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Survey finds occupational health issues among food handlers in Kerala’s Kozhikode

The Hindu

Sanitation and Fitness Evaluation (SAFE) project was conceived as a surveillance program for food handlers to strengthen food safety and public health. Food handlers were later issued health cards of one-year validity

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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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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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Circadian Rhythm Disruption

Exploring Health

The National Safety Council recently reported that 76% of Americans report feeling tired at work. Claire Smith, PhD, an associate professor in the department of psychology at University of South Florida, recently found that sedentary and non-traditional work schedules can negatively impact worker sleep and health.

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What Is a Global Health Professional?

Tulane Public Health Blog

Quality health care should not have borders. While healthcare organizations around the globe work to improve access to quality care, global health professionals work to bring together national and international efforts to address health inequity. The fields differ, however, in their area of focus.

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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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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.