Needlestick injuries in agriculture are common although not as recognized as those in human clinical settings. Farmers, ranchers, veterinarians, and on-site workers are susceptible to needlesticks on the job. These injuries can be serious and may require medical attention. At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Be aware of the typeRead More
The OSHA respiratory standard requires a written respiratory protection program for situations in which permissible exposure levels (PELs) of airborne contaminants could be exceeded or when the employer requires use of respirators by workers. This training will assist agriculture-based employers who require respirator use to comply with the OSHA respiratory protection program standard. Training includesRead More
This webinar introduces the unique aspects of health and safety for aging farmers and their families. We will cover this topic using a Total Worker Health lens; that is, how health relates to work, family, and all aspects of the farmer’s life. This program will equip you with a skill set to apply to olderRead More
Farm operators, as well as farm youth 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 throughRead More
The goal of the webinar is to inform health care providers of farmers and farming exposed workers on the allergic and non-allergic respiratory diseases commonplace to this type of environment. The webinar will cover a general overview of allergic and non-allergic respiratory diseases including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypersensitivity pneumonia, and organic dust toxicRead More
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.Read More
This Think Tank Webinar will address the health disparities facing farmer military veterans and explore opportunities for their home communities to support their health and well being. Your help is needed to ensure that future AgriSafe programming and services meet the unique health care needs faced by farmer veterans Watch this webinar on-demand.
Healthy minds and bodies are an outcome of Total Farmer Health. AgriSafe intends to learn from you so that future trainings can be relevant to your professional needs. AgriSafe held a virtual town hall to help formulate best practices for rural health care providers in response to the mental health crisis impacting farm families. EmphasisRead More
Many healthcare providers report that addressing behavioral health and substance use issues are of the most challenging areas of their practice. Providers are unsure how to address these issues and yet they are in a prime position to reduce the negative outcomes related behavioral health problems. This is especially true in rural areas where agricultural workersRead More
Stress and anxiety over things we have no control over can overwhelm us to the point where we have no energy left to focus on the things we do have control over. Being 5% healthier may not seem like much of an improvement however, it's still better than the alternative which is no improvement. ThatRead More
Agricultural tractors have traditionally been a leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries on and around farms and ranches. this webinar will cover the basic hazards associated with agricultural tractors with their use both on and off the roadway and how to prevent these injuries. At the conclusion of the training, participants will be ableRead More
