Don't Get Stuck! Preventing Needle Stick Injuries in Agricultural Settings

Needlestick injuries in agriculture are common although not as recognized as those in human clinical settings. Farmers, ranchers, veterinarians, and on-site workers are susceptible to needlesticks on the job. These injuries can be serious and may require medical attention.

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

Be aware of the type of products that livestock producers and veterinarians are exposed to.
Recognize the epidemiologic features associated with needlestick related injuries
Use and apply preventive practices to reduce needlestick related injuries.

Jeff Bender, DVM, MS DACVPM

Professor and Director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH), School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

Dr. Bender is a professor in both Veterinary Public Health and the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. He is also a Hospital Epidemiologist with the Veterinary Medical Center at the U of MN and the Co-Director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center.

Dr. Bender's research interests include zoonoses and emerging diseases, food safety, antimicrobial resistance, infectious disease surveillance, and infection prevention and control.