National Farm Safety and Health Week 2021

Farm Safety Yields Real Results
September 19-25, 2021

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Logo design by the Illinois Farm Bureau.

View the Presidential Proclamation on National Farm Safety and Health Week.

Daily Topics of Focus

Monday, September 20, 2021 - Tractor Safety & Rural Roadway Safety
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - Overall Farmer Health
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - Safety & Health for Youth in Agriculture
Thursday, September 23, 2021 - Agricultural Fertilizer & Chemical Safety
Friday, September 24, 2021 - Safety & Health for Women in Agriculture

History

The 2019 data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous in America with 573 fatalities, or an equivalent of 23.1 deaths per 100,000 workers. Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week. This annual promotion initiated by the National Safety Council has been proclaimed as such by each sitting U.S. President since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944. National Farm Safety and Health Week is led by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS), the agricultural partner of the National Safety Council.

AgriSafe Webinars

Each day during National Farm Safety & Health Week, AgriSafe will host two FREE webinars related to the daily topic of focus. View the webinar flyer here. A free AgriSafe account is required to access the webinars. Google Chrome is the recommended browser.

Friday, September 24th

Noon CDT - Stepping Boldly into Tough Conversations – Continuing Education in multiple disciplines available!

2 p.m. CDT - Zoonotic Disease and Pregnancy: A Deeper Dive

Grain Handling Safety Coalition (GHSC) Webinars

Harvest Safety Learning Sessions

Guest Moderator: Barb Grove, International President, Grain Elevator & Processing Society (GEAPS)

Get Ready for Harvest - Machine Guarding & LOTO

MONDAY 9/20 @ 10:00am CST (1.5 hr)

This refresher on machine guarding basics will help ensure your equipment is ready for harvest activities and properly guarded. Discuss Lock Out/Tag Out and its importance when working around equipment including the equipment used to harvest and move grain. Presenters: Paul Ronczkowski, MPH, CSP; Butch Hendrix, Safety Director. Register Now

Personal Safety During Harvest

TUESDAY 9/21 @ 10:00am CST (1.5 hr)

When hazards cannot be eliminated and engineering controls won't work, personal safety really is personal. When the last line or ONLY line of defense is a person's actions or personal protective equipment (PPE) what should they know? This interactive presentation will demonstrate and discuss some of these situations including recent innovations in PPE, from head to toe, and describe how each innovation breaks down a barrier for the use and usability of PPE. Presenters: Ellen Duysen, MPH,COCH; Paul Ronczkowski, MPH, CSP; John Lee, SHES Director. Register Now

Grain Handling Hazards - Protecting Young & Inexperienced Workers & Those They Learn From

WEDNESDAY 9/22 @ 10:00am CST (1 hr)

Does the risk of injury/fatality while performing grain handling tasks differ between young and/or inexperienced workers and those who teach them? This session discusses findings regarding grain handling risks and focuses on the types of hazards posed to workers. Presenters: Salah Issa, PhD; Butch Hendrix. Register Now

Agricultural Confined Spaces

THURSDAY 9/23 @ 10:00am CST (1 hr)

Farms and commercial grain facilities have a variety of confined spaces where essential work tasks are performed. If not correctly identified, these spaces can be especially perilous to workers unfamiliar with the hazards they pose. Join Dr. Aaron Yoder as he discusses what to look for and what safety practices are a "must" to protect yourself and others at the worksite. Presenter: Aaron Yoder, PhD. Register Now

Protect Your Investment - Storing Grain for Quality and Safety

FRIDAY 9/24 @ 10:00am CST (1 hr)

Storing quality grain begins before it comes out of the field. From harvesting equipment, storage structures, grain drying and aeration, this session discusses techniques and tips that improve storage quality, reduce future safety risks, and protect your profits. Presenters: Kent Rausch, PhD; Jeff Decker, President/Owner. Register Now