A program led by community health workers (CHWs) aimed to educate migrant and refugee agricultural workers in Washington state about pesticide safety. The CHWs conducted 28 workshops in Spanish, reaching 263 participants from various communities. Most attendees had not received prior pesticide training. After the workshops, participants showed improved understanding of … [Read more...] about Empowering Agricultural Workers Through Community Health Worker-Led Pesticide Safety Workshops in Washington State
Pesticide safety
Empowering Agricultural Workers Through Community Health Worker-Led Pesticide Safety Workshops in Washington State
A community health worker-led workshop in Washington state aimed to educate migrant and refugee agricultural workers about pesticide exposure prevention. The program, which included a Spanish-language mobile app, reached 263 participants across 49 communities. Before the workshop, most participants had no prior pesticide training. After the workshop, there were significant … [Read more...] about Empowering Agricultural Workers Through Community Health Worker-Led Pesticide Safety Workshops in Washington State
