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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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NIOSH Releases OHS Workforce Assessment
The National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) recently commissioned a National Survey of the Occupational Safety and Health Workforce to respond to growing concern and debate over the supply and demand for occupational safety and health professionals in the United States.
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American Experience: Triangle Fire on PBS
On March 25th, 1911, a fire broke out due to a dropped match on the a higher level floor of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York's Greenwich Village. 146 were dead by the time the fire burned out. Watch the PBS special on this tragic event in OHS history.
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National Public Health Week: Worker Safety Day
Did you know that April 4-10 is National Public Health Week? That's right, five whole days dedicated to public health. While each day focuses on something a little different, here at the NWCOHS we're most excited for Tuesday's focus on Worker Safety!
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APHA is Now on Facebook!
Check out APHA's Occupational Health & Safety page on Facebook. They offer up to date info on the world of health & safety, scholarships, internships and conferences.
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Worker Health in the Nail Salon Industry
The popularity of manis and pedis are on the rise, but as the demand for salon services grows little attention is being paid to the health of the salon workers. The chemicals workers com in contact with on a daily basis have limited federal regulation, and little guidance is provided by companies on how to handle the products.
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Student Dispatch from 23rd Annual Semiahmoo Conference
On January 6th, 7th, and 8th of 2011, students, faculty, and staff from the University of Washington School of Public Health, the University of British Columbia School of Population and Public Health, and the Simon Fraser University Faculty of Health Sciences met at Semiahmoo in Blaine, WA for the 23rd Annual Occupational & Environmental Health Conference and the 6th Annual Public Health Symposium.
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