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Continuing education units and fee adjustments for Illinois pesticide certification
As a result of an industry-led initiative, continuing education will soon be introduced as an optional method for the recertification of pesticide...
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Know this for a simplified registration and licensure process in 2025-2026
In December, the University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program will once again offer in-person training clinics. Offerings will be...
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Welcome, Jonathan Jackson!
The Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) at the University of Illinois has recently filled a...
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Jean Miles retires after 28 years with Pesticide Safety Education Program
Jean Miles never liked any attention being placed on her, but she deserves some. She quietly retired this past March just as our busy clinic season...
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Time change raises risk of driver collisions with wildlife
URBANA, Ill. — This Sunday at 2 a.m. Central Standard Time, daylight saving time will end, with clocks set back one hour. One of the most noticeable effects of “falling back” is that people will find themselves driving home from work or for after-school activities as the sun sets, putting them...
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Celebrate food safety month by exploring Extension resources
URBANA, Ill. — September marks National Food Safety Education Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of safe food handling practices across all food system sectors, from farm to table. Whether people grow, process, sell, donate, or consume food, everyone has a role in reducing...
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Small businesses can gain valuable lessons at OSHA Basics 101 workshop
PEKIN, Ill. – Small business owners take on a lot of different roles and responsibilities. It can become overwhelming at times to manage it all. The safety and well-being of their employees is an essential aspect of any business owner. The Occupational Safety and...
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Electrical Hazards During and After a Storm

It is important to prepare in advance for a severe storm or natural disaster. Gathering emergency kit items, having a communication plan in place and knowing when, how and where to take shelter saves lives. It is easy to be complacent about storms or think that they won’t strike close to home....

Caught in a Storm: Lightning Safety

As the sun heats the air, energy is created with air movement, and lightning typically comes from towering storm clouds. Fortunately, accidents involving lightning are very avoidable. Safe Electricity has the following suggestions to stay safe from the dangers of lightning:

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