UNMC Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health

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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.

10/24/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Aaron Yoder for receiving the Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America 2025 Achievement Award during the Safety Summit in San Antonio, Texas.

We are so proud to have Dr. Yoder as part of the CS-CASH Team! One of his nominators wrote: "A hallmark of Dr. Yoder’s approach is his exceptional ability to bridge academic knowledge with community need. Whether he is developing training tools for livestock handlers or leading innovative, complex engineering projects, Dr. Yoder ensures that his work is accessible, relevant, and impactful. He has also been instrumental in mentoring students and early-career professionals in agricultural health and safety, helping shape the next generation of leaders in this vital field. "

Visit: https://ashca.org/

10/23/2025

Did you know we track agriculture-related injuries and fatalities in our 7-state region? Take a peek at what we've found using an interactive map 🗺 https://go.unmc.edu/aginjurymap

10/22/2025

The goal of the Telling the Story Project is to raise farm safety awareness and encourage conversation by sharing personal stories about incidents on the farm. These personal accounts can serve as a "cautionary tale" to help prevent future injuries and fatalities.

Who are the storytellers? Farmers, agricultural workers, and family and community members who’ve been impacted by injuries, fatalities, or close calls. Told in their own words, their experiences provide valuable information to learn what went wrong and how to prevent similar incidents.

The common thread is “We don’t want this to happen to anyone else.”

Learn more: https://tellingthestoryproject.org/

10/21/2025

Prevent combine fires! 🔥Make sure you keep equipment clean, park smart, monitor engine load, check bearings, and harvest responsibly.

Learn more at:https://www.unmc.edu/publichealth/cscash/_documents/_resources/resources-fire-safety.pdf

10/20/2025

🐄 Stay Safe Around Livestock!

Working with animals can be unpredictable—but your safety doesn’t have to be.

Download our Safe Livestock Handling guide to learn:
✅ How to read animal behavior
✅ Safe handling techniques
✅ Facility design tips
✅ Emergency response strategies

Protect yourself and your team—knowledge is your best tool:https://www.unmc.edu/publichealth/cscash/_documents/_resources/resources-safe-livestock-handling.pdf

10/17/2025

🌽It's that time of year where corn pits are a common source of "fall fun", but they do not send a good message about farm safety.

🔗Read more about the wrong message they send, and the risks associated with kids playing in them: https://agupdate.com/tristateneighbor/news/state-and-regional/article_bbe4f228-5e5f-4784-b15a-1dc3e8eabea4.html

🔗Visit our website for more resources on grain safety: https://www.unmc.edu/publichealth/cscash/resources/resources-grain-safety.html

10/16/2025

🚜 Working in feedyards can be stressful, but managing anger is crucial for safety and well-being. Check out our Feedyard Anger Management guide to learn effective strategies for handling anger and improving workplace harmony.

🔗 unmc.edu/publichealth/cscash/_documents/_feedyard/feedyard-anger-management.pdf

10/15/2025

📖 Read all about it! Dr. Yoder was recently featured in an article on the Ag Proud website highlighting the importance of tractor safety.

🔗Click the link to read the article: https://www.agproud.com/articles/62174-planting-the-seeds-of-safety-essential-guidelines-for-tractor-and-equipment-operation-in-agriculture

For more resources on tractor safety, visit our website!

10/14/2025

This is great opportunity to help University of Nebraska Lincoln researchers learn more about how to keep you and your chickens healthy. Scan the QR code to find out more. 🐔

10/13/2025

The Beam Helmet Team is conducting a study on respiratory health in the agriculture sector. Our goal is to better understand the respiratory hazards faced by this essential workforce and identify ways we can improve our Beam Helmet PAPR (powered air-purifying respirator) to better protect their health.

We are seeking professionals and individuals with direct experience in various agricultural environments, including areas like:
• Poultry
• Cattle & Dairy
• Corn & Soybean Farming

Your insights are invaluable to our research. If you have personal or professional experience in this field, we invite you to participate in our confidential survey by clicking on this link: https://forms.office.com/r/4gWE1KdkKH

10/10/2025

“If your health care provider doesn’t know what you do for a living, they don’t know the first thing about you.”

Farmers and ranchers face unique health risks, from chemical exposure to mental stress. Being open with your doctor about your work can lead to better care, prevention, and long-term health.

Check out this important article in Farm Progress Magazine, by Ellen Duysen, featuring a checklist of what to discuss at your next checkup. Read more: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-business/7-critical-health-issues-farmers-should-discuss-with-their-doctor

10/09/2025

🚜 Visit our website to learn more about what we do.

Learn more about our research, find printable and online resources, request trainings, and more!

🔗 Learn more: https://www.unmc.edu/publichealth/cscash/

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Omaha, NE
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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