Author Archives: Jessica Werder, Health and Safety Program Manager, AFOP

Remember Farmworkers When Considering Organic Versus Non-Organic

Posted on September 6, 2011

Co-Authored by Valentina Stackl, Health & Safety Program Associate, AFOP It is often forgotten that every piece of fruit and vegetable found at the supermarket was painstakingly picked by a man, woman, or child. Last week, these individuals – our … Continue reading →

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Water. Rest. Shade.

Posted on May 3, 2011

It’s a simple message, but one that can save lives. Last week, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will launch a national, educational, heat-stress prevention campaign targeting employers and their employees. The … Continue reading →

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Reemerging Government Perspective, Must Work Well In Groups

Posted on October 20, 2010

I recently had the opportunity to see the government’s reemerging emphasis on collaboration in action at the EPA’s Beyond Translation event in Durham, NC, on October 6. During the event, I participated in a significant discussion focusing on the local … Continue reading →

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