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Agricultural Engineering	Construction Systems Management	Pre-Med/Pre-Vet
Agricultural Systems Management	Ecological Engineering
Biological Engineering	Food Engineering

Thomas L. Bean

Chair of the Food, Agricultural and Biological
Engineering Department

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Contact Information:
Address: 200A Agricultural Engineering Building 590 Woody Hayes Drive Columbus, Ohio 43210-1057 VITA	Phone: (614) 292-9338 FAX: (614) 292-9448 E-Mail: bean.3@osu.edu Website(s):Safety and Health Bio Page Safety and Health

Major Fields of Specialization:
- Amish Project - ATV Safety Videos and Information - Tailgate Safety Training - Farm Family Health and Hazard Surveillance Agricultural Rescue Agricultural Accident Statistics in Ohio - A Twenty Year Summary Based on newspaper clippings Study of Lighting and Marking Alternatives for Tractors and Farm Machinery used on U.S Highways, 1992-95 An Overview of the Ohio Migrant Farm Worker Safety Needs Assessment Agricultural Accidents in Ohio Highway Safety of Agricultural Vehicles and Farm Machinery Study of Lighting and Marking of Amish Buggies, 1993-96

Education:
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

Areas of Interest:
Extension: Developing educational programs and materials for 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 to 2005 Gemplers Inc., Editorial Advisory Board, 1995-99 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: Reviewer, 1990-to present National Institute for Farm Safety: Member and Past President, 1992-present; Board of Directors, 1985-1992; President, 1987-88; President-elect, 1986-87; Research and Development Committee, 1982-86; Chairman, Home and Farmstead Committee, 1980-84; Session Chairman, Summer 1979, 1982, 1986; Program Committee, 1978-79, 1983-84; Secretary, Home and Farmstead Committee, 1978-79. National Safety Council, National Appointment to the Farm Division 1980; Research and Development Committee, 1983-84; 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 Vehicles Standards Committee, 1990-2006.

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