This presentation will share findings from our research on the performance of the general population in the N95 respirator fit test conducted at the Minnesota State Fair in 2021 and 2022. I will also discuss how demographic factors such as gender, age, and race influence the likelihood of passing the fit test.
By the end of this activity, learners will be able to:
Majid Bagheri Hosseinabadi is a dedicated researcher and industrial hygienist with over eight years of experience in occupational health. He is Currently pursuing a PhD in Occupational Hygiene at the University of Minnesota, where he also works as a research assistant. His research focuses on occupational exposures to airborne viruses and bacteria in agricultural settings, with a strong emphasis on mitigating the health risks faced by workers. He earned a master’s degree in occupational health from University of Kerman, Iran. He has taught courses such as Noise Engineering and Radiation Hygiene, and supervised undergraduate theses at University of Shahroud, Iran. As a researcher, Majid has successfully secured funding for research projects, including a clinical trial on the effects of intervention with vitamins E and C on the adverse health effects induced by electromagnetic fields exposure among power plant workers. Recognizing his academic achievements and research potential, Majid has been awarded several prestigious scholarships, including the AIHA Local Section Scholarship (2024) and the Northwest Chapter of the ASSP scholarship (2024). With a deep passion for his field, Majid is poised to continue making significant contributions to occupational health through his research, teaching, and advocacy efforts.
The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 Contact Hour. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Certificates of Completion will be available to webinar participants who are present for the complete, live webinar, and logged in with their registered email address. Call-in attendees are not eligible for certificates at this time - Please download the Zoom app to log in via email on your smartphone whenever possible.
In order to receive your Certificate of Completion, qualified learners must complete the post-webinar evaluation within 7 days of the webinar. A link to the evaluation will be emailed to qualified learners 24 hours after the webinar via no-reply@zoom.us. Qualified learners who submit their evaluation will receive a Certificate of Completion via email, and can also print/save the certificate from their browser after submitting their evaluation.
If you're not able to attend the live presentation, no problem! We record most presentations and will host them on our website provided we have permission to do so. Presentation recordings are not eligible for Certificates of Completion.
If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) to fully participate in this event, please contact Michelle Meyer at (510) 642-8365 or mmeyer@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail) with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7-10 days in advance of the event.
MCOHS is housed in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
Our long-standing and committed partnerships with major industries, healthcare institutions, and one of the best state health departments in the country provide our students with invaluable on-the-ground experience, collaboration with experts in the field, and potential career opportunities.
An innovative administrative structure supports interdisciplinary research, graduate training and continuing education, and outreach, and strengthens diversity recruitment for the next generation of occupational health and safety professionals.
