EVENT ORGANIZED BY NC Agromedicine Institute, NCDOL – Ag Safety & Health Program, and NCDHHS – Farmworker Health Program

• NC Farmworker Health Program-DHHS Emphasize how important the DHHS guidance is, especially having a COVID-19 preparedness plan
• Encourage social distancing as much possible with sleeping quarters, transporting workers, working in the field, etc.
• Establish daily monitoring of COVID-19 symptoms among the workers to identify a case quickly to contain an outbreak
• Discuss the important role of outreach workers and how they can help growers keep their workers safe and healthy
• Discuss the importance of getting H2A workers enrolled in affordable health insurance through the marketplace upon arrival and before they get sick.
• Discuss where they can call to get assistance to enroll.
• ASH-DOL Emphasize the importance of planning ahead, being prepared, and following DOL and DHHS guidance relative to migrant housing
• Emphasize the importance of communication with workers, local health department (per regulation) and with NCDOL NC Agromedicine Institute
• Update on respirator medical clearance and fit testing requirements and availability of personal protective equipment for pesticide application and other on-farm uses
• Share information on grower surveys to determine needs for cleaning, sanitation, personal protective equipment and other supplies
• Share healthcare/insurance options for families/individuals that have lost insurance coverage due to layoffs
• Share farm st​ress resources