NFSHW24: Noise - Bad for My Ears and Heart, Too?

Summary: A growing number of studies show that noise increases the risk for broad-ranging physiological and psychological illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, depression, behavioral problems, and cognition (among others). >span class="NormalTextRun SCXW262692829 BCX0">regarding the effects of occupational and environmental noise on health. A variety of methods to protect adults and children from the hazards of noise exposure will be discussed. 

Intended Audience:  Wide range of ag safety and health people, rural media, and AgFF

Presenter: Marjorie McCullagh, PhD, RN, PHNA-BC, COHN-S, FAAOHN, FAAN, Professor and Occupational Health Nursing Program Director, University of Michigan School of Nursing

The University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hour for each webinar during National Farm Safety and Health Week. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals.