Wildfire Health Threats
Text equivalent of Wildfire Health Threats poster During wildfires, air quality drastically worsens due to smoke from burning materials and chemicals. Particulate matter, also known as PM2.5, can be depositedRead More
Category Archives: Weather
Health Spotlight: Slips, Trips, and Falls
Every autumn, AgriSafe highlights the importance of preventing slips, trips, and falls as our agricultural workers are challenged by the cold, wind, and ice that comes with winter weather. While thisRead More
Beat the Heat with Technology!
In the summers of long ago, farmers and ranchers would schedule the day’s work based on the meteorologist-predicted air temperature and humidity levels. Today, planning outdoor work activities can beRead More
UV Awareness
Co-written by Charlotte Halverson and Carey Portell Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and is related to repeated exposure to the sun, which causes damagingRead More
Avoid Winter Weather Related Injuries
Winter months are here, and now is the time to take inventory of cold-weather outdoor clothing. In addition to durable protection to provide warmth and avoid frostbite, avoiding slips, trips,Read More
Cold-weather wellness: Tips for staying healthy this season
Staying healthy during colder months is the first step in making sure you can enjoy all the activities the season brings. When you are indoors more during the fall andRead More
Tips for staying healthy and safe this summer
MedlinePlus and NIH offer lots of information online to help. We’ve summarized some helpful highlights to get you started. Sun Exposure and Your Skin Too much time in the sunRead More