‘Safety: Know Your Limits’ is the Theme of Agricultural Safety Awareness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2019 CONTACT: Amanda Wickman amanda.wickman@uthct.edu 903-360-1830 ‘Safety: Know Your Limits’ is the Theme of Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week, March 3-9 Across the country, Farm Bureaus offices are making safety a priority through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program (ASAP).  As part of ASAP, March 3-9 has been designated as Agricultural Safety Awareness Week. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureau in promoting the week with its theme "Safety: Know Your Limits." A different safety focus will be highlighted by Farm Bureau and U.S. Ag Centers each day of the week: Monday, March 4 – Emergency Preparedness Tuesday, March 5 – Livestock Wednesday, March 6 – Heat Stress and Hydration Thursday, March 7 – Roadway Safety Friday, March 8 – Hearing Safety Messages on these safety topics will be shared on social media, email, radio, television and through local outreach venues.  "Investing in agricultural safety is critically important for farmer and ranchers," said Amanda Wickman, SW Ag Center Program Director. "By conducting agricultural safety and health research and outreach, we’re able to work with producers to identify issues and create practical solutions." The 11 U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers are funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.  Visit the Ag Centers’ YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/USagCenters) for new content and fresh ideas about how to stay safe while working in agriculture, forestry and fishing.  Be sure to visit the SW Ag Center Facebook page, like our messages and share the valuable content!  Join the movement to keep farms safe and share your own safety messages on social media using the hashtags #KeepFarmsSafe, #ASAP19 and #USAgCenters.   The Agricultural Safety Awareness Program is a part of the Farm Bureau Health and Safety Network of professionals who share an interest in identifying and decreasing safety and health risks. For more information and resources, visit the ASAP Facebook page.  ###