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The object of this manual is to provide basic principles for the health self-care and risk-prevention in the agricultural fields, processing and food packaging plants, and the construction industry. The final section describes the most common injuries in the migrant population and offers some recommendations to reduce workplace risks.
This manual is a result of interdisciplinary work and collaboration. It has been revised and evaluated by experts in the field of occupational health and safety, human development, and education. The conceptual part focuses on risks in agriculture, packaging plants, and in construction. The practical part offers a series of exercises and suggestions that allow us to act appropriately when needed and to prevent accidents.
We hope that this manual will be a useful instrument for the laudable work done by promotoras and promotores in their community.
The intended audience for this manual includes:
- "promotores/as" who work with the migrant/immigrant population;
- professionals and groups may benefit from the manual's content;
- community leaders who seek to improve and develop the health of migrants/immigrants;
- agencies and people who work with the migrant/immigrant population, especially those in the healthcare field;
- groups or individuals responsible for designing and operating projects of a social, welfare, or community nature;
- All people who dedicate themselves to the improvement of the lives of individuals who live and work far from their places of origin.
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Binational Health Week
This year, the Ninth BHW will take place October 3-15, 2009 in 40 states in the U.S. and 3 provinces in Canada, with the participation of the consular networks of Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Additionally, during BHW five national campaigns will be implemented to promote awareness among the underserved Latino community on H1N1 Influenza, Prevention of Addictions, Nutrition, Prevention of Strokes, and Living Green.
More information about BHW events