The Northeast Center recently had an opportunity to be a part of the program for WVU Safety & Health Extension’s first Tethered/Winch Assist Steep Slope Logging Demonstration and Training in Bruceton Mills, WV. An astonishing amount of information was shared about the safety aspects of
Outdoor workers are at high risk for encountering ticks and contracting tick-borne diseases (TBDs) due to their prolonged exposure to tick habitats. Forestry workers are especially vulnerable to TBDs as a direct result of their work environments. Because the Northeast region has the highest incidence
Our Year in Review is a culmination of a busy 2023 here at the Northeast Center. From initiatives like our new r2p Incubator and On-Farm Health Assessments to established programs and innovative research, the Northeast Center continues to lead the way in occupational health and
The Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety (NEC) recently published results from a longitudinal study that examines injury trends within the Maine logging community. The NEC has been studying the impact of work on health and safety within the Maine logging industry over the
The Professional Logging Contractors of Maine (PLC) recently honored the Northeast Center with its Supporting Member Award for demonstrating an “unprecedented commitment to logging contractors in Maine.” “Supporting loggers through health research and practice has been a critical mission for us,” said Deputy Director Erika Scott,
