July can be measured as the hottest month of the year especially in the southwest, causing the threat of heat illness to spike. Farmworkers are already 20 times more likely to die from heat-related illness than other workers, according to the CDC. While some are able to enjoy the summer from the pool, the dedicated … Read more
Beat the Heat Before URINE Trouble The heat has claimed 14 lives in the southern U.S. so far this summer. Agriculture, logging, forestry, and commercial fishing workers are exposed to extreme heat for extended periods of time on the jobsite. Proper hydration is a simple and effective method for preventing heat illness and there is … Read more
If you are a shark week enthusiast you might believe that sharks are one of the most dangerous creatures on earth, but what about cows? Show me the “cowfacts”! According to the National Agricultural Safety Database, one in three farm injuries involve animals and cattle are the main contributor. 1 Bulls were responsible for 48% … Read more
May is mental health month. The Texas Department of Agriculture, the Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education (SW Ag Center), and the AgriSafe Network want to break the stigma and remind producers and their families that it is okay to ask for help. The CDC defines mental health as “an important part … Read more
The Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention and Education (Southwest Ag Center or SW Ag Center) was created in late 1995 at The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center to serve Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas as part of a program initiative of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and … Read more
Home News Dropdown Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Dropdown Menu inside a Navigation Bar Hover over the “Dropdown” link to see the dropdown menu. The Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention and Education (Southwest Ag Center or SW Ag Center) was created in late 1995 at The University of Texas at Tyler Health … Read more
For most farm families, pesticides and insecticides are used frequently as a part of their agricultural operation. However, children can be exposed to these harmful chemicals if they are not properly stored, handled or applied. Parents can also unintentionally serve as “vectors” for residues transferred via their skin, clothing, and footwear into family vehicles and … Read more
Did you know that noise-induced hearing loss can be permanent? The CDC defines noise-induced hearing loss as “hearing loss that can result from damage to structures and/or nerve fibers in the inner ear that respond to sound. This type of hearing loss, termed noise-induced hearing loss, is usually caused by exposure to excessively loud sounds … Read more
Avoid the “love” bugs, don’t kiss the animals! We know love is in the air this month. And while there isn’t really a love bug, viruses, bacteria, funguses, parasites, and other microorganisms can pass from people to animals and vice versa especially through kissing. WHAT ARE ZOONOTIC DISEASES? Zoonotic Diseases, or zoonoses, are infectious diseases … Read more
According to the new John Deere agreement, US farmers will now be able to repair their own tractors and farm equipment. This is great news for farmers who have had to wait days or weeks for an official repair that often undermined their planting and harvesting schedules. However, as more tractor and equipment owners are … Read more