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June is National Safety Month
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Sun Safety Tips
June is the official start of summer, often welcomed as the hottest of the four seasons; many look forward to children being out of school for summer break,
vac
ationing and the like. Those in agriculture face dangers from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
Skin Cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The American Academy of Dermatology advises farmers to protect themselves from not only dangers such as machinery injuries and chemical exposures, but also the sun's ultraviolet rays.
Thank you Carolyn and Successful Farming Magazine for covering this topic! Wishing each of you a safe and productive summer!
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June Membership Drive! We're Growing!
June is a great time to become a member of AgriSafe Network, get connected to like-minded
professionals, explore our live and On Demand training's and get featured on our member locator map!
AgriSafe will also offer a
Wine and Cheese
Member Appreciation
event on June 28 in Lexington, KY for those attending the ISASH conference. Invitations will be sent out soon so don't delay in joining.
We are growing our network and want to offer you a chance to get engaged! Get more information on becoming a member by clicking
here.
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New! AgriSafe Webinar Topic: Promoting Total Farmer Health
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Summary
In 2011, the National Institute for Occupational S
afety & Health launched the Total Worker Health program. Integrating work-related safety and health practices are founded on research and the belief that successful programs include both employer and employee responsibility and collaboration. In an effort to reduce farm and ranch injuries and illnesses, these worksite principles can be adapted and integrated into agricultural health and safety protocols.
Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Define the NIOSH Total Worker Health (TWH)program
2. Describe at least three essential elements of the Total Worker Health program relative to production agriculture
3. Identify reliable resources for use in development of a Total Worker Health program for an agricultural operation
Presenter
Charlotte Halverson, BSN, COHN-S
Occupational Health Nurse, AgriSafe Network
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Agromedicine Core Certificate Course
Thursday, June 30 - Friday, July 1
The Hilton Downtown
Lexington, Kentucky
Purpose of the Course:
To establish a core level of knowledge in the agricultural safety and health profession
Target Audience
- Beginning and experienced agricultural safety and health extension specialists, researchers, rural health care providers, administrators, loss control specialists, risk management specialists, etc.
- Farm and ranch operators, managers and supervisors responsible for worker safety and health
- Practicing safety and health professionals missing formal training in agricultural safety and health
Instructors:
Carolyn Sheridan, RN,BSN
Kelley Donham, MS,DVM,DACVPM
Dennis Murphy, PhD,CSP
Risto Rautiainen, PhD,MS
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Upcoming Live Webinars
As summer is upon us, take advantage of your longer days to participate in our live and On Demand webinars.
June 8, 2016 - 12-1pm CDT
Risk Factors for Agricultural Injury
Presenter:
R
isto Rautiainen, PhD
Director, Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH), Department of Environmental, Agricultural & Occupational Health, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Cost: Free and open to the public
June 15, 2016 - 12-1pm CDT
Promoting Total Farmer Health
Presenter: Charlotte Halverson, BSN, COHN-S
Occupational Health Nurse, AgriSafe Network
Cost: $30.00 (Free for AgriSafe Members - use member coupon code)
June 30, 2016 - 12-1pm CDT
Protecting Young Adults in the Agricultural Workforce
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resenter: Charlotte Halverson, BSN, COHN-S
Occupational Health Nurse, AgriSafe Network
Cost: Free and open to the public
July 27, 2016 - 12-1pm CDT
Improving Injury Surveillance in Agriculture and Logging in the Northeastern United States
Presenter: Erika Scott, PhD
Junior Research Investigator, Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
Cost: Free and open to the public
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From the Field- News from Argentina
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| Farmers listening to Dr. Marcos Grigioni on Sun Exposure Dangers |
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Training with farmers and rural women "
In The Field Days"
during February and March 2016, in Alcorta, Arteaga and Rojas (Santa Fé Province) with a cooperative of farmers (AFA SCL), here we explained the risk and prevention methods to reduce the effects of sun exposure.
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Migrant Clinicians Network
presents
Community Health Worker Webinars - Helping Immigrants Stay Safe on the Job
CHWs play an important role in promoting health for immigrants and other vulnerable populations. These groups often work in jobs that are dangerous, causing high rates of death, injury, and illness. Many issues may affect the health and safety of workers on the job, including: language barriers; lack of health and safety training; immigration status; lack of knowledge about rights and responsibilities; the need for work; poor regulatory protections; and fear.
Through this series we will examine these barriers, discuss the rights of all workers, and address certain risks including exposure to chemicals and heat.
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In Case You Missed It! Kid's Safety Tips for Summer Fun
Summer is upon us, children are home for summer break and ready to spend endless days full of imagination and energy. Homes, farms and ranches may present many dangers both known and unsuspected.
The Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, National Farm Medicine Center and the National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety have provided a resource to covering topics such as Safe play areas, effective supervision, areas that are not safe and steps on designing safe play areas for children on a farm. Check it out at
Creating Safe Play Areas on Farms
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Would you like to share your story? Submit your stories or pictures with contact information to
Knesha Rose at AgriSafe Network. We'd love to hear from you.
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