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National Safety Health Month
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National Safety Council and thousands of organizations across the country work to raise awareness of what it takes to
Keep Each Other Safe. Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities.
Agricultural workers are exposed to many hazards including heat; vehicle hazards; ladders and falls; pesticides and chemicals; and many others. Please review these safety and health topics for agricultural operations by the United States Department of Labor. This list of
Hazards & Controls is a brief reminder of what producers face daily. AgriSafe Network is here to help and has several resources for health & safety professionals and the agricultural community. Visit our
resources page(s) to build your resource library.
To find out more about National Safety Council's safety awareness events,
click here.
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Intern Links AgriSafe on LinkedIn!
Hello, my name is Marlon Nunez Sanchez and I am the new summer Health Communications Intern here at AgriSafe.
I was born in San Jose, Costa Rica, but have lived in New Orleans, Louisiana for most of my life. I currently attend Tulane University where I am pursuing a dual major in Public Health and Neuroscience. I have a strong interest in Environmental Health and Agriculture with particular interest in health disparities and barriers to accessible care for farmers and immigrant communities.
As the AgriSafe Health Communications Intern, I will assist in the Spanish translation of AgriSafe resources and will expand AgriSafe's presence among social media.
Please take a few minutes and follow AgriSafe on the LinkedIn page
by
clicking here
. You will stay updated with our upcoming webinars, events, news, and other various content, while also being able to connect with other professionals who have a passion for occupational health in agriculture.
Thank you!
Marlon Nunez Sanchez
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Upcoming Webinars (Register Early, Space Limited)
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Safe and Healthy Recovery After Farm Floods
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
12:00pm - 1:00pm Central Time
Cost: free and open to the public
Presenter(s): Natalie Roy, MPH and Knesha Rose-Davison, AgriSafe Network and invited panel members
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Engaging Guestworkers in Occupational Safety Research in Forestry
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
12:00pm - 1:00pm Central Time
Cost: free and open to the public
Presenter: Vanessa Casanova, PhD, MS, BA
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
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For a limited time, Recorded Webinar open to non members. Click on title below to access training
Presenter: Jill Poole, MD
Associate Professor, Internal Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep & Allergy
University of Nebraska Medical Center
* C
ontinuing Education (
CE) approval by the Louisiana State Nurses Association for 1.0 credit hour.
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New! NEC Pilot Project Funding Announcement
$15,000 mini grant for a one-year research project
Proposal due date: July 10, 2017
The Northeast Center (NEC) is one of eleven regional NIOSH research and outreach centers dedicated to improving the health and safety of farmers, fishermen and foresters in the United States.
The NEC is currently offering one $15,000 mini-grant for a one-year research project.
We are looking for proposals that:
- Lay the groundwork for larger, multi-year projects
- Identify emerging health and safety issues in AgFF
- Identify innovative and effective means for reducing/eliminating workplace hazards
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: to be eligible, research or outreach activities should be conducted in ME, MA, NH, VT, CT, RI, DE, NY, PA, MD, NJ, or WV. Preference will be given to proposals that support the goals of the NEC. The mini-grant application form can be accessed at by
clicking here
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Great Plains Center RFP available!
The Great Plains Center is pleased to announce a new June 2017 Request for Proposals for Pilot Grants to both researchers and community groups.
The objective of this small grant program is to serve as an incubator for new agricultural health and safety research, prevention, intervention, community outreach, and translation projects.
It is anticipated that the GPCAH will fund three or four projects for 2017-18, and funding will be awarded in October 2017. Project timelines may extend from 12 to 18 months depending on the scope of the project. Funding up to $30,000 per project is available, and the deadline for pilot grant proposals is August 14th, 2017.
Pilot projects addressing unique farming populations (e.g., youth, migrant workers, women farmers etc.), aging, agrochemical use (pesticides and fertilizers), mental health, and other new emerging issues are highly emphasized.
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SAVE THE DATE! NFSH Week 2017
AgriSafe is planning to offer an exciting week of webinars for National Farm Safety and Health (NFSH) Week. This year's theme is "Putting Farm Safety into Practice." Please join us September 17-23, 2017. Stay tuned for more information!
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Agricultural Medicine, 2nd Edition
Released in 2016 by John Wiley & Sons Inc.,
Agricultural Medicine: Rural Occupational Health, Safety, and Prevention, Second Edition
is a comprehensive textbook and reference for students and practitioners of public health, and professionals in the field of rural agricultural occupational health and safety.
Authors Kelly J. Donham and Anders Thelin, provide a roadmap to establishing sustainable worker and public health support in agricultural communities.
This book serves as an pragmatic resource for a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals, veterinarians, safety professionals, engineers, sociologists, epidemiologists, and psychologists. To find out more information or how to obtain your copy,
click here.
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Job Announcement!
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is the national trade association representing agricultural employers and agri-businesses with Congress and federal agencies. Their Members are growers, dairies, nurseries, associations, and others whose business interests depend on labor intensive agriculture. NCAE is seeking an Executive Director, to view the job description,
click here
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Attention! AgriSafe Member Only Social
Are you attending the 2017 International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health (ISASH) Annual Conference in Logan, Utah?
AgriSafe will hold its AgriSafe Member
Only Social, Tuesday, June 27 6-8pm at a local grill known for
its homemade root beer brew, Moab brew and homemade gelato.
To register for the AgriSafe Member Only Social follow the simple steps in the
einvite that was sent to you.
Not a member? Consider joining today! Click here for more info.
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2017 ISASH Annual Conference
June 25-29, 2017
Riverwoods Conference Center
Logan, UT
Utah State University is pleased to host the 2017 International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health Annual Conference. Located in the heart of Cache Valley, Logan sits at an elevation 4,534 feet above sea-level in the Bear River Range. Logan's setting is beautiful any time of year.
This exciting conference will discuss emerging issues relevant to the health and safety of people involved in production agriculture. Tours and speakers will highlight important facets of agriculture in the inter-mountain region. Crop production, dairy production, and emerging technologies will be the focus of the educational tours.
For more information about International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health (ISASH) visit www.isash.org.
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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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