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RE: [migrant_health_research] Question

Dear Josh,
 
One of the best places to start for ag. safety & health is the National Ag.
Safety Database:
 
 
The unqualified search turned up 80 hits; the following came from the first page:
 
 
 
For this particular question, the U. of Fl. Agri-Gator is also appropriate, because
Florida is the lightning capital of the US:
 
and:
 
 
 
for example:
 
 
 
 
Ted
 

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Ted Scharf, Ph.D.
Research Psychologist
Work Organization and Stress Research Team
National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
U.S. Public Health Service
ms/C-24, 4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
513-533-8170, 513-533-8596 (fax)
TScharf@...

N.I.O.S.H. - "Safety and health at work for all people - through  research and prevention."
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
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From: migrant_health_research@yahoogroups.com [mailto:migrant_health_research@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Erin Sologaistoa
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 3:14 PM
To: migrant_health_research@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [migrant_health_research] Question

Josh,
 
Here is a resource in Florida - in English. Not sure if this will help or not. Erin
 


From: migrant_health_research@yahoogroups.com [mailto:migrant_health_research@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Josh Shepherd
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 2:12 PM
To: migrant_health_research@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [migrant_health_research] Question

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 sheets about the dangers of lightning, steps to take to prevent being struck by lightning when storms come, etc.  I hope that helps.

Josh Shepherd
National Center For Farmworker Health
Resource Center Manager
(512) 312-5463

-----Original Message-----
From: migrant_health_research@yahoogroups.com [mailto:migrant_health_research@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tori Booker
Sent:
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 12:28 PM
To: migrant_health_research@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [migrant_health_research] Question

Josh,

Could you explain a little more?  Is someone looking for detailed materials, tips for working during storms, etc.?? Thanks, Tori

-----Original Message-----
From: migrant_health_research@yahoogroups.com [mailto:migrant_health_research@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Josh Shepherd
Sent:
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 12:37 PM
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
National Center For Farmworker Health
Resource Center Manager
(512) 312-5463



Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:30 pm

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