Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety

Look what was raffled off at the Comite Civico del Valle 13th Annual Imperial Valley Environmental Health Leadership Summit held in El Centro! #CorsiRosenthalBox #CRBox #IAQ #IndoorAir Thanks to @HRiden_UCD for the image.

@CALaborSec @CALaborAgency It was a great day learning from so many people who care about farmworkers and their well-being! We are thankful for the funding!

I was raised on a California ranch, and helping farmworkers obtain more education and job skills has been a focus for my career. @CALaborAgency has committed $20 million to our Farmworkers Advancement program, and it was my pleasure today to address a convening for our grantees.

WCAHS wishes a sincere congratulations to Dr. Kent Pinkerton on his retirement. Read more: aghealth.ucdavis.edu/news/wcahs-dir…

The Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment standard is now in effect. #heatillness #CalOSHA dir.ca.gov/dosh/HeatIllne…

@BeamerPaloma @MFurlongPhD @UAZ_SWEHSC Looking forward to reading it!

So proud of @MFurlongPhD for publishing this really important manuscript demonstrating associations between agricultural pesticide applications and stillbirth in the state of AZ. @UAZ_SWEHSC #EHSCC academic.oup.com/aje/advance-ar…

Funding opportunity: @AgHealthUCD is accepting applications for pilot research projects related to ag health & safety in Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada! Learn more here: aghealth.ucdavis.edu/funding/small-…

@MCN_Health @vcchealthcare Deysi is an absolute inspiration and joy to work with! We are so fortunate to partner with her as we serve farmworkers in California.

MCN is proud to announce Deysi Merino-Gonzalez of @vcchealthcare as the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Kugel & Zuroweste Health Justice Award! Read more in our blog: migrantclinician.org/blog/2024/jan/…

WCAHS is offering FREE frontline supervisor trainings across the state in 2024. Trainings are in Spanish and promote hazard identification, problem solving, and communication skills. Register now! aghealth.ucdavis.edu/events

Hello! We aren't here as often but we do have a LinkedIn page where we are posting all of our FREE trainings and safety reminders! Check it out! linkedin.com/company/agheal…

Check out our new article about the important role frontline supervisors (mayordomo/as) play in ensuring a safe workplace. aghealth.ucdavis.edu/news/training-…

The request for proposals for the next round of EHSC Pilots is out! Check out website and InfoReady. And, don’t hesitate to reach out to our Pilot Projects Program Director, Laura Van Winkle @lauravw_ucd

Widespread Moderate HeatRisk is expected this weekend in the Valley & foothills. Heat and heat-related illnesses can escalate quickly! Try to stay in a cool place during the heat of the day & drink plenty of water! #CAwx

WCAHS' Teresa Andrews was interviewed for a recent Univision story about outdoor agricultural work in hot weather: univision.com/local/sacramen…

How Does Environmental Temperature Affect Farmworkers’ Work Rates in the California Heath Illness Prevention Study? journals.lww.com/joem/Fulltext/…

How much, how often, and what you drink can affect how well you work on a hot day. La cantidad, la frecuencia y lo que toma pueden afectar lo bien que trabaja en un día caluroso. aghealth.ucdavis.edu/news/how-know-…

An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 8 PM Monday for the Valley, foothills, and mountains at elevations below 4500 ft. NOW is the time to prepare! Be sure to have a way to stay cool and hydrated this weekend! 🌡️🥵

🌡️ Widespread MAJOR HeatRisk will impact our area this weekend. This heat will be dangerous to anyone without proper hydration and cooling. Reconsider outdoor plans and if you must go outside take frequent breaks in the shade and drink plenty of water. #Cawx

Be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion: