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Thomas L. Bean

Professor, Department of Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering, The Ohio State University Extension, The Ohio State University.

Office: The Ohio State University Agricultural Engineering Building,
590 Woody Hayes Drive, Room 200, Columbus, Ohio 43210,
E-mail: bean.3@osu.edu,
Telephone: (614) 292-9455, Fax: (614) 292-9448

AREAS OF INTEREST

Extension:

  • Developing educational programs and materials to prevent injury and ill health caused by agents such as machinery, livestock, structural design, dust, and noise

Research:

  • Lighting and marking of agricultural tractors and machinery
  • Evaluation of effective prevention methodology
  • Accident surveillance

ORGANIZATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Editorial Board, Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health ASAE, 2000-present
  • Gemplers Inc.: Editorial Advisory Board, 1995-99
  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: Reviewer, 1990-95
  • National Institute for Farm Safety: Member and Past President, 1992-present; Board of Directors, 1985 to 1992; President 1987-88; President-elect 1986-87; Research and Development Committee, 1982-1986; Chairman, Home and Farmstead Committee, 1980 to 1984; Session Chairman, Summer 1979, 1982, 1986; Program Committee, 1978-79, 83-84; Secretary, Home and Farmstead Committee, 1978-79
  • National Safety Council, National Appointment to the Farm Division 1980-present: Research and Development Committee, 1983-84, 1989-present; Five-year Planning Committee, 1984-85, Chair 1986-87
  • American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Safety Committee 1991 to present; Present Member and Chairman, Slow Moving Vehicle Standards Committee, 1990-92

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Agricultural Education, West Virginia University, 1982
  • M.S. Agricultural Education, West Virginia University, 1976
  • B.S. Forest Management/Wildlife Management, University of Nevada, 1969

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • 1998 - ASAE, NAMIC Safety Award
  • 1992 - Team Teaching Award, First Place - Epsilon Sigma Phi Extension Fraternity, The Ohio State University
  • 1989 - Outstanding Performance Award - West Virginia Association of Extension 4-H Agents
  • 1986 - Outstanding Program Excellence - West Virginia University Extension Service
  • 1986 - Annual Solid Fuel Safety Award - The West Virginia Chimney Sweep Guild
  • 1984 - Citation of Commendation - West Virginia Extension Homemaker Council, Inc
  • 1984 - Award of Commendation - National Safety Council
  • 1983 - Outstanding Teacher - West Virginia University
  • 1983 - Member, Outstanding Group Performance Award - Center for Extension and Continuing Education, West Virginia University
  • 1983 - Outstanding Performance Award - Center for Extension and Continuing Education, West Virginia University
  • 1983 - Degree of Honorary State Farmer - West Virginia Association of Future Farmers of America
  • 1983 - Outstanding Service Award - West Virginia Association of Extension 4-H Agents


The Agricultural Safety and Health program at The Ohio State University in the Department of Food, Agricultral and Biological Engineering is a nationally recognized center of excellence for educational extension programming and agricultural safety and health research.


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