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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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Joel Kaufman and Julie Fox Featured in UW 360 Episode
Dr. Kaufman and Dr. Fox were recently featured in the April 28, 2012 episode of UW 360 for their research on how diesel exhaust affects health.
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Casino Women: Dr. Jill Jones Offers Insight on OHS for Nevada Hospitality Workers
With many references to health and safety conditions, Jones' book presents research and provides insight on the work environment of female workers in the casino and hospitality industry in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada.
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PhD Candidate Vanessa Galavíz Receives Community Volunteer Award
ERC-supported trainee and PhD candidate Vanessa Galavíz recently received a Community Volunteer Recognition Award at the UW Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute event on January 12, 2012.
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Guest Post: Asbestos Exposure and Occupational Safety
According to the World Health Organization, at least 200,000 people die from cancer related to the work place and about 125 million are exposed to asbestos at work. - Ben Leer, Outreach Coordinator, Mesothelioma Center
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ERC Trainee Jeff Walls named EHS Future Leader
ERC-supported trainee Jeff Walls recently was named 2011 Future Leader in EHS by EHS Today.
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Pesticide Exposures in the Yakima Valley, ERC Student Research
Yakima Valley, Washington is one of the most productive and diverse agricultural regions in the country. Unfortunately, the application of numerous toxic organophosphate pesticides (OPs) has become a common way to combat regional pests like the coddling moth.
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