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The Acute Effects Of Heat Exposure On Cognitive Function, René Barbier

Presentations - 2026

Passive heat exposure negatively impacts: •Executive function & response inhibition •Attention & processing speed •Workplace productivity

Older adults face heightened vulnerability to cognitive decline under heat stress (Schlader et al., 2015).

Who is most affected?

•Outdoor & industrial workers •Athletes training in summer heat •First responders (firefighters, EMTs) •Older adults with thermoregulatory decline

San Antonio context: persistent summers, growing population, occupational health implications.

Preventing The Strain: An Educational Program To Address Upper Extremity Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders In The Beauty Industry, Stacy Bello, Rebecca King

Spring 2025 OTD Capstone Symposium

The program aims to enhance the safety and health of beauty professionals by addressing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD). The educational program seeks to reduce injuries in the beauty industry by teaching ergonomic practices and joint protection strategies, which include the development of seminars targeted at cosmetology and esthetics students, as well as working professionals, with a strong emphasis on understanding body mechanics and ergonomic principles. Feedback from beauty professionals highlighted common WRMSD conditions and the critical need for preventative education and advocacy for care. The educational program strives to create a safer working environment that benefits beauty service providers throughout …

Effects Of The Covid-19 Crisis On Seafarers And Shipping, Raphael Baumler, María Carrera-Arce, Johan Hollander, Magnus Broström, Karolina Stark

Reports

The report is a testament to the remarkable resilience of the ships and port interface, and the adaptability of port workers and seafarers during the COVID-19 crisis. It also brings to light the vulnerabilities and trends within the sector. The ability of these workers to manage the shockwave ensured that trade flow continued, sustaining the world. However, this period had severe impacts on their livelihoods, starkly highlighting the industry’s inadequate consideration of its human element and the rapid pace of digitalization. The research employed a unique combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches to explore and cross-validate information. This included an …

Violence Against Healthcare Workers: An Epidemic Within A Pandemic, Michaela Ramandanes

College of Health Sciences Posters

Violence and harassment towards healthcare workers has been an underlying problem throughout history. However, with the rapid and evolving onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the risks that healthcare workers face has been a focal topic of discussion among administration, staff and the public. What was once considered an occupational hazard is now being raised as a public health issue- an epidemic within a pandemic. This literature review seeks to identify the prevalence and causes of violence and harassment towards healthcare workers. Was healthcare violence as prevalent before COVID-19? Has violence increased because patient volume increased? Additionally, this review will determine …

An Occupational Hygiene And Safety Primer, Volume 2, Tim Ryan

OHIO Open Faculty Textbooks

Intended to teach the basic tenets of occupational hygiene and safety to a wide variety of undergraduate college students with quite diverse backgrounds, the information in these volumes is open-sourced from a variety of experts on the subject.

An Occupational Hygiene And Safety Primer, Volume 1, Tim Ryan

OHIO Open Faculty Textbooks

Intended to teach the basic tenets of occupational hygiene and safety to a wide variety of undergraduate college students with quite diverse backgrounds, the information in these volumes is open-sourced from a variety of experts on the subject.

Seafarers’ Experiences During The Covid-19 Pandemic, B. Pauksztat, M. Grech, M. Kitada, R.B. Jensen

Reports

This report provides an overview of preliminary findings of a study on the experiences of seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose was to examine the impact of the pandemic on seafarers’ work and life on board as well as on their mental health and exhaustion, and identify factors that may mitigate the negative impact of the pandemic

Cs-Cash Pilot Grant: Improving Agricultural Worker Health & Safety Awareness Through Multimodal, Case-Based Physician Assistant Education, Carey Wheelhouse, Mia Hyde, Annie Wildermuth, Wayne Mathews

Posters and Presentations: Physician Assistant

The University of Nebraska Medical Center Division of Physician Assistant Education intends to improve health outcomes of patients in Midwest agricultural communities through didactic, clinical, and case-based instruction of Physician Assistant (PA) students.

Aims

1. Increase PA student awareness of agricultural health and safety issues
2. Increase PA student medical knowledge on respiratory health, chemical exposure, and noise-induced hearing loss
3. Enhance PA student communication skills with agricultural patients
4. Increase patient health care access in agricultural environments

UNMC PA students will undergo learning specific to agricultural-related respiratory health issues, chemical exposures, and hearing loss, including preventative health education and communication with agricultural patient …

The Impact Of Shift Work On Health And Wellbeing, Stephanie M. Gagelin

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Many of today’s industries require workers to perform shift work (typically during 1600-0700). If workers are awake during this time period, circadian misalignment occurs. This scholarly project uses research studies and meta- analyses to provide information about increased health risks associated with circadian misalignment, focusing on the categories of glucose metabolism, cardiovascular system, carcinogenesis, and mental health and acuity.

• Shift work has been found to increase BMI and waist circumference of employees, as well as increase blood glucose levels to “prediabetic” levels in previously euglycemic individuals.

• Shift work has been proven to increase high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), …

A Lifetime Of Healthy Living: Unifying Awareness Of Healthy Living Among Appalachia's Diversified Community, Kyle M. Smith, Joy L. Gritton

Celebration of Student Scholarship Poster Sessions Archive

No abstract provided.

State Of Maine Handbook For Hazardous Waste Generators, Department Of Environmental Protection

Maine Collection

State of Maine Handbook for Hazardous Waste Generators

Department of Environmental Protection, Augusta, Maine 1995.

Contents: Introduction to Hazardous Waste / Purpose of This Handbook / Who Generates Hazardous Waste and How? / How Do I Determine If I Generate Hazardous Waste? / Am I a Small Quantity Generator (SQG), an SQG Plus, or a Generator? / Hazardous Waste Management Practices / Manifesting Hazardous Waste / In Summary / Appendix A - D