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The UMASH Resource Database contains a variety of agricultural safety and health resources created by UMASH and our partner organizations. You can search for resources by keyword, category, and tags/topics.   Disponible en español.

These resources are provided for informational and educational purposes only.  The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC, NIOSH, or other funding agencies.

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  • AgriSafe Webinar: Don’t Get Stuck! Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Agricultural Settings

  • AgriSafe Webinar: Don’t Get Stuck! Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Agricultural Settings-image

  • 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.

    UMASH Center Co-Director, Dr. Jeff Bender, presented a needlestick prevention webinar on March 30, 2016. The webinar was hosted by the AgriSafe Network. The title of the webinar was “Don’t Get Stuck! Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Agricultural Settings”. In the webinar, Dr. Bender addressed the type of products that livestock producers and veterinarians are exposed to as well as preventive practices to reduce needlestick related injuries.

    Objectives of the webinar:

    – 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

    This webinar is FREE – you will just be asked to register before viewing.

    VIEW WEBINAR

  • « Back to Database Search

  • AgriSafe Webinar: Don’t Get Stuck! Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Agricultural Settings

  • AgriSafe Webinar: Don’t Get Stuck! Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Agricultural Settings-image

  • 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.

    UMASH Center Co-Director, Dr. Jeff Bender, presented a needlestick prevention webinar on March 30, 2016. The webinar was hosted by the AgriSafe Network. The title of the webinar was “Don’t Get Stuck! Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Agricultural Settings”. In the webinar, Dr. Bender addressed the type of products that livestock producers and veterinarians are exposed to as well as preventive practices to reduce needlestick related injuries.

    Objectives of the webinar:

    – 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

    This webinar is FREE – you will just be asked to register before viewing.

    VIEW WEBINAR