Outdoor workers are at risk of exposure to tickborne diseases if they work at sites where ticks are present. NJDOH created an Outdoor Workers Tick Toolkit to help employers provide information to their employeesofhow to preventtick bites and tickborne diseases.Employersare encouragedtoprovide tickborne disease information to new staff and annually in early spring.
This Outdoor Workers Tick Toolkitcontainsmaterials to educate and inform outdoor workers and their employers on the risks of tick bites and diseases caused by ticks along with how to help prevent them.There is also a presentation with pre-made captions that employers can use to share information with their employees.To request a presentation for outdoor workers at your worksite, contactyourlocal health departmentortheCDS Speaker’s Bureau.
Toolkit Evaluation: If youwork outdoors or employ staff who work outdoors andhave usedthe materialsin this toolkit, we would like your feedback!Take this brief survey and let us know what you think!
Materials include:
Flyer for employers:Providesdata onwhat public-sector outdoor workers would like to receive from their employer regarding tickborne disease and education
Flyer for employees: Educates workers on how to prevent tick bites and what to do if bitten by a tick
Tick ID Wallet Card:Containsphotos of common ticks found in New Jersey; great for keeping on hand or in your wallet when working outdoors
Permethrinflyer: Explains the importance of using permethrin on clothing/gearwhen working outdoorsas well as information and resources on safety
Outdoor workers should check with their supervisor if they have questions about tick exposureand should consult with a healthcare provider if they have concerns about tickborne diseases.
