@article{ref1,
title="Identifying safety training resource needs in the cattle feeding industry in the midwestern United States",
journal="Safety (Basel)",
year="2019",
author="Ramos, Athena K. and Duysen, Ellen and Yoder, Aaron M.",
volume="5",
number="2",
pages="e26-e26",
abstract="Cattle feedyards are a high-risk environment. They are characterized by high rates of occupational injuries and illnesses. As such, there is a clear need to address the health and safety of cattle feedyard workers. Therefore, the purpose of this cross-sectional study was to explore safety training practices and preferences in the cattle feeding industry. A survey of feedyard managers, feedyard safety trainers, and feedyard operators was conducted (n = 28). We found that only half of respondents had dedicated safety personnel; however, there was interest in a safety training program, conducted through short hands-on and in-person methods with materials available in English and Spanish. The majority of participants were also interested in a feedyard safety certification program. Participants reaffirmed the importance of partnering with industry and other stakeholders when conducting these types of programs. The results of this Phase 1-type translational research study will be used to guide the development of feedyard safety trainings and a corresponding recognition program for feedyards and feedyard workers as part of the &quot;Improving Safety and Health of Cattle Feedyard Workers&quot; project.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2313-576X",
doi="10.3390/safety5020026",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/safety5020026"
}