AgriSafe Network

Webinar: Cultivating a Healthy Mind - Mental Wellness for Youth Train the Trainer
2024-03-12 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Summary: Stigma exists across all age groups for those struggling with mental health. Navigation of the teen years in everyday situations can create angst and uncomfortable feelings that are difficult to express. Adding mental illness and mental crisis to a teen or young adult’s typical growth and development makes struggling with emotions, relationships, academic success, and safety more challenging. According to the CDC, rates of depression and anxiety climb significantly during the ages of 12-17. Suicide is the second leading cause of death of youths in the United States. This module opens an introductory discussion of mental health among teens and young adults with guidance from an adult educator. Focus is placed on decreasing stigma, improving mental health literacy, and positive coping skills for teens and young adults. The module showcases a high school agricultural student’s understanding of the agricultural mental health crisis, helping to frame mental health distress to academic and future career success.
Objectives: After the module, teens and young adults will be able to….

Understand the relationship of mental health to physical health and academic or career success
Recognize basic signs or symptoms that present when young adults experience mental stress
Identify healthy and unhealthy coping behaviors when faced with mental distress
Communicate their concerns when suspecting they or someone they know is experiencing a mental health crisis

Intended Audience: This Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers, Extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders and others who work with young adults.
Watch the Recording Here

QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
2024-03-13 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 Tara Haskins (thaskins@agrisafe.org) for more information!
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Webinar: Invest in Your Health - Cover Up! A Train the Trainer Program
2024-03-13 15:00 - 16:00
Summary: Agriculture is ranked as one of the most dangerous occupations and involves workers and families of all ages, but 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. Students can discuss those exposures and determine the appropriate protective gear for each scenario. In addition, there is one case study presenting common multiple exposures that young people experience are included for discussion. A video is also included for classroom use.
Intended Audience: This Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers, Extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders, and others who work with young adults.
Objectives: After attending the training, participants/educators will be able to…

Review indicators related to the need for and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in agriculture
Select decision-making activities designed for classroom timeframes
Identify safety and health resources for use in educational settings

Watch the Recording Here

Webinar: Mental Health and Suicide on US Farms: Muckville Movie Viewing and Conversation
2024-03-14 12:00 - 13:00
Join AgriSafe for a viewing of the Muckville documentary (approximately 20 minutes) followed by a live question and answer session with Chris and Eve Pawelski, and film director Jeff Mertz.
Chris almost ran out of time. As a 4th-generation onion farmer on the post-glacial black dirt of Goshen, NY, Chris is just one of millions of farmers in America facing the unnecessarily Sisyphusian task of earning a living. “Muckville” takes us on a journey through time on the Pawelski farm, from Polish immigration in the early 20th century, through the onset of climate change-driven crop failures in the 1990s and subsequent pitfalls of US agriculture policy, to Chris’s resulting existential crisis and suicidal ideation.
This short documentary provides rare insight into the ongoing mental health epidemic on American farms, and paints a delicate and emotional portrait of resilience and love amid unbeatable odds. Directed, photographed, and edited by Jeff Mertz / Moonbow Imaging.
This session has already occurred and was not recorded. You can view the Muckville documentary by clicking the button below (you will need to create a free profile on Hudsy to view the film).
View the Film Here

Webinar: Invest in Your Health- Stay Cool! Prevention of Heat Related Illness in Agriculture Train the Trainer
2024-03-14 15:00 - 16:00
[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: Agriculture is ranked as one of the most dangerous occupations and involves workers and family members of all ages. Heat-related illness occurs when the body’s temperature gets too high and the body’s ability to dissipate heat through sweating and other methods is overcome. Several conditions can result from this such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heatstroke. In 2014, 253,000 young workers between the ages of 16-23 were employed in agriculture. In production agriculture, it is common to work in a hot environment and/ or in direct sunlight. Every year, thousands of workers become sick from exposure to heat, and some even die. Heat-related illnesses, while potentially deadly, are easily preventable.
Intended Audience: This Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers, Extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders and others who work with young adults.
Objectives: At the end of this webinar participants will be able to…

Identify the various types of heat-related illnesses
Identify warning signs of life-threatening exposures
Learn immediate care procedures
Access educational resources

Watch the Recording Here

Webinar: Navigating the Impact of COVID-19, Influenza, & RSV on Agricultural Workers: A Comprehensive Overview
2024-03-19 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV are all viruses spread by droplets and direct contact with infected people. Each virus has its specific causes, symptoms, severity, and vaccines for prevention. The distinction of these viruses is critical, especially given the multiple barriers and exposure factors for agricultural workers. This presentation will explore the risks agricultural workers face, preventative measures, and strategies to maintain personal and community health.
Intended Audience: Agricultural workers and producers
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…
1. Identify specific symptoms of COVID-19, Influenza, & RSV
2. Review current testing and treatment options for COVID-19, Influenza, & RSV
3. Provide resources on workplace safety for agricultural employers and employees
Watch the Recording Here
This material was produced under grant number 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.

Webinar: Talking About Ticks- Lyme Disease
2024-03-20 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: As people spend more time outdoors, so do many insects and pests. Among them are ticks, which are small bloodsucking arachnids. The deer tick (also known as the black-legged tick) is found mainly in the Eastern and upper Midwestern regions of the U.S. It can cause conditions such as Lyme disease – the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. This webinar will cover the things you need to know to prevent tick bites when working outdoors, how to remove a tick if bitten, as well as the symptoms that can result from tick bites that may indicate Lyme Disease.
Intended Audience: This course is intended for Ag professionals, educators, and individuals involved in working and recreation outdoors.
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Gain an understanding of tick-borne disease control measures to reduce exposure risks among ag workers.
Describe Lyme Disease and its regional variation.
Describe symptoms of the different types of Lyme Disease.
Identify workers’ rights and employers’ responsibilities for the workplace.

Watch the Recording Here
This material was produced under grant number SH-36995-HA1 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.

Webinar: Stress Control Strategies for the Forestry and Timber Workforce
2024-03-21 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Stress can directly impact safety. Whether managing forestry wildfires or working long strenuous days harvesting and hauling timber, the forestry and logging workforce face unique situations that can predispose stress and challenges to mental well-being. The agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting (AgFF) industries has one of highest percentages of deaths by suicide. Key factors contributing to despair and distress include financial losses, chronic illness or pain, a sense of work-life imbalance, and lack of mental health support. And it is common to encounter circumstances beyond their control, such as unpredictable weather patterns, rapidly changing prices, and long workdays sometimes in isolation. Perceived lack of control can lead to helplessness and hopelessness, anxiety, depression, substance use and suicide. This session will explore the topic with a review of specific risk factors, and discuss ways to support this workforce in an unpredictable environment.
Intended 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.
Objectives: At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to…

Identify the factors that contribute to stress overload in the forestry and timber harvesting occupations.
Relate the effects of stress overload to the safety of the work site and personal life.
Identify effective strategies for effective stress management to improve safety and quality of life.

Watch the Recording Here
This 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.

Webinar: Protecting Ag Employees from Infectious Diseases in the Post-COVID Era
2024-03-27 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: In the wake of the global impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the ensuing coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), the urgency to safeguard agricultural employees from infectious diseases has become paramount. Acknowledging the rapid and profound effects of the pandemic on a global scale, particularly its impact on individuals engaged in essential agricultural work, there is a heightened need to implement robust measures to mitigate the heightened risk of adverse health and economic consequences among this workforce. Addressing the challenges posed by the post-COVID era, it is imperative to adapt and enhance workplace safety protocols to ensure the well-being of agricultural workers, recognizing their critical role in sustaining essential food production.
This presentation aims to emphasize proactive measures that employers can implement to minimize the transmission of infectious diseases. Key focus areas will encompass education and training, the proper utilization of personal protective equipment, adherence to rigorous hygiene practices, effective sanitation and disinfection protocols, robust communication and outreach strategies, well-prepared emergency response plans, and the incorporation of cultural sensitivity considerations. Employers can create safer and healthier work environments by addressing these comprehensive elements.
Intended Audience: Farm/Ranch owners and operators, health and safety professionals, and anyone who serves as safety personnel in an agricultural setting.
Objectives: After the program, participants will be able to…

Develop a comprehensive understanding of infectious disease control measures to mitigate exposure risks for agricultural workers and employers.
Formulate an infectious disease assessment and control plan by incorporating guidelines provided by the CDC.
Demonstrate awareness of the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing infectious diseases within the agricultural workplace.

Watch the Recording Here
This material was produced under grant number 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.

Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network
2024-04-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-07 10:00 - 11:00
Meeting Purpose:
The purpose of these monthly meetings is to engage innovative ideas and strategies to serve the farming and ranching community in the area of mental health. Please extend invitations to colleagues and other professionals that are interested in this subject.

Register Here

Interested 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!

Webinar: Musculoskeletal & Ergonomic Safety for Forest Workers
2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-24 12:00 - 13:00
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.
Objectives: At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to…
1. Identify work site hazards and potential resulting musculoskeletal injuries.
2. Identify three initiatives aimed at reducing risks related to musculoskeletal injuries.
3. Locate evidence-based resources in the forestry health and safety field that address ergonomic security.
Intended 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.
Watch the Recording Here
This 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.

Webinar: Combating Heat and Cold Stress for Forestry Workers
2024-04-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-06 12:00 - 13:00
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.
Intended 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.
Objectives: After the training, participants will be able to…

Define Heat Stress, Cold Stress, and their related conditions.
Identify vulnerable populations and critical warning signs for interventions.
Share essential resources for Workplace Safety Practices.

Watch the Recording Here
This 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.

QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
2024-04-25 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-05-08 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 Tara Haskins (thaskins@agrisafe.org) for more information!
Register

Webinar: Using a Total Worker Health/Total Farmer Health Approach to Assessing Ag Worker Wellbeing
2024-05-14 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: In the San Luis Valley, Colorado – community leaders have voiced increasing concern for the behavioral health of workers in the agriculture industry. Using Total Worker Health® and Total Farmer Health® frameworks, we developed an interactive worker wellbeing assessment. Approximately 118 participants responded to our survey with a completion rate adequate for analysis.
This presentation will describe worker wellbeing through measures of job satisfaction, coworker support, work affect, work fatigue, overall health status, chronic health conditions, individual stress, general mental health status, substance use, work injury, social support, anxiety, and depression.
Intended Audience: Ag industry leaders, health providers, behavioral health clinicians
Objectives: After the training, participants will be able to…

Identify sources of stress for agriculture workers in the San Luis Valley, Colorado
Recognize varying levels of behavioral health risk factors, behaviors, and outcomes
Evaluate behavioral health through a work-centric lens

Watch the Recording Here

Webinar: Non-Allergic Respiratory Hazards in Farming and Agricultural Environments: Recognition and Prevention (Cost: $30, FREE for premium members)
2024-05-16 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: This webinar will address non-allergic respiratory hazards (dusts, mists, fumes, and gases) affecting agricultural worker, farmers, and farm families living and working in agricultural environments. The focus will be on recognizing and preventing environmental and occupational exposures that may result in morbidity and mortality resulting from unprotected or unrecognized respiratory hazards. The webinar will provide an overview of the screening of farm workers and farm families that can be provided by health care workers and public health professionals to those working and living in agricultural environments and steps to avoid potentially dangerous exposures and prevent disability or death.
Intended Audience: Rural health care providers, public health professionals, agricultural health and safety professionals
Objectives: After the program, participants will be able to:

Understand which agricultural respiratory exposures can result in acute and chronic non-allergic respiratory health conditions in those living and working in agricultural environments.
Know which type of respiratory personal protective equipment is appropriate for different agricultural exposures.
Understand and be able to provide respiratory exposure medical screening as part of routine rural health care.
Know which agricultural work is not acceptable for children and minors due to hazardous respiratory exposures.

There is a registration fee for non-members!
AgriSafe Premium Members: FREE
Non-members/individuals with a Basic AgriSafe account: $30
Learn more about our membership options here!
This 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.
Watch the Recording Here

Webinar: Skid Loader Safety
2024-05-22 12:00 - 13:00
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.
Intended 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.
Objectives: At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to:

Discuss statistics regarding skid loader accidents (injuries & fatalities)
Recognize the need for operators to understand the manual
Discuss maintenance, upkeep, and repair
Discuss the need for proper securement when transporting
Review various warning labels
Discuss crush and pinch points
Describe proper methods of working on the machine with the boom up
Review various points of operator safety (guarding, safety features, entry and exit)
Discuss why riders should not be allowed and why the machines must have age-appropriate operators
Discuss visibility and blind spots

Watch the Recording Here
This 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.

Webinar: Avoiding “Sticking" Situations in Agriculture: A Discussion on Sharps Safety
2024-05-29 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: We will review needlestick injuries in animal agriculture. This includes type of injuries and associated costs. This includes a review of veterinary medicines associated with needlesticks and best practices to reduce needlestick injuries in an agricultural context.
Objectives: At the end of this webinar participants will be able to:

Highlight potential risks associated with needlestick injuries
Be aware of veterinary products that may cause injuries or illness
Provide guidance on proper administration and delivery of veterinary pharmaceuticals
Review appropriate syringe and needle disposal in the agricultural context

Watch the Recording Here

Webinar: A Conversation on Cultivating LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces for Ag Youth
2024-06-05 15:00 - 16:00
Summary: It is important for agricultural educators to create inclusive and safe learning environments for all youth. This includes taking intentional steps to make LGBTQ+ youth feel like there is a space for them in the agriculture industry, 4-H, and FFA. But it’s not always easy to know where to start.
You can take your first step by joining us for “A Conversation on Cultivating LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces for Ag Youth.” This webinar is intended to equip ag educators with practical strategies and insights to foster inclusivity, understanding, and equity in their programs. Implementing this knowledge will enable teachers and leaders to best support all students. This increased support will go on to draw in even more students to join the program! (Increased inclusivity = increased # of members!)

Why are we talking about LGBTQ+ youth in agriculture?

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate diversity and the LGBTQ+ community.
45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in 2022 – but those who felt affirmed and supported at school had lower rates of acting on those thoughts (source: The Trevor Project).
Everyone has a place in the agricultural industry and deserves to feel like they belong.
By cultivating an inclusive environment and safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in ag, we can increase positive health outcomes for that population as well as increase the number of youth who plan to go into the ag industry in the future!

Intended Audience: Ag educators, teachers, parents, community members

Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…

Have a better understanding of LGBTQ+ youth and their experiences
Feel confident in helping LGBTQ+ youth to feel like they have a space where they belong in agriculture
Be prepared to create LGBTQ+ safe spaces in the ag education classroom
Be able to find and share resources in the local community to support LGBTQ+ youth

Special thanks to the Cultivating Change Foundation (CCF) for working with AgriSafe to make this webinar a reality! CCF is a nonprofit whose goal is to “value and elevate LGBTQ+ agriculturists through advocacy, education, and community.”

Watch the Recording Here

Webinar: Emergency Ready- Hazardous Materials Down on the Farm: Playbook of Strategies for Farm and Ranch Families
2024-06-12 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Hazardous materials lurk around many corners of farm shops, buildings, and barns. The health impacts of organic and inorganic exposures can be mild to devastating. Be prepared and be ready to handle identifiable and nonidentifiable materials during everyday farm and ranch work as well as during emergencies. In this training, we will discuss action steps, strategies, and resources to protect individuals working and living on the ranch and farm.
Intended Audience: Agricultural Producers, Agricultural Managers, Farmworkers, Rural EMT and Firefighters
Objectives: At the end of this webinar participants will be able to:

Identify hazardous material exposures in farm shops, buildings, and barns.
Understand the implications of common agriculture hazardous exposures.
Select the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to use when working with hazardous materials.

Watch the Recording Here

QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
2024-06-13 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-07-18 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!
Register

Exploring the Impact of Sleep in Rural and Agricultural Communities (Cost: $30, FREE for premium members)
2024-06-27 12:00 - 13:00
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.
Intended Audience: This presentation is relevant to everyone, especially those working in rural and agricultural communities.
Objectives: At the end of this webinar participants will have a better understanding of:

The importance of sleep and the critical role sleep plays in maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health.
Common sleep disorders, their symptoms, and effects on daily functioning
The impact of sleep disorders
Health effects of sleep deprivation
Healthy sleep practices and recommendations to enhance sleep quality

There is a registration fee for non-members!
AgriSafe Premium Members: FREE
Non-members/individuals with a Basic AgriSafe account: $30
Learn more about our membership options here!

This 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.
Register Here

Webinar: Preventing Workplace Violence for Forestry Workers
2024-07-10 12:00 - 13:00
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.
Intended 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.
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to understand:
1. The scope and nature of workplace violence occurring in the forestry sector 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.
Watch the Recording Here
This 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.
