AgriSafe in Action: July 2019
|
|
Check out the new AgriSafe Learning Lab!
|
|
AgriSafe Network is the leader in online Agricultural occupational safety and health training! Trainings, webinars, and resources all from one location- when it works for you!
The new Learning Lab at AgriSafe can help you create a “learning culture” for your employees. They can learn through our live and OnDemand online trainings at a time that is right for them. In the presence of abundant information consider whether your organization values reflection time and discovery of new ideas - not just ideas to complete a short task.
|
|
2018 AgriSafe Annual Report
|
|
Click Here
to view the 2018 AgriSafe Annual Report.
|
|
2019 Nurse Scholar Program
Registration Open
|
|
The AgriSafe 2019 Nurse Scholar program start date (September 3, 2019) is quickly approaching and registration is available! The Nurse Scholar program is a distance learning opportunity available to rural nurses. Distance education (a total of 18 hours), provided by experienced health & safety educators will enable rural nurses to increase their knowledge base in prevention, identification and assessment of diseases related to agricultural work exposures. Classes are in the form of webinars that can be viewed live or OnDemand (your own time). Registration is now open!
|
|
For more information on the Nurse Scholar Program:
Click Here
|
|
Agri
Safe Staff in Action
|
|
A
griSafe staff member
Linda Emanuel
was on The Weather Channel to discuss farmers and their mental health.
Click Here
to view the clip and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to catch all the latest AgriSafe news!
|
|
Invest in Your Health On-Site Training
|
|
AgriSafe is looking for organizations to co-host Invest In Your Health Trainer Exchanges. Educators can be certified to train on five AgriSafe modules (targeted for ages 16-23). AgriSafe provides the course instruction and training materials. Under our open share platform, once certified, you would be free to use the training materials in your classroom setting. Our end goal is to build the capacity of local agricultural educators, rural health professionals and rural leaders to train young workers. Trainer exchanges can be scheduled at a time and location that best fits your group's needs. Consider hosting a trainer exchange in your community.
Train the Trainer topics include:
|
|
For more information about Invest In Your Health Trainer Exchanges contact
Natalie Roy
.
|
|
AgriSafe staff and members enjoyed networking and learning at the 2019 ISASH Annual Conference. AgriSafe hosted its Member Social on Wednesday June 26th in conjunction with the 2019 ISASH Annual Conference in Des Moines, Iowa.
Thanks to PeachTree Brewery and Fong Pizza for a fun-time had by all with our”Beer and Pizza” Trivia night!
|
|
Safety Sensitivity of Opioid Use in High Hazardous Industries Such as Agriculture
Presenters:
- Heather Lyons-Burney, Pharm.D.,- Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, UMKC School of Pharmacy at MSU
- Ann Marie Butler Kemp, MD-Professor and Associate Director Family Medicine Residency Program, Associate Professor Clinical Pharmacy, USCIS Civil Surgeon, University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Natalie Roy, MPH- Executive Director, AgriSafe Network
Time:
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
2:30 PM - 3:30PM CDT
|
|
Ergonomic Safety for Farm Women
Presenter:
- Charlotte Halverson, RN, BSN, COHN-S- Clinical Director, AgriSafe Network
Time:
Thursday, July 25, 2019
12 PM - 1 PM CDT
|
|
Talking to Farmers About Their Pain
Presenters:
- Dr. Ali Hartman, Consulting PT, DPT, CF-L1, Pro-Activity North Carolina
- Knesha Rose-Davison, MPH, Health Communications Director, AgriSafe Network
Time:
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
12 PM - 1 PM CDT
|
|
Upcoming Events in Agriculture
|
|
The Farmer Mental Health Crisis: Understanding A Vulnerable Population
Join APA and Farm Aid for a special webinar on the mental health crisis among farmers and how psychologists can make a difference. This webinar is geared toward psychologists who are interested in working with this population. Panel experts will help you understand the realities that farmers face, their unique stressors, and the use of effective language to help farmers overcome some of the barriers to seeking mental health care. The webinar will take place Wednesday, Jul 31, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT.
|
|
National Farm Safety and Health Week: September 15-21
The 2019 theme for National Farm Safety & Health Week is “Shift Farm Safety into High Gear”. Go to
www.necasag.org
for information and public service announcements related to this year’s theme.
Monday, September 16: Tractor Safety & Rural Roadway Safety
- Presenter- Aaron Yoder, PhD Understanding the Tractor Factor @ 12pm CDT
Tuesday, September 17: Farmer Health & Opioid/Suicide Prevention
- Presenters- Heather Lyons-Burney, Pharm.D., Ann Marie Butler Kemp, MD, Charlotte Halverson, RN, BSN, COHN-S Safety Sensitivity of Opioid Use in High Hazardous Industries @2pm CDT
Wednesday, September 18: Safety & Health for Youth in Agriculture
- Presenter- National Children’s Center @ 12pm CDT
- Presenter- Natalie Roy, MPH Exploring the Invest in Your Health Trainer Exchange @ 2pm CDT
Thursday, September 19: Confined Spaces in Agriculture
- Presenter- Dan Neenan, MBA Confined Space: Grain Bin Entry @ 12pm CDT
Friday, September 20: Safety & Health for Women in Agriculture
- Presenter- Knesha Rose-Davison, MPH Reducing the Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes for Female Ag Producers @ 12pm CDT
Registration for these webinars is not currently available but will be in the coming weeks.
|
|
The National Children’s Center is currently developing an online training for supervisors. The training is for people who hire, teach or supervise workers under 21. Participants will receive $50 for completing a survey and the online training and another $50 when they complete a follow-up survey 3 months later. The training is available in both English and Spanish.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
