by piecenter | Apr 12, 2019 | Easy as PIE, Recorded
Farmworkers face a variety of economic, structural and cultural barriers to adopting safety practices in the field especially with prevention of heat related illness (HRI) and associated injuries. Farmworkers are at increased risk for HRI and even death because they...
by piecenter | Mar 14, 2019 | Easy as PIE, Recorded
Hurricane Irma made landfall on the southwest coast of Florida in September of 2017 and moved north up the state bringing high winds, destructive tornadoes, and flooding. In conjunction with the physical damage, hurricane Irma left in its wake psychological impacts...
by piecenter | Feb 21, 2019 | Easy as PIE, Recorded
Rising global temperatures have resulted in increases in health hazards for populations who work in hot environments, such as agricultural farmworkers. Chronic Kidney Disease is an epidemic in the Mesoamerican region and is thought to be related to excessive heat...
by piecenter | Dec 19, 2018 | Easy as PIE, Recorded
Farmworkers, the majority of whom are Latino immigrants from Mexico, experience elevated rates of occupational injury and illness. Chronic low-dose exposure to pesticides and extreme heat and humidity are major sources of poor occupational health outcomes. Dr. Joseph...
by piecenter | Nov 1, 2018 | Easy as PIE, Recorded
The November webinar for the SCCAHS webinar series will feature Jose Perez, senior manager for health and safety for The Wonderful Company. In this webinar, Perez will cover the need for a safety focus in agriculture and share his experiences on how to support and...
by piecenter | Sep 17, 2018 | Easy as PIE, Recorded
Commercial ocean fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Workplace-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths are not uncommon for commercial seafood workers, and many of these adverse outcomes are avoidable in this mostly self-employed uninsured,...
