices that are available to workers.\nRecognize the signs and adverse health effects of hearing loss.\n\n Watch the Recording Here \nThis material was produced under grant number SH-39184-SH2 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor\, nor does mention of trade names\, commercial products\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-hearing-loss-prevention-for-forest-workers-2/ CATEGORIES:Forestry,OSHA Standards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Hearing-loss.png ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte Halverson%2C RN%2C BSN%2C COHN-S":MAILTO:info@agrisafe.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20220620T133821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T133821Z UID:19202-1725444000-1725447600@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network DESCRIPTION:Meeting Purpose: \nThe 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 extend invitations to colleagues and other professionals that are interested in this subject. \n  \n\n\n Register Here \n  \nInterested in sharing a mental health innovation? Email Carey Portell cportell@agrisafe.org for more information on presenting at one of the AgriStress Response Network monthly meetings! URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/agristress-response-network-mental-health-innovations-exchange/2024-09-04/ CATEGORIES:Mental Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Agristress-Response-Logo-transparent-background.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240718T141428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T214027Z UID:19976-1726484400-1726488000@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Skid Loader Safety DESCRIPTION: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 of the machine. This class will talk over some of the basics of skid loader operation including why there should be no passengers\, proper transport\, safety features\, and blind spots.  \nIntended Audience: Employees that drive Skid Steers and their supervisors \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nDiscuss statistics regarding skid loader accidents (injuries & fatalities) \nRecognize the need for operators to understand the manual \nDiscuss maintenance\, upkeep\, and repair \nDiscuss the need for proper securement when transporting \nReview various warning labels \nDiscuss crush and pinch points \n\nPresenter: Dan Neenan\, MBA\, Paramedic\,Director – National Education Center for Agricultural Safety  \n  \n Watch the Recording \n  \nThis material was produced under grant #SH-000099-SH3 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor\, nor does mention of trade names\, commercial products\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \n  \n\nContinuing Education:\nThe University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers XX contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-skid-loader-safety/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farm Machinery & Tractor Safety,Farmer/Worker Health,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Skid-Loader-Safety.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Neenan%2C MBA%2C Paramedic":MAILTO:info@agrisafe.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240718T141438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T213956Z UID:19990-1726491600-1726495200@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Sharing the Road: Agricultural Equipment and the Driving Public DESCRIPTION:Summary: 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.  As agriculture changes\, even in rural areas\, there are fewer residents that are familiar with ag equipment and may not have an understanding how the equipment on the roadway can affect them.  A decision to pass\, follow closely\, or failure to provide space when meeting equipment on a two-lane road can have consequences.  Furthermore\, as metropolitan areas expand further into agriculture communities\, farmers will meet even more personal vehicles in places they are not expecting them that are not aware of the precautions that they need to take when meeting or passing ag equipment.  Farmers also have responsibility when driving on rural roadways\, they need to be aware of vehicles around them\, how much of the road they are taking up\, and that they are using the equipment’s lighting and signage properly. This webinar is to provide an understanding of where the interaction between agriculture machines and non-rural traffic is occurring\, what are some of the more common types of incidents that are occurring\, and what resources are available to reduce ag equipment and regular vehicle incidents.  \nIntended Audience:  Driving public\, producers\, and ag service providers  \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nTypes of roadway incidents involving ag equipment that occur \nWhere many of these incidents occur \nThe lighting and marking available on modern agricultural equipment \nWhat resources are available to help producers be seen on roadways. \n\nPresenter: Ed Brokesh\, PhD\, MBA\, BS Ag Engineering\nAssistant Professor\, Carl and Melinda Helwig Bio and Ag Engineering Department\, Kansas State University  \n  \n Watch the Recording Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1. 0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-sharing-the-road-agricultural-equipment-and-the-driving-public/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farm Machinery & Tractor Safety,Farmer/Worker Health,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sharing-the-Roadway.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240718T141402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T214114Z UID:20067-1726570800-1726574400@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Noise: Bad for My Ears and Heart\, Too?  DESCRIPTION:Summary: 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). This session will provide participants with state-of-the-science information regarding the effects of occupational and environmental noise on health. A variety of methods to protect adults and children from the hazards of noise exposure will be discussed.  \nIntended Audience:  Wide range of ag safety and health people\, rural media\, and AgFF \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nExplain the relationship between sound energy and broad-ranging physiological and psychological illnesses such as cardiovascular disease\, depression\, behavioral problems\, and cognition;  \nIdentify harmful noise sources which have the potential to cause hearing damage; \nIdentify preventive strategies to reduce exposure to noise; \nDescribe appropriate selection and use of personal protective equipment \n\nPresenter: Marjorie McCullagh\, PhD\, RN\, Professor Emerita\, University of Michigan \n  \n Watch the Recording Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-noise-bad-for-my-ears-and-heart-too/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Hearing Loss Prevention,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Noise-Webinar.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marjorie McCullagh%2C PhD%2C RN":MAILTO:info@agrisafe.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240718T141415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T214035Z UID:20103-1726578000-1726581600@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Training DESCRIPTION:Summary: 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 putting time and distance between a suicidal person and highly lethal means\, a life may be saved. CALM: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means was originally created as a workshop designed for mental health professionals. \nConversations on Access to Lethal Means was developed for communities because everyone can benefit from this training . This training is not anti-gun or anti-drug and is designed to be a specific effective part of suicide prevention. \nIntended Audience: All communities of interest in suicide prevention \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nIncrease their knowledge about suicide facts\nLearn how to inquire about the accessibility of lethal means\nLearn how to suggest safe storage\nAppraise results of lethal means reduction in countries outside the U.S.\nPractice their new skills through group discussion\n\nPresenters: \nOlivia Bury\, MA\, PLPC\, AgriSafe Network\, Behavioral Health Specialist \nLinda Emanuel\, BSN\, RN\, AgriSafe Network\, Community Health Director \n  \n Register Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-conversations-on-access-to-lethal-means-calm-training/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Mental Health,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CALM-Image-7.2.24.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240718T141446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T213950Z UID:20077-1726657200-1726660800@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Three-Step Process to Farm Succession Planning DESCRIPTION:Summary: 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 the next generation of owners/managers for family-owned farms. It will discuss recent research on what service professionals need from the owners to better serve their succession planning needs. Kirkpatrick will provide practical tools that those supporting farmers can use to get the important and hard conversations started at the farm/family level. The three-step process provides a framework that farm members can follow and break down into smaller action steps. It blends practical\, technical steps with ideas to address the emotional and personal dynamics that can derail succession planning.  \nIntended Audience: Anyone who wants to learn about the human side of farm succession planning and learn about tools and strategies to help farmers start important conversations. (Extension educators\, agricultural service professionals\, mental healthcare providers\, healthcare providers)  \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nBetter understand the stresses of farming with family and planning for succession. \nProvide resources to their farming clientele about succession planning. \nIncrease their awareness of common tensions of succession planning. \nIncrease their awareness of tools and resources they can use with their farming clientele. \nRecognize the barriers to succession planning are more than the technical or transactional components. \n\nPresenter: Joy Kirkpatrick\, MS\, Farm Succession Outreach Specialist\, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension  \n  \n Watch the Recording Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-three-step-process-to-farm-succession-planning/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/succession.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240718T141457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T213945Z UID:20078-1726664400-1726668000@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Training Future Generations of Farmers through Registered Apprenticeship DESCRIPTION:Summary: 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 train the next generation of farmers\, combining classroom and online learning with hands-on experience on working farms.  \nIntended Audience:  Business owners\, HR staff\, Ag educators\, workforce boards  \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nUnderstand the benefits of RAPs for farmers. \nIdentify the core components of a RAP. \nLearn points of contact for starting a RAP and resources available. \n\nPresenters: \n Abigail Allen\, Agriculture Liaisons\, US Department of Labor\, Office of Apprenticeship \nVictoria Cosentino\, Agriculture Liaisons\, US Department of Labor\, Office of Apprenticeship \n  \n Watch the Recording Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-training-future-generations-of-farmers-through-registered-apprenticeship/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Finances,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Apprenticeships.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240718T141348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T214122Z UID:20123-1726671600-1726675200@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: No Safe Way to Vape DESCRIPTION:Summary:  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 foster critical thinking and informed decision-making skills. Through detailed exploration of vaping’s short-term and long-term effects\, interactive discussions\, and evidence-based counterarguments\, attendees will learn a variety of methods to communicate how to critically analyze misinformation to their students. \nIntended Audience: This Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers\, extension staff\, 4-H and FFA leaders\, and others who work with young adults in agriculture. \nObjectives: By the end of this session\, educators will be able to:  \n\nEffectively communicate various health risks and dangers associated with vaping.\nProvide factual information to help students critically analyze and debunk common myths and misconceptions about vaping.\nFoster critical thinking and informed decision-making skills among students regarding vaping.\nDiscuss becoming a “trusted messenger” of vaping health risks for your students.\n\nPresenter: Abigail Kahrs\, MPH\, Program Coordinator\, AgriSafe Network \n  \n Watch the Recording Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention\n \n \n \n \n \n  \nInvest in Your Health is supported by: URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-no-safe-way-to-vape/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,National Farm Safety and Health Week,Youth Safety and Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/no-safe-way-to-vape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240718T141320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T214153Z UID:20104-1726743600-1726747200@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Causes of Oxygen Deficiency\, Confined Space\, and Toxic Fumes Identified in the OSHA Accident Database DESCRIPTION:Summary: 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\, to May 23\, 2024. The presentation will identify trends\, common causes\, and effective preventive measures for these hazardous conditions. Through a detailed examination of these records\, the webinar provides critical insights into the factors contributing to oxygen deficiency\, dangers within confined spaces\, and the presence of toxic fumes in workplaces. The findings highlight the importance of targeted safety interventions to protect workers’ health and enhance workplace safety. Key trends and preventive strategies will be discussed to help industries implement effective measures against these hazards.  \nIntended Audience: Safety and Health Professionals\, Industrial and Manufacturing Managers\, Regulatory Compliance Officers\, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consultants\, Emergency Responders\, Human Resources Professionals\, Labor Union Representatives \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nIdentify Common Causes of Confined Space Hazards: Explain what the OSHA definition of “confined space” is\, and what further actions may be required to evaluate a confined space for potential hazards to determine if the space is a “permit-required confined space” (PRCS). Explain the difference between what OSHA requires for a “confined space” versus a PRCS. Understand the primary factors leading to oxygen deficiency\, confined space hazards\, and toxic fume exposure based on the analysis of the OSHA Accident Database. \nRecognize Trends and Patterns: Learn about the trends and patterns in incidents related to these hazardous conditions over the past decade\, enabling better anticipation and prevention of such events in various industries. Be able to explain common scenarios of how each of those three low oxygen situations may arise (from the OSHA Accident database records).  \nImplement Preventive Measures: Gain knowledge of effective strategies and preventive measures that can be implemented to mitigate the risks associated with oxygen deficiency\, confined spaces\, and toxic fumes\, thereby enhancing workplace safety. \nImprove Safety Protocols: Discover how to use the insights from the OSHA Accident Database to refine and improve existing safety protocols and training programs within your organization to protect workers’ health. \n\nPresenters:  \nChiemezie Anthony Udemba\, MS\, Ohio State University  \nJerry Purswell\, PhD\, Colorado State University-Pueblo  \n  \n Watch the Recording Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention\n \n \n \n \n \n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-causes-of-oxygen-deficiency-confined-space-and-toxic-fumes-identified-in-the-osha-accident-database/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Grain and Confined Space Safety,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Confined-Spaces.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240718T141315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T214131Z UID:20168-1726750800-1726754400@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Grain Related Entrapments - Are We Focusing on the Right Problem? DESCRIPTION:Summary: 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 once entrapped. The evidence shows that this approach is both inconsistent with the data and has generated little progress in reducing the frequency and severity of these incidents. After summarizing over 1\,200 of these incidents\, of which approximately 60% resulted in fatalities\, the findings clearly show that the problem is not entrapment due to the flowing grain\, but rather the documented presence of out-of-condition or spoiled grain that becomes a barrier to removal of grain from storage. Though not as popular as conducting a grain rescue class for emergency first responders\, enhancing the knowledge and skills of grain producers to maintain high quality grain will not only reduce entrapment incidents\, but will improve profitability for the producer. This webinar will address the well documented relationship between the presence of out-of-condition grain and the increased probability of grain-related entrapment. Methods for safe removal of out-of-condition grain will also be addressed. \nIntended Audience: Agricultural safety and health professionals\, emergency first responders\, agricultural workers\, grain storage and handling personnel \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nIdentifythe most signifigant causes of grain-related entrapement including out-of-condition grain\nDiscuss the need to focus on preventative measures rather than emergency first response strategies \nExplain strategies for removing out-of-condition grain in a safe manner \n\nPresenter: Bill Field\, PhD\, Professor\, Purdue University\, Extension Safety Leader\, Purdue Cooperative Extension Service \n  \n Watch the Recording Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-grain-related-entrapments-are-we-focusing-on-the-right-problem/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Grain and Confined Space Safety,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/grain-bin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240718T141259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T192134Z UID:20105-1726830000-1726833600@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: It Pays to Talk Safety in Ag! DESCRIPTION:Summary: 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 in the agricultural workforce. We will also take a look at “good” and “bad” safety incentive programs and how to encourage the workforce to talk about incidents\, fostering a positive safety culture.  \nIntended Audience: Agricultural employers (any size\, but will be most relevant to employers with 10+ employees)  \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nIdentify potential reasons for underreporting injuries and why addressing the root causes of an injury is essential for business continuity. \nUnderstand the impact of injuries on employee moral and employer reputation. \nDevelop a successful safety incentive program that encourages an open dialogue between employees and employers regarding safety. \n\nPresenter: Sheri Saskowski\, BS\, BA\, CSPSafety Manager\, Wyffels Hybrids  \n  \n Register Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-it-pays-to-talk-safety-in-ag/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Health Education and Promotion,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/incentive-plan.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240718T141246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T214210Z UID:20116-1726837200-1726840800@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Using a Novel App Prototype to Assess Heat Stress Risk Among Outdoor Workers DESCRIPTION:Summary: 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. Measuring the on-site WBGT with a heat stress monitor provides the most accurate localized assessment of a worker’s environmental heat exposure. However\, WBGT data may not always be easily accessible for worksite heat stress evaluation. \nThe OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool\, a mobile app that provides current and forecasted heat index and its corresponding risk\, has been considered as an alternative tool for assessing environmental heat metrics in the workplace but was found to be inaccurate in assessing high and extreme heat stress risks at any workload type. Thus\, there is still a need for alternative WBGT-based tools\, such as well-designed mobile apps\, that are more accessible and cheaper for HRI prevention among outdoor workers. A novel web app prototype was developed at East Carolina University to calculate the current and forecasted WBGT index for a specific location as a promising tool for HRI prevention among outdoor workers\, but it has not been tested for accuracy. This course intends to explain the findings of a research study that assessed the reliability of a WBGT app prototype in providing accurate heat stress risk information for outdoor workers in eastern North Carolina.  \nIntended Audience: This course is intended for farmworkers and other outdoor workers\, farmers and other outdoor worker supervisors and managers\, and occupational health and safety professionals.  \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nUnderstand the importance of using wet-bulb-globe temperature (WBGT) index as an environmental heat metric for heat stress exposure assessment \nUnderstand how a heat stress assessment mobile app estimates the outdoor WBGT index using weather data \nUnderstand the comparison and correlation between WBGT index measured by a heat stress monitor and WBGT index calculated by the WBGT app prototype \n\nPresenter: Jo Anne G. Balanay\, PhD\, CIHProfessor\, East Carolina University \n  \n Register Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention\n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-using-a-novel-app-prototype-to-assess-heat-stress-risk-among-outdoor-workers/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Health Education and Promotion,Heat Related Illnesses,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/WBGT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240709T191759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T192339Z UID:20040-1727258400-1727263800@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:QPR for Farmers and Farm Families DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo attend this training participants must be 18 years of age or older. \nIn this 1.5-hour QPR training\, we will provide:\n– Information on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress\, depression\, and suicide.\n– Examples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.\n– Information on how to help someone at risk of suicide. \nRegistration spots are limited\, so please only register if you can attend the event. No recording of this training will be available. Interested in hosting a QPR training session for your organization? Contact Olivia Bury (obury@agrisafe.org) for more information! \n Register URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/qpr-for-farmers-and-farm-families-31/ CATEGORIES:Cognition,Mental Health,QPR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/QPR-Virtual-Training-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240916T165055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T163224Z UID:21408-1728388800-1728392400@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Sleepless in America: A health and safety approach to rest DESCRIPTION: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 realize that insufficient sleep is associated with increased obesity\, high blood pressure\, diabetes\, mental illness\, and affects overall safety\, it becomes a little more significant. Through this program we can directly impact health and safety with tangible information to help participants sleep better\, tonight! \nIntended Audience: Anyone who sleeps! \nOutcomes: At the end of this webinar participants will… \n\nLearn research-based facts about why sleep matters\, what happens during sleep cycles\, current sleep recommendations\, daily habits that interfere with a good night’s sleep\, and the detrimental effects a lack of sleep can cause.\nDiscover new sleep tips and tricks to customize their own routine for better sleep.\n\nMeet the Presenters: \n– Hannah Guenther\, MS\, CPH\, Rural Health Extension Educator \n–Jordan Luxa\, MS\, RD\, Food\, Nutrition and Health Extension Educator  \n  \n Watch the Recording URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-sleepless-in-america/ CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Sleep ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sleep-webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240927T162535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T210846Z UID:21551-1729771200-1729774800@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Suicide Prevention in Religious Communities - The Present and Future DESCRIPTION: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. For example\, religious service attendance is associated with lower suicide risk but social support in religious communities accounts for only about a quarter of the association between religious service attendance and health. Additional risks and protections in religious communities will be presented. \nIntended Audience: Attendees should have an interest in the unique role of religious communities in suicide prevention. \nOutcomes: At the end of this webinar participants will… \n\n\nList differences between suicide prevention\, intervention and postvention.\nList three unique protective roles religious communities play in suicide prevention\, intervention and postvention.\nList three risks for suicide that may be found in religious communities and ways to decrease these risks.\n\n\n\nMeet the Presenters: \nKaren Mason\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Counseling and Psychology\, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary \nMelinda Moore\, Ph.D\, Associate Professor\, Eastern Kentucky University \n  \n  \n Watch the Recording \n  \n\n  \nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \n  URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-the-present-and-future-of-suicide-prevention-research-in-religious-communities/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Mental Health,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/praise-hands.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240925T180840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T184649Z UID:21519-1729782000-1729787400@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:QPR for Farmers and Farm Families DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo attend this training participants must be 18 years of age or older. \nIn this 1.5-hour QPR training\, we will provide: \n\nInformation on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress\, depression\, and suicide.\nExamples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.\nInformation on how to help someone at risk of suicide.\n\nRegistration spots are limited\, so please only register if you can attend the event. No recording of this training will be available. Interested in hosting a QPR training session for your organization? Contact Olivia Bury (obury@agrisafe.org) for more information! \n Register URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/qpr-for-farmers-and-farm-families-32/ CATEGORIES:Cognition,Mental Health,QPR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/QPR-Virtual-Training-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240925T181900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T152159Z UID:21521-1730892600-1730898000@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:QPR for Farmers and Farm Families DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo attend this training participants must be 18 years of age or older. \nIn this 1.5-hour QPR training\, we will provide: \n\nInformation on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress\, depression\, and suicide.\nExamples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.\nInformation on how to help someone at risk of suicide.\n\nRegistration spots are limited\, so please only register if you can attend the event. No recording of this training will be available. Interested in hosting a QPR training session for your organization? Contact Olivia Bury (obury@agrisafe.org) for more information! \n Register URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/qpr-for-farmers-and-farm-families-33/ CATEGORIES:Cognition,Mental Health,QPR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/QPR-Virtual-Training-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20210728T182243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T210200Z UID:4007-1733011200-1733097599@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Nurse Scholar Program DESCRIPTION: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 assessment of diseases and conditions commonly experienced by people working in agriculture. Topics covered include emerging issues\, PPE\, respiratory PPE\, allergic and non-allergic respiratory disease\, hearing protection\, dermatologic disorders\, pesticide exposure\, women’s health issues\, the opioid crisis\, zoonoses\, immigrant farmers\, safe-guarding children\, rural behavioral health\, musculoskeletal disorders\, aging\, and more! \nThe Nurse Scholar program consists of a series of webinars provided by experts in the field of agricultural safety and health. Students can view the webinars at their convenience. Participants will be required to complete all of the training\, pass a comprehensive exam\, and complete evaluations in order to receive a certificate and 23.75 hours of continuing nursing education (CNE). Join nurses from 34 states by completing this course today! \n Learn More URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nurse-scholar/ CATEGORIES:ANCC,Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ANCC-Accredited.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20241105T220454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T144155Z UID:22220-1733227200-1733230800@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Resources to Support Disaster Preparedness and Response and Violence Prevention in Rural Communities DESCRIPTION: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 NORC Walsh Center for Rural Analysis will discuss the Emergency Preparedness and Response Toolkit\, Violence and Abuse topic guide\, and other prevention-related resources for rural communities and leaders\, emergency preparedness and response professionals\, healthcare professionals\, first responders\, local public health departments\, human and social services organizations\, hospitals and other healthcare facilities\, and others working to help and support rural communities recover from disasters and violence.  \n  \nIntended Audience: Rural communities and leaders\, emergency preparedness and response professionals\, healthcare professionals\, first responders\, local public health departments\, human and social services organizations\, hospitals and other healthcare facilities\, and others working to help and support rural communities recover \n  \nOutcomes: At the end of this webinar\, participants will… \n-Understand what types of information and resources are available in the Emergency Preparedness and Response Toolkit and in the Violence and Abuse Topic Guide \n-Be aware of the lessons learned and key points from a set of 31 case studies related to rural disaster response and recovery \n-Learn where to find additional resources related to violence and abuse prevention and support in rural communities \n  \nMeet the Presenters: \n     -Alana Knudson\, PhD\, Senior Fellow\, NORC at the University of Chicago Director\, NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis \n     -Makenzie Atherton\, MPH\, Content Development Coordinator\, Rural Health Information Hub \n     -Sarah Dauterive\, MLIS\, Information Specialist\, RHIhub \n  \n Watch the Recording Here URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-resources-to-support-disaster-preparedness-and-response-and-violence-prevention-in-rural-communities/ CATEGORIES:Floods,Health Education and Promotion,Mental Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Disaster-Prepardeness.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20241108T162304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T201824Z UID:22296-1733832000-1733835600@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Using Telehealth Counseling to Reach Agricultural Communities - A Clinician’s Perspective DESCRIPTION: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 in helping understand the multiple benefits of utilizing telehealth from a logistical\, financial\, and clinical perspective. And how the use of telehealth services can remove barriers that have traditionally deterred members of agricultural/rural communities from seeking mental health treatment. \nIntended Audience: Professionals and supporters who are engaged in the promotion of health and well-being for individuals and families within agricultural communities. \nOutcomes: At the end of this webinar participants will… \n\nUnderstanding what telehealth services are and how they are currently being utilized in the healthcare field.\nIdentifying different benefits of telehealth services for agricultural workers and rural communities.\nLearning how to promote telehealth services to encourage greater utilization of mental health resources.\n\nMeet the Presenter: \n– Stephen Bunnell\, LCSW\, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Owner of Mellow Mountain Counseling PLLC \n  \n Watch the Recording Here URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-using-telehealth-to-reach-agricultural-communities/ CATEGORIES:Mental Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Telehealth.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150002 CREATED:20240925T181938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T184550Z UID:21523-1734001200-1734006600@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:QPR for Farmers and Farm Families DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo attend this training participants must be 18 years of age or older. \nIn this 1.5-hour QPR training\, we will provide: \n\nInformation on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress\, depression\, and suicide.\nExamples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.\nInformation on how to help someone at risk of suicide.\n\nRegistration spots are limited\, so please only register if you can attend the event. No recording of this training will be available. Interested in hosting a QPR training session for your organization? Contact Olivia Bury (obury@agrisafe.org) for more information! \n Register URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/qpr-for-farmers-and-farm-families-34/ CATEGORIES:Cognition,Mental Health,QPR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/QPR-Virtual-Training-Banner.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR