Emergencies—ranging from infectious disease outbreaks to natural disasters—present complex and evolving challenges for workplace health and safety. Join the Northern California Centers for Occupational and Environmental Health for a two-day symposium designed to empower professionals with tools and strategies to navigate crises with confidence.

Delve into the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance and examine best practices for mitigating infectious disease risks in the workplace. Identify vulnerabilities to natural disasters like earthquakes and design evidence-based preparedness strategies to safeguard workers. Engage in workshops on emergency planning and response, exploring the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and community-based approaches to enhance communication.

Leave equipped with practical skills to protect workplaces, strengthen collaboration, and advance resilience in the face of emergencies.

Thursday, February 6th (Online) - Leverage the convenience of remote learning with a live stream and panel Q&A on emerging research and treatment updates, with the opportunity to view recorded lecture content in advance. 

Friday, February 7th (In-Person, Berkeley, CA) - Join us in person for a day of interdisciplinary collaboration, scenario-based workshops, and networking. Connect with peers from medicine, nursing, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, and allied disciplines to improve emergency action planning and to engage in discussions around preparedness gaps and actionable next steps.

We're thrilled to be hosting this event as the 47th Annual UC Berkeley Lela Morris Symposium, and 43rd Annual UC Davis Occupational and Environmental Medicine Symposium.

Registration Fees:

• General Registration: $245.00 ($295.00 after 1/10/25, registration closes 1/24/25)
• Students & Residents: $145.00 ($165.00 after 1/10/25, registration closes 1/24/25)

• General Registration: $75.00 ($95.00 after 1/8/25, registration closes 2/5/25)
• Students & Residents: $35.00 ($55.00 after 1/8/25, registration closes 2/5/25)

COEH is happy to make scholarship discounts available to full-time, matriculated university students and residents. Learners must register with their .edu email address, and provide degree / university information upon registration. Note: Student scholarship seats will be offered on a first come, first served basis. 

Sponsors:

This event is made possible through the joint providership of The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health UC Berkeley, and The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health UC Davis.

Accessibility:

If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) to fully participate in this event, please contact Will Bellamy at coehce@berkeley.edu or (510) 642-8365 with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7-10 days in advance of the event.