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Alice Hamilton: Industrial Health Pioneer and the First Female Epidemiologist

CSTE

CSTE celebrates March 2023 as Womens History Month As Womens History Month comes to a close, CSTE is featuring Alice Hamilton, the first female epidemiologist and a pioneer in industrial health and safety. We are pleased to celebrate the importance of women in occupational health and epidemiology.

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Human, Bird, or Dog Waste? Scientists Parsing Poop To Aid DC’s Forgotten River

KFF Health News

Their guide, Trey Sherard of the Anacostia Riverkeeper, started the tour with a well-rehearsed safety talk. Because of the health risks, swimming hasn’t been legal in the Anacostia for more than half a century. The data shows that poop is a problem for river health but knowing what kind of poop it is matters.

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Health and Safety Inspector Job Description

Tulane Public Health Blog

The goal of a health and safety inspector is to verify workplaces are meeting or exceeding state and federal safety regulations. The Role of a Health and Safety Inspector Organizations are responsible for providing a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors.

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Guide to Chemical Hazard Labels

Tulane Public Health Blog

Chemical hazards in the workplace can yield adverse environmental and health effects. To learn more, check out the infographic created by Tulane University’s Master of Science in Public Health in Industrial Hygiene. Chemicals in paint and fumes may contribute to air pollution and pose health risks.

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How a Proposed Federal Heat Rule Might Have Saved These Workers’ Lives

KFF Health News

“Employee suffers from heat exhaustion while doing landscaping,” said an investigation into the incident from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. But health policy and occupational health researchers say that worker deaths are not inevitable. Learn more about KFF.