In the summer of 2022, WCAHS received funding from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to continue COVID-19 outreach and training with community and industry partners through June 2023.
Individuals aged 12 and older who test positive for COVID-19 and have symptoms can now access free telehealth services and receive medication through the COVID-19 Test to Treat Telehealth Program provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
WCAHS is pleased to announce the center has received funding from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for the next five years. The center is one of 12 agricultural health and safety centers in the United States to receive funding this year.
by California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
September 07, 2022
Cal/OSHA reminds all employers with outdoor workers to be prepared and take the necessary precautions to prevent heat illness as high temperatures continue throughout the state this week.
The collaborative research team, from San Diego State University and the Imperial Valley Equity & Justice Coalition, aimed to determine the stressors in commuting and resident farmworkers in the US.
The Corsi-Rosenthal Box is a homemade air cleaning system that can reduce indoor exposure to airborne particles that contain the virus that causes COVID-19. It can also reduce the levels of other particles in the air, such as dust or wildfire smoke.
The Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety honors a longtime partner, advisor, and advocate for farmworker health, Don Villarejo, who passed away on November 19, 2021.
by Lupe Sandoval, co-founder, California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA)
October 20, 2021
Farm labor supervisors play a critical role in managing and directing the workforce. The combination of individual leadership qualities with ongoing support from employers can help to ensure the success of the company and its employees.
The Fire and Smoke Map is a valuable resource for employers of outdoor workers throughout the West because it provides more localized readings, an important feature for rural areas.
by Lupe Sandoval, co-founder, California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA)
July 29, 2021
Underlying the high number of workplace injuries are many near-miss incidents. The more often these incidents happen without preventative corrective actions, the more likely a serious accident will occur.
Your body needs a certain amount of water for your organs to work properly. If you don’t replace the water that you are releasing as sweat, your body will not function well.
COVID-19 safety continues to be a priority in workplaces throughout California as more people receive their vaccines. Still, employers and supervisors have many questions about best practices and state regulations as they design their COVID-19 prevention plans. AgSafe and the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety are hosting free trainings that can help.
It’s now faster and easier for farmers to help their workers get vaccinated, thanks to a new partnership program sponsored by the California Department of Public Health.
Although every California workplace needs to have an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), there are a few differences on how employers with less than 10 employees can comply with this regulation.
Heat-related illness poses a serious health risk to farmworkers, especially as their work season overlaps with hot summer temperatures. Workers are at higher risk of heat-related illness if they are not acclimated (or used to) the heat.
