AgriSafe in Action- July 2016 

 Heat-Related Illness- What You Should Know
What are heat related illnesses? What causes it? What are the early signs? What information can you share with farmers, ranchers, and farm workers on how to prevent heat illness?
Health Related Illnesses Fact Sheet
Heat Related Illnesses Resource
Farmers and agricultural workers perform work in a wide range of environmental conditions. The severity of symptoms will vary, but knowing the warning signs of heat related illness can save lives. According to a 2008 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study, during 1992-2006, a total of 68 crop workers died from heat stroke. This represents a rate nearly 20 times greater than all U.S. civilian workers.

Special populations within the agricultural community may have elevated risk for complications from the heat. Older workers may have more difficulty regulating body temperature. Young children sweat less and quickly produce more heat than adults. Farmworkers may be working far from water or shade, may be compensated in a way that discourages taking a break, and may be fearful of reporting any symptoms of heat related illness to supervisors. Click here for this resource. 
New! 2015 Annual Report  

Congratulations to our members, partners, and staff who have helped to train and provide resources to ensure the health and safety of our ag producers. If you haven't seen our annual report, check it out here- 2015   Journey to Promote Health.  

Members were treated to heavy hor'dourves and wine for an appreciation reception
AgriSafe's Member Appreciation 
Wine and Cheese Reception

The last week of June was an exciting week for health and safety professionals who attended the  International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health Annual Conference in Lexington, Kentucky.  

During this time, AgriSafe members, board of directors and staff took the night off to enjoy an evening of wine and cheese to meet and greet our national and international members. 

Learn more about how to become a member of AgriSafe Network. 
Upcoming Webinars

July 27, 2016 12-1pm CDT
Establishing a Low-Cost Surveillance System for Agricultural and Logging Injury in the Northeast
Presenter: Erika Scott, MS, PhD Candidate
Junior Researcher, Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (NEC) 





August 24, 2016 - 12-1pm CDT
Health Disparities of Immigrant Workers in Agriculture
Presenter: Marc Schenker, MD, MPH
Distinguished Professor of Public Health Sciences and Medicine,  Director - Center for Occupational and Environmental Health,  Director - Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety,  Co-Director - Migration and Health Research Center,  University of California at Davis




We're getting ready for National Farm Safety and Health Week! Plan to attend at 12pm CDT daily from September 19th - 23rd
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Save the Date  National Farm Safety Week  

AgriSafe Network will celebrate 2016 National Farm Safety and Health Week during September 18-24 with several expert speakers on a variety of topics. Everyday this week we will hold a free webinar from 12-1 pm CDT.  Pencil in these dates and times!


Funding Opportunity 

The National Children's Center for Rural Agricultural Health and Safety annouces  a funding opportunity for Special Project & Pilot Study Funds (Mini-grant Program) during the 2016-2017 year.  Application deadline is August 17, 2016. For additional details click here
 

Kid's Corner: Keys to Safely Operating ATV's

A ccording to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC),  2014 Annual Report of ATV-Related Deaths and Injuries, children aged 16 and younger were at high risk to have ATV related injuries and fatalities. From 1982 through 2014, CPSC staff received reports of 3,098 ATV-related fatalities of children younger than 16 years of age. This represents 23 percent of the total number of reported ATV-related fatalities (13,617).


Man on the ATV Quad Bike on the mountains road.
 ATV Safety Resources 
Farm Safety for Just Kids    ATV Safety

1. Always wear a helmet and other protective gear.
2. Never ride on public roads.
3. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
                                      4. Never carry a passenger on a single-rider vehicle.
                                      5. Ride an ATV that's right for your age. 

General guidelines are:

 Age 6 and older - Under 70cc
Age 12 and older - 70cc to 90cc
                                                            Age 16 and older - Over 90cc

                                        6. Supervise riders younger than 16 - ATVs are not toys.
                                        7. Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.
                                        8. Take a hands-on safety training course.


ATV Safety on the Farm or Ranch (2012, April 16) Retrieved from  References


AgriSafe on the Radio 

Executive Director, Natalie Roy of AgriSafe Network (right) joined  staff from Sebasticook Family Doctors, Alberta Messer, Family Nurse Practitioner (center) and Robin Winslow, CEO (left); as guests of Senior Talk on WVOM 103.9, a show designed with seniors in mind.

Want to listen? Tune in for this two-part series  July 23 and 30, 6:30 a.m. Saturdays and 8:00 p.m.
Sundays. The topic is health and wellness for the farming community. 
Podcasts are available at  www.wvomfm.com.


Visit AgriSafe at the Following Shows:

Farm Progress Show- Boone, IA Aug. 30 - Sept. 1

FFA National Convention and Expo- Indianapolis, IN Oct. 19 - 22 

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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