By Julie Tomascik
Editor
Additional emphasis is being placed on farm safety this week, Sept. 18-24, during National Farm Safety and Health Week.
This year’s theme is “Protecting Agriculture’s Future.”
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, agriculture is one of the most dangerous jobs in America.
The National Farm Safety and Health Week programs aim to keep those in agriculture safe and healthy by helping them recognize common dangers to physical and mental health.
Two free webinars on different farm safety topics will be streamed daily from Sept. 19 through Sept. 23. To register for the webinars, click here.
The webinars include:
Monday, Sept. 19
- Noon CDT – Crashes Involving Agricultural Vehicles in the Southwest Region
- 2 p.m. CDT – ATV/UTV Safety for Farm Women
Tuesday, Sept. 20
- Noon CDT – Putting Time and Distance Between Someone at Risk of Suicide and Lethal Means: An Overview of the CALM Workshop
- 2 p.m. CDT – Heat and Wildfire Smoke Exposure Among Agricultural Workers: Examining Exposure Risk and Potential Strategies to Protect Workers
Wednesday, Sept. 21
- Noon CDT – Protecting and Promoting the Health of Young Agricultural Workers: The Role of Employers and Supervisors
- 2 p.m. CDT – Farm Youth Mental Health: What We Know and How to Help
Thursday, Sept. 22
- Noon CDT – Roundtable Discussion: Grain Bin Safety
- 2 p.m. CDT – Confined Space: Grain Bin Entry
Friday, Sept. 23
- Noon CDT – More than Milk: Strong Bones and Injury Prevention for Aging Women in Ag
- 2 p.m. CDT – ¡Basta! Working Together to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Agricultural Workplace
Visit necasag.org for more information and resources related to National Farm Safety and Health Week.
The organization also offers training and rescue programs throughout the year for a variety of topics and provides additional webinars to increase the awareness for agricultural safety.