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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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  • Preventing Needlestick Injuries - Proper Use on Swine and Hog Farms

  • Preventing Needlestick Injuries - Proper Use on Swine and Hog Farms-image

  • Needlestick injuries can cause serious harm to you, your workers and your overall swine operation. In this video, the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center discusses:
    • most common injuries associated with needlesticks
    • guidelines for proper use
    • products or biologics of most concern
    • proper disposal in approved sharps containers
    • steps to take if injured while working with the animals

    This video is an educational resource intended for farmers, ranchers, farm employees, veterinarians, human resources training staff and those involved with worker health and safety training/education.

    Watch the embedded video below, or download mp4 (right click and save file).

    This video is provided for informational and educational purposes only. The video contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of CDC/NIOSH or any other funders.

  • « Back to Database Search

  • Preventing Needlestick Injuries - Proper Use on Swine and Hog Farms

  • Preventing Needlestick Injuries - Proper Use on Swine and Hog Farms-image

  • Needlestick injuries can cause serious harm to you, your workers and your overall swine operation. In this video, the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center discusses:
    • most common injuries associated with needlesticks
    • guidelines for proper use
    • products or biologics of most concern
    • proper disposal in approved sharps containers
    • steps to take if injured while working with the animals

    This video is an educational resource intended for farmers, ranchers, farm employees, veterinarians, human resources training staff and those involved with worker health and safety training/education.

    Watch the embedded video below, or download mp4 (right click and save file).

    This video is provided for informational and educational purposes only. The video contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of CDC/NIOSH or any other funders.