Health & Safety Matters: The DEOHS blog

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Ally Clonch smiles wearing a yellow coat in front of a field of orange tulips.

Are women mariners at risk?

DEOHS PhD student Ally Clonch wins Castner Award to study harassment and mental health of maritime workers

December 16, 2024 | Deirdre Lockwood

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Jorge stands and washes his hands. On the wall there are several safety posters. One reads "Wash your hands Lavese las manos!" with a picture of a sink and hands. Jorge smiles at the camera and wears a blue shirt and hat.

Practicing environmental health in the southwest with the Indian Health Service

DEOHS Ph.D. student Jorge Rivera-Gonzalez trains to become an Environmental Health Officer in the U.S. Public Health Service

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Sean Atijera wears a black button-up shirt and stands near stairs.

Transfer student finds community, career connections

Sean Atijera, environmental public health major, appreciates the many resources found on a large campus

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Two workers wear silver protective gear and work in a foundry, one up on a platform over liquid metal which is an orange color. The other is far to the right with a long pole. Both are wearing PPE including helmets and visors.

Tackling emerging workplace hazards with policy

Maggie Leland, policy director for the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, will present a public lecture at the UW on November 7, sponsored by DEOHS

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Hundreds of sandbags line a path at the edge of the Duwamish River, with a pier and construction equipment in the background.

Engaging community to mitigate flood risk in the Duwamish Valley

With support from UW Population Health Initiative, Duwamish River Community Coalition partners with DEOHS and other UW researchers to adapt to flooding

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