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An evaluation of the use of menu risk assessment as a tool in food service protection programs

Creator:: Gray, Lori A.
Abstract:: Despite the increase in information on the causes of foodborne disease, outbreaks continue to be a major preventable public health problem. Current food service establishment inspection programs, however, are not designed to assess the potential of risk for foodborne disease and do not focus prevention efforts where food service problems...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Use of Menu Risk Assessment as a Tool in Food Service Protection Programs. Abstract approved: Anna

Recycling knowledge, attitudes and behavior for on-campus and off-campus students in organized living groups at Oregon State University

Creator:: Rainey, Rochelle C.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine Oregon State University students' self-reported knowledge, attitudes, and behavior about recycling. Students living in on-campus and off-campus organized living groups were mailed a four-page survey with questions about their recycling activities, their attitudes about recycling, their opinions of the effectiveness of the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: -campus Students in Organized Living Groups at Oregon State University. Abstract approved: Anna Harding

Preliminary investigation of microbial indicators in the assessment of Oregon streams

Creator:: Campbell, Heidi M. K.
Abstract:: The Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP) site selection protocol was used to generate a random sample of streams throughout the state of Oregon. One hundred and forty-six selected streams were sampled during the summer, low-flow period of 1997. Traditional microbial public health indicators, including heterotrophic plate counts (HPC), total...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Investigation of Microbial Indicators in the Assessment of Oregon Streams. Abstract approved: Anna K. Harding

Evaluating microbial indicators of environmental condition in Oregon rivers

Creator:: Pennington, Alan Travis
Abstract:: Traditional public health bacterial indicators of water quality and the Biolog® system were evaluated to compare their response to other indicators of stream condition with the state of Oregon and between ecoregions (Coast Range, Willamette Valley, Cascades, and Eastern Oregon). Forty-three randomly selected Oregon rivers were sampled during the summer...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Evaluating Microbial Indicators of Environmental Condition in Oregon Rivers. Abstract approved:. Anna K

Pollution prevention in Oregon's electronics industry

Creator:: Jones, Cynthia L.
Abstract:: Pollution prevention is promoted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other governmental agencies as a method of reducing the generation of wastes and pollutants. Pollution prevention is also called source reduction because it reduces wastes early in the production process. Source reduction has been used by some industries to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Industry. Abstract approved: Anna Harding Pollution prevention is promoted by the Environmental

Air pollution trends in Tehran, Iran, from 1988 to 1993

Creator:: Shirazi, Mehra A.
Abstract:: Physical geography and topography combined with increasing number of motor vehicles have lead to record breaking air pollution levels in Tehran, the capital city of Iran. The objectives of this study were: 1) to document trends in Tehran, Iran's ambient air quality levels between 1988 and 1993; 2) to compare...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: Anna K. Harding Physical geography and topography combined with increasing number of

A comparison of alcohol-related morbidity, mortality, and seatbelt use before and after Oregon's adoption of primary seatbelt legislation

Creator:: Rathsam, Michael
Abstract:: Reducing the number of intoxicated motorists and increasing seatbelt use are two strategies that have effectively reduced morbidity and mortality. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), however, suggests that reductions in alcohol-related fatalities and injuries are the result of implementing strategies associated with enforcement and judicial processing of driving...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Before and After Oregon's Adoption of Primary Seatbelt Legislation. Abstract approved: Anna K. Hardi

Investigation of the presence and change over time of water quality parameters in selected natural swimming areas in Oregon

Creator:: Van Ess, Erica
Abstract:: Few studies, and none in Oregon, have examined the presence and change of water quality parameters over time in popular natural swimming areas. This information is necessary to better understand water quality and risk of illness from either fecal contamination or cross-infection from other swimmers. The purpose of this study...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Selected Natural Swimming Areas in Oregon. Abstract approved: Anna K. Hti ing Few studies, and none

Analysis of carbon dioxide levels in a mechanically ventilated college classroom

Creator:: Silva, Andrew P.
Abstract:: Poor air quality can result in reduced productivity and higher absenteeism in students, fatigue, eye, nose and throat irritation and reduced comfort. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that 2 million education employees work in areas with poor indoor air quality. The measurement of carbon dioxide often is...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Carbon Dioxide Levels in a Mechanically Ventilated College Classroom. Abstract approved: Anna K

An evaluation of criteria proposed to reauthorize the cleanup of superfund sites : case studies from EPA's Region X

Creator:: Williamson, Gina Denise
Abstract:: The United States Congress is currently debating a bill to reauthorize the 1980 Superfund Hazardous Waste Cleanup Law. If this bill is not reauthorized by the end of 1995, the program will either continue in its present form or be eliminated altogether.' As currently administered, the Superfund program sets out...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: from EPA's Region X. Abstract Approved: Anna K. Hard g The United States Congress is currently

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An evaluation of the use of menu risk assessment as a tool in food service protection programs

Recycling knowledge, attitudes and behavior for on-campus and off-campus students in organized living groups at Oregon State University

Preliminary investigation of microbial indicators in the assessment of Oregon streams

Evaluating microbial indicators of environmental condition in Oregon rivers

Pollution prevention in Oregon's electronics industry

Air pollution trends in Tehran, Iran, from 1988 to 1993

A comparison of alcohol-related morbidity, mortality, and seatbelt use before and after Oregon's adoption of primary seatbelt legislation

Investigation of the presence and change over time of water quality parameters in selected natural swimming areas in Oregon

Analysis of carbon dioxide levels in a mechanically ventilated college classroom

An evaluation of criteria proposed to reauthorize the cleanup of superfund sites : case studies from EPA's Region X

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