Visit the Rural Health and Safety Tent located at Demo Alley and W. 6th Street! There will be a health screening opportunities available each day from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free health screenings this year will include carotid artery, vision, and blood pressure. Also visit AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians to learn about adaptive resources for agricultural producers who have a disability or long-term health condition. Learn about bike and ATV safety, respirator use, dental health, and rural wellness from local health service organizations. Worker Protections Standard program will offer two courses daily awarding 1 core credit per talk.
Join us at the Rural Health and Safety Tent for health screenings, interactive activities, and wellness information for ALL AGES!
-9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Daily, Free health screenings this year will include carotid artery, vision, and blood pressure.
The Worker Protection Standard program will be offering opportunities for Core Pesticide Education Credits. Two classes will be offered, each worth 1 Core credit. Classes will be held in the Rural Health and Safety tent next to the tractor rollover demonstration area.
-11:00 a.m. Daily, PPE- Head to Toe: Handlers Protect Yourself from Pesticides. This thirty minute presentation (1 core credit) will share different pieces of personal protective equipment used to protect handlers from pesticides.
-1:00 p.m. Daily, What is involved in a Respirator Fit Test? This thirty minute presentation (1 core credit) will cover the basics of the respirator fit test. Pesticide Handlers working with pesticides requiring respirators must pass an annual respirator fit test which is a three-part process.
2023 Event Information
Dates
August 8, Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
August 9, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
August 10 Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location
Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center
2710 W. Pine Grove Road
Pennsylvania Furnace, PA 16865
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2023 Event Information
Dates
August 8, Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
August 9, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
August 10 Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location
Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center
2710 W. Pine Grove Road
Pennsylvania Furnace, PA 16865
Social Media
