ATV Safety

Earlier this year, WCAHS accepted proposals for short-term projects that address research, outreach, or educational issues of agricultural health and safety in Arizona, California, Hawaii, and/or Nevada. Twelve competitive proposals were received and the following five projects were funded.

Food Security and Nutritional Status among Agricultural Workers in the California Central Valley: Pilot Study

Reina Engle-Stone, PhD, and Leslie Olivares, UC Davis

Agricultural workers all over the world rely on ATVs to complete tasks on the farm; however, despite the usefulness of ATVs, serious injuries can result from improper use.