This project sought to locate articles containing data on radiation dosimetry in outer space, to use those data to create a Location Exposure Matrix (LEM) for equivalent radiation doses in extraterrestrial environments, and then apply the LEM to the study of US astronaut mortali…
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Certain N95 FFR models that staple the head straps directly onto filtering material are commercially available. This method of assembly can tear or reduce fiber density in the immediate area surrounding the staple punctures. Five N95 FFR models were evaluated to determine if sta…
Objectives: Civilian reintegration is the process of military personnel transitioning back into personal and organizational roles following deployment. Our newest generation of veterans is faced with the task of reintegrating into potentially disrupted family, social, and occupa…
This research examines two manufacturing lines producing semiconductors using different technology concepts, namely Conventional-Line(CL) and Lean-Production-Line (LPL). The two production lines that are manufacturing the same products located in the Free Zone Trade Malacca, Mal…
The main objective of this dissertation is to develop recommendations for prevention of needle stick injuries in Indonesia, especially in healthcare settings. In order to address this objective, the following specific aims were proposed: 1) calculate incidence of needle stick in…
The study aimed to examine the contributions of two corporate, non-health, transnational, Sustainable Healthy Workplaces (SHWs) to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGS) in Nigeria. The research questions in this study sought to determine the contributions ma…
Chronic Embitterment is a persistent and disabling negative reaction to an event perceived as unjust and is a frequent presentation in NHS Occupational Health settings. It is associated with distress and impairment and is difficult to treat. A lack of research on the psychologic…
Petrol station attendants' exposure to gasoline vapours while refuelling vehicles has raised health concerns, especially in tropical countries like Saudi Arabia. This is due to the increase of gasoline vaporisation by the high temperatures and related weather conditions. This re…
The research described in this dissertation sought to estimate the seroprevalence of antibodies against avian influenza viruses (AI), avian pneumovirus (aMPV), and avian hemorrhagic enteritis virus (HEV) among individuals with occupational exposure to turkeys. It also sought to …
This dissertation investigated the relationship between State Department employees working in the International Zone and the Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Iraq and whether attendance to an Outbriefing program made a difference in Posttraumatic symptoms. A secondary aim of t…
Healthcare workers are at an increasing risk of contracting Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs). While healthcare organizations are investing significantly in patient lifting and handling equipment, to reduce the risk of lower back injuries, the paramedics profession …
Endotoxins, or lipopolysaccharides (LPS), found in organic dust are a component of the cell membrane of Gram-negative bacteria that play an important role in respiratory disease. However, accurate endotoxin measurements are difficult in agricultural environments since agricultur…
Significant benzene exposure has historically been associated with the development of a host of hematological disorders in humans and animals. In particular, benzene is known to cause disturbances of the peripheral blood, aplastic anemia and cancer of the lymphohematopoietic sys…
Environmental ergonomics deals with the effect of environmental factors on human health, comfort and performance. This day-to-day interaction of humans and their environment affects performance and productivity of workers in various industries. Heat, cold, noise, illumination, h…
Prolonged heat exposure can seriously affect the health and safety of workers. Construction workers in Saudi Arabia (SA) are highly vulnerable to this risk, particularly during the summer months. The risk of heat exposure can be amplified by personal and work-related factors. In…
Although the Ministry of Health, Indonesia, has achieved some successful occupational health interventions, published literature on such interventions in Indonesia remains scarce. This study utilized mixed methods of qualitative and quantitative research for the years 2010 and 2…
Objectives: To examine associations between bladder cancer risk and (1) farming as an occupation, (2) pesticide exposure, and (3) polymorphisms of the GSTM1, GSTT1, NQO1, and SOD2 genotypes among men farmers in Egypt, as well as (4) indirect exposure to farming among women livin…
Standing at a workbench is required for manual work including sorting and assembly. When work heights and reach distances are not matched to stature or arm length, the trunk assumes a partially bent position, which increases the postural effort required to stand or to reach to f…
Since the onset of the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, nearly half of the injuries to the U.S. military are due to high-explosive blasts. The consequence of blast exposure to the peripheral auditory system impact on peripheral hearing loss has been reported. However, it is …