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2025 ISASH Call for Abstracts

2025 ISASH Call for Abstracts

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The International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health (ISASH) invites abstract submissions for the 2025 Annual Conference in Portland, Maine, USA. The theme for this year’s conference is “On land and at sea: Safety and health for farmers, fishermen, and forestry workers.” The Northeast Center

Northeast Center Launches New Discussion Series on Farmer Health and Safety

Northeast Center Launches New Discussion Series on Farmer Health and Safety

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Join us for our inaugural session of Fields of Knowledge: Conversations about Farmer Health & Safety. These sessions aim to create meaningful dialogue between researchers and the farming community, fostering collaboration and shared understanding around key topics affecting farmer health and safety.  First Session Farm Stress

Harm Reduction to Save Lives

Harm Reduction to Save Lives

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As part of our commitment to agricultural health and safety, the Northeast Center has expanded its worker well-being initiatives to incorporate harm reduction strategies. Harm reduction is a public health philosophy that seeks to minimize the negative consequences of certain behaviors, such as substance use.
Research to Practice (R2P): Creating a Blueprint for Facilitating Innovation in Occupational Health and Safety

Research to Practice (R2P): Creating a Blueprint for Facilitating Innovation in Occupational Health and Safety

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The NEC launched a new research project to understand how we can increase the number and pace of health and safety innovations adopted by workers in farming, forestry, and fishing. In partnership with George Mason University (GMU), NEC staff are identifying the elements needed in
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Staying Afloat

Staying Afloat

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The Northeast Center and Fishing Partnership Support Services (FPSS) have teamed up to expand the Lifejackets for Lobstermen program. This expansion included updating program materials to be more inclusive of all Northeast fisheries and modifying  Program administration to increase our ability to sustain this important