Event Details

Supervisors - 9am - 10am

A viable vaccine is still some time away, and even then, it will be a long time until it becomes widely available. This workshop is designed for supervisors to have the opportunity to learn about the science of COVID-19 in a small group setting and ask specific questions regarding risk reduction at the workplace. It includes an overview of COVID-19 with demographic information, number of cases in California, how the virus affects the body, how the virus spreads and what people can do to reduce their risk. Supervisors will learn more about employer responsibility to reduce the risk of infection, how to counter harmful myths regarding COVID-19, and how to keep their workforce vigilant and engaged.

Todavía falta un tiempo para que una vacuna viable esté disponible, e incluso entonces, pasará mucho tiempo hasta que esté ampliamente disponible. Este taller está diseñado para que los supervisores tengan la oportunidad de aprender sobre la ciencia de COVID-19 en un entorno de grupo pequeño y hacer preguntas específicas sobre la reducción de riesgos en el trabajo. Incluye una visión general de COVID-19 con información demográfica, número de casos en California, cómo afecta el virus al cuerpo, cómo se propaga el virus y qué pueden hacer las personas para reducir su riesgo. Los supervisores aprenderán más sobre la responsabilidad del empleador de reducir el riesgo de infección, cómo contrarrestar los mitos dañinos sobre COVID-19 y cómo mantener a su fuerza laboral vigilante y comprometida.

Fieldworkers - 10:30am - 11:30am

A viable vaccine is still some time away, and even then, it will be a long time until it becomes widely available. This workshop is designed for fieldworkers to have the opportunity to learn about the science of COVID-19 in a small group setting and ask specific questions regarding risk reduction at the workplace, at home and getting to and from work. It includes an overview of COVID-19 with demographic information, number of cases in California, how the virus affects the body, how the virus spreads and what people can do to reduce their risk. Harmful myths regarding COVID-19 will be explained and strategies for remaining vigilant will be discussed.

Todavía falta un tiempo para que una vacuna viable esté disponible, e incluso entonces, pasará mucho tiempo hasta que esté ampliamente disponible. Este taller está diseñado para que los trabajadores del campo tengan la oportunidad de aprender sobre la ciencia de COVID-19 en un entorno de pequeños grupos y hacer preguntas específicas sobre la reducción de riesgos en el lugar de trabajo, en casa y al ir y venir del trabajo. Incluye una visión general de COVID-19 con información demográfica, número de casos en California, cómo afecta el virus al cuerpo, cómo se propaga el virus y qué pueden hacer las personas para reducir su riesgo. Se explicarán los mitos dañinos sobre COVID-19 y se discutirán las estrategias para mantenerse alerta.

Please reach out to info@farmworkerfoundation.org with any questions or for assistance with registration.

Meet the Speaker

Teresa Andrews, Education and Outreach Specialist, Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety Ms. Andrews has extensive experience working with cultural minorities, including developing educational materials and conducting training. In her current role as outreach and educational specialist for the Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety, Ms. Andrews has forged collaborative links with Hispanic farm worker groups, growers, farm labor contractors, community organizations, employers, and insurance personnel. She has developed low-literacy educational materials and conducted training sessions in both English and Spanish for farm worker children, dairy workers, farmers, and others.

This program is hosted by the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation and free for Napa County farmworkers.