Extension
It Starts With Us
Safety practices to keep Lewis Countians injury free
Safety
Sherrill Bentley, Philip Konopka, Mandi Broderick
Leadership
Active Living and Health Promotions General
Pesticide exposure poses risks of short and long term illness to farmworkers and their families in Lewis County. Pesticide handlers, those who mix, load, or apply agricultural pesticides; clean or repair pesticide application equipment; or assist with the application of pesticides in any way are at an increased risk of exposure to dangerous and toxic chemicals which can cause illness or dangerous long term effects.
In order to prevent injury to ones self certain safety practices need to be followed. Kentucky from 2010-2013 ranks third in deaths from ATV accidents with 23% of those killed 16 years old or younger. Youth need to know safety practices when using outdoor equipment such as ATV's, UTV's and tractors and how to be safe outside. They also need to know how to be safe when they are home alone and how to stop bullying from happening.
Adults and youth maintain positive health habits decreasing their risk for serious injury, disease and illness.
-Farmers are utilizing personal protective equipment while mixing and applying pesticides. Farmers are correctly handling and applying pesticides.
-Loggers are utilizing proper safety equipment to prevent injuries.
-Youth use safety practices taught to prevent injury while using outdoor equipment.
-Youth use safety practices taught to prevent sun burn.
-Youth use safety practices taught to keep themselves safe when they are caring for themselves while home alone.
-Youth are able to treat injuries and stop choking.
-Youth practice techniques taught to prevent and stop bullying.
-Farmers learn how to safely and correctly apply and handle pesticides.
-Youth learn safety practices to prevent injury while using outdoor recreational and agriculture equipment.
-Youth learn safety practices to prevent sunburn.
-Youth learn safety practices on how to be safe while home alone.
-Youth learn first aid practices to help treat injuries and stop choking.
-Youth learn how to prevent/stop bullying.
Initial Outcome:
Indicator: Farmers and loggers report back that they are utilizing procedures taught and using proper equipment to prevent injury and illness.
Method: Self reporting
Timeline: Fall 2020
Intermediate Outcome:
Indicator: Youth report they are using safety practices to prevent injury while using recreational and farm equipment as well as when they are home alone. They also are using first aide practices taught to treat injuries and stop choking and have used techniques taught to prevent bullying.
Method: Self reporting through questionnaire
Timeline: Fall 2020
Long-term Outcome:
Indicator: Adults and youth have fewer injury related accidents, fewer chemical exposures, and have a healthier, happier life.
Method: Reports of injury will decrease according to the Kentucky Cabinet for Occupational Safety and Health. ATV and Farm equipment accidents will decrease according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Guidance Counselors will report a decrease in bullying in the school system.
Timeline: Fall of 2020
Audience: Farmers
Project or Activity: Pesticide Training
Content or Curriculum: Applying Pesticide Correctly UK material
Inputs: Agent time, specialist, projector and computer equipment
Date: Spring 2020
Audience: Lewis County Central 3rd-5th graders and Lewis County 6th graders
Project or Activity: Code Name: Home Alone and Health and Safety Day
Content or Curriculum: Project Code Name: Home Alone, National 4-H ATV safety material, Red Cross materials on choking and first aid
Inputs: Agent time, program assistant time, local physician, health department, local farm equipment dealership, electric co-ops, curriculum, sun safety.
Date: Spring 2020-2022
