This Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers, Extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders and others who work with young adults. Agriculture is ranked as one of the most dangerous occupations and involves workers and family members of all ages. Illness and injuries can be prevented if we use the right protective equipment for the job. This program will present an overview of common exposures in farming and ranching and identify appropriate personal protective equipment.

At the conclusion of the program, participants/educators will be able to: 

1. Review several of the indicators related to use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in agriculture 
2. Access personal protective (PPE) educational material developed for classroom use
3. Select decision making activities from programs designed for classroom time frames
4. Identify safety and health resources for use in educational settings

Other available Train the Trainer modules include:

This Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers, Extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders and others who work with young adults. Agricultural producers are at high risk for acquiring a zoonotic disease related to their work environment with minimal information related to risks, symptoms and prevention. The majority of emerging infectious diseases in the U.S. are zoonotic in nature. They are often difficult to determine and many go unreported for a variety of reasons.

At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Define zoonotic disease and identify various modes of transmission; 
2. Locate recommended educational resources for use in educational programs; 
3. Discuss warning signs and symptoms of major zoonotic diseases; 
4. Identify zoonotic diseases affecting the production agricultural population

Other Available Train the Trainer modules include:

This Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers, Extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders and others who work with young adults. The young ag producer works in an environment with noise hazards and plays in an environment with noise hazards. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is common (and preventable) but unfortunately, use of hearing protection among youth is not. 

By the end of the Train the Trainer session, participants/educators will be able to: 
- Understand the pathophysiology of hearing loss 
- Recognize the importance of preventing noise induced hearing loss 
- Use the Invest in Your Health training materials and classroom activities to teach hearing loss prevention

Other available Train the Trainer Modules include:

NY FarmNet, a Cornell University program, helps farmers in New York state navigate the waters of growth, change, and crisis. Since 1986, NY FarmNet has provided free, confidential on farm consulting to thousands of farmers and their families. With its unique, holistic approach - offering both financial and family/personal guidance - the program is able to help farm families work through a multitude of challenges that may be affecting the farm business. This webinar will discuss the impact of NY FarmNet's work, as well as some best practices for working with and engaging farmers.

Learning Objectives:

1. Gain insight on providing direct counseling services to farmers.
2. Recognize the benefits of addressing both the financial and emotional sides of farm businesses.
3. Identify existing networks to support farmers and farm families. 

Funded through the generous support of:

Federal Office of Rural Health Policy

Summary:  Respiratory protection strategies for women working in agriculture can be a challenge.  Purchasing respiratory protective equipment and achieving proper fit is often difficult. This one hour webinar program will address dangerous exposures in agricultural work and the importance of respiratory protective equipment for women. It will include training tips and evidence-based resources for use in clinical practice and worker education

Intended audience: The primary audience for this program will be rural health care providers, educators, and agribusiness safety managers

Objectives (Focus areas): At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: 

1. List at least three sources of common agricultural respiratory hazards 
2. Identify appropriate respiratory protection equipment for women working in agriculture 
3. Access a minimum of three evidence- based resources for use in respiratory health and safety education for women working in agricultural environments.

This material was produced under grant number SH-05172-SH9 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. 

Thirty-six percent of the 3.4 million producers counted in the census are women. Education will focus on all women including farmworker women and their employers on reporting violent incidents to authorities, making employees aware of their legal rights, safe work practices, medical referrals, treatment, and options including counseling if needed.

Intended Audience: This training is intended primarily for health and safety professionals including but not limited to owner/operators, safety officers or specialists, managers, supervisors, safety coordinators,  health safety and environmental interns and any person or persons who serve as safety personnel in an agricultural setting. 

Objectives Upon completion of this webinar, participants will understand the following concepts:

1. The scope and nature of workplace violence occurring in agriculture today.

2. Employers' responsibilities in addressing workplace violence and implementing preventive measures.

3. Effective strategies and interventions that can make the workplace safer and more responsive to employee-victims.

This material was produced under grant number SH-05172-SH9 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. 

This Hazard Communication Standard training program is intended for female workers and managers in the agricultural industry. This includes dairy farms and small farms that hire at-risk populations. The major focus of the program is on the identification of and the safe usage of chemicals and pesticides, along with respiratory protection.

At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to: 

1. Describe the purpose of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
2. Explain the basic requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard
3. Differentiate between physical and health hazards of agricultural chemicals
4. Recall the requirements of a written hazard communication program
5. List the components of a hazard communication training program
6. Interpret the information contained in Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
7. Describe the requirements and purpose of hazard warning labels.

This material was produced under grant number SH-05068-SH8 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. 

Pregnancy and fertility are often not considered when women assume farm tasks. Pesticide and other chemical exposures, zoonotic diseases and heavy lifting particularly during childbearing years, present challenges. 

At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Identify unique exposures/risks associated with farm tasks.
2. Identify at least four reproductive health and safety issues for women. 
3. Locate three current evidenced based resources in the field of agricultural health 
4. Develop Hazard Map of work exposures.
5. Select appropriate PPE for farm tasks to reduce or eliminate exposures and or risks.

Intended Audience:

Supervisor or Managers: This training is intended primarily for health and safety professionals including but not limited to owner/operators, safety officers or specialists, managers, supervisors, safety coordinators,  health safety and environmental interns and any person or persons who serve as safety personnel in an agricultural setting.

 Producers: This training is intended primarily for agricultural producers including but not limited to farmers, ranchers, and any person or persons involved in some combination of raising field crops, orchards, vineyards, horticulture, or other livestock.

This material was produced under grant number SH-05068-SH8 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. 

It is no secret - women are playing an increased role in production agriculture. They account for about one-third of the management, ownership and work on farms, ranches and in crop production. A major challenge continues to be access to protective equipment that meets the ergonomic needs of women. This program is intended to help women in rural/agricultural communities identify ergonomic issues leading to musculoskeletal injuries in farm and ranch work and discover resources to aid in injury prevention.

At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Identify work site hazards and potential musculoskeletal injuries.
2. Identify wellness initiatives aimed at reducing risks related to musculoskeletal injuries.
3. Locate three current evidenced based resources in the field of agricultural health and safety that address ergonomic safety.
4. Utilize the individual AgHRA to look at current exposures and preventive methods for daily farm tasks. 

This material was produced under grant number SH-05068-SH8 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. 

This Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers, Extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders and others who work with young adults. Agriculture is ranked as one of the most dangerous occupations and involves workers and family members of all ages. Illness and injuries can be prevented if we use the right protective equipment for the job. This program will present an overview of common exposures in farming and ranching and identify appropriate personal protective equipment.

At the conclusion of the program, participants/educators will be able to: 

1. Review several indicators related to various types of heat related illnesses
2. Identify educational activities which allow students to recognize warning signs, and immediate care procedures developed for classroom use
3. Find safety and health resources for use in educational settings

Other available Train the Trainer modules include: