July: Focus on America, Summer Heat, and Avocadoes

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Happy Birthday United States of America! On July 4, 1776, with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Congress declared the American colonies were free and independent states.

Check out July's new interactive resource on the Student Portal home page.

Exposure to extreme heat can result in occupational illnesses and injuries.

With so many of our migratory farmworkers working outside in the extreme heat during the summer months, it is important to share resources with them that will keep them safe. Check these out! Follow the links provided below to access these high-quality resources for your OSY working in the heat today.

New Heat Warning Tool - As summer approaches, federal officials unveiled a new color-coded heat warning system called HeatRisk which breaks down weather conditions and related health risks for any area of the US. Just enter your zip code on the CDC’s dashboard and see heat forecasts, explanations of the health risks, air quality reports, and tips to protect your health.

Heat Stress STAT Lesson and Student Portal Recorded Heat Stress Lesson - Once again iSOSY has valuable information, lessons, and resources ready to go at your fingertips!

National Avocado Day!

Put your spin on National Avocado Day on July 31 by creating a social media hashtag that celebrates your love of avocados and appreciation for the farmworkers who pick them!

Click HERE for more information.

#AvocadoObsessed