TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Identifying safety training resource needs in the cattle feeding industry in the midwestern United States
JO  - Safety (Basel)
A1  - Ramos, Athena K.
A1  - Duysen, Ellen
A1  - Yoder, Aaron M.
SP  - e26
EP  - e26
VL  - 5
IS  - 2
N2  - 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 "Improving Safety and Health of Cattle Feedyard Workers" project.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2313-576X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/safety5020026
ID  - ref1
ER  -