AgriSafe Network

NFSHW 2021: What’s New in Tractor and Agricultural Vehicle Safety
2021-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Summary: Tractors have traditionally been a leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries on and around farms and ranches. Other agricultural vehicles are adding to this trend. This webinar will cover the basic hazards associated with agricultural tractors and agricultural vehicles and how to prevent injuries from these hazards.
Intended Audience: Safety professionals, educators, students, ag workers, ag business employees, and health care workers
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to….

Participants will understand the hazards associated with agricultural tractors and vehicles.
Participants will learn ways to reduce the hazards associated with agricultural tractors and vehicles.
Participants will learn where to find resources for teaching and training on the topic of agricultural tractors and vehicle safety.

Presenter: Aaron M. Yoder, Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Watch the Recording Here

NFSHW 2021: Food in the Field
2021-09-21 14:00 - 15:00
Summary: With 18+ hour workdays, the stress of the weather, dealing with markets and policies, and limited nutritious, one-handed dining options, it is easy to put healthy eating on the back burner during the busy seasons of harvest and planting. Food in the Field is an online nutrition program seeking to nutritiously feed those who feed us in the field and everywhere in between. This webinar will cover valuable tools to help you plan ahead for the busy seasons as well as research supporting the role of nutrition in mental health and wellbeing.
Intended Audience: Farmers and their families, anyone interested in learning about a healthy eating pattern
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to….
1. Identify how to implement small shifts towards a healthy eating pattern
2. Utilize tools to create a healthy food environment at home and during the busy seasons of harvest and planting
3. Understand the research supporting diet’s role in reducing depression symptoms
Presenters:
-Hannah Guenther, Food, Nutrition, and Health Extension Educator, Nebraska Extension
-Tara Dunker, Food, Nutrition, and Health Extension Educator, Nebraska Extension
Watch the Recording Here

NFSHW 2021: Developing and Implementing a Pilot Agricultural Community Suicide Prevention Program for Farmers and Farm Families
2021-09-22 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: This presentation describes a pilot community-based suicide prevention program. Eighteen trainers from various farmer-connected groups such as commodity groups, equipment dealers, farm safety trainers, teachers, ministers, and rural health nurses obtained credentials as QPR (Question-Persuade-Refer) trainers. Over 450 persons were trained from these constituent groups in an 8-month period of time using training materials customized for the farming community. Using a Community of Practice framework challenges and successes in establishing mutual engagement, joint enterprise, a shared repertoire, and meaning in practice. Program revisions and the next steps forward are discussed.
Intended Audience: Agricultural Safety & Health Professionals, Rural Community healthcare workers, social service professionals, Agricultural Extension
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to….
1. Identify unique emotional stressors for farmers and farm families
2. Understand the basic tenets and approach of the QPR Suicide Prevention Program and adaptions that are appropriate for implementation with farmers and farm families
3. Understand useful strategies for identifying community partners to build coalitions to support farmer and farm families to access and utilize support services.
4. Identify elements of the Community of Practice framework for application to the development of community-based farmer mental health support networks.
Presenter: Joan Mazur, Ph.D., Deputy Director, Southeast Center for Agricultural Health & Injury Prevention, University of KY, College of Agriculture, Food & Environment.
Watch the Recording Here

NFSHW 2021: Pediatric Farm-Related Injuries: Safeguarding Children Who Visit or Live on Farms
2021-09-22 14:00 - 15:00
Summary: Injuries are the most common cause of death for children and adolescents, and farms and ranches present many unique hazards to youth. During this presentation, we will discuss many of these including augers, grain bins, gravity boxes, tractors, power take-offs (PTOs), manure pits, chemical exposures, animals, and gasoline-powered pressure sprayers. One of the most common causes of serious injuries and deaths to youth on farms and ranches are the use of off-road vehicles (ORVs) like all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility task vehicles (UTVs), and recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The safety concerns and prevention strategies related to ORVs will be a featured segment of the presentation. A general overview of how the growth and development of youth affect the risk of injury, and the role healthcare providers can assume to impact injury prevention will be discussed.
Intended Audience: Anyone working with youth in agriculture, and rural healthcare providers
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…
1. Name at least four specific safety hazards on farms and express how one might counsel families to prevent injuries from those hazards.
2. Describe what a PTO is and how one avoids injuries associated with them.
3. State at least two ways to prevent injury when operating tractors.
4. Convey how one would attempt the rescue of someone caught in a grain bin, or manage an extremity caught in an auger.
5. Explain at least three reasons why off-road vehicles like all-terrain vehicles and utility task vehicles are not designed to be used on roads.
Presenter: Charles Jennissen, MD, Clinical Professor, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Watch the Recording Here

NFSHW 2021: Anhydrous Ammonia Safety for Farmworkers
2021-09-23 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: 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 exposure.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is one of the last lines of defense for workers against Anhydrous Ammonia injuries. Women in all industries, including agriculture, have trouble finding and purchasing respiratory protective equipment that fits and is safe/comfortable to wear. The National Safety Council, in a 2019 publication of Safety and Health, reported OSHA documentation indicating the lack of a full range of PPE, as well as, employers’ limited knowledge of PPE designed for women – as some of the reasons for the difficulty. The 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.
Intended Audience: Farm/Ranch owners and operators, health and safety professionals, safety officers or specialists, managers, supervisors, safety coordinators, health safety and environmental interns, and any person or persons who serve as safety personnel in an agricultural setting.
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…
1. Choose appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Make use of a safety inspection process
3. Describe safety measures to follow during anhydrous transport and application
4. Plan and utilize basic first aid/emergency procedures
Presenter: Dan Neenan, MBA, Paramedic, Manager, National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS)
Watch the Recording Here
This material was produced under grant number SH-99084-SH0 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.

NFSHW 2021: Best Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Protect Your Lungs
2021-09-23 14:00 - 15:00
Summary: Respiratory protection strategies for women working in agriculture can be a challenge. Purchasing respiratory protective equipment and achieving proper fit is often difficult. This one-hour webinar program will address dangerous exposures in agricultural work and the importance of respiratory protective equipment for women. It will include training tips and evidence-based resources for use in clinical practice and worker education
Intended Audience: The primary audience for this program will be rural health care providers, educators, and agribusiness safety managers
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

List at least three sources of common agricultural respiratory hazards.
Identify appropriate respiratory protection equipment for women working in agriculture.
Access a minimum of three evidence-based resources for use in respiratory health and safety education for women working in agricultural environments.

Presenter: Charlotte Halverson, RN, BSN, COHN-S, Clinical Director, AgriSafe Network
Watch the Recording Here
This material was produced under grant number SH-05172-SH9 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.

NFSHW 2021: Stepping Boldly into Tough Conversations
2021-09-24 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Difficult conversations are something that people rarely look forward to. The reality is ignoring a situation and hoping that it will resolve itself, rarely works. Join us on September 24th to learn how to confidently step into a tough conversation and promote open communication.
Intended Audience: Anyone who wants to be more effective when faced with a tough conversation.
Objectives: At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to…
1. Identify talking points before you start talking.
2. Create a communication safe zone.
3. Establish agreements and accountability.
Presenter: Rena Striegel, MBA, President, Transition Point Business Advisors
Continuing Education is available for this webinar! The Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety offers 0.1 CEU or 1.0 contact hours of participation. This course is eligible for 1.0 CPH Recertification Credits and is sponsored by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, an approved provider of CPH Recertification Credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. The following groups of professionals have been able to use these CEUs in the past; Industrial Hygiene (CIH), Certified Public Health Professional (CPH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Nursing (RN, LPN), Social Work (LSW), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), Audiology (ABA), and others. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding any questions about receiving credits.
Watch the Recording Here

NFSHW 2021: Zoonotic Disease and Pregnancy: A Deeper Dive
2021-09-24 14:00 - 15:00
Summary: Zoonotic Diseases are transmitted between farm animals and humans and can pose additional risks to those who are pregnant. Farmers and farmworkers have higher levels of risk for contracting zoonotic diseases because of the frequency of their exposure to animals. Understanding how the disease transmission process works, building a team, and effectively communicating within that team is essential in preventing the spread of zoonotic disease. Women working in agriculture should be aware of the following special considerations during pregnancy, which animals are common carriers of zoonotic disease, symptoms of the disease(s), prevention measures, and pregnancy risks.
Intended Audience: Supervisor or Managers: This training is intended primarily for health and safety professionals including but not limited to owner/operators, safety officers or specialists, managers, supervisors, safety coordinators, health safety and environmental interns, and any person or persons who serve as safety personnel in an agricultural setting.
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…
1. Define zoonotic disease and identify various modes of transmission
2. Identify a minimum of four significant zoonotic diseases affecting the production agricultural population
3. Discuss warning signs and symptoms of major zoonotic diseases which have adverse effects on reproductive health
4. Locate a minimum of three recommended educational resources for use in training an agricultural workforce
Presenter: Knesha Rose-Davison, MPH, Public Health Program Director, AgriSafe Network
Watch the Recording Here

This material was produced under grant number SH-05068-SH8 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.

QPR
2021-09-29 12:00 - 13:30
Over the last decade, farmers and farm families have experienced increasing pressures resulting in high levels of stress, mental health, and suicide. QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade, and Refer. In this 1.5 hour QPR training we will provide:

Information on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress, depression, and suicide.
Examples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.
Information on how to help someone at risk of suicide.

This training is not recorded, so it must be watched live.
Register

QPR
2021-10-27 12:00 - 13:30, 2021-12-15 12:00 - 13:30
Over the last decade, farmers and farm families have experienced increasing pressures resulting in high levels of stress, mental health, and suicide. QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade, and Refer. This training is not recorded, so it must be watched live.
In this 1.5 hour QPR training we will provide:

Information on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress, depression, and suicide.
Examples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.
Information on how to help someone at risk of suicide.

Intended Audience: Participants need to be 18 years of age or older.
Interested in hosting a QPR training session for your organization? Contact Linda Emanuel (lemanuel@agrisafe.org) for more information!
Register

Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety & Health Annual Conference
2021-11-08 - 2021-11-12
The MRASH Conference brings together diverse participants, all interested in various aspects of rural health and agricultural safety. This year’s entirely online conference offers a bonus: individuals worldwide interested in agricultural health and safety information, research or outreach projects can become a sponsor or attend the conference.
The registration fee is $50 to participate in the full week. If you are a student, farmer, healthcare worker, or other essential workers, you can apply for a coupon code to register for free!
Sponsors or exhibitors also receive a price break this year. For $250, you receive a personalized webpage with links to your organization, a chance to feature specific programs or resources, an opportunity to include printed material or swag in our conference box, and complimentary conference registration.
MRASH Conference Features:

A pre-conference workshop on Monday, November 8 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. CST about how to use the Farm Safety App.
Live-streamed, interactive presentations each day November 9 – 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., CST.
A Student Career Breakfast on Wednesday, November 10 from 8:15 – 9 a.m. CST where students can network with mentors.
Additional online-anytime presentations, posters, and exhibits to view at your leisure.
A conference box sent to each registrant with a U.S. address
Access to our Virtual Conference website until next year’s conference.

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Webinar: Anhydrous Ammonia Safety for Farmworkers
2021-11-17 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: 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 exposure.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is one of the last lines of defense for workers against Anhydrous Ammonia injuries. Women in all industries, including agriculture, have trouble finding and purchasing respiratory protective equipment that fits and is safe and comfortable to wear. The National Safety Council, in a 2019 publication of Safety and Health, reported OSHA documentation indicating the lack of a full range of PPE, as well as, employers’ limited knowledge of PPE designed for women – as some of the reasons for the difficulty. The 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.
Objectives: At the conclusion of the program, participants will be able to…

Identify the anatomy of a nurse tank and toolbar
Choose appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Make use of a safety inspection process
Describe safety measures to follow during anhydrous transport and application
Apply rural roadway safety measures
Describe hitching and unhitching safety
Plan and utilize basic first aid/emergency procedures
Locate hazard communication plan and emergency action plan resources

Intended Audience: Farm/Ranch owners and operators, health and safety professionals, safety officers or specialists, managers, supervisors, safety coordinators, health safety and environmental interns and any person or persons who serve as safety personnel in an agricultural setting.

Registration Instructions:

If you don’t already have a profile with AgriSafe, please set up a free account. This free account allows you access to our many training opportunities. Once you have signed up, you can watch this webinar on-demand.

Watch the Recording Here

National Rural Health Day: Celebrate The Power of Rural
2021-11-18
National Rural Health Day (NRHD) is an opportunity to “Celebrate the Power of Rural” by honoring the selfless, community-minded spirit that prevails in rural America. NRHD showcases the efforts of rural healthcare providers, State Offices of Rural Health and other rural stakeholders to address the unique healthcare challenges that rural citizens face today and into the future.

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Webinar: Eliminating Workplace Violence in the Field
2021-12-02 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Migrant women farmworkers, have often been an invisible yet essential labor force. As recent census numbers show an increase in female producers, education will focus on all women including farmworker women and their employers on reporting violent incidents to authorities, making employees aware of their legal rights, safe work practices, medical referrals, treatment, and options including counseling if needed.
Intended Audience: This training is intended primarily for health and safety professionals including but not limited to owner/operators, safety officers or specialists, managers, supervisors, safety coordinators, health safety and environmental interns, and any person who serves as safety personnel in an agricultural setting.
Objectives: Upon completion of this webinar, participants will understand the following concepts…

The scope and nature of workplace violence occurring in agriculture today.
Employers’ responsibilities in addressing workplace violence and implementing preventive measures.
Effective strategies and interventions that make the workplace safer and more responsive to employee victims.

This material was produced under grant number SH-05172-SH9 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. Revisions were made to this material under grant number SH-37171-SH1 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.

Registration Instructions:

If you don’t already have a profile with AgriSafe, please set up a free account. This free account allows you access to our many training opportunities. Once you have signed up, you can watch this webinar on-demand.

Watch the Recording Here.

Webinar: Hazard Mapping in the Ag Classroom (Invest in Your Health: Train the Trainer Series)
2021-12-06 15:00 - 16:00
Summary: A Hazard Map is a visual representation of the workplace where there are hazards that could cause injuries or illness. The Hazard Mapping method draws on what students know from their farming experience. Participants will learn about the Hazard Mapping curriculum and will be given access to all teacher and student materials after completing the webinar.
Intended Audience: Teachers, Extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders, and others who work with young adults.
Objectives: At the conclusion of the program, participants/educators will be able to:

Examine the hazards in agricultural production
Identify and locate hazards so that those hazards can be targeted for elimination
Embrace a participatory process that involves as many students as possible
Respect the vast array of skills, experience, and know-how that students have about their farm jobs and their dangers
Collectively and creatively pool our knowledge and prioritize what problems to eliminate

Registration Instructions:

If you don’t already have a profile with AgriSafe, please set up a free account. This free account allows you access to our many training opportunities. Once you have signed up, you can watch this webinar on-demand.

Watch the Recording Here

Webinar: Hazard Communications Standards
2021-12-07 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: This Hazard Communications Standards training program is intended for female workers and managers in the agricultural industry. This includes dairy farms and small farms that hire at-risk populations. The major focus of the program is on the identification of and the safe usage of chemicals and pesticides, along with respiratory protection.
Objectives: At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to:

Describe the purpose of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
Explain the basic requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard
Differentiate between physical and health hazards of agricultural chemicals
Recall the requirements of a written hazard communication program
List the components of a hazard communication training program
Interpret the information contained in Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Describe the requirements and purpose of hazard warning labels.

Intended Audience:

Supervisor or Managers: This training is intended primarily for health and safety professionals including but not limited to owner/operators, safety officers or specialists, managers, supervisors, safety coordinators, health safety and environmental interns, and any person or persons who serve as safety personnel in an agricultural setting.
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, horticulture, or other livestock.

Registration Instructions:

If you don’t already have a profile with AgriSafe, please set up a free account. This free account allows you access to our many training opportunities. Once you have signed up, you can watch this webinar on-demand.

Watch the Recording Here

Webinar: Agriculture and Alcohol Use
2021-12-08 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration reports that approximately 20.1 million people aged 12 or older has a substance use disorder related to their use of alcohol or illicit drugs. However, little is known about the prevalence of substance use in the ranching and farming community due to stigma and the lack of research in this population. This webinar will focus on the prevalence of substance use in rural areas through the results of health screening efforts in agricultural work settings.
Objectives: At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to…
1. Explain an overview of this research project focusing on alcohol use prevalence in agricultural communities.
2. Illustrate the importance of rural mental health and substance use awareness through novel screenings.
3. Design awareness strategies for rural communities regarding the importance of seeking treatment.
Intended Audience: Health care providers, health and safety professionals, Ag producers, and rural community members

Registration Instructions:

If you don’t already have a profile with AgriSafe, please set up a free account. This free account allows you access to our many training opportunities. Once you have signed up, you can watch this webinar on-demand.

Watch the Recording Here

Webinar: Say What? Protecting Your Hearing (Invest in Your Health: Train the Trainer Series)
2021-12-13 15:00 - 16:00
Summary: This Invest in Your Health: Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers, extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders, and others who work with young adults. The young ag producer works and plays in an environment with noise hazards. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is common (and preventable) but unfortunately, the use of hearing protection among youth is not.
Objectives: At the conclusion of the program, participants/educators will be able to:

Understand the importance of preventing noise-induced hearing loss.
Use the Invest in Your Health training materials.
Know where to find additional hearing loss prevention educational materials and resources.

Webinar participants will earn a digital badge and access to the Say What? guidebook that contains classroom activities for students ages 14-23.

Registration Instructions:

If you don’t already have a profile with AgriSafe, please set up a free account. This free account allows you access to our many training opportunities. Once you have signed up, you can watch this webinar on-demand.

Watche the Recording Here

QPR
2022-01-11 12:00 - 13:30
Over the last decade, farmers and farm families have experienced increasing pressures resulting in high levels of stress, mental health, and suicide. QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade, and Refer. This training is not recorded, so it must be watched live.
In this 1.5 hour QPR training we will provide:

Information on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress, depression, and suicide.
Examples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.
Information on how to help someone at risk of suicide.

Intended Audience: Participants need to be 18 years of age or older.
Interested in hosting a QPR training session for your organization? Contact Linda Emanuel (lemanuel@agrisafe.org) for more information!
This training is not recorded, so it must be watched live.
Register

Webinar: Forging Partnerships and Finding Resources to Promote Worker Health
2022-01-12 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: As COVID-19 vaccination requirements continue changing across the country, access to vaccines and testing remains vital for the health of our agricultural communities. Many local Health Departments have mobile units that can provide free, on-farm services. The National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) will share an overview of strategies and resources on how to proactively ensure the well-being of your workforce. Presenters will show you how to find free mobile health services in your area and share available resources and tips on how to find health education materials that are culturally and linguistically appropriate for farmworkers.
Intended Audience: Agriculture producers, safety and health professionals, health care providers, other people working in agriculture.
Objectives: At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to…

Recognize common health-related issues faced by migrant and seasonal farmworkers
Identify and contact community health centers in their area by using NCFH’s Migrant Health Center Map and the federal HRSA Find a Health Center tool
Locate culturally and linguistically appropriate health education materials for farmworkers

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QPR
2022-01-27 12:00 - 13:30
Over the last decade, farmers and farm families have experienced increasing pressures resulting in high levels of stress, mental health, and suicide. QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade, and Refer. This training is not recorded, so it must be watched live.
In this 1.5 hour QPR training we will provide:

Information on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress, depression, and suicide.
Examples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.
Information on how to help someone at risk of suicide.

Intended Audience: Participants need to be 18 years of age or older.
Interested in hosting a QPR training session for your organization? Contact Olivia Bury (obury@agrisafe.org) for more information!
Register

Webinar: What to Expect While Expecting- For Female Producers & Farmworkers in Ag
2022-02-16 12:00 - 13:00
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.
Watch the Recording Here

Grain Bin Safety Week
2022-02-20 - 2022-02-26
Did you know that between 1960 and 2019, 60% of documented grain entrapment cases were fatal?
Initiated by Nationwide in 2014, Grain Bin Safety Week is an annual campaign recurring the third full week of February to promote grain bin safety on farms and commercial grain-handling facilities.
A collaborative effort with industry leaders and agricultural professionals, Grain Bin Safety Week was created to raise awareness about grain bin dangers, provide education and share best safety practices. Together, we hope to reduce the number of preventable injuries and deaths associated with grain handling and storage.
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Webinar: Anhydrous Ammonia Safety for Farmworkers
2022-02-24 12:00 - 13:00
Anhydrous Ammonia Safety for Farmworkers
Summary: 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 exposure.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is one of the last lines of defense for workers against Anhydrous Ammonia injuries. Women in all industries, including agriculture, have trouble finding and purchasing respiratory protective equipment that fits and is safe and comfortable to wear. The National Safety Council, in a 2019 publication of Safety and Health, reported OSHA documentation indicating the lack of a full range of PPE, as well as employers’ limited knowledge of PPE designed for women, as some of the reasons for the difficulty. The focus of this 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.
Objectives: At the conclusion of the program, participants will be able to:

Identify the anatomy of a nurse tank and toolbar
Choose appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Make use of a safety inspection process
Describe safety measures to follow during anhydrous transport and application
Apply rural roadway safety measures
Describe hitching and unhitching safety
Plan and utilize basic first aid/emergency procedures
Locate hazard communication plan and emergency action plan resources

Intended Audience: Farm/Ranch owners and operators, health and safety professionals, safety officers or specialists, managers, supervisors, safety coordinators, health safety and environmental interns and any person or persons who serve as safety personnel in an agricultural setting.
Watch the Recording Here

Webinar: Promoting Peace of Mind by Addressing Heirs’ Property and Implementing Effective Succession Planning Strategies
2022-03-15 12:00 - 13:00
Promoting Peace of Mind by Addressing Heirs’ Property and Implementing Effective Succession Planning Strategies
Summary: Owning heirs’ property and experiencing the challenges that accompany this means of owning property can have a negative impact on the mental health and well-being of farmers and landowners. These impacts can be especially felt by individuals who make their living from the land. This webinar will help heirs’ property owners and the professionals who support them to understand the challenges that heirs’ property owners face, identify paths toward clearing title, and learn strategies for preventing the occurrence of heirs’ property in the future.
Objectives: Following the session, the learner will be able to….
1. Identify when heirs’ property may be present
2. Understand the challenges and stressors that can result from owning heirs’ property
3. Identify potential solutions to addressing heirs’ property ownership
4. Propose potential strategies to minimize the occurrence of heirs’ property through estate planning
View the Recording Here
The Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety offers 0.10 CEU or 1.0 contact hour/s of participation. This course is eligible for 1.0 CPH Recertification Credits and is sponsored by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, an approved provider of CPH Recertification Credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. The following groups of professionals have been able to use these CEUs in the past; Industrial Hygiene (CIH), Certified Public Health Professional(CPH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Nursing (RN, LPN), Social Work (LSW), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), Audiology (ABA), and others. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding any questions about receiving credits.

National Public Health Week
2022-04-04 - 2022-04-10
During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation’s health. For over 25 years, APHA has served as the organizer of NPHW. APHA champions the health of all the people and all communities.

QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
2022-04-07 12:00 - 13:30
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 participants must be 18 years of age or older.
In this 1.5-hour QPR training, we will provide:
– Information on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress, depression, and suicide.
– Examples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.
– Information on how to help someone at risk of suicide.
Registration 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!

Webinar: Tools to Help Manage Financial Risk for Livestock Producers
2022-04-12 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Changing climate, market conditions, and many other factors impact the work and health of livestock producers, ranchers, and farmers. When a natural disaster is added on top of other stressors, support from a variety of sources is needed. This webinar will focus on the USDA Disaster Assistance Programs available to support producers who are raising livestock.
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Understand the options available to livestock producers through USDA Disaster Assistance programs
Explore the timeline and process requirements for participation in these programs
Summarize the program benefits to farmer/rancher mental and financial health

Intended Audience: Livestock producers, ranchers, farmers, ag safety and health professionals
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Webinar: ATV-UTV Safety for Women
2022-04-20 12:00 - 13:00
ATV-UTV Safety for Women
Summary: Agriculture ranks among the most hazardous industries. Farmers are at very high risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries, and farming is one of few industries in which family members (who often share the work and live on the premises) are also at risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries. ATVs and UTVs are found on all types of farms; they are useful for agricultural work, but they also pose serious hazards to operators and passengers. Studies indicate that injured ATV/UTV passengers are more commonly female and youth and that helmet use is significantly lower for passengers. The focus of the training would be on ATV/UTV maintenance and safety features, personal protective equipment (PPE), load and weight considerations, operation on public roadways, as well as employee training and considerations for working alone.
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.
This material was produced under grant number SH-05068-SH8 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.
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