Heat Stress Prevention
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 (AFF) sector.
Heat Related Illness
Due to the nature of their work, farmers and farmworkers are at a higher risk for heat-related illnesses than the general population.
Physical Therapy Clinics
Physical well-being is critical to overall health, work performance, and to continue working in physically demanding work in the agriculture, fishery, and forestry sectors for as long as possible.
Musculoskeletal Risks
Chronic low back pain has been identified as a major problem for seafood and agricultural workers, affecting worker health and productivity.
Equipment Safety
SCCAHS has compiled equipment safety resources and guidelines for workers and managers in the forestry and natural resources sector. Please visit this page frequently to find new information on this topic.
Bird Blue (Influenza H5N1)
Bird Flu (Influenza H5N1) is caused by the H5N1 subtype of Influenza A virus which effects migratory birds, poultry, and in rare cases humans.
Vaccines
Turn the pages to explore the toolkit or download the toolkit. You may also watch the webinar recording that introduces the toolkit. Components of the Vaccine Communication Toolkit are also available in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Vietnamese. Please scroll below the English components on this page to find materials in these three languages.
Covid-19
As federal and state officials continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation, it is important to share consistent and accurate information.
Decisions in Recovery: Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Farm Aid
A non-profit farmer advocacy program that includes a crisis hotline, resource hub for locating crisis assistance, and fact sheets on mental illness and suicide in farmers.