Guest guest Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 I have a jar opener. Sometimes I can do it and some times not. It takes a good bit of downward force to get it to grip...and sometimes that is too much. But it is more effective that not having anything. I will look for one like you are describing. It sounds a bit better than one I have. This one looks like a Y with the top closed in and with teeth along the inside edges to grip. I think it would be better if it were a little deeper and the teeth gripped not so close to the top edge. Hugs, Jacy ~I don't approve of political jokes; I've seen too many get elected. jacymail@...IM: jacygal - ICQ: 96949087www.geocities.com/mtn_rose Signature powered by Plaxo Want a signature like this? -----Original Message-----From: Jenni [mailto:chaospearl@...]Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 12:20Rheumatoid Arthritis Subject: Re: Question Jacy, About opening jars -- I'm sure tons of people have suggested this already and maybe you even have one, but just on the off chance no one has and you don't, I figured it can't hurt to say it. They make Jar Opening devices that work absolute wonders. The one I have looks kind of like a plastic wrench with a big strip of rubber attached to the end. You loop the strip around the top of the jar and then you can use your entire upper body strength to turn the wrench, not just your hands. I've even been able to clutch the wrench between my forearms and turn it that way on really bad days when my hands wouldn't close into a grip. It has a groove down the middle that you lay the rubber strip in so you can adjust the length of the loop to fit any size jar top. I use it to open regular jars, soda bottles, pretty much anything. It's a lifesaver. I can't even open a two-liter bottle without it. There are other kinds of devices made for the same purpose but I always had trouble with them until I found this particular model. Jenni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Jacy, I have one of the kind you describe and it's pretty worthless - it's the only Good Grips tool I haven't liked. I have a rubber thing shaped like a figure 8 but not equal parts and the inside has grabbing knobbie things. You put one circle around the bottle and grab the other to tighten. It's a little better but not too much. Beth --- In Rheumatoid Arthritis , " Jacy " <jacymail@c...> wrote: > I have a jar opener. Sometimes I can do it and some times not. It takes a > good bit of downward force to get it to grip...and sometimes that is too > much. But it is more effective that not having anything. > I will look for one like you are describing. It sounds a bit better than > one I have. > This one looks like a Y with the top closed in and with teeth along the > inside edges to grip. I think it would be better if it were a little deeper > and the teeth gripped not so close to the top edge. > > Hugs, Jacy ~I don't approve of political jokes; I've > seen too many get elected. > > > jacymail@c... > IM: jacygal - ICQ: 96949087 > www.geocities.com/mtn_rose > > > > > > > > Signature powered by Plaxo Want a signature like this? > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jenni [mailto:chaospearl@o...] > Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 12:20 > Rheumatoid Arthritis > Subject: Re: Question > > > Jacy, > > About opening jars -- I'm sure tons of people have suggested this already > and maybe you even have one, but just on the off chance no one has and you > don't, I figured it can't hurt to say it. They make Jar Opening devices > that work absolute wonders. The one I have looks kind of like a plastic > wrench with a big strip of rubber attached to the end. You loop the strip > around the top of the jar and then you can use your entire upper body > strength to turn the wrench, not just your hands. I've even been able to > clutch the wrench between my forearms and turn it that way on really bad > days when my hands wouldn't close into a grip. It has a groove down the > middle that you lay the rubber strip in so you can adjust the length of the > loop to fit any size jar top. I use it to open regular jars, soda bottles, > pretty much anything. It's a lifesaver. I can't even open a two- liter > bottle without it. There are other kinds of devices made for the same > purpose but I always had trouble with them until I found this particular > model. > > Jenni > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 I do need to get a different one. Hugs, Jacy ~I don't approve of political jokes; I've seen too many get elected. jacymail@...IM: jacygal - ICQ: 96949087www.geocities.com/mtn_rose Signature powered by Plaxo Want a signature like this? Add me to your address book... -----Original Message-----From: oregonbeth [mailto:broot@...]Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 20:43Rheumatoid Arthritis Subject: Re: QuestionJacy,I have one of the kind you describe and it's pretty worthless - it's the only Good Grips tool I haven't liked.I have a rubber thing shaped like a figure 8 but not equal parts and the inside has grabbing knobbie things. You put one circle around the bottle and grab the other to tighten. It's a little better but not too much.Beth> I have a jar opener. Sometimes I can do it and some times not. It takes a> good bit of downward force to get it to grip...and sometimes that is too> much. But it is more effective that not having anything.> I will look for one like you are describing. It sounds a bit better than> one I have.> This one looks like a Y with the top closed in and with teeth along the> inside edges to grip. I think it would be better if it were a little deeper> and the teeth gripped not so close to the top edge.> > Hugs, Jacy ~I don't approve of political jokes; I've> seen too many get elected.> > > jacymail@c...> IM: jacygal - ICQ: 96949087> www.geocities.com/mtn_rose> > > > > > > > Signature powered by Plaxo Want a signature like this?> > > -----Original Message-----> From: Jenni [mailto:chaospearl@o...]> Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 12:20> Rheumatoid Arthritis > Subject: Re: Question> > > Jacy,> > About opening jars -- I'm sure tons of people have suggested this already> and maybe you even have one, but just on the off chance no one has and you> don't, I figured it can't hurt to say it. They make Jar Opening devices> that work absolute wonders. The one I have looks kind of like a plastic> wrench with a big strip of rubber attached to the end. You loop the strip> around the top of the jar and then you can use your entire upper body> strength to turn the wrench, not just your hands. I've even been able to> clutch the wrench between my forearms and turn it that way on really bad> days when my hands wouldn't close into a grip. It has a groove down the> middle that you lay the rubber strip in so you can adjust the length of the> loop to fit any size jar top. I use it to open regular jars, soda bottles,> pretty much anything. It's a lifesaver. I can't even open a two-liter> bottle without it. There are other kinds of devices made for the same> purpose but I always had trouble with them until I found this particular> model.> > Jenni> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 There are EO's that will work but if you don't have any of those I heard this works. Take a peice of brown paper bag, the ones from the store and burn a small peice of it. Take the black liquid that is created from that and smear that on. I've never done this myself, just passing it along. Pam ----------------------------------------------------- > Hello....I've just joined your group....(thanks Anne!) I have many issues and questions, but one that's pressing right now....is ringworms. > Kaitlain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Kaitlain wrote: > Hello....I've just joined your group....(thanks Anne!) I > have many issues and questions, but one that's pressing right > now....is ringworms. Our puppy got them first, passed them to our > 2 year old Boston Terrier and since I'm the one that cares for the > critters, I've gotten them. 5 of them....I've searched for > answers tried all sorts of things....clear nail polish seemed to > help for me ( I didn't try it on the dogs because of their hair), > but they're back with a vengance, and i couldn't put the nail > polish on the two on my face. I'm at a loss, the creams that the > pharmacist recommended don't seem to be doing any good. > > Money is very short at this point which is why I've not taken the > dogs to the vet. Is there anything that will help? > > By the way, I'm Kaitlain (Kait), 45 year old, wife, mother and > grandmother, living in Oklahoma City. > > In love and light, > > Kaitlain > ======================== Hi Kait, Do you have any Black Walnut hulls that you can tincture up? Golden Seal? Oak bark? Any of these will work quite well against ring worm. Also tea tree oil is very good for ringworm. The Black Walnut hull tincture, Golden Seal tincture and Oak bark tinctures can be used on the pups safely. You can use them too. There are many mixed views on using essential oils with pets so I would suggest you don't. But you can use Tea Tree on yourself very safely. Peace be with you Kait and welcome to the group. -- Peace, love and light, Don Quai " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 I think all it means is that they haven't found the problem yet. I don't think you can rule anything out because x rays don't show up a lot of things. Also this could be caused by a lot of things not related to RA. Perhaps you should see a pulmonologist (lung specialist). God bless. ----- Original Message ----- From: kelly donovan Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 10:29 AM Subject: QUESTION > I have been having problems breathing and I have been wheezing. I > had chest xray and it was normal. Does that mean my organs are NOT being > affected by the RA or do i need a different test? thankskelly NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 It's across the board! We all had a tough weekend with our RA. I saw my rheumy this morning and I mentioned that I was so exhausted on Friday, that maybe it had something to do with my methotrexate dose on Thursday night? I know we've discussed folic acid/metho and some of you had said that you skip the folic acid on the days you take the methotrexate. Since none of my doctors had mentioned that, plus my last rheumy had me on folgard instead of folic acid, maybe this change will help make the metho more effective. I ended up getting two cortisone shots in my ankle today. Hopefully that will make a difference in the weeks to come. gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 shelly smiegal <shelsmieg2000@...> wrote: Hey Friends, I don't know what's up with me, whether I am having an extremely bad flare or what, but I am so sick, have been since Friday afternoon. Fever up and down, body absolutely killing me, joints anyways,very weak and find myself sleeping a lot. I feel like I am walking around in a daze. Any suggestions or opinions? ~ Dont really know but it must be in the air i spent most of the weekend in the bed and the rest of it wishing i was i didnt really hurt all that bad till today (monday evening ) but was so tired could not hold my eyes open just sick feeling and head hurting too i thought it may of been my mtx but it had not botterd me like that in a while with a headache . but today the sickness was better but the pain is worse ummm wich is better i dont like either ? later john Do you ?All your favorites on one personal page – Try My __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 hey, - could be the flu - hang in there! gentle hugs, Marcia --- shelly smiegal <shelsmieg2000@...> wrote: > Hey Friends, > I don't know what's up with me, whether I > am having an extremely bad flare or what, but I > am so sick, have been since Friday afternoon. > Fever up and down, body absolutely killing me, > joints anyways,very weak and find myself > sleeping a lot. I feel like I am walking > around in a daze. Any suggestions or opinions? > ~ > > > --------------------------------- > Do you ? > All your favorites on one personal page – Try > My __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 oh, ! I am sorry to learn you lost your Sebastain, especially at holiday time. gentle hugs, marcia --- <wolfpak4@...> wrote: > , > > I agree with everyone - this weekend and today > has been really rough. But then I have been a > bit more stressed out than usual due to > Sebastain (my old Papillon) having to be put > down. I did not handle it very well and I don't > think it has helped. > > Hope you are feeling better! > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: shelly smiegal > Rheumatoid Arthritis > Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 3:41 PM > Subject: question > > > Hey Friends, > I don't know what's up with me, whether > I am having an extremely bad flare or what, but > I am so sick, have been since Friday afternoon. > Fever up and down, body absolutely killing me, > joints anyways,very weak and find myself > sleeping a lot. I feel like I am walking > around in a daze. Any suggestions or opinions? > ~ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Do you ? > All your favorites on one personal page - Try > My > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Thank you Marcia - he was a great little dog ----- Original Message ----- From: Marcia Stoyle Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 7:44 AM Subject: Re: question oh, ! I am sorry to learn you lost yourSebastain, especially at holiday time. gentlehugs, marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Has anyone been harassed by a coworker for missing days at work? if so how did you handle it ... she continue to harass me even after she knew I was under a doctors care Chrisina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Slap her..........<teasing> Joyce M ----- Original Message ----- From: <CHRISINAD@...> <Rheumatoid Arthritis > Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 5:41 PM Subject: Re: Question Has anyone been harassed by a coworker for missing days at work? if so how did you handle it ... she continue to harass me even after she knew I was under a doctors careChrisina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 ----- Original Message ----- From: <CHRISINAD@...> <Rheumatoid Arthritis > Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 5:41 PM Subject: Re: Question Has anyone been harassed by a coworker for missing days at work? if so how did you handle it ... she continue to harass me even after she knew I was under a doctors care Chrisina Tell her it is a personnel matter between you and your boss, not her! Nicely the first time and then report her to her boss on any future time. It is not any of her business - butt out! Lynette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 I haven't, but I would definitely talk to HR and/or a manager about her. I used to be a department manager and had to deal with that a time or two. It needs to be stopped and someone in a position to do that needs to be told. Good luck. Hugs, Jacy ~Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission. (Eleanor Roosevelt) jacymail@...IM: jacygal - ICQ: 96949087www.geocities.com/mtn_rose Want a signature like this? ----- Original Message ----- From: CHRISINAD@... Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 16:41 Subject: Re: Question Has anyone been harassed by a coworker for missing days at work? if so how did you handle it ... she continue to harass me even after she knew I was under a doctors careChrisina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 , You are in my thoughts and prayers Kathy in NH --- shelly smiegal <shelsmieg2000@...> wrote: From: shelly smiegal <shelsmieg2000@...> Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 18:09:51 -0700 (PDT) Rheumatoid Arthritis Subject: question Harold,.other friends, I have developed neuralgia and need to see a neurologist. They suspect I've had a stroke. Won't know for sure til Thursday. Anyone know of any connection with this condition and the RA or Lupus? I sure could use your input and prayers. ~ Rheumatoid Arthritis wrote: ------------------------ Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Has someone you know been affected by illness or disease? Network for Good is THE place to support health awareness efforts! http://us.click./AybhMB/UOnJAA/xGEGAA/qzSolB/TM ------------------------------------------------------------ --------~-> There are 11 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Re: Tapering prednisone From: " Harold Van Tuyl " 2. Re: Re: Lack of radiological and clinical benefit over two years of low dose prednisolone for RA From: " Harold Van Tuyl " 3. Re: Lack of radiological and clinical benefit over two years of low dose prednisolone for RA From: " Sherrie " 4. Hello Skye.. From: " a " 5. my update From: " sibhusky2002 " 6. Newbie From: " bloodhoundcentral " 7. Newbie's first post......... From: " donktg " 8. Sorry I have not posted in awhile From: " Baker " 9. Re: Newbie's first post......... From: Jenni 10. Re: Newbie's first post......... From: 11. Re: Newbie's first post......... From: " gonzo_skye " ____________________________________________________________ ____________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________ Message: 1 Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2005 13:49:27 -0700 From: " Harold Van Tuyl " Subject: Re: Tapering prednisone I don't remember all that has been posted on this before but another useful trick is to take a higher level and lower level on alternate days such as 4, 3, 4, 3. This might reduce how much pill splitting you need to do. God bless. ----- Original Message ----- From: annette2ca Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 12:22 PM Subject: Tapering prednisone I looked for that post but don't remember whose it was. I did find one exchange that may be useful when you get lower... Have your doc prescribe the 1 mg pills. It is too inaccurate to break the fivers down. You can break the one mg into quarters...inagine the difference in tapering ability! ! Pris When I was on 5mg Prednisone, I used to divide that tiny little tablet into 4 pieces and reduced the dosage by only 1/4 tablet at a time. Good luck to you all. Annette ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2005 Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 PRaying for ya here!!!!!!!!! Loucretia ----- Original Message ----- From: shelly smiegal Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 9:09 PM Subject: question Harold,.other friends, I have developed neuralgia and need to see a neurologist. They suspect I've had a stroke. Won't know for sure til Thursday. Anyone know of any connection with this condition and the RA or Lupus? I sure could use your input and prayers. ~Rheumatoid Arthritis wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2005 Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 hi I just wanted to wish you the best of luck at the neurologist I hope every thing turn out good hope it wasn't a stroke but sonething simple good luck Sherrie > > > There are 11 messages in this issue. > > Topics in this digest: > > 1. Re: Tapering prednisone > From: " Harold Van Tuyl " > 2. Re: Re: Lack of radiological and clinical benefit over two years of low dose prednisolone for RA > From: " Harold Van Tuyl " > 3. Re: Lack of radiological and clinical benefit over two years of low dose prednisolone for RA > From: " Sherrie " > 4. Hello Skye.. > From: " a " > > 5. my update > From: " sibhusky2002 " > 6. Newbie > From: " bloodhoundcentral " > 7. Newbie's first post......... > From: " donktg " > 8. Sorry I have not posted in awhile > From: " Baker " > 9. Re: Newbie's first post......... > From: Jenni > 10. Re: Newbie's first post......... > From: > 11. Re: Newbie's first post......... > From: " gonzo_skye " > > > _____________________________________________________________________ ___ > _____________________________________________________________________ ___ > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2005 13:49:27 -0700 > From: " Harold Van Tuyl " > Subject: Re: Tapering prednisone > > I don't remember all that has been posted on this before but another useful trick is to take a higher level and lower level on alternate days such as 4, 3, 4, 3. This might reduce how much pill splitting you need to do. God bless. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: annette2ca > Rheumatoid Arthritis > Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 12:22 PM > Subject: Tapering prednisone > > > > I looked for that post but don't remember whose it was. I did find one > exchange that may be useful when you get lower... > > Have your doc prescribe the 1 mg pills. > It is too inaccurate to break the fivers down. > You can break the one mg into quarters...inagine the difference in > tapering ability! ! > Pris > When I was on 5mg Prednisone, I used to divide that tiny little tablet > into 4 pieces and reduced the dosage by only 1/4 tablet at a time. > > Good luck to you all. > Annette > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2005 Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 hi I just wanted to wish you the best of luck at the neurologist I hope every thing turn out good hope it wasn't a stroke but sonething simple good luck Sherrie > > > There are 11 messages in this issue. > > Topics in this digest: > > 1. Re: Tapering prednisone > From: " Harold Van Tuyl " > 2. Re: Re: Lack of radiological and clinical benefit over two years of low dose prednisolone for RA > From: " Harold Van Tuyl " > 3. Re: Lack of radiological and clinical benefit over two years of low dose prednisolone for RA > From: " Sherrie " > 4. Hello Skye.. > From: " a " > > 5. my update > From: " sibhusky2002 " > 6. Newbie > From: " bloodhoundcentral " > 7. Newbie's first post......... > From: " donktg " > 8. Sorry I have not posted in awhile > From: " Baker " > 9. Re: Newbie's first post......... > From: Jenni > 10. Re: Newbie's first post......... > From: > 11. Re: Newbie's first post......... > From: " gonzo_skye " > > > _____________________________________________________________________ ___ > _____________________________________________________________________ ___ > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2005 13:49:27 -0700 > From: " Harold Van Tuyl " > Subject: Re: Tapering prednisone > > I don't remember all that has been posted on this before but another useful trick is to take a higher level and lower level on alternate days such as 4, 3, 4, 3. This might reduce how much pill splitting you need to do. God bless. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: annette2ca > Rheumatoid Arthritis > Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 12:22 PM > Subject: Tapering prednisone > > > > I looked for that post but don't remember whose it was. I did find one > exchange that may be useful when you get lower... > > Have your doc prescribe the 1 mg pills. > It is too inaccurate to break the fivers down. > You can break the one mg into quarters...inagine the difference in > tapering ability! ! > Pris > When I was on 5mg Prednisone, I used to divide that tiny little tablet > into 4 pieces and reduced the dosage by only 1/4 tablet at a time. > > Good luck to you all. > Annette > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 Here's just a very little bit of information about this. "The cause of trigeminal neuralgia is occasionally a blood vessel or small tumor pressing on the nerve. Disorders such as multiple sclerosis (an inflammatory disease affecting the brain and spinal cord), certain forms of arthritis, and diabetes (high blood sugar) can also cause trigeminal neuralgia, but most commonly a cause is not identified." http://www.shands.org/health/information/article/001407.htm I think arthritis causes inflammation and swelling, and this may press on a nerve to cause neuralgia. Anyway that's my attempt to explain the possible connection. God bless. ----- Original Message ----- From: shelly smiegal Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 6:09 PM Subject: question Harold,.other friends, I have developed neuralgia and need to see a neurologist. They suspect I've had a stroke. Won't know for sure til Thursday. Anyone know of any connection with this condition and the RA or Lupus? I sure could use your input and prayers. ~Rheumatoid Arthritis wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 There is a concern that poultry farm workers are at risk for avian flu. To date, many of those who have become ill and died in other countries, became infected while working closely with infected poultry. While US poultry is not currently infected, scientists hypothesize that they might become infected by migratory birds. Ellen Silbergeld of s Hopkins University gave a talk on this subject at a recent JHU symposium. She might be willing to share her overheads with you. At 01:43 PM 4/4/2006, you wrote: >Hello everyone, > >Does anyone know of anything that has been written on outbreaks of >Avian Flu among farmworkers or how/if the illness is effecting the >farmworker population? > > >Josh Shepherd >National Center For Farmworker Health >Resource Center Manager >(512) 312-5463 > > > > > > >To Post a message, send it to: Groups > >To Unsubscribe, send a blank message to: > -unsubscribe > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Hello and many Blessings...I am sort of new to the group and would like to know what classes and resources are available?I spotted one class but it was not on my spirituality path.Are there others? Also I would love to say Thank-You for creating this group.It is wonderful to have an open denominational spiritual support center.My prayers are with all.......Love,Light and Peace, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Josh, this is an excellent subject, has there been any research on how many farm workers or farmers are killed each year due to lightening. We need safety measures. Sincerely, Rene Quintana From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Josh Shepherd Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 9:37 AM Subject: [ ] Question Hello Everyone, Do any of you know of any lightning safety materials for farmworkers? Josh Shepherd National Center For Farmworker Health Resource Center Manager (512) 312-5463 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Dear Josh, One of the best places to start for ag. safety & health is the National Ag. Safety Database: http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/index.html The unqualified search turned up 80 hits; the following came from the first page: http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/docs/d000001-d000100/d000034/d000034.html For this particular question, the U. of Fl. Agri-Gator is also appropriate, because Florida is the lightning capital of the US: http://agrigator.ifas.ufl.edu/ and: http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/ for example: http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/lightning_safety.html http://miami-dade.ifas.ufl.edu/old/programs/commorn/publications/thunderstorms-n-lightning.PDF Ted ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Ted Scharf, Ph.D. Research Psychologist Work Organization and Stress Research Team National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health U.S. Public Health Service ms/C-24, 4676 Columbia Parkway Cincinnati, Ohio 45226 513-533-8170, 513-533-8596 (fax) TScharf@... N.I.O.S.H. - "Safety and health at work for all people - through research and prevention." http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of SologaistoaSent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 3:14 PM Subject: RE: [ ] Question Josh, Here is a resource in Florida - in English. Not sure if this will help or not. http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/ghwo/lightning_rules.html From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Josh ShepherdSent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 2:12 PM Subject: RE: [ ] Question Everyone, I am looking for a handout, brochure, etc. that can be given to farmworkers that educates them about lightning safety. This could include fact sheets about the dangers of lightning, steps to take to prevent being struck by lightning when storms come, etc. I hope that helps. Josh ShepherdNational Center For Farmworker HealthResource Center Manager(512) 312-5463 -----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Tori BookerSent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 12:28 PM Subject: RE: [ ] Question Josh, Could you explain a little more? Is someone looking for detailed materials, tips for working during storms, etc.?? Thanks, Tori -----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of Josh ShepherdSent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 12:37 PM Subject: [ ] Question Hello Everyone, Do any of you know of any lightning safety materials for farmworkers? Josh ShepherdNational Center For Farmworker HealthResource Center Manager(512) 312-5463 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Josh, You might check with the folks in Florida. I have a feeling if any place has something, they might. Florida holds the record by far for lightning strikes to people. Alice Larson From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Josh Shepherd Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 9:37 AM Subject: [ ] Question Hello Everyone, Do any of you know of any lightning safety materials for farmworkers? Josh Shepherd National Center For Farmworker Health Resource Center Manager (512) 312-5463 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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