Agricultural Safety & Health
From the Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering at Purdue University.
Mission Statement
To enhance the quality of life for rural residents of the state, especially farm families, through places, through assisting them with making their homes, work places, and communities the safest and healthiest possible places to live and work.
It is further believed that this program has the capacity to impact rural safety and health on a national and international basis through the preparation of future rural safety and health professionals and agricultural leaders and educators; development, demonstrations, and evaluation of injury and disease prevention strategies; development of new knowledge; increased public awareness; dissemination of educational resources; and influence of public policy.
Activities associated with the PUASHP have historically been categorized into three areas:
1. Prevention of rural and agricultural-related injuries and occupational illness
2. Rural emergency preparedness, including agrosecurity
3. Rehabilitation assistance for farmers, farm family members, and agricultural workers impacted by disability.