FarmSafe Podcast

S2E10 | Cattle Feedyard Safety, Part 1: Stop, Think, Then Act

 

Published April 17, 2023. Hosted by Anna Proctor.

Episode Summary

Dr. Athena Ramos works with, and specializes in, research regarding Latino and Hispanic farmworkers. With over 20 years of experience, Ramos’ work helps create healthier and more vibrant communities where everyone feels that they belong. In this episode, Dr. Ramos talks about safety and Midwest cattle feedyards – an agricultural sector with one of the highest injury and illness rates in the industry. Our next episode will continue the conversation about creating a safety climate in feedyards that prioritizes talking about communicating effectively with workers about safety.