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Author Archives: Melanie Forti, Health & Safety Programs Program Coordinator, AFOP
First Defense Against Foodborne Illnesses
This year alone, hundreds of people became ill and have even died from tainted romaine lettuce, cantaloupe, and spinach. E.Coli and Listeria, two of the most common foodborne illnesses have been traced from California to Ohio and come from contaminated … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Safety Programs
Tagged foodborne illness, hand-washing, Microbiological Data Program, pesticides, USDA
SAFE AmeriCorps Impact Farmworker Communities
After only four months of service AFOP’s 18 SAFE AmeriCorps members have already made a major impact on farmworker communities. So far, SAFE AmeriCorps members have reached almost 18,000 agricultural employees through a variety of services. Farmworkers have participated in … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Safety Programs
Tagged AmeriCorps, Cesar Chavez, Heat Stress, pesticides, Proyecto Sol, U.S. Department of Labor
I am an AmeriCorps Member, and I Will get Things Done!
AmeriCorps members are hard at work once again, providing health and safety training to farmworkers in states throughout the country. So far this year, our 18 SAFE AmeriCorps members have trained 330 farmworkers on Worker Protection Standard (WPS) and 439 … Continue reading
SAFE AmeriCorps End of Service
Last week, 16 of AFOP’s SAFE AmeriCorps members from around the country came together to celebrate their End of Service Ceremony in Washington, D.C. The day started with an exciting professional development training conducted by Nelson Diaz, an Employment Market … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Safety Programs
Tagged Melanie Forti, pesticide, SAFE AmeriCorps, Worker Protection Standard, WPS
