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Telling the Story at ISASH 2023

The Telling the Story Project team was at the International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health (ISASH) in Tampa, Florida in June 2023. The team led a workshop called Taking Telling the Story to the Next Level. …

Hazy Days: Wildfire Smoke Safety While Working Outdoors

Wildfire smoke and poor air quality affect farmers and farm workers. Since agriculture is an outdoor job, it’s important to be in the know about air quality, the dangers of working outside, and how to stay safe. UMASH has compiled a toolkit with many resources to help farmers know the key terms, hazards, and strategies to keep themselves safe and healthy in these dangerous environmental conditions. …

Building Networks and Expertise for a Safer and Healthier Future: UMN Public Health Institute

Several UMASH faculty and staff kicked off summer in the classroom for the 2023 Public Health Institute (PHI) at the University of Minnesota. Practicing professionals and graduate students get academic or continuing education credits to build and expand their expertise and networks at PHI, with over 30 offerings in 2023, ranging from policy development and systems thinking to communications and analysis. …