@HICAHS

Promoting health and safety in agriculture, forestry & fishing in CO, WY, UT, ND, SD & MT. Sponsored by @NIOSH/@CDCgov. Located at @ColoradoStateU

 Fort Collins, CO
vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/hicahs/
Joined March 2011
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Utah Farm Bureau@UtahFarmBureau4 Mar 2024
Did you know that when animals are calm, they work well when they have an established routine to their day? Learn more: shorturl.at/fjxBL #ASAP24 #KeepFarmsSafe
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Whitney Pennington, Outreach Lead, and Chad Reznicek, Behavioral Health Specialist, highlighted the vital role of young producers in fostering safety cultures, behavioral wellness, and social connections in #agricultural communities in the YF&R Leadership Conference in Colorado.
Pictures of our presenters at the Colorado conference and the WRASAP logo.

ALT Pictures of our presenters at the Colorado conference and the WRASAP logo.

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NWS Boulder
@NWSBoulder12 Jan 2024
EXTREME COLD THIS WEEKEND🥶 If you are venturing outside this weekend, be ready! A Wind Chill Warning goes into effect at midnight tonight through 11 AM Tuesday. Wind chills will dip down to -20° to -30°F. Bundle up accordingly! #COwx
Extreme cold will enter northern Colorado this weekend. Be sure to dress in layers to keep you warm as the temperature drops. This is 3+ layers kind of cold. A warm hat, face mask, outer layer, gloves, boots, and multiple layers of pants are recommended to be prepared. Wind chills will dip down to -20 to -30°F between midnight tonight and 11 AM Tuesday.

ALT Extreme cold will enter northern Colorado this weekend. Be sure to dress in layers to keep you warm as the temperature drops. This is 3+ layers kind of cold. A warm hat, face mask, outer layer, gloves, boots, and multiple layers of pants are recommended to be prepared. Wind chills will dip down to -20 to -30°F between midnight tonight and 11 AM Tuesday.

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NIOSH@NIOSH11 Jan 2024
#DYK Wet feet lose heat 25x faster than dry feet. Keep your feet warm and dry. Trench foot can occur in wet conditions even if it's 60 degrees F out. Learn more: bit.ly/3G0bv2G #WorkingInCold
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NDSU Extension@NDSUExtension9 Jan 2024
Announcing! Farm Safety Camp dates for 2024! West - May 21-23 Minot, ND East - May 29-31 Devils Lake, ND Central - June 25-27 Bismarck, ND Registration opens March 15th. Sign up on our camp interest form and we'll send you a reminder 😉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Learn how to fell trees with a chainsaw safely and effectively! Watch a video from Montana State University and the @HICAHS through CDC/@NIOSH for info on safety features, maintenance, proper posture, and more. #chainsawing ow.ly/I2z650QbJ3p
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Register for AgSHARP today! The AgSHARP 3-day course provides attendees with the knowledge and resources to raise skill levels in the field of agricultural safety management. The training takes place across 11/28, 12/5, and 12/12. Learn more! ashca.org/agsharp/ #FarmSafety
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John Shutske@WIAgLeader10 Nov 2023
Most read article in Journal of Agromedicine this past year! #Agricultural #Automation & #Autonomy: #Safety & #Risk Assessment Must Be at the Forefront
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NIOSH@NIOSH9 Nov 2023
People in rural areas are more than twice as likely to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to higher rates of smoking and exposure to lung irritants from farming, mining, & manufacturing. Learn more from @BreatheBetter during #COPDMonth: copd.nhlbi.nih.gov/
Illustration of a U.S. map, a person w/ lungs highlighted, and a barn. Text: How common is COPD? COPD is: the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S.; the cause of more than 140,000 deaths per year; more than 2x as common in rural areas as in large cities.

ALT Illustration of a U.S. map, a person w/ lungs highlighted, and a barn. Text: How common is COPD? COPD is: the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S.; the cause of more than 140,000 deaths per year; more than 2x as common in rural areas as in large cities.

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Migrant Clinicians Network@MCN_Health2 Nov 2023
Get vaccinated today! The updated vaccines are the best protection we have against the newest variants and can reduce the likeliness of severe COVID and Long COVID. #COVID19 #LongCOVID vaccines.gov/
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Hugh Carey@hughkcarey30 Oct 2023
Real neat visual story on Colorado's onion harvest season this year by photojournalist @wwoodyCO coloradosun.com/2023/10/29/w… via @coloradosun

PHOTOS: Colorado onion harvesting races against freezing weather

Colorado is one of the largest producers of onions in the U.S. Western Slope growers are racing against cold to get crop out of the ground.

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NIOSH@NIOSH31 Oct 2023
Lifting heavy objects doesn’t have to be scary! Whether you are lifting pumpkins or boxes at work, the proper lifting technique is important. This #Halloween, find resources to keep you safe while lifting: bit.ly/3D11zqa #ErgoMonth
illustration of a skeleton lifting a pumpkin the incorrect and correct way

ALT illustration of a skeleton lifting a pumpkin the incorrect and correct way

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NDSU Extension@NDSUExtension6 Oct 2023
Soybean harvest is in full swing across ND, with field corn and sunflowers to follow. Our farm and ranch safety coordinator urges farmers to use any breaks in harvest for necessary maintenance that can help prevent equipment failures and fires. ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsrelease…
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Using a tractor can be an every day event on the farm, but don't forget that these large vehicles can be dangerous. Be sure to use your tractor safely every time - learn more here: go.unmc.edu/tractor-safety
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AgriSafe Network@AgriSafeNetwork20 Sep 2023
Join us for the FREE webinar, Confined Spaces on Dairy Farms, as Dr. David Douphrate presents how manure storage facilities meet the definition of confined spaces and the potential hazards associated with these facilities. Register here: lnkd.in/gicNJNbY #NFSHW #NFSHW23
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Great Plains Center@GPCAH19 Sep 2023
Regularly eating a wide variety of foods can give you the fuel you need to get things done on the farm. ⛽ Take a pit stop this #NFSHW23 to look at the healthy habits checklist from UMASH. bit.ly/nfshw23-umash-habits #USAgCenters

Farm Safety Check: Healthy Habits: Eat Well to Stay Well

OCTOBER 2022 Farmers are busy. Long days, unpredictable weather and machinery breakdowns can all add to the stress of the job. Staying healthy by making smart food choices is one way to make certain...

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NCCRAHS@NCCRAHS18 Sep 2023
For every drive on the farm, remember to: 🚜Wear a seatbelt 🚜Use hearing protection 🚜Drive slowly You can check out comics (available in English & Spanish) from the Northeast Center for more safety. bit.ly/nfshw23-nycamh-tracto… #USAgCenters #FarmSafety #NFSHW23
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Dr. Athena Ramos is leading the Cattle Feedyard Worker Health Study. As part of the study, the team is conducting health fairs at feedyard operations across the region. To learn more, please contact Dr. Ramos at [email protected] and visit go.unmc.edu/feedyardsafety. #FarmSafety
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Do you have young workers on the farm this summer? Find resources for protecting young agricultural workers on the @HWC_Midwest website: hwc.public-health.uiowa.edu/… #FarmSafety
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NIOSH@NIOSH24 Jul 2023
Workers are exposed to a great deal of heat stress. We recommend that employers have a plan in place to prevent heat-related illness in outdoor workers. Learn more: bit.ly/3fst693 #NIHHIS #HeatSafety #SummerReady
infographic on the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke

ALT infographic on the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke

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