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National Farm Safety and Health Week 2018

Posted: Sep 17, 2018

Join AgriSafe for a free webinar each day!  Tune into social media for daily tips and resources: #NFSHW.

• Monday
  • Topic – Rural Roadway Safety
  •  Webinar – New Immigrants in the Midwest and Agricultural Health Implications
• Tuesday
  • Topic – Health/Suicide/Opioids: Sun Safety & Fatigue Safety
  • Webinar – Respiratory Health and Personal Protective Equipment for Ag Producers
• Wednesday
  • Topic – Child/Youth Health and Safety
  • Webinar – Children and Tractors: Myths, Facts, and “Other”
• Thursday
  • Topic – Confined Spaces In Agriculture: Grain Bin Safety & Dust Explosion
  • Webinar – Confined Space – Grain Bin Entry
• Friday
  •  Topic – Tractor Safety: Tractor Safety & PTO Safety
  •  Webinar – Optimizing the Health of the Female Agricultural Producer

Thank You!!!

Posted: Sep 17, 2018

Thank you to OCSO’s Captain Carlos Espinosa for speaking at the Chapter meeting on September 10.  Captain Espinosa provided insight into the opioid epidemic, how it’s having an impact, and what’s being done to prevent overdoses.

Suicide Prevention Month – Ideas for Action

Posted: Sep 12, 2018

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center created a two page resource with ideas for action in recognition of suicide prevention month.  Farmers are one of the highest occupations that die by suicide.  Please review this helpful resource by clicking here.

AgriSafe believes that due to the shortage of mental health professionals, rural primary care providers need to be trained on screening for suicide risk.  A free webinar that covers integration of behavioral health services can be found by clicking here.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has provided a Suicide Prevention Facts and Resources document available by clicking here.

Finally, you will find AgriSafe’s two page fact sheet on mental health and agriculture along with other resources by clicking here.