Month: October 2018

AgRespond: First Aid for Farmers

AgRespond         

Keeping America’s Farmers Safe                                                   Next Class: 11/17/2018

Presents                                                                                                    LOCATION: Oxford, MA

First Aid for Farmers

This first of a kind course was created specifically for those employed in the agricultural field. This course utilizes the National Safety Council first aid curriculum and specialized agricultural situational scenarios to provide realistic training.  Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certification from the National Safety Council in CPR and First Aid and a course certificate from AgRespond.

 

WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?

Agriculture is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. This training prepares farm staff and employees in agricultural employment to provide life-saving skills to family, co-workers and the general population. Participants who complete this training may also be entitled to insurance discounts.

COURSE FEE:

We want all agricultural staff to have access to this training. We keep our course fee as low as possible to ensure it is affordable. The course fee includes: student manuals, certification cards, classroom rental fee, class equipment and supplies. The current fee for the course is $55.00 per person. Depending on the class size, discounts may be available to families or staff of 4 or more.

For More Information or to Register, contact:

Email:agrespond@outlook.com                                               Phone: (508) 864-9425

Crime Prevention

Jonathan in rescue vestSeptember is over yet hurricane season remains throughout October. Quiet periods in between weather events are perfect times to check your existing emergency preparedness plans, to complete planning yet accomplished, and to acquire emergency supplies not yet in place. October is considered a quieter time than other months. Although storms can happen at any time – recall the October 8, 2011 ice storm in New England. It is the perfect time to prepare as a consequence.

October is National Crime Prevention Month. The National Crime Prevention Council sponsors this. (https://www.ncpc.org/programs/crime-prevention-month/) The organization produces a 28-page crime prevention kit as a PDF titled “Keeping Our Communities Safe.”

(https://www.ncpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/CrimePreventionMonthKit_2017-2018.pdf)

October is also Fire Safety Month. Fire safety week is October 7 ending October 13, 2018, and many local fire departments sponsor educational awareness event this week. Be sure to change the batteries in you fire and smoke detectors.

 

Here are three excellent sources of researched-based information on fire safety:

National Fire Prevention Association

https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Campaigns/Fire-Prevention-Week

Consumer Safety

https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Preparedness/Fire-Prevention-Week

American Red Cross

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire.html

Feel free to email me with any questions and you are encouraged to visit the UConn EDEN (Extension Disaster Education Network) website. (https://eden.uconn.edu/)

Robert M. Ricard, Ph.D.

Coordinator, UConn EDEN