Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety
@AgHealthUCD
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WCAHS promotes health and safety in agriculture via research and outreach in CA, AZ, NV & HI. Sponsored by @NIOSH/@CDCgov. Located at @UCDavis.
Davis, CA
Joined October 2011
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.
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WCAHS wishes a sincere congratulations to Dr. Kent Pinkerton on his retirement. Read more:
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The Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment standard is now in effect. #heatillness #CalOSHA
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Funding opportunity: @AgHealthUCD is accepting applications for pilot research projects related to ag health & safety in Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada! Learn more here: https://t.co/WG9u9buHwq
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The application period for the 2024-2025 Small Grant Program is now closed.Funding OpportunityThe Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (WCAHS) is dedicated to improving the health and...
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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: https://t.co/V8r4eoR95Y
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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! https://t.co/8G6edECZgi
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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!
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Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety | 159 followers on LinkedIn. We are dedicated to the understanding and prevention of illness and injury in western agriculture. | We are a diverse...
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Check out our new article about the important role frontline supervisors (mayordomo/as) play in ensuring a safe workplace.
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En español Frontline Supervisors play an important role not only in securing successful production, but also in encouraging a safe workplace culture. The role of frontline supervisors in supporting...
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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
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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
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WCAHS' Teresa Andrews was interviewed for a recent Univision story about outdoor agricultural work in hot weather: https://t.co/oi2cDCbs9c
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Quienes literalmente alimentan el país tienen la profesión con la mayor tasa de muerte por calor, pero también los sueldos más bajos de California, uno de los estados más costosos para vivir. Por...
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How Does Environmental Temperature Affect Farmworkers’ Work Rates in the California Heath Illness Prevention Study?
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rs. Minute-by-minute work rate (measured by accelerometer) and WBGT were averaged over 15-minute intervals. Results Work rate decreased by 4.34 (95% confidence interval [CI], −7.09 to −1.59) counts...
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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. https://t.co/qIloGQkiMi
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WCAHS Outreach staff provide suggestions for how much water you should be drinking and two simple ways to know if you are drinking enough.
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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! 🌡️🥵
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🌡️ 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
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Be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion:
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It is going to be hot this week. Be sure to take care of yourself and those around you.
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Shout out to Dr. Farzaneh Khorsandi, Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension at UC Davis and WCAHS researcher, on International Women in Engineering Day! Learn more about her research 👇 https://t.co/Wl1ve3WXjT
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All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)—off-road, motorized vehicles with three or four tires—are commonly used by farmers and ranchers to apply fertilizers, inspect livestock or crops, and carry or tow implem...
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