AgriSafe Learning
NFSHW24: Noise - Bad for My Ears and Heart, Too?
Recorded On: 09/16/2024
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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
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…
- Explain the relationship between sound energy and broad-ranging physiological and psychological illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, depression, behavioral problems, and cognition;
- Identify harmful noise sources which have the potential to cause hearing damage;
- Identify preventive strategies to reduce exposure to noise;
- Describe appropriate selection and use of personal protective equipment
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.
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Marjorie McCullagh, PhD, RN, PHNA-BC, COHN-S, FAAOHN, FAAN
Professor and Occupational Health Nursing Program Director, University of Michigan School of Nursing
Marjorie McCullagh is Professor Emerita of Nursing at the University of Michigan. She is, first and foremost, a nurse. She has worked in a number of clinical roles in hospital acute and critical care units, and has focused much of her career on promoting and protecting the health of a critical segment of our nation’s workforce: ag producers. As a public health nurse and researcher, much of her work has been in developing and testing new programs to help farmers stay safe and healthy. She has published in many professional journals, and has presented her work nationally and internationally.
