UNMC Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health

UNMC Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health We conduct research and other activities to discover the mechanisms of injury and illness in ag.

REGISTER NOW! 2026 Tractor & Equipment Safety Trainings are scheduled across the state. Certification from this course a...
03/17/2026

REGISTER NOW! 2026 Tractor & Equipment Safety Trainings are scheduled across the state. Certification from this course allows 14- and 15-year-olds to legally drive a tractor and do field work with certain mechanized equipment. Register at https://cvent.me/0oRoRz!

Certification is earned by completing a two-day certification course, which includes a written test and a driving exam. Successful completion grants NSTMOP certification, allowing them to operate tractors and certain mechanized equipment on farms and ranches, and obtain a husbandry permit. Youth under 14 can attend Day 1 if accompanied by an adult, at no charge.

No Day 1 at your location? You can attend it at another location, or choose the online option!

Our hearts are with the communities being affected by the wildfires. Please stay safe out there and stay informed.Here a...
03/17/2026

Our hearts are with the communities being affected by the wildfires. Please stay safe out there and stay informed.

Here are some useful resources:
⏺Live Wildfire Smoke Density (updated daily): https://allthingsnebraska.unl.edu/cares_shortlinks/prq9olj7/

⏺Active NOAA Weather Alerts (updated hourly): https://allthingsnebraska.unl.edu/cares_shortlinks/krusnvo0/

⏺Wildfire Locations (updated daily): https://allthingsnebraska.unl.edu/cares_shortlinks/qnrk0p7s/

⏺CS-CASH Wildfire Safety Flyer:https://www.unmc.edu/publichealth/cscash/_documents/_resources/resources-wildfire-safety.pdf

⏺ Disaster Relief Information Sheet:https://nda.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/disasterresources/Disaster%20Relief%20sheet-3_16_2026.pdf

⏺ Fire Response Resources from NE Dept. of Ag: https://nda.nebraska.gov/disasterresources

🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day! Don't forget to wear your green! 🍀
03/17/2026

🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day! Don't forget to wear your green! 🍀

The smoke from wildfires can travel wild and far. Ag workers that spend a lot of time outside are impacted by this smoke...
03/16/2026

The smoke from wildfires can travel wild and far. Ag workers that spend a lot of time outside are impacted by this smoke, even if the source is far away. Make sure you are keeping yourself safe in smoky conditions:https://www.unmc.edu/publichealth/cscash/_documents/_resources/resources-wildfire-smoke-exposure.pdf

Happy ! Whether your favorite pie is cherry or pumpkin, all the ingredients originally came from a farmer! As you enjoy...
03/14/2026

Happy ! Whether your favorite pie is cherry or pumpkin, all the ingredients originally came from a farmer! As you enjoy your slice of pie today, think about the farmers that provide us with food and what we can do to keep a focus on

Listen to the newest episode of Talking Total Farmer Health! Host Linda Emanuel speaks with Dr. Maria Cantu Hines about ...
03/13/2026

Listen to the newest episode of Talking Total Farmer Health! Host Linda Emanuel speaks with Dr. Maria Cantu Hines about the important role Community Health workers have in agricultural communities. Give it a listen: https://www.agrisafe.org/talking-total-farmer-health/

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER for this year's Farm Safety Breakfast Theatre! RSVP to Paula TODAY! You won't want to ...
03/12/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER for this year's Farm Safety Breakfast Theatre! RSVP to Paula TODAY! You won't want to miss it!

Did you know that the average household's leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year, accord...
03/11/2026

Did you know that the average household's leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency?

💧Use this Groundwater Awareness Week as a reminder to do your part and save water. 💧

Learn more: https://www.ngwa.org/get-involved/gwaw

Ellen Duysen, Outreach Coordinator with the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH), had the ...
03/11/2026

Ellen Duysen, Outreach Coordinator with the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH), had the opportunity to discuss dairy safety with attendees at the Nebraska State Dairy Association Nebraska Dairy Convention in beautiful West Point, Nebraska.

From heat stress and tick exposure to infectious diseases and livestock handling risks, dairy workers face a wide range of occupational hazards every day. Sharing practical, prevention-focused strategies helps protect the health and safety of those who keep our dairy industry strong.

Nebraska dairy producers also received livestock handling safety materials designed to reduce injury risk and promote safer work practices.

Together, we’re working to keep dairy operations safe, healthy, and resilient.

https://www.unmc.edu/publichealth/cscash/resources/resources-livestock-worker-safety.html

https://nebraskamilk.org/

Ellen Duysen and Dr. Aaron Yoder were honored to serve as invited speakers at the Missouri Driver & Safety Education Ass...
03/10/2026

Ellen Duysen and Dr. Aaron Yoder were honored to serve as invited speakers at the Missouri Driver & Safety Education Association Annual Conference.

They shared insights on the burden of injuries and fatalities associated with the use of ATVs and UTVs, highlighting key prevention strategies for educators and safety professionals. Participants also experienced a hands-on demonstration featuring innovative models created by Dr. Yoder, bringing real-world crash dynamics and safety concepts to life.

Interested in these demonstration tools and ATV/UTV educational materials? Visit the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) ATV/UTV Safety Resources page or contact Ellen at ellen.duysen@unmc.edu to learn more.

Together, we can equip communities with the knowledge and tools to prevent injuries and save lives.

https://www.modsea.org/

https://www.unmc.edu/publichealth/cscash/resources/resources-atv-utv-safety.html

💧This week is National Groundwater Awareness Week! Many ag operations and farms in rural areas depend on well water. Joi...
03/09/2026

💧This week is National Groundwater Awareness Week! Many ag operations and farms in rural areas depend on well water. Join us this week as we share tips on how to keep the groundwater that feeds our wells safe and clean. Learn more at: https://www.ngwa.org/get-involved/gwaw

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Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH)

The Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) is housed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health. CS-CASH is one of 11 National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Ag Centers. The Center serves a seven-state region including North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri. We collaborate with our neighboring Centers, based out of Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Texas. Each of these Centers has unique projects and focus areas. CS-CASH focuses primarily on respiratory disease research, injury surveillance, hearing protection, feedyard and bison worker safety, educational needs of farmers, including non-traditional farmers, their family members, and workers. Our goal is to serve the farming community by discovering causes of injury and illness, and communicating information about prevention in ways that reaches as many farmers as possible. Thank you for your interest please join our community contact network, and partner with us in this important mission