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Aerosolized Toxins, Chemical Exposures, Heat Stress
Did you know?
- Exposure to fine mineral dust 1 to 3 months before the estimated onset of coccidioidomycosis(Valley Fever) was linked to a higher incidence of the disease.
- Risk assessment methods capable of evaluating groups of similar chemicals and chemical mixtures are essential for addressing emerging hazards linked to new technologies.
- Heat exposure is a leading environmental risk factor, responsible for an estimated 300,000–500,000 deaths annually.
From Pesticide Exposure to Exoskeletons in Construction
- Dominic worked with Dr. Carisa Harris to explore the benefits & barriers that construction workers face in exoskeleton use
- Presented her work as a NIOSH Trainee on the impact of precarious work and psychosocial stress on physical and mental health of California workers at The California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers Compensation
- Dominic found that exoskeletons can enhance physical activity among construction workers by providing mechanical assistance, reducing fatigue, and improving overall efficiency.
The PULSE Poultry Study
- 4 in 5 evaluated workers were found to be at high risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders.
- Workers who handled more chicken parts per minute faced a higher risk of injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
- 2 in 5 evaluated workers reported moderate to severe work-related pain in the past year, yet many did not inform their supervisors due to fears of job loss.
- 1 in 5 jobs tested showed peracetic acid levels exceeding safety recommendations, potentially causing breathing issues and irritation.