Heat-related Illness prevention: Research and lessons learned from athletics
Heat-related illness (HRI) significantly impacts athletes, especially in hot and humid climates. HRI is the third leading cause of death among high school athletes. Practitioners of occupational industries with greater outdoor exposure can apply lessons learned from athletics to help prevent and diagnose HRI. On July 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. we invite […]
Understanding the scope of the opioid epidemic for agricultural industries
It’s well-known that an opioid epidemic exists throughout America, and that there is a need to better understand the epidemic through more comprehensive data. According to the CDC, in 2017 opioids accounted for 67.8% of all drug overdose deaths in the United States, a total of 47,600 opioid-related drug overdose deaths. Through the Southeastern Coastal Center […]
Preparing for the 2019 hurricane season: Applying lessons from hurricanes Irma and Michael
Hurricanes Irma and Michael caused catastrophic damage from wind and storm surge throughout Florida and the southeastern U.S. during 2017 and 2018, respectively. Many communities in the panhandle of Florida are still recovering from the effects of Hurricane Michael. As the 2019 hurricane season approaches, it is important to prepare for potential storms that could […]
Using Social Marketing to Prevent Heat-related Illness and Improve Productivity Among Farmworkers
Farmworkers face a variety of economic, structural and cultural barriers to adopting safety practices in the field especially with prevention of heat related illness (HRI) and associated injuries. Farmworkers are at increased risk for HRI and even death because they are exposed to extreme heat while engaged in strenuous physical activity such as harvesting crops. […]
Acute Psychological and Health Impacts of Hurricane Irma in UF/IFAS Extension Workers
Hurricane Irma made landfall on the southwest coast of Florida in September of 2017 and moved north up the state bringing high winds, destructive tornadoes, and flooding. In conjunction with the physical damage, Hurricane Irma left in its wake psychological impacts with the citizens of Florida. As part of the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural […]
Heat Stress and Biomarkers of Renal Disease
February 12th, 2019 from 10:00am to 11:00am Eastern Rising global temperatures have resulted in increases in health hazards for populations who work in hot environments, such as agricultural farmworkers. Chronic Kidney Disease is an epidemic in the Mesoamerican region and is thought to be related to excessive heat exposure, high work intensity, and recurrent dehydration. […]
Pesticide & Heat Stress Education for Latino Farmworkers that is Culturally Appropriate
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 humidity are major sources of poor occupational health outcomes. Dr. Joseph Grzywacz, principal investigator with the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety, is leading a research project […]
The Need for a Safety Focus in Agriculture
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 in agriculture and shared his experiences on how to support and create a culture of safety in the agricultural workplace. Perez, a former […]
Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance of Gulf Seafood Workers
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 deaths are not uncommon for commercial seafood workers, and many of these adverse outcomes are avoidable in this mostly self-employed uninsured, hardworking workforce that feeds our nation. We invite […]
Assessing Agricultural Liability
Recorded Webinar 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. Dr. Martie Gillen, co-investigator on the outreach core for the center, has created training resources for navigating the complex world of risk management to help agricultural managers […]
