Discovering the Root of your Back Story – Prevention and Understanding of Back Injuries
2020-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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
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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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Addressing Military Needs in Agriculture
2021-05-17 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Veterans have a long history of service to our country through military service and through agriculture. The 2017 USDA report added a new special category of producers: “Producers with Military Service”. This report identified that 370,019 men and women agriculture producers claimed the title of US veteran, with 294,974 of them having spent more than 10 years on their farm. Recently much attention has highlighted veterans’ participation in farming. With this new attention, it is important to understand the unique characteristics and needs of those veterans.
Registered nurses will be able address the needs of veteran farmers with a clearer understanding of the veteran experience compounded by the stress of farming and link veteran farmers to importance resources that support and build provider-client relationships and client resilience
Objectives:
The learner will be able to:

Outline the unique challenges that veterans face when returning from service to build a career in agriculture.
Utilize resources that are available to veterans that provide support for their unique challenges.

Intended Audience:
All healthcare professionals, health and safety professionals, veteran healthcare administrators, farm/ranch owner and operators, public health, agricultural professionals working in academia, business or production, organizations working with veteran farmers, veterans and veteran groups.

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Zoonotic Disease and Pregnancy: A Deeper Dive
2021-05-19 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Zoonotic Diseases are transmitted between farm animals and humans and can pose additional risks to those who are pregnant. According to the World Health Organization, more than half of all human pathogens are zoonotic and have represented nearly all emerging pathogens during the past decade. Farmers and farm workers have higher levels of risk for contracting zoonotic diseases because of the frequency of their exposure to animals. Prevention is the best defense. Understanding how the disease transmission process works, building a team and effectively communicating within that team are 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.
Objectives– At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
-Define zoonotic disease and identify various modes of transmission
-Identify a minimum of four significant zoonotic diseases affecting the production agricultural population
-Discuss warning signs and symptoms of major zoonotic diseases which have adverse effects for reproductive health
-Locate a minimum of three recommended educational resources for use in training an agricultural workforce
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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Assessment of Opioid Misuse Risk Among Farmers in the Clinical Setting
2021-05-21 12:00 - 13:00
Prescription opioids are often the first-line therapy to treat chronic and acute pain among farmers. Prescribing opioids to farmer populations that may not seek regular treatment or have access to alternative therapies increases the risk for potential opioid misuse. Properly assessing for these characteristics among other abuse or addiction risk factors, is critical in providing treatment that is both appropriate and effective. The training module will seek to provide insight on misuse risk factors among farmers to better inform healthcare providers on warning signs in this specific cohort.
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

List potential risk factors for opioid misuse among farmers.
Understand proper opioid misuse assessment strategies.
Identify effective alternatives for treating chronic and acute pain among farmers

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Invest in Your Health: Cultivating a Healthy Mind
2021-05-26 12:00 - 13:00
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.

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Using Naloxone to Reverse Opioid Overdose in the Agricultural Workplace: Information for Employers and Workers
2021-06-11 12:00 - 13:00
In 2018, the U.S. Surgeon General called for increased awareness and availability of naloxone, the opioid antagonist, to reverse the effects of opioid overdose. Despite the rise in the dispensing of naloxone, there is a significant gap in our response across all sectors of society. In the rural parts of our country, where emergency response times can be dangerously long, developing a workplace naloxone availability and use program could ultimately save lives. This webinar will share information from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to help employers and workers understand the risk of opioid overdose and the role of naloxone.
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

Discuss what medications are prescription and illicit opioids and what is OUD (Opioid Use Disorder)
Describe the dangers of opioids in the workplace and OUD for safety-sensitive occupations
Discuss the role of naloxone in opioid overdose
Discuss the implementation of workplace naloxone use programs
Understand the administration of the dosage forms available for naloxone used in an emergency

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Wildfire Health Threats: Risk Factors for Farmers and Ranchers
2021-06-17 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Wildfires have become a persistent health threat for people working in agriculture. This webinar will focus on understanding the risks of exposure to wildfire smoke and potential strategies for responding to protect human health. Best practices for protecting worker health will be shared based on California’s requirements along with resources for talking with agricultural workers about wildfire exposure risks.
Intended Audience: farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers, agricultural workers, employers, agricultural safety and health professions, health professionals
Objectives: By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to…
– Establish key concerns surrounding agricultural workers and exposure to wildfire smoke
– Identify existing information gaps and propose potential solutions
– Present preliminary efforts to develop a response framework targeted to farmers and ranchers
– List best practices for protecting worker health during wildfire conditions
– Identify at least one resource for sharing with ag workers related to wildfires

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Respiratory Protection Program Overview in COVID-19 and Beyond
2021-06-30 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Many COVID-19 related US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations have been issued for missing key elements of a respiratory protection program. This session will cover the requirements of OSHA’s respiratory protection program, 29 CFR 1910.134, with emphasis on key areas noted in the COVID-19 citations and related temporary enforcement guidance; the differences between respirators types, surgical masks and face coverings; and optimizing respirator use during shortages.
Intended Audience: Agriculture, food and beverage safety and health professionals
Objectives: By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to…

Identify the basic requirements of a respiratory protection program.
Identify some differences between particulate respirators, surgical masks and face covering.
Review the basics of respirator fit testing.
Provide guidance on donning and doffing filter face piece and elastomeric facepiece respirators.

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Train the Trainer: Cover Up! Head to Toe Personal Protective Equipment
2021-07-08 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.
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.
Objectives: At the conclusion of the program, participants/educators will be able to:

Review several of the indicators related to use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in agriculture
Access personal protective (PPE) educational material developed for classroom use
Select decision making activities from programs designed for classroom time frames
Identify safety and health resources for use in educational settings

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New Technologies: Working Safely in a COVID-19 World in Agriculture & Food/Beverage Industry
2021-07-15 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have published updated guidelines to help agricultural employers protect unvaccinated workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guidelines for unvaccinated workers continue to include social distancing and masking requirements in certain situations. Social distancing and mask requirements may make communication more difficult in certain situations. This webinar will provide an overview of the updated CDC, OSHA, and FDA guidance and resources for Agriculture with emphasis on suggested personal protective equipment (PPE). Various types of PPE which can be helpful during a pandemic such as eyewear, face shields, and protective communication solutions will be discussed. Several innovations in technologies in PPE can help with reducing eyewear fogging and help communicating at a distance in pandemics and beyond.
Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…

Identify two check lists to help Agricultural employers assess their COVID-19 plan
Identify resources for the latest guidelines from the CDC, OSHA, and FDA
Review the updated CDC, OSHA and FDA guidance on eyewear, face shields, and other PPE for Agricultural workers
Identify 3 tips for reducing eyewear fogging
Identify two technologies that can help workers communicate at a distance

Intended Audience: Agriculture, food and beverage safety and health professionals

QPR
2021-07-19 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.

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Missing the Mark: The Risks of Misdiagnosing Lyme Disease
2021-07-22 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Tick borne illnesses often go undetected for years. Our speakers will provide unique perspectives from clinicians, resource development, and emotional support of those suffering with Lyme disease. The webinar will provide up to date education, understanding of the complex disease presentation, Lyme disease resources and awareness of the long-term effects for physical and mental health.
Objectives: By the end of this webinar participants will be able to…
– Describe Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, and their regional variation
– Describe symptoms of Lyme disease- early and late stage
– Understand the complexities of Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), persistence, and secondary diseases/damage
– Understand the appropriate use of diagnostic tests for Lyme Disease
Intended Audience: This course is intended for health and safety professionals, Ag extension professionals, educators, and individuals involved in working and recreation outdoors.

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Prevention of COVID-19 Among the Agricultural Industry – Contact Tracing
2021-07-28 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 ongoing 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.
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 the spread of disease (CDC). This presentation will also promote the use of COVID-19 vaccines, another tool to reduce the spread of disease for your workplace safety practices.
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 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.
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.

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Tools & Training to Aid in Selection of PPE in Agriculture
2021-07-29 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Workers in the agricultural industry experience multiple hazardous respiratory exposures. It is important to understand these risks and to know the appropriate protective equipment to purchase and use. The female workforce often experiences a challenge finding the right protection with a proper fit. This 30-minute program will address both the risks and the right protective gear.
Intended Audience: The primary audience for this program will agricultural production workers, including female workers, and agricultural business managers
Objectives: At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

Identify common respiratory exposures that put workers at risk for respiratory illness
Recognize appropriate respiratory protection for workers, co-workers, or family members
Understand the difference between a respirator and a fabric or paper mask – sorting out the language
Access evidence-based information related to respiratory protection

This material was produced under grant #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 the mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government

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.

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Protecting Your Ag Employees from Infectious Disease Including New COVID-19 Delta Variant
2021-08-18 12:00 - 13:30
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 are essential workers and are naturally at increased risk of negative health and economic consequences from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This presentation will highlight protective measures ag employers can take to reduce transmission of infectious diseases including the new COVID-19 Delta variant. Interim guidance from the CDC and U.S. Department of Labor, “Agricultural Employer Checklist for Creating a COVID-19 Assessment and Control Plan” will be reviewed throughout the presentation. This presentation will also promote the use of mitigation strategies including COVID-19 vaccines, current evidence-based resources addressing vaccine confidence, and workplace infection control.
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 conclusion of the program, participants will be able to…
1. Gain an understanding of infectious disease control measures to reduce exposure risks, including the new COVID-19 Delta variant, among agricultural workers and employers.
2. Create an infectious disease assessment and control plan using the recommendations from the CDC and the U.S Department of Labor Agricultural Employer Checklist.
3. Recognize the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine in the prevention of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infectious disease in the ag workplace.
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.
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Rooted in Facts- COVID-19 Vaccines
2021-08-25 12:00 - 12:30
Summary: The coronavirus pandemic has challenged our way of thinking, living and interacting. Get the information you need to make decisions for yourself and your family. Join AgriSafe to discuss coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and the new Delta variant, and dispel myths and facts about the COVID-19 vaccines. AgriSafe is a proven partner with a goal to protect the people who feed the world. Join us for a neighbor-to-neighbor virtual discussion to sort through information concerning the COVID-19 vaccines. This 30-minute presentation will take place on August 25th at noon Central with invited speaker Fred Gerr, MD.
Intended Audience: Agricultural Producers & Workers, Individuals living in rural areas, or any individuals that would like to learn more about COVID-19 vaccine confidence
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National Farm Safety and Health Week
2021-09-20 - 2021-09-25
AgriSafe will be hosting a variety of webinars during National Farm Safety and Health Week. Click on the event title for more information and to register.
For media inquiries, email Knesha Rose-Davison
Monday, September 20th :

What’s New in Tractor and Agricultural Vehicle Safety (The recording is now available!)
Rural Road Safety: A Shared Responsibility (The recording is now available!)

Tuesday, September 21st:

A Look at Stress and Mental Health During COVID-19 and the Impacts on Farmers and Other Sectors (The recording is now available, free Continuing Education for multiple disciplines is also available!)
Food in the Field (The recording is now available!)

Wednesday, September 22nd:

Developing and Implementing a Pilot Agricultural Community Suicide Prevention Program for Farmers and Farm Families (The recording is now available!)
Pediatric Farm-Related Injuries: Safeguarding Children Who Visit or Live on Farms (The recording is now available!)

Thursday, September 23rd:

Anhydrous Ammonia Safety for Farmworkers (The recording is now available!)
Best Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Protect Your Lungs (The recording is now available!)

Friday, September 24th:

Stepping Boldly into Tough Conversations (The recording is now available, free Continuing Education for multiple disciplines is also available!)
Zoonotic Disease and Pregnancy: A Deeper Dive (The recording is now available!)

NFSHW 2021: What’s New in Tractor and Agricultural Vehicle Safety
2021-09-20 12:00 - 13:00
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
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