Josh, this is an excellent subject, has
there been any research on how many farm workers or farmers are killed each
year due to lightening. We need safety measures.
Sincerely,
Rene Quintana
From:
migrant_health_research@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:migrant_health_research@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Josh Shepherd Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007
9:37 AM To: migrant_health_research@yahoogroups.com Subject: [migrant_health_research]
Question
Hello Everyone,
Do any of you know of any lightning safety materials for
farmworkers?
Josh Shepherd NationalCenter
For Farmworker Health ResourceCenter
Manager
(512) 312-5463
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Painter, Thomas (CDC/...
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Oct 4, 2007 3:02 pm
Hello Everyone, Do any of you know of any lightning safety materials for farmworkers? Josh Shepherd National Center For Farmworker Health Resource Center...
Josh, this is an excellent subject, has there been any research on how many farm workers or farmers are killed each year due to lightening. We need safety...
Rene J. Quintana
rquintana@...
Oct 10, 2007 5:57 pm
Josh, Could you explain a little more? Is someone looking for detailed materials, tips for working during storms, etc.?? Thanks, Tori ... From:...
Tori Booker
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Oct 10, 2007 5:57 pm
Everyone, I am looking for a handout, brochure, etc. that can be given to farmworkers that educates them about lightning safety. This could include fact...
Josh, Here is a resource in Florida - in English. Not sure if this will help or not. Erin http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/ghwo/lightning_rules.html _____ From:...
Personal Lightning Safety Tips 1. PLAN in advance your evacuation and safety measures. When you first see lightning or hear thunder, activate your emergency...
Funkenbusch, Karen
Funkenbuschk@...
Oct 10, 2007 9:27 pm
Josh, The National Weather Service (NWS) webpage http://www.weather.gov/com/index.htm has a lot of comprehensive lightning safety tips in Spanish and English,...
Funkenbusch, Karen
Funkenbuschk@...
Oct 10, 2007 9:30 pm
Josh, Here are additional sites of English/Spanish lightening safety tips: National Lightening Institute: http://www.lightningsafety.com/index.html ¿Está...
Funkenbusch, Karen
Funkenbuschk@...
Oct 10, 2007 9:32 pm
Josh, You might check with the folks in Florida. I have a feeling if any place has something, they might. Florida holds the record by far for lightning ...