AgriSafe Network

Mental Health in Farm and Ranch Country: How Communities Can Help!
2020-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Summary: In rural communities, the stigma associated with mental distress is hard to confront. Rural agricultural residents pride themselves as hard-working and dedicated to the land. These characteristics are sometimes in direct conflict with asking for help and self-care, leaving those around them at a loss for words and action. This presentation attempts to use the strengths of rural- self-reliance of communities and being a good neighbor- to frame the conversation of mental health and mental distress. Approaches to community assessment, community resources, and effective training programs to help rural residents craft solutions to grow a community network of mental health neighbors will be shared.
Intended Audience: Community members, agricultural producers, farmworkers, community leaders
Objectives: At the end of this presentation participants will be able to-
1. Identify two barriers as it relates to their community regarding mental health services and conversations among rural residents.
2. Name three signs that signal mental distress in agricultural residents.
3. Implement at least two statements or questions that can open conversation with someone you suspect is experiencing mental distress.
4. Name a community-based mental health training that can be implemented to expand your community network of mental health neighbors.

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Farm and Ranch Health Threats After a Flood
2020-09-01 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Disaster recovery can be as dangerous as the disaster itself, especially if no disaster preparedness plan was implemented. This is especially true on farms and ranches where inherent farm hazards such as machinery and equipment, livestock, and agriculture chemicals are displaced and co-mingle, putting all emergency response personnel, farm workers and family members in danger. Floods can heighten the risk of health threats such as mold, tetanus bacteria, contaminated well water, heat illness and high stress. This presentation will highlight basic precautions to prevent possible diseases and injuries during and after flooding.
Objectives: At the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to:

Identify common human health risks faced during a farm flood.
Discuss prevention tips and injury prevention for common human health risks.
Identify special considerations for working with livestock during a weather event.
Discuss steps involved in developing a disaster preparedness plan and how to safety active a response.
Discuss appropriate respiratory personal protective equipment needed during flood recovery.
Identify warning signs for behavioral and mental health during and after recovery.

Intended Audience: All individuals living/working on farms and ranches affected by flooding.

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Veteran Farmers: Reducing Noise Exposure & Protecting Your Health
2020-09-10 12:00 - 13:00
Ag producers experience frequent exposure to high noise and have among the highest prevalence rates of hearing loss among all categories of workers. Additionally, noise exposure impacts multiple organ systems, contributing to cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity, and other highly prevalent diseases. Although the effects of noise can be mitigated through use of hearing protection and other strategies, these methods are highly underused in this worker group. In this Webinar designed for agricultural producers who are military veterans, learners will learn how to identify hazardous noise sources, strategies to reduce exposure to hazardous noise; and select and use of strategies to protect themselves from the negative effects of noise on their hearing and general health.
Intended Audience: Military Veterans engaged in agricultural production
Objectives:
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Identify harmful noise sources which have the potential to cause hearing damage and other health effects
Identify strategies to reduce exposure to hazardous noise
Describe appropriate selection and use of personal protective equipment

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The Impact of Climate-Related Hazards on Mental Health
2020-09-17 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Extreme weather and climate events can lead to negative human health outcomes. Although the initial outcomes from these natural hazards are typically obvious, the long lasting impacts can be more difficult to identify because of the diversity of potential health burdens during the recovery phase. Mental health outcomes are one of the more complex relationships with natural hazards. The goal of this presentation is to build the link between human health and extreme weather and climate events. The discussion will be focused on rural populations.
Intended Audience: farmers, ranchers, health and safety professionals, ag producers, agribusiness, rural mental health professionals
Objectives: At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to…..
– Describe the impact of climate on human health outcomes
– Identify populations at risk for climate disasters
– Better understand mechanisms of climate disasters
– Understand the secondary health impacts from climate disasters
– Explore the role that these issues play on mental health

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Planting the Seeds of Tractor and Machinery Safety
2020-09-21 12:00 - 13:00
Intended Audience: Safety professionals, educators, students, Ag workers, Ag business employees and health care workers.
Tractors and machinery have traditionally been a leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries on and around farms and ranches. The Planting the Seeds of Tractor and Machinery Safety webinar will cover the basic hazards associated with agricultural tractors and machinery and how to prevent injuries from these hazards.
Learning objectives
1. Participants will understand the hazards associated agricultural tractors and machinery.
2. Participants will learn ways to reduce the hazards associated agricultural tractors and machinery.
3. Participants will learn where to find resources for teaching and training on the topic of tractor and machinery safety.

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Mental Health Innovations in Agricultural Communities
2020-09-22 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: This session is a panel presentation that communicates a forward vision addressing disparities in agricultural mental health. The presenters will explore the development of a farmer specific hotline, the efforts of a state department of agriculture, and suggested strategies to address a central objective-to meet the mental health needs of ALL agricultural producers and their families. This session is designed to spark discussion, ideas, collaborations between community and governmental groups to thoughtfully build a mental health safety net across cultures.
Intended Audience: Ag producers, farmers, ranchers, farm families, rural and ag community members, rural and ag policy makers, health and safety professionals
Objectives: At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to…
1. Describe diverse, cultural characteristics of rural and agricultural communities to inform innovation in mental health.
2. Understand the scope of work required to develop a farmer specific hotline.
3. Discuss program strategies that could address the gaps of mental health programming.
4. Explore state-level efforts to address disparities in mental health and agriculture.

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Lessons Learned in COVID-19 Prevention Efforts among Agriculture Workers and Employers
2020-09-22 14:00 - 15:00
Intended Audience: Agricultural employers, farm workers, farmers, ranchers, agribusiness, and other ag safety and health professionals
Agriculture work sites, shared worker housing, and shared worker transportation vehicles present unique challenges for preventing and controlling the spread of COVID-19. Consistent application of specific preparation, prevention, and management measures can help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Best practices in COVID-19 testing and contact training will be shared to help agricultural producers identify strategies for responding on their farm. The CDC COVID-19 prevention guidance for agriculture will also be shared to assist employers in adopting recommendations to protect workers.

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National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety: Building a Toolkit for Child Agricultural Safety and Health
2020-09-23 12:00 - 13:00
Join us as we introduce participants to the world of child agricultural safety and health. After learning about benefits, risks and hazards of living, working and playing on farms, we will explore safety strategies for safeguarding children. We will help participants build a toolkit for safeguarding children and youth in the agricultural environment. All tools and resources used to build these toolkits are available free of charge.
Intended Audience: Farm parents and supervisors/employers, ag safety and health professionals, agricultural industry organizations, Extension, agricultural youth focused organizations (e.g. FFA, 4-H), etc.

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Teach Your Way: Open Source Ag Health and Safety Curriculum
2020-09-23 14:00 - 15:00
Learn how to access AgriSafe’s free online trainings for use in the classroom. Educators can be certified to train on six AgriSafe modules (targeted for ages 16-23). Generous sponsorship allows AgriSafe to provide free course instruction and training materials. Under our open share platform, once certified, you may use the training materials in your classroom setting. Our end goal is to build the capacity of local agricultural educators, rural health professionals and rural leaders to train young workers.
Objectives:
– Discuss the importance of training youth and young adults in agricultural safety
– Highlight Invest in Your Health Curriculum and how to access resources
– Preview new module on Mental Health for Youth and related resources.

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Emergency Planning for Farm Operations
2020-09-24 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Safety planning is one of the most difficult to justify because you never know the amount of time, money, or lives you are saving for accidents that don’t happen. With more children likely to be on the farm than ever before in history again this Fall, it is even more critical we take action for Emergency Response Planning. Shay Foulk, a Safety Consultant with Ag View Solutions, will speak on how to navigate the difficult conversations, implementation, and sustainability of Emergency Response Planning. No different than any other business, Shay works with farming operations to assess risks, identify solutions, and implement them in a manner that is practical and easy for farms.

Intended Audience: Farm Managers, Operators, and those who live or work on the farm, or those who advise this audience

Objectives: At the end of this webinar participants will be familiar with….

Emergency Response Planning
Safety Implementation
Contacts and Resources
Program availability
How to change the farm NOW

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Respiratory Protection Issues in Agriculture - What to Wear & Does It Fit?
2020-09-24 14:00 - 15:00
The business of agriculture presents a myriad of hazards, including exposures to dusts, molds, pesticides and other chemicals, gases, as well as welding fumes and particles. Deciding what protection to use to prevent acute and chronic respiratory diseases is confusing. In addition, just finding the right protective gear can be a challenge. This webinar will address those issues and provide information on the importance of fit testing and fit (seal)checks.
Intended Audience: agricultural production workers, including female workers, and agricultural business managers
At the end of this webinar participants will be able to:
1. Identify appropriate respiratory protection equipment for work in agriculture
2. Understand the difference between a respirator fit test and a fit check (seal check) procedure.
3. Determine who should be fit tested for respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE)
4. Know who can perform a fit test and what tools are necessary for a fit test procedure
5. Locate current reliable resources that provide information on respiratory PPE

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Safety in the Field: Addressing Workplace Sexual Harassment for Farm Workers
2020-09-25 12:00 - 13:00
Thirty-six percent of the 3.4 million producers counted in the census are women. 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 or persons who serve as safety personnel in an agricultural setting.
Objectives Upon completion of this webinar, participants will understand the following concepts:
1. The scope and nature of workplace violence occurring in agriculture today.
2. Employers’ responsibilities in addressing workplace violence and implementing preventive measures.
3. Effective strategies and interventions that can make the workplace safer and more responsive to employee-victims.

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Invest in Your Health: Hazard Mapping in the Ag Classroom
2020-11-04 12:00 - 13:00
This Train the Training course is designed for teachers, Extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders and others who work with young adults. Participants will learn about the Hazard Mapping curriculum and will be given access to all teacher and student materials after completing the webinar.
At the conclusion of the program, participants/educators will be able to:

To examine the hazards in agricultural production
To identify and locate hazards so that those hazards can be targeted for elimination
To embrace a participatory process that involves as many students as possible
To respect the vast array of skill, experience and know-how that students have about their farm jobs and their dangers
To collectively and creatively pool our knowledge and prioritize what problems to eliminate.

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.

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AgriSafe Think Tank: Racism and Agricultural Health
2020-11-12 12:00 - 13:00
This Think Tank Webinar will address racism as a public health crisis and its impact on the agricultural workforce. Your help is needed to identify, disrupt and dismantle racism to protect the well being of agricultural producers of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) ethnicities. AgriSafe is committed to fostering dialogue across the nation that results in a racially equitable response to this crisis. Join us for this Think Tank where together we will define the problem and discover solutions to reduce health disparities that are amplified by racism.

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Invest in Your Health: Stay Cool! Prevention of Heat Related Illness in Agriculture
2020-11-17 12:00 - 13:00
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This Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers, extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders, and others who work with young adults. Agriculture is ranked as one of the most dangerous occupations and involves workers and family members of all ages. Illness and injuries can be prevented if we use the right protective equipment for the job. This program will present an overview of common exposures in farming and ranching and identify appropriate personal protective equipment.
At the conclusion of the program, participants/educators will be able to:

Review several indicators related to various types of heat related illnesses.
Identify educational activities that allow students to recognize warning signs and immediate care procedures developed for classroom use.
Find safety and health resources for use in educational settings.

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Ergonomic Safety for Farm Women
2020-12-01 12:00 - 13:00
It is no secret – women are playing an increased role in production agriculture. They account for about one-third of the management, ownership and work on farms, ranches and in crop production. A major challenge continues to be access to protective equipment that meets the ergonomic needs of women. This program is intended to help women in rural/agricultural communities identify ergonomic issues leading to musculoskeletal injuries in farm and ranch work and discover resources to aid in injury prevention.
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Identify work site hazards and potential musculoskeletal injuries.
2. Identify wellness initiatives aimed at reducing risks related to musculoskeletal injuries.
3. Locate three current evidenced based resources in the field of agricultural health and safety that address ergonomic safety.
4. Utilize the individual AgHRA to look at current exposures and preventive methods for daily farm tasks.

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Farm Theater: A Unique Approach to Health and Safety
2020-12-02 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Farm Dinner Theater is an award winning intervention that is changing the actions of farm families for their health and safety. Based on a four year NIOSH research project, Dr. Reed will walk the audience through the development, history, evaluation and evolution of the Farm Dinner Theater. Since the research project ended communities have used the free toolkit to guide them in hosting their own theaters.
Intended audience: Anyone working in service to farm populations or other community groups.
Objectives: At the end of this webinar participants will be able to-

Describe the history and concepts of didactic readers’ theater
Apply theater to their specific audience
Apply techniques for engaging community to support the theater

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Discovering the Root of your Back Story – Prevention and Understanding of Back Injuries
2020-12-10 12:00 - 13:00
Back injuries are one of the most common forms of farm-related injuries, so protecting the back is one of the most important things a producer can do to stay active on the farm. Men and women are both prone to work-related back pain and the first episode usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 40. Training will focus on effects of whole body vibration, causes of back injuries/pain, how to prevent back injuries/pain, and other considerations.
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 or persons who serve as safety personnel in an agricultural setting.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Identify causes of back injuries/pain
Explain and utilize strategies to prevent back injuries/pain
Describe and utilize proper lifting techniques
Describe effects of whole body vibration (WBV)
Apply strategies for maintaining back health
Recall ways to manage chronic pain

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Reducing the Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Perinatal Illness for Female Agricultural Producers
2020-12-16 12:00 - 13:00
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.
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:
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.

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Invest in Your Health: Prevention of Zoonotic Diseases
2021-01-20 12:00 - 13:00
This Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers, Extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders and others who work with young adults. Agricultural producers are at high risk for acquiring a zoonotic disease related to their work environment with minimal information related to risks, symptoms and prevention. The majority of emerging infectious diseases in the U.S. are zoonotic in nature. They are often difficult to determine and many go unreported for a variety of reasons.
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

Define zoonotic disease and identify various modes of transmission;
Locate recommended educational resources for use in educational programs;
Discuss warning signs and symptoms of major zoonotic diseases;
Identify zoonotic diseases affecting the production agricultural population

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Prevention of COVID-19 Among the Agricultural Industry – Contact Tracing
2021-01-27 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and associated coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has profoundly affected humans on a global scale in a noticeably short time. Individuals working in agriculture who, as “essential workers”, are exempt from stay-home mandates, and are naturally at increased risk of negative health, economic, social, and familial consequences from the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Language and cultural differences, rural geographies, socioeconomic pressures, and immigration status are among the barriers that impede agricultural workers access to critical education and prevention technologies emerging to combat COVID-19. Additionally, the unusual persistence and multimodal transmission cycle of SARS-CoV-2 emerging from ongoing scientific study may require customization of otherwise standard prevention messaging to agricultural workers to further prevent infection and disease exacerbation.
Contact tracing is a tool that can help slow the spread of infectious diseases, such as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Contact tracing helps protect you and your employees by: Letting people know they may have been exposed to COVID-19 and should monitor their health for signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Helping people who may have been exposed to COVID-19 get tested, self-quarantine or isolate to prevent spread of disease (CDC).
Intended Audience: Farm/Ranch owner 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 conclusion of the program, participants will be able to…

Explain the importance of COVID-19 occurrence, distribution and control for agricultural safety.
Understand how COVID-19 particularly impacts rural areas.
Identify ways to limit the spread of COVID-19 in an agricultural work environment through contact tracing.
Document at least three evidence based resources on COVID-19 safety in the workplace.

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Dispelling Misinformation about the COVID19 Vaccine: What Agricultural Producers Need to Know
2021-02-12 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Studies show that COVID-19 vaccines are very effective at keeping you from getting COVID-19. Now that there are authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, accurate vaccine information is critical. COVID-19 vaccination will be an important tool to help stop the pandemic. While more COVID-19 vaccines are being developed as quickly as possible, routine processes and procedures remain in place to ensure the safety of any vaccine that is authorized or approved for use. Safety is a top priority, and there are many reasons to get vaccinated. Dr. Lisa Morici will talk about how the vaccines have been developed, the safety and efficacy information from clinical trials, and why vaccination works to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Natalie Roy will explain why those who work in agriculture are considered essential workers and may receive prioritization in accessing the vaccine. Please join us in this important webinar so together we can reduce the spread of misinformation and help agricultural communities access the COVID-19 vaccine.
Intended Audience: Agriculture producers, safety and health professionals, health care providers, other people working in agriculture.

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Tools for Healthcare Professionals Working in Agricultural Communities
2021-02-19 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: In this webinar, attendees will learn about tools they can make use to enhance healthcare services for their farming and ranching patients. Alex Cavanaugh from the Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) will provide a general overview of services including: Rural Response Issue Guides for COVID-19, Farmer Mental Health and Suicide Prevention resources, and the Agricultural Health and Safety Topic Guide. Sarah Dauterive of AgriSafe Network will introduce MedlinePlus and its uses for healthcare professionals.
Objectives: At the conclusion of the program, participants will be able to…

Recognize RHIhub as a resource for understanding rural health and Ag issues
Navigate the RHIhub for specific materials to respond to rural health needs
Increase understanding of MedlinePlus features and how to use them

Intended Audience: Healthcare Professionals working with farmers and ranchers

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Talking to Farmers About Pain
2021-02-25 12:00 - 13:00
The occupational hazards that farmers face put them at greater risk for acute and chronic pain as a result of ergonomic repetition, accident, or surgical procedure. Addressing specific occupational sources of pain and what activities the pain inhibits are crucial to improving treatment. This module will focus on how to transform the conversation between provider and patient to improve health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the prevalence of occupational hazards amongst farming occupations.
2. Recognize occupational implications as they relate to acute and chronic pain.
3. Gain strategies to improve provider-patient conversations about occupational farmer pain.
4. Identify patient resources to aid in facilitating candid discussion about pain.

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Anhydrous Ammonia Safety for Farmworkers
2021-03-30 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 an 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 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. 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 owner 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 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

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Best PPE to Protect Your Lungs
2021-03-31 12:00 - 13:00
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 (Focus areas): At the conclusion of this program, 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.

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Practical Solutions for Heat-Related Illness Prevention for Agriculture
2021-04-07 12:00 - 13:00
[Illustration: Word cloud, with the most prominent phrase being “heat wave,” along with dozens of varying sizes of words and phrases, including, “infant heat stroke,” “elderly,” and “heat index.”]
Summary: Agricultural workers are at high risk of heat-related illness, and recent field studies point to specific risk factors and solutions. This webinar is intended to prepare agricultural safety and health professionals for the upcoming summer season. We will share practical and evidence-based solutions for the prevention of heat-related illness in the agricultural work environment.
Objectives: By the end of this presentation participants will be able to:

Describe risk factors for heat-related illness.
Describe solutions that can be implemented in agricultural work environments for the prevention of heat-related illness.
Locate bilingual training and prevention resources

Intended Audience: Agricultural farmers, ranchers, supervisors, farmworkers, farmworker organizations, health and safety professionals, trainers, promotors, rural healthcare providers, extension agents, and others who work in agriculture.

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Aging and Parkinson's Disease in Agriculture
2021-04-13 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Parkinson’s disease impacts over one million people living in the United States. People living in rural areas may not have access to specialists and getting diagnosis may be difficult. Rural health care providers and agricultural professionals need to develop an awareness of this neurodegenerative disorder and understand the effects on agricultural work. Participants will learn about rural specific resources, safety screening for aspects of agricultural work, tips to maximize farmer functioning, and communication strategies with farm families.
Objectives: At the end of this presentation, learners will be able to…

Understand the impact of aging on the farming workforce
Translate relevant strategies when interacting with people living with Parkinson’s that work in agricultural production
Understand why an in-home engagement is an important approach to consider for rural individuals with Parkinson disease
Use evidenced-based screening tools to address safety and foster communication for individuals with movement disorders working in agriculture

Intended Audience: This course is intended for healthcare professionals, agricultural and agribusiness professionals, people engaged in agricultural work and families that encounter aging individuals living with movement disorders like Parkinson’s. Anyone working with aging producers in rural America.

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Safety Sensitivity of Opioid Use in High Hazardous Industries Such as Agriculture
2021-04-30 12:00 - 13:00
The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine released recommendations for opioid prescribing based on safety-sensitive occupations. Safety-sensitive work is typically classified as operating motor vehicles, modes of transportation, other heavy machinery, or tasks requiring high levels of cognitive function or judgment. Farm duties frequently demand the use of heavy machinery, and concurrent use of narcotics alongside safety-sensitive work can be dangerous. This training educates healthcare providers on how to assess occupational agricultural risks and corresponding patient guidance for those who are taking opioid medications.
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

Identify what classifies as a safety-sensitive occupation and why
Describe the dangers involved with prescription opioid use and safety-sensitive occupations
Understand how best to discuss with patients who have safety-sensitive occupations alternatives to prescription opioids
Identify best practices for naloxone prescribing and use in a rural or agricultural setting
Discuss implications of medication assisted therapies for Opioid Use Disorder in safety-sensitive occupations

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What to Expect While Expecting- For Female Producers & Farmworkers in Ag
2021-05-06 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.

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