JKowalkowski_Conflict of Interest Policy AgriSafe
JKowalkowski_Conflict of Interest Policy AgriSafe
JKowalkowski_Conflict of Interest Policy AgriSafe
Summary: As people spend more time outdoors, so do many insects and pests. Among them are ticks, which are small bloodsucking insects. The deer tick (also known as the black-leggedRead More
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Summary Respiratory PPE fit testing helps assure the best protection against dangerous airborne particles. Agricultural workers face a myriad of challenges in obtaining a proper fit test and who canRead More
Summary: This webinar will introduce participants to current challenges in the commercial fishing industry and how they are impacting the mental health and well-being of commercial fishermen and their communities.Read More
Summary: With 18+ hour workdays, the stress of the weather, dealing with markets and policies, and limited nutritious, one-handed dining options, it is easy to put healthy eating on theRead More
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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 willRead More
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 moreRead More
Summary: It’s no surprise that farmers’ behavioral health is positively correlated with crop production and healthy animals. But what happens when markets swing, there’s a drought, feed prices go sky-high,Read More
[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: AgriculturalRead More
[Logo: AgriSafe, Protecting the People Who Feed the World. Logo: Pro Activity.] Clinician and Patient Resources International Spine and Pain Institute Screening Tools Video Resources What is Pain? Tame theRead More
!Basta! Working Together to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Agricultural Workplace Summary: Workplace sexual harassment (WSH) in agriculture is a persistent and pervasive problem that threatens employees’ safety and well-beingRead More
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 moreRead More
[Subtitle:] A Guide for Rural Health and Safety Professionals. With the nature of agricultural work, farmers are at risk for experiencing chronic pain and being prescribed opioid medication without properRead More
Ms. E’licia L. Chaverest is the Assistant Director of Alabama A&M University’s Small Farms Research Center. She over 20 years of experience of educating and empowering small, limited-resource socially disadvantagedRead More
Confined Space: Grain Bin Entry Summary: The Confined Space Grain Safety program is intended for workers and managers in agriculture. This includes Coop’s, farm operators, employees, and agriculture business owners.Read More
[Introduction] Sickle cell disease (SCD) specialists have performed bone marrow transplants in children since the 1990s. This procedure is the only cure for SCD to date. NIH MedlinePlus magazine spokeRead More
[Logo: EPA, United States Environmental Protection Agency.] Drilled, driven or bored wells are best disinfected by a well or pump contractor, because it is difficult for the private owner toRead More
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 protectiveRead More
It has been over 25 years since participants first enrolled in the Agricultural Health Study (AHS) cohort; in 1993-97, a total of 89,655 individuals joined the study, including 52,394 privateRead More
Summary: ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) are one of the most common and dangerous pieces of equipment on today’s farm. An average of 500 persons die and another 100,000 are seriously injuredRead More