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It’s all about taking care of one another - indoors and outdoors
NWCOHS Occupational Medicine resident, Dr. Ali Khan, shares his experience at the American Occupational Health Conference
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ERC Graduate Pursuing a One Health Career in Peru!
Anika Larson graduated from the Occupational Health at the Human-Animal Interface training program with an MPH in 2017. She now works as a Kuskaya Fellow on the Antimicrobial Resistance and One Health Team at the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru.
Are these 6 Common Environmental Hazards Hiding in Your Early Learning Classroom?
Products containing chemicals and heavy metals linked to childhood asthma, learning disabilities, and increased risk of cancer are found in classrooms worldwide. Luckily, you can help prevent harmful environmental exposures by identifying potential hazards in your classroom!
Canadian and American Researchers Come Together to Share New Findings at Cascadia 2018
The Cascadia 2018 conference (formerly Semiahmoo) brought together researchers and students from UW DEOHS, the University of British Columbia, Oregon State University, Oregon Health Sciences University, Simon Fraser University, and U Regina to share current research related to Environmental, Occupational, and Population Health, with a focus on what these fields of study mean for mental health.
MPH Student Explores the Intersection between Environmental Health, Justice, and Policy in Rural California
Kori VanDerGeest, a Master of Public Health student and research assistant in the Department of Environmental Health and Occupational Health Sciences, is examining health hazards for folks who live outside municipal water systems, and how this can drastically change the conversation about water quality and health.
Public Health Minute with Dr. Noah Seixas
The CUNY Institute for Health Equity recently made every episode from their Public Health Minute series available on YouTube! NWC Faculty member Dr. Noah Seixas talks about the vulnerability of immigrant workers to workplace health hazards in his 60 second interview.
Max Chmielinski featured in AIHA's #IamIH Campaign for his Cannabis Industry Research!
Max Chmielinski, a former ERC trainee now pursuing his PhD, was featured in the Synergist Now blog as part of the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s ongoing #IamIH campaign.
ERC Trainees Discuss Case Studies of Research Misconduct
ERC trainees gather over lunch to discuss a case study related to research misconduct, as part of their training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR).
Professional Training Opportunities Program Provides Small Grant Funding to Students
The Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety supports occupational health & safety education and training in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Through the Professional Training Opportunities Program (PTOP), small grant funding is available to support applicants from all disciplines and fields for projects and activities that address worker health.
DEOHS Industrial Hygiene Program Alumni Present at NOHC 2016
DEOHS Alumni Sarah Wolz, MS and Liz Kindred, MS presented at NOHC 2016. Sarah, current Program Content Coordinator for the Northwest Center's Continuing Education Program, summarized her experience at NOHC.
Summer of Wildfires in the Northwest Underscores the Dangers Faced by Wildland Fire Fighters
Every year, hundreds of thousands of acres of land burn across the United States in wildfires. In summer 2017 dozens of wildfires smothered Seattle, and the rest of the Northwest, in smoke and ash.
Northwest Center Professional Training Opportunities (PTOP) Program Awardees present Research at NOHC
Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety Professional Training Opportunities (PTOP) Program Awardees presented their work during a special session at the Northwest Occupational Health Conference.
ERC Trainee Darrick Dickerson Graduates to Boeing
ERC Trainee, and recent MS graduate, Darrick Dickerson turned his Industrial Hygiene dreams into reality through his training at the Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety!
Student Post: Kate McConnell Interns with the WSDA's Animal Services Division
Student Post: Kate McConnell, Occupational Health at the Human-Animal Interface (OHHAI) Training Scholar at the University of Washington.
ERC Trainee Hopes to Help WA Public Health Laboratories set Safe Standards for Rabies Testing
Lauren Frisbie is an Occupational Health at the Human-Animal Interface (OHHAI) Training Scholar at the Center for One Health Research.
MPH Trainee Takes a "One Health" Approach to Protecting Endangered Gorillas
Erica Grant is an Occupational Health at the Human-Animal Interface (OHHAI) Training Scholar working towards her MPH at the Center for One Health Research. Her practicum focuses on the Gorilla Conservation Employee Health Program that is run yearly by the Gorilla Doctors (aka Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project).
Workplace Violence: Shooting Survivor becomes Forgiveness Ambassador
Ten days after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks Rais Bhuiyan was shot in the face while working at his convenience store job in Dallas, Texas. In 2011 Rais launched the World Without Hate Campaign in an effort to save his shooter from death row.
#SafetyCulture: Health and Safety in the Social Media Age
Over 40 participants gathered to learned how they can leverage social media for communicating safety messages, improving safety culture, engaging with customers and employees, and building their brand around safety.
Effects of Minimum Wage Policies on the Health of Workers: ERC Student Op-Ed 2
"Low wages resulting in poor health or health behaviors can affect all occupations. Researchers in occupational health services research (OHSR) focus on bridging concepts of income inequality and worker health and health behaviors by implementing, evaluating, and disseminating policies that address both individual and population level health needs for all workers."
ERC Students Participate in Interdisciplinary Training: Policy Roundtables Op-Ed 1
During the 2016-2017 academic year, NWCOHS trainees participated in “Work & Health” policy roundtables. A student shares their thoughts after the “Effects of Minimum Wage Policies on the Health of Workers” session.
Phthalates in Your Mac and Cheese
Potentially harmful chemicals called phthalates have been banned from children's teething rings and rubber duck toys for over a decade, but have been found in high concentrations in macaroni and cheese mixes using powdered cheese. DEOHS Adjunct Professor Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana weighs in on the issue in the NY Times.
NIEHS Worker Training Program Making a Difference in Alaska
The NIEHS WTP was able to make a difference in the life of Candice Saunders, an unemployed, single mother from Allakaket, Alaska. When the community's Indian General Assistance (IGAP) Coordinator left their position, Candice had the skills to step up and save her small community.
2017 DEOHS AIHce Reception
The 2017 DEOHS Alumni, Friends, and Family reception in conjunction with AIHce was a fun night for everyone! Colleagues and alumni came together in Seattle at the beautiful Pan Pacific Hotel to celebrate DEOHS's many accomplishments and successful alumni. The evening couldn't have been a success without the wonderful event sponsors!
Rick Gleason Receives UW Award of Excellence
Rick Gleason, DEOHS Lecturer and Lead Instructor for the Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center, was awarded the University of Washington Distinguished Contributions to Lifelong Learning Award as part of the 2017 UW Awards of Excellence.
ERC Trainees Visit an Animal Shelter to Assess Workplace Risks
Occupational Health Nursing and Occupational Health at the Human-Animal Interface (OHHA) trainees participated in the Spring ERC training field trip this year. They visited the Seattle Animal Shelter in the Interbay area to tour the facility and discuss all of the occupational health issues that can occur in this unique setting.
The Northwest Center Participates in Region-wide Outreach
Northwest Center Continuing Education Director, Nancy Simcox, participated in several recent outreach activities. "I enjoy meeting with new health and safety professionals to exchange ideas and solicit information from those who are working to prevent injuries and illnesses in the workplace."
First Year Doctoral Student Presents at Semiahmoo 2017
Amy presented on her recent literature review that looked at the implications of low wages and limited benefits on health care and public health services.
CERC 2017: New Frontiers in Applied Construction Research
The annual CERC conference highlights research and its relevance for pressing issues facing the Construction Industry. This year over 120 attendees were eager to learn about the newest construction safety and health research.
NWC Trainee Selected to Present at UW Department of Global Health 10th Anniversary Celebration
Occupational Health at the Human-Animal Interface trainee Julianne Meisner was selected as one of 15 students to present her work at the UW Department of Global Health 10th Anniversary Celebration. Governor Insley, Melinda Gates, and other global health leaders from the Pacific Northwest will be in attendance at the exclusive event.
ERC Student Interns at UW's Major Capital Projects Division
Construction Management Safety and Health (CMOSH) Trainee, Christopher Mak, spent his summer interning for the University of Washington's Major Capital Projects Division, where he participated in a case study on Temporary LED Construction Lighting at the UW Animal Research and Care Facility Construction Site.
2016 Northwest Occupational Health Conference a Huge Success!
The Northwest Center was pleased to support the 2016 Northwest Occupational Health Conference (NOHC), which was held October 19-21 in Portland Oregon. This annual conference is organized and hosted by the Pacific Northwest Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (PNS-AIHA). More than 200 participants attended the conference.