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Farmworker Clinical Care Resource for Occupational Health
http://www.farmworkercliniciansmanual.com
This comprehensive manual was developed by the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health and the Migrant Clinicians Network for the diagnosis and treatment of occupational injuries in migrant and seasonal farmworkers. The information in the manual does focus on agricultural occupations in the Northeast.
Greater Risks, Fewer Rights: U.S Farmworkers and Pesticides
Pesticide Action Network, United Farmworkers of America, and California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation analyzed California government data on agricultural poisonings and enforcement of worker safety standards. Nearly 500 pesticide poisonings were reported for California farmworkers every year. The actual number of pesticide-related illnesses is unknown, since many poisonings go unreported.
Guidance for Protecting Workers against Avian Flu - U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administation (OSHA)
New safety and health guidance from OSHA alerts workers and employers about the hazards of avian flu and provides practical recommendations on ways to avoid sickness.
Listserv on Workers' Health in Latin America and the Caribbean (old)
Listserv on Workers' Health in Latin America and the Caribbean - A regional and international forum in Spanish to exchange information, knowledge and experiences related to any aspect of occupational and environmental health. Emphasis on Latin America and the Caribbean. Open to all interested participants.
MassCOSH: Addressing Work-related Injuries and Illnesses: A Guide for Primary Care Providers in Massachusetts
Offers basic screening questions, common occupations and ailments associated with them, as well as recommended treatment. Also includes sample letters from clinicians to employers for restricted work.
MCN HEART (Health and Environment Analysis Resource Tool)
http://gis.cdc.gov/mcnarcims/default.asp
An interactive web-based geographic application which provides support to field clinicians looking for information, tools, referrals and services in environmental/occupational health for their migrant patients.
MCN WEBINAR: Pesticide Poisonings. Are you prepared? (June 2014)
DATE RECORDED: Wednesday, June 17, 2014
PRESENTED BY: Matthew Keifer, MD, MPH, Dean Emanuel Endowed Chair/Director National Farm Medicine Center
Mesothelioma Information Resource Group
The Mesothelioma Information and Resource Group (MIRG) is an organization created to assist patients, family, friends and loved ones in learning about mesothelioma and other asbestos-related injuries.
Link
http://www.mirg.org/
Migrant Worker Health Project – CANADA
This web site houses a collection of information, contacts and resources to assist health practitioners in providing care to migrant farm workers. Although the primary intended audience is health care providers in Ontario, much of the information may be useful to other parties.
Nail Salon Worker Safety and Health - Best Practices and Training Guide
Safety and Health Practices
for Nail Salon Workers
Safety and Health Practicesfor Nail Salon Workers and a Training Guide for Nail Salon Worker Safety and Health Outreach Program
