Occupational Safety and Health

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Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Agricultural Workers	Goal The goal of this course is to provide a basic understanding of common musculoskeletal disorders that affect agricultural workers Intended Audience The intended audience for this course is rural health professionals. Length The length for this course is approximately 60 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Great Plains Center of Agricultural Health at the... More About This Course
HAZMAT for Healthcare Providers: Awareness Level	Goal The presence of hazardous materials in an Emergency Department is a risk to everyone - hospital personnel, patients and other people within the hospital. During HAZMAT incidents, hospital personnel should have two main goals: to protect both themselves and others from exposure to the hazardous material to provide the same level of care for the... More About This Course
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)	Goal This course is designed for local public health agencies and professionals who may be involved in public health disasters. The goals of the course are to: Increase awareness of the importance of using PPE in public health emergencies and crises. Reinforce appropriate PPE in different crisis situations and biohazards. Intended Audience The intended audience for this course is local public health... More About This Course
HAZMAT for Healthcare Providers: Operations Level	Course Overview Goal/Intended Audience This course is intended for health care workers in a hospital environment who may need to respond to an incident involving a contaminated patient on the operations level. Prerequisite ... More About This Course
Off-Road Vehicle Hazards	Goal The goal of Off-Road Vehicle Hazards is to provide an overview of off-road vehicle used in agriculture and understand how to minimize and prevent injuries. Intended Audience The intended audience for this course is rural health professionals. Length The length for this course is approximately 60 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Great Plains Center of... More About This Course
Illness and Injury Prevention Among Animal Caretakers	Overview The goal of Illness & Injury Prevention Among Animal Caretakers is provide a basic understanding of the hazards for individuals that handle or treat livestock on a regular basis. Animal caretakers engage in demanding tasks moving livestock and equipment and may be inadvertently kicked, bitten, or exposed to biological hazards. Intended Audience The intended audience for this course is rural health... More About This Course
HAZMAT Awareness for First Responders	There are four sections in this course: Section 1: Hospital ‘First Receivers’ and Contaminated Patients in the Hospital Section 2: Recognizing Hazardous Substances in the Emergency Department Section 3: Understanding The Hospital’s Response Plan & Your Role Section 4: Common Hazardous Substances in Your Community There are review questions at the end of each section. These review questions will provide you with an... More About This Course
Promoting U Through Safety and Health (PUSH): A Training for Young Workers	The goal of this course is to provide young workers (less than 25 years old) with strategies to protect themselves at work. Topics include why young workers are at risk for injuries, finding and controlling hazards, worker rights, communication, workplace violence, harassment, and discrimination, and being alert and ready for work. Intended Audience The intended audience for this course is anyone who is new to the workplace, particularly those under the age... More About This Course
Transportation Hazards in Agriculture	Goal The goal of Transportation Hazards in Agriculture is to provide an overview of transportation hazards in agriculture and understand how to minimize and prevent injuries. Intended Audience The intended audience for this course is rural health professionals. Length The length for this course is approximately 60 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Great... More About This Course
Eating Healthy on the Job	The goal of this course is to provide workers strategies for healthy eating. Topics include the importance of eating a balanced diet and staying hydrated, how to eat healthy on a budget, and how to protects yourself from foodborne diseases. Intended Audience The intended audience for this course is workers in the construction industry. Length The length for this course is approximately 40 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the... More About This Course