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... Read More →

Dr. Tracy Irani, SCCAHS Outreach Core Director, hosted a meeting with colleague Dr. Tom Bernard from the University of South Florida’s NIOSH funded Sunshine Education & Research Center. They... Read More →

Researchers representing disciplines such as the military, agriculture and sports medicine met in late October to discuss the latest advances in science and technology related to occupational... Read More →

The November webinar for the SCCAHS webinar series featured Jose Perez, senior manager for health and safety for The Wonderful Company. In this webinar, Perez covered the need for a safety focus... Read More →

The senior manager for health and safety of the world’s largest grower of tree nuts was the featured speaker at the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety’s (SCCAHS) fall... Read More →

Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance of Gulf Seafood Workers Commercial ocean fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Workplace-related illnesses, injuries, and... Read More →

Floods can heighten the risk of health threats, such as mold, tetanus bacteria, contaminated well water, heat illness, and high stress. This is especially true on farms and ranches where inherent... Read More →

The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) conducts research on important topics related to health and safety in the agriculture, fisheries, and forestry sector.... Read More →

Rural America faces many challenges: challenging economies, rising suicide rates ad the growing opioid epidemic. Land-grant institutions are uniquely positioned to impact community wellness in... Read More →