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Occupational Health Policy and Immigrant Workers in the AFF Sector

Authors: Liebman, A. K., Wiggins, M. F., Fraser, C., Levin, J., Sidebottom, J. and Arcury, T. A. Am. J. Ind. Med, 2013 ABSTRACT: Immigrant workers make up an important portion of the hired workforce in the Agricultural, Forestry and Fishing (AgFF) sector, one of the most hazardous industry sectors in the US. Despite the inherent dangers associated …

Health care access for immigrant workers in AFF sector in southeastern US

Authors: Frank, A. L., Liebman, A. K., Ryder, B., Weir, M. and Arcury, T. A. Am. J. Ind. Med, 2013 ABSTRACT: The Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery (AgFF) Sector workforce in the US is comprised primarily of Latino immigrants. Health care access for these workers is limited and increases health disparities.  This article addresses health care access …