Working in the Shadows: Safety and Health in Forestry Services in Southern Oregon.

We conducted a small participatory survey to document occupational injuries and illnesses, medical treatment, wage issues, and general working conditions among 150 forest workers in southern Oregon who are mostly Spanish-speaking immigrants from Latin America. We used snowball sampling in administering the survey. Survey results showed a high rate of job-related injury among the workers who responded to our survey.

Evaluation of a pilot promotora program for Latino forest workers in southern Oregon.

Background: Forest work, an occupation with some of the highest injury and illness rates, is conducted primarily by Latino immigrant workers. This study evaluates a pilot program where promotoras (lay community health educators) provided occupational health and safety trainings for Latino forest workers.

Methods: Evaluation methods included a focus group, post-tests, and qualitative feedback.