AgrAbility
Agricultural and rural safety programming is provided to West Virginia residents in order to reduce and prevent injuries and illnesses in their work and living areas. Training and demonstration programs are targeted to youths, families, agricultural employees and employers, senior citizens, and emergency medical and rescue personnel. Training program areas, technical assistance, and research activities:
West Virginia Agromedicine Program
FARMEDIC Provider and Instructor Course
- Farm emergency response for emergency and rescue personnel
Farm Emergency Response Planning for Farm Families
- A new program under development
Agricultural Injury and Illness Prevention Programs
- Tractor safety – rollover prevention, extra riders, power take-off entanglements, noise
- Farm equipment safety – entanglements, hydraulics, etc.
- Livestock handling safety
- Chemical handling safety – personal protective equipment, procedures
- Farm structure safety – silos, manure storage, crop and machinery storage
- Age-appropriate tasks for youths and seniors
Rural Injury Prevention Programs ATV safety
- Lawn mower and garden equipment safety
- Bicycle safety
- Chainsaw safety
Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Programs Floods
- Nuclear releases
- Earthquakes
- Tornadoes
Farm and Rural Safety Day Camps
Farm Safety and Health Publications
