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CDC resource guide on non-powered hand tools.
Spanish Title: Una Guía para la Selección de Herramientas de Mano No-Energizadas

Tips for computer usage in office areas.

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ACOEM has updated the treatment guidelines concerning opioids. This report highlights the safety-sensitive work recommendation that has been developed.

The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine’s guidelines for treatment of acute, subacute, chronic, and postoperative pain with opioids.

A guide on selecting the right respirator for the right job.
Spanish Title: Guía Para La Selección De Respirador Agrícola

This guide is designed to assist trained Agricultural Health Professionals to recommend appropriate respirators based on the clients’ agricultural exposure. (This guide is not intended for the professional who has not received training in respirator selection.)

Yoga for strengthening and flexibility – examples given in farm settings.
English Title: Yoga Poster

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A Spanish language guide to help farmers protect themselves from warm weather farm flood health threats.
English Title: Farm Flood Health Threats – Warm Weather

A Spanish language guide on protecting yourself against wildfire health threats.
English Title: Wildfire Health Threats

A Spanish language guide to help farmers protect themselves during winter floods.
English Title: Farm Flood Health Threats – Cold Weather

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Learn how to use Anhydrous Ammonia safely when doing farm work.
Spanish Title: Consejos de Seguridad para Agricultores sobre Gas Amoniaco (NH3)

Learn about the impact of euthanizing birds on a farmers’ mental health and get connected with resources.

The information provided in this guide is intended as general guidelines for exposures to Avian Influenza.

This is a guide produced by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) on back injury prevention tips for workers in agriculture.
Spanish Title: Recomendaciones para prevenir lesiones en la espalda

An article from Successful Farming

Farmers and agricultural workers are routinely exposed to a wide variety of chemicals. Toxicity Category I and II organophosphates (OPs) and N-methyl carbamates are cholinesterase-inhibiting insecticides commonly used in agriculture to kill insects or prevent them from damaging or destroying crops. Over-exposure to these chemicals results in the inhibition of the enzyme cholinesterase (ChE) which is utilized in the body’s conducting tissue, such as nerve and muscle motor sensory fibers. Acute toxic effects can include confusion, headache, and even loss of consciousness. Severe inhibition of ChE in the body can result in muscle paralysis, respiratory failure, seizures, coma, and death. Currently, there is no practice standard or national medical surveillance program for cholinesterase monitoring.

Mental Health America (MHA) develops a public education campaign dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).
Spanish Title: El mes de la salud mental de las personas BIPOC

This presentation was given in Spring 2022 to AgriSafe staff on the agricultural health and safety issues impact Black producers in the United States. View now to see what we learned!

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Learn steps to get informed about wildfires and protect yourself.
Spanish Title: Protéjase del humo de incendios forestales

Check out AgriSafe Community Health Nurse Linda Emanuel and her presentation “Can the Bandana….Use an N95”.

Cholinesterase testing protocols for healthcare providers. Includes Cholinesterase Testing Protocol Algorithm.

Article in Farm Progress by Curt Arens

The Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) is an 11-item scale designed to be administered by a clinician.

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Spanish language guide on how to use Anhydrous Ammonia safely when doing farm work.
English Title: Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Tips for Farmworkers

30 tips in Spanish for getting better sleep at night.

English Title: Tips and Tricks for Better Sleep

This SAMHSA fact sheet provides tips for coping with stress during an infectious disease outbreak. It describes common signs of stress and how to recognize when to get help.

The purpose of this Spanish language guide is to help individuals better understand the difference between a Fit Test and a User Seal Check.
English Title: Knowing the Difference: Fit Test vs User Seal Check

The purpose of this Spanish language guidance is to protect workers from illnesses and injuries associated with livestock and poultry wastewater and sludge from animal feeding operations during and after floods.
English Title: Interim Guidance for Protecting Workers from Livestock and Poultry Wastewater and Sludge During and After Floods

This is a chart of zoonotic diseases and how they are transmitted.

Syngenta has collaborated with the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association to create Dress for Success!, a resource for farm employers and employees regarding basic PPE principles and practices to protect the health and safety of everyone involved in handling a pesticide.

Mental Health America (MHA) develops a public education campaign dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).
English Title: BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit

This is a Spanish language AgriSafe resource guide on how to identify and prevent Heat Related Illnesses.
English Title: Heat Related Illness

Protect yourself and your family during cleanup.

Falls by older adults are common and usually multifactorial. Falls are associated with functional decline. Prevention of falls in older adults is better than treatment. Screening for fall risk factors is essential to create customized preventive interventions and is very effective. Falls prevention guidelines by different health organizations and their recommendation for multifactorial interventions are available.

A guide to help farmers protect themselves during winter floods.
Spanish Title: Amenazas para la salud por inundaciones en la granja: Factores de riesgo durante la recuperación en invierno

A guide to help farmers protect themselves from warm weather farm flood health threats.
Spanish Title: Amenaza para la salud en la granja por inundaciones

This special issue of Farm Futures covers mental health in farming.

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This publication is for farmers and ranchers affected by flooding.

Social media graphics for flood risks.
Spanish Title: Material necesario en caso de inundación

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A video series on healthy eating in the field. When was the last time you had nutrition education? In this first lesson, you will learn the basics of a healthy eating pattern and how to make small shifts that make sense for you and your family.
Supplementary Video: Taco Recipe
Worksheet: Small Shifts

A video series on healthy eating in the field. In this second lesson, you will learn tools for success to make the healthy choice the easy choice. This includes tips and tricks for planning ahead, how to read a food label, and how to create a healthy food environment at home.
Supplementary Video: Egg Muffin Recipe
Worksheet: Meals to Remember

A video series on healthy eating in the field. During this third lesson, most of our time will be spent in the kitchen where you will learn how to modify recipes, how to use appliances to cut down on cooking time, and how to incorporate healthier cooking methods into your routine.
Supplementary Video: Multi-Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe
Worksheet: Tips for Using Your Multi-Cooker
Worksheet: How to Modify a Recipe

A video series on healthy eating in the field. In this final lesson, you will learn about portion control and get tips and tricks for packing portable meals. We will also review the previous lessons, so you will be ready to use everything you have learned. Thank you for joining us along the way. After watching these videos, please make sure to complete a short evaluation survey.
Supplementary Video: Farmer Foil Pack Recipe
Worksheet: Portion Control

This is a resource discussing foreign animal disease (FAD) and the impact on farmers’ mental health. Learn how to identify signs of stress and depression, and how to care for yourself and your workers’ mental health in the event of a FAD outbreak. Text equivalent of “Foreign Animal Diseases and Farmer Mental Health” Spanish Title: Enfermedades Animales Extranjeras & Salud Mental de los Agricultores Last Updated: June …

Guidelines to identify hazards and select sensor types based on potential hazards in your farming operation.

Research from the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agriculture Health and Safety relevant to the occupational safety and health needs of people working in agriculture, fishing, and forestry in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Puerto Rick, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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A guide on selecting the right respirator for the right job.
English Title: Agricultural Respirator Selection Guide

A guide (created by NIOSH) to protecting your hearing on the farm.

Determine your head to toe protection needs using this guide based on agriculture exposures.

A guide created specifically for women on PPE when working with grain.

A guide created specifically for men on PPE recommendations when working with grain.

A guide created specifically for women on PPE when working with pesticides.

A guide created specifically for men on PPE recommendations when working with pesticides.

A guide created specifically for women on PPE when working with swine.

A guide created specifically for men on PPE recommendations when working with swine.

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This kit was developed by the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health (GPCAH) staff to help farmers decrease their chances of experiencing noise-induced hearing loss and …

Adapting the OSHA Hearing Conservation Program to Agriculture

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This is an AgriSafe resource guide on how to identify and prevent Heat Related Illnesses.
Spanish Title: Enfermedades producidas por el calor

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EPA in conjunction with the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative (PERC) is making available a guide to help users of agricultural pesticides comply with the requirements of the 2015 revised federal Worker Protection Standard. You should read this manual if you employ agricultural workers or handlers, are involved in the production of agricultural plants as an owner/manager of an agricultural establishment or a commercial (for-hire) pesticide handling establishment, or work as a crop advisor.

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Person first language is a way of speaking that is emphasizes a person’s wholeness, while maintaining respect for an illness, condition, or experience. This is a Spanish language guide on how to use person first language in reference to mental health.
English Title: Person First Language

AgriSafe Network conducted a virtual Think Tank on the role that rural healthcare providers could play in the improvement of the health of farmer military veterans. The presentation was marked by polling questions that gauged the attendees opinions and perspectives on the needs and health disparities of farmer military veterans. The results are attached in this guide.

The purpose of this guidance is to protect workers from illnesses and injuries associated with livestock and poultry wastewater and sludge from animal feeding operations during and after floods.
Spanish Title: Directrices provisionales para proteger a los trabajadores contra el lodo y las aguas residuales de las actividades ganaderas y avícolas, durante y después de las inundaciones

Text equivalent of “Invest in Your Health: Heat Related Illness Guidebook” This guidebook is part of the Invest in Your Health “Heat-Related Illness” curriculum for ag educators. Click “view” to download the PDF. Last Updated: July …

This guidebook is part of the Invest in Your Health “Personal Protective Equipment” curriculum for ag educators. Click “view” to download the PDF. Last Updated: August …

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The purpose of this guide is to help individuals better understand the difference between a Fit Test and a User Seal Check.
Spanish Title: Diferencia Entre La Prueba De Ajuste Y La Comprobación Del Sello Del Usuario

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Poses to improve muscle strength and flexibility – examples given in farm settings.
English Title: Ready to Farm

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Guidance on manure pit operations from ASABE specify the need to monitor these spaces prior to entry. This alert provides general guidance on why and how to monitor.

Spanish language social media graphics for flood risks.
English Title: Flood Resources Toolkit

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A resource to be shared with everyone involved in agriculture focusing on mental health.
Spanish Title: Salud Mental y el Impacto en el Bienestar de las Familias de Agricultores

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A NIOSH guide to protecting yourself from Heat Stress.

Guidelines produced by the CDC on the usage of non-opioid treatments for chronic pain.

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A CDC informational resource on opioid overdoses treated in emergency departments.

Guidelines produced by the CDC regarding the usage of opioids to treat acute pain.

This is a guide containing practical workplace adaptations for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease.

Person first language is a way of speaking that is emphasizes a person’s wholeness, while maintaining respect for an illness, condition, or experience. This is a guide on how to use person first language in reference to mental health.
Spanish Title: Idioma de las Personas Primero

This OSHA publication provides a general overview of personal protective equipment requirements and selection.

A resource about immediate actions to take after a storm when floodwaters or a storage facility could potentially be contaminated with pesticide.

Pilates for strengthening and flexibility – examples given in farm settings.
English Title: Pilates Poster

Pilates for strengthening and flexibility – examples given in farm settings.
Spanish Title: Pilates AgriSafe

Improving the way opioids are prescribed will ensure patients have access to safer, more effective chronic pain treatment while reducing opioid misuse, abuse, and overdose.

The information in this guide has been written specifically for the livestock industry to prevent falls when transporting livestock.

An illustration on the proper respirator to wear to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

Learn steps to get informed about wildfires and protect yourself.
English Title: Breathe Easy: Protect Yourself from Wildland Fire Smoke

Guidelines produced by the CDC on the usage of opioids to treat chronic pain.

This white paper is a combined effort of AgriSafe Network staff, and the AgriSafe Board of Directors as an immediate action following AgriSafe’s Statement on Racism, Diversity and Inclusion.

Poses to improve muscle strength and flexibility – examples given in farm settings.
Spanish Title: Listos para trabajar

The purpose of this manual is to provide healthcare professionals with current consensus recommendations for treating patients with pesticide-related illnesses or injuries.

This is a Spanish language guide produced by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) on back injury prevention tips for workers in agriculture.
English Title: Back Injury Prevention Tips

A guide designed to help women protect their reproductive health when working in agriculture.
Spanish Title: Riesgos de la salud reproductiva femenina en la agricultura

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A Spanish language guide designed to help women protect their reproductive health when working in agriculture.
English Title: Reproductive Health Exposures for Women in Agriculture

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This booklet contains work guidelines that parents and supervisors can use to assign age and ability appropriate tasks to youth working in agriculture. They also provide information and talking points for adults to use when discussing farm tasks with youth. In addition to the work guidelines, the booklet describes how to use the guidelines and include important supplemental information on topics like supervision, child development and considerations for hired youth.This booklet was created by the National Children’s Center.

This booklet contains work guidelines that parents and supervisors can use to assign age and ability appropriate tasks to youth working in agriculture. They also provide information and talking points for adults to use when discussing farm tasks with youth. In addition to the work guidelines, the booklet describes how to use the guidelines and include important supplemental information on topics like supervision, child development and considerations for hired youth.This booklet was created by the National Children’s Center.

This booklet contains work guidelines that parents and supervisors can use to assign age and ability appropriate tasks to youth working in agriculture. They also provide information and talking points for adults to use when discussing farm tasks with youth. In addition to the work guidelines, the booklet describes how to use the guidelines and include important supplemental information on topics like supervision, child development and considerations for hired youth.This booklet was created by the National Children’s Center.

A Spanish language resource to be shared with everyone involved in agriculture focusing on mental health.
English Title: Mental Health and Its Impact on Farm Families

This Spanish language fact sheet is designed to highlight the unique risk factors for women working in agriculture. Practical solutions are offered to assist farm women in maintaining a healthy and productive farming future.
English Title: Take Charge of Your Health – Women Working in Agriculture

This Mental Health Resources social media toolkit serves the following goals: (1) create a cohesive, clear, understandable message promoting mental health topics and resources for AFF workers during the various seasons (2) increase engagement on farm safety and health social media platforms (3) disseminate resources about mental health for AFF workers.

Spanish Title: Tempora de cambios | Usted se Queda: Kit de herramientas profesionales para el estrés estacional

This guide shows simple changes agricultural workers can make to improve ergonomics.
Spanish Title: Soluciones Simples: Ergonomía Para Trabajadores Agrícolas

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This Spanish language guide shows simple changes agricultural workers can make to improve ergonomics.
English Title: Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Farm Workers

Resource from SAMHSA

This fact sheet is designed to highlight the unique risk factors for women working in agriculture. Practical solutions are offered to assist farm women in maintaining a healthy and productive farming future.
Spanish Title: Sea responsable con su salud

This resource was developed to help agricultural workers educate their health care providers about the daily tasks they perform on the farm that could influence their health.

Behavioral health resource for social distancing and quarantine time

A guide for rural health and safety professionals on talking to farmers about pain management and opioid use.

A resource guide created specifically for talking about pain with farmers.

This Spanish language Mental Health Resources social media toolkit serves the following goals: (1) create a cohesive, clear, understandable message promoting mental health topics and resources for AFF workers during the various seasons (2) increase engagement on farm safety and health social media platforms (3) disseminate resources about mental health for AFF workers.
English Title: Seasons Change | You Remain: Promotional Toolkit for Seasonal Stress

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A guide created by NIOSH for protecting your hearing.

Article in Farm Progress by John Shutske

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30 tips for getting better sleep at night.

Spanish Title: Consejos y trucos para dormir mejor

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CDC resource guide in Spanish on non-powered hand tools.

English Title: A Guide to Selecting Non-Powered Hand Tools

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Article in Farm Progress by Curt Arens

A guide for well water requirements.

“What is Safety? Chemicals” teaches the importance of staying safe while using, or being around, chemicals; whether that be on the farm or even in your house!

Precautions to take after a flood, regarding well and pump inspections.

A guide on what to look for during an avian influenza outbreak.

Resource focusing on whole body vibration – GPCAH

A guide on protecting yourself against wildfire health threats.
Spanish Title: Amenazas para la salud en caso de incendios

July 22, 2014 presentation slides from Dr. Colleen Reid on how wildfire smoke impacts populations.

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This paper examines exposure to occupational injury producing events among women within the context of role and Haddon’s Injury Model.

This document describes the federal Worker Protection Standards for agricultural establishments.

Listen to these tips from AgriSafe staff member Linda Emanuel as she discusses a few tips for staying safe while working on the farm in the snow!

Yoga for strengthening and flexibility – examples given in farm settings.
Spanish Title: AgriSafe Yoga

Yoga exercises specifically designed for farmers and ranchers. Your body is a tool be sure to take care of it properly! Check out these yoga moves using a grain bin.

Yoga exercises specifically designed for farmers and ranchers. Your body is a tool, be sure to take care of it properly! Check out these yoga moves incorporating a farm truck.

Yoga exercises specifically designed for farmers and ranchers. Your body is a tool be sure to maintain it! Check out how a wall can be used to stretch and strengthen your body.

This document contains websites and helplines that might be beneficial to youth who are encountering stressors.

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Ag work can be hazardous, particularly to women who are currently pregnant or want to be. Learn about some ways to keep yourself safe.

A brief overview of zoonotic disease and pregnancy.

This purpose of this guide is to increase awareness of what zoonotic diseases are and how they are spread.

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