NFSHW25: Road Safety and Agriculture As We Age

Summary: Agriculture is one of the most hazardous occupations, with 1 in 5 agriculture producers being affected by a disability. Transportation incidents, which include tractor overturns and roadway crashes, were the leading cause of death for farmers and farm workers and caused injuries from minor to debilitating.

So how can we reduce fatalities and prevent serious injuries? One answer lies in the vital work of AgrAbility, which helps farmers and ranchers with disabilities continue working safely and productively.

Intended audience: Farmers/ranchers and those that support them, and anyone who drives

Presenter: Cindy Kovar, BS, CPST, CarFit Technician & Coordinator, AARP Certified Instructor, Program Manager, Texas AgrAbility

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.