Survey Report: COVID-19’s impact on NE loggers
In the interest of understanding the impact of COVID-19 on loggers in the Northeast region, the Northeast Center developed and distributed surveys to loggers in
Agricultural, forestry and fishing industries come with job-related risks any day of the year. So the COVID-19 health crisis has made keeping these essential workers healthy on the job all the more critical.
Below, find news, print resources and videos for adapting and staying safe at work through the pandemic. For additional, up-to-date information on COVID-19, go to the Centers for Disease Control website.
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COVID-related News
Survey Findings: COVID-19’s Impact on Farmworkers
To understand the pandemic’s impact on farmworkers and to improve COVID-19 prevention efforts, the Northeast Center and the Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety
Holding On-Farm, Pop-Up COVID Vaccine Clinics
On the same day the Centers for Disease Control announced that fully vaccinated adults 65 and older are 94% less likely to be hospitalized with
Looking to Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Near You?
If you meet the eligibility requirements for your state, you can locate pharmacy and clinic locations near you using this straightforward vaccine finder search tool.
Room for Improvement
An Online Tool for Reducing the Spread of COVID-19 in Farmworker Housing
This simulation tool shows how coronavirus can spread through farmworker housing and how simple changes can make a difference in prevention. Factors taken into account by the simulator include the number of people sharing a room, the size of the room, type of beds (single or bunk beds) and how much people are washing hands, social distancing and wearing face coverings..
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View COVID Housing Simulator (En Español)
COVID Resources for Agriculture
Anabaptist Materials
COVID Prevention Videos for Farm Businesses
In English:
- COVID-19 Prevention: Guide to Wearing Cloth Face Masks
- COVID-19 Prevention: Cleaning and Disinfecting
En Español:
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COVID Resources for Fishing
OSHA Commercial Fishing Fact Sheet
Important information from OSHA on proper sanitation and Safe Housekeeping
Fisheries Safety Documents and Handouts
Captain’s COVID checklist, policies, temperature lists and other useful handouts.
Checklist for Seafood Processing Worksites
Align Your COVID-19 Assessment and Control Plan with CDC/OSHA Worker Protection Guidance
Steps to Reducing Worker Exposure to COVID-19
Keep Packaging and Processing Facilities by following the steps mentioned in this helpful document.
Resources for Logging
COVID-19's Impact on NE Loggers
Paper mill explosion exacerbates pandemic’s strain on Northeast loggers, according to survey respondents.
Keep Your Logging Site Safe
Important information from Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention and Education
Practical COVID-19 Advice
Great advice from Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center for American Loggers Council
Stay Safe. Stay Informed.
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