Fireworks are a traditional part of 4th of July celebrations, but they can be dangerous! Every year they generate eye injuries that can be very serious. Keep yourself safe - wear safety glasses when lighting fireworks or standing nearby. #EyeSafety

It is important to think about #fireworksafety this week. National Safety Council National Safety Council has tips on their website here, nsc.org/community-safe…, that we will be sharing leading to the 4th. These tips could save you from injury or death. #fireworks #fourthofjuly #farmsafety

Applications are due today! Please visit bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg to submit your application by 5 p.m. #PilotGrants #Research #Safety #Health #Agriculture #Farming

Today is #NationalCowAppreciationDay and we are udderly thrilled! Visit our Intermediate Ag Health Courses for information about the hazards associated with livestock handling gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/core-course-on… #farmsafety #farmanimals

Did you know that farmers receive two to three times as much UV radiation as other workers? What are some steps you take to prevent sun damage?  For helpful UV Safety tips click here: gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/wp-content/upl… #UVSafetyAwareness

MRASH Conference is now accepting abstracts for 2024! Abstracts for Breakout sessions and Messaging in Minutes are due August 10, 2024. Abstracts for posters and displays are due October 8, 2024. For more information: icash.public-health.uiowa.edu/2024-mrash-con… We can't wait to see everyone there!

This month's #SafetyWatch is on air quality monitoring and wildfire smoke. Head to this link, gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/wp-content/upl…, to read it on our website. #IowaFarmerToday #IFT Iowa Farmer Today Do you check the air quality before starting the day's work?

Do you know the phrase, “The label is the law”? This means that application and mixing instructions for the pesticide’s use, PPE requirements, and how long to wait before returning to the field after application are listed on the label. #pesticides PERC Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative

During the summer months, ticks are more active. Be sure to check these areas of your body after working in potentially tick-infested areas. For more information on preventing tick bites, listen to our FarmSafe episode: gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/got-ticks/

Over the weekend was National Day of the Cowboy! #cowboy #feedyards 🤠 Dr. Athena Ramos spoke on cattle feedyards with us on #FarmSafe and said they are seen as one of the last places to be a cowboy. Listen here: gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/cattle_feedyar… and gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/cattle-feedyar….

Calling all folks interested in agricultural safety and health! We are looking for abstracts for the 2024 MRASH Conference. For more information or to submit an abstract: icash.public-health.uiowa.edu/2024-mrash-con…

At risk ages: Children are more sensitive to pesticides since they are smaller than adults, and the pesticide dosage needed to cause harm is less. In aging adults, their skin is thinner and less able to protect them. #pesticides #pesticideexposures #pesticideuse PERC Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative

Today is #FarmworkerAppreciationDay! If you ate today, thank a farmworker. This day, and every day, we appreciate the people who work so hard to put food on our tables. We take this day to recognize and appreciate all that farmers do for us.

Anyone can use a general-use pesticide, but restricted-use pesticides are limited to licensed pesticide handlers. #pesticidefacts #workerprotectionstandard PERC Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative Listen to our podcast episode about pesticides!: gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/pesticide-hand…

Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, is in the books! We partnered with Iowa State College of Engineering and Great Plains Center to offer a PAF Safety Days Safety Zone with grain handling safety, sun safety, and ATV/UTV safety trainings. Find safety resources here: unmc.edu/publichealth/c…

We are unveiling our new Respirator Fit Test Guide! #RespiratorWeek Are you wearing a respirator on the farm? Contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in signing up for respirator fit test training. bit.ly/RespiratorFitT…

Although 988 Day is over, September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. Take the time to check in with those around you. For tips about how to talk about mental health with your loved ones, listen to our #FarmSafe episode on it called, "What's your normal?" at gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/whats-your-nor….

Don't forget to check out Tabitha Kuehn from Iowa's Center for Agricultural Safety & Health's article in Iowa Farmer Today last month. The topic is "Pond safety starts with limiting access." Here is the link for you to read it!: gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/wp-content/upl…