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Cardiovascular Health in Farm Workers with a Concentration on Females
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Bonus Episode: Women for the Land from American Farmland Trust
episode of Talking Total Farmer Health
Best PPE to Protect Your Lungs (September 23, 2021)
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.
Appropriate PPE for Women in Agriculture
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is critical for ensuring a safe working environment in agriculture. It is essential to utilize PPE that meets safety standards, is appropriate for your work, and is the proper fit. PPE is often designed with men in mind, making adequate fit and function problematic for women in agriculture. This training will address the different hazards in agricultural work and the appropriate PPE for women. Additionally, this training will review how to conduct both a respirator fit test and a fit check (seal check) procedure. This presentation aims to guide the selection and effectiveness of PPE worn by women in the agricultural field.
Eliminating Workplace Violence in the Field for Employers (December 2, 2021)
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.
Ergonomic Safety for Farm Women (December 1, 2020)
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.
Hazard Communications Standards (December 7, 2021)
This Hazard Communication Standard training program is intended for female workers and managers in the agricultural industry. This includes dairy farms and small farms that hire at-risk populations. The major focus of the program is on the identification of and the safe usage of chemicals and pesticides, along with respiratory protection.
More Than Milk: Strong Bones and Injury Prevention for Aging Women in Ag
Do farmers or ranchers really retire? Generational family operations frequently include the aging parents, the living legends of agriculture. Farmers and ranchers self-identify good health with the ability to work. The normal aging process slows down one’s ability to engage in meaningful activities physically and mentally, essentially to continue working. Swirl in the postmenopausal issues incurred by the female farmer, and a myriad of health hazards arise.
Reducing the Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Perinatal Illness for Female Ag. Producers (December 16, 2020)
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.
Safety in the Field: Addressing Workplace Sexual Harassment for Farm Workers
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.
Tools & Training to Aid in Selection of PPE in Agriculture (July 29, 2021)
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.
What to Expect While Expecting- For Female Producers & Farmworkers in Ag (February 16, 2022)
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.
¡Basta! Working Together to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Agricultural Workplace
In this webinar, participants will be introduced to The ¡Basta! Prevent Sexual Harassment in Agriculture training, toolkit, and video. The ¡Basta! training uses an evidence-based, community engaged approach to help employees, HR staff, and growers prevent and address sexual harassment in the agricultural workplace.
Zoonotic Disease and Pregnancy: A Deeper Dive
Zoonotic Diseases are transmitted between farm animals and humans and can pose additional risks to those who are pregnant. Farmers and farmworkers have higher levels of risk for contracting zoonotic diseases because of the frequency of their exposure to animals. Prevention is the best defense. 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.
More than Milk: Strong Bones and Injury Prevention for Aging Women in Ag
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Head to Toe Protection: Pesticides (female)
A guide created specifically for women on PPE when working with pesticides.
Head to Toe Protection: Grain (female)
A guide created specifically for women on PPE when working with grain.
Head to Toe Protection: Swine (female)
A guide created specifically for women on PPE when working with swine.
Zoonotic Disease and Pregnancy: A Brief Overview
Ag work can be hazardous, particularly to women who are currently pregnant or want to be. Learn about some ways to keep yourself safe.
ATV-UTV Safety for Women
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Appropriate PPE for Women in Ag
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Zoonotic Disease and Pregnancy: A Deeper Dive
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