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GET SAFE! Teen Farm Safety Workshops

GET SAFE! Teen Farm Safety Workshops. Debbie McAllister Media Campaign Director. The Need for Farm Safety Education in PA. PA Farm Bureau doesn’t have a farm safety program. Some of the highest numbers of fatal occupational injuries in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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GET SAFE! Teen Farm Safety Workshops

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  1. GET SAFE!Teen Farm Safety Workshops Debbie McAllister Media Campaign Director

  2. The Need for Farm Safety Education in PA • PA Farm Bureau doesn’t have a farm safety program. • Some of the highest numbers of fatal occupational injuries in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Figure 3–8. Fatal occupational injuries in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry by State, 1992–2000.(Sources: BLS [2001a]; Myers [2001b].)

  3. Why 4-H State Days? • Teens are one of the most affected age groups • Agricultural background • Out of school • Working at home on the farm during the summer

  4. Objectives of GET SAFE! • As a result of this media campaign 25% of the audience will be able to: 1. Identify five common safety hazards on the farm. 2. Apply three safety rules for operating farm machinery. 3. Prepare and implement their own farm safety plan.

  5. Getting to the Point • Key message • Increase farm safety awareness • Implement workshops at State Days

  6. Use of Media • Utilize many avenues • Newsletters • Posters • Pictures • T-shirts • Video • Hands-On demonstrations

  7. Tying the Theme Together • Slogan ideas • Icon design • T-shirt design • Poster ideas • Incorporate sponsors

  8. Timeline • Major deadlines set for: • October ‘05 • December ‘05 • February ‘06 • April ‘06 • June ‘06 • July ‘06

  9. Evaluation SURVEY • Somewhat difficult • Pre-survey • Written farm safety plan • Follow-up survey

  10. Summary of Proposal • Need • Message • Audience • Objectives • Use of Media • Timeline • Evaluation

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