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PNASH Scientific Advisory Committee gains four members
While a new crop of advisors join the PNASH Scientific Advisory Committee, others are moving on. We appreciate their service!
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Co-creating COVID-19 messages for farmworkers
Funding from the UW Population Health Initiative jump-started efforts by DEOHS and our partners, working side-by-side with farmworkers, to create tailored safety messages
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Heat, fire, smoke and health in Washington’s ag industry
DEOHS researchers investigate the combined health effects of wildfire smoke and heat on Washington’s agricultural workforce and test strategies to protect workers and crops
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Reaching out for change on the farm
DEOHS MPH student and outreach specialist Dennise Drury tackles sexual harassment in agriculture
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Fatigue management
New research and tips to manage work fatigue and sleep that is perfect for farming, fishing, and forestry
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Following the wind
A new approach provides practical information about spray drift events: measuring time, space, and wind variability.
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Harvesting better health, COVID-19 safety on the radio
Working together to cultivate trust and and harvest better health during COVID-19, Radio KDNA announces the launch of a new program reaching out to the farmworker community.
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RISC information for commercial fishing
Commercial fishing is hazardous and risk information is important to develop injury prevention strategies.
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Virtual training for wildfire prevention
New DEOHS-led project develops VR simulations to protect health and safety of forest workers who fend off wildfires
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Field-tested pesticides health solutions
Providing pesticide safety solutions for the agricultural workplace, especially for handheld equipment.
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COVID-19 guidance and resources for agriculture
See below for new guidance and resources from state and federal authorities to help improve workplace safety and meet requirements for your region.
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Celebrating our students
One of the primary goals of the PNASH Center is to provide opportunities for student research and mentorship. Every year, the PNASH Center is fortunate to have talented and passionate students involved in our research.
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Turning down the heat for agricultural workers
Heat illness is a serious concern for agriculture workers, but Erica Chavez Santos and the HEAT team are working to turn down the temperature of this serious health and safety risk.
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