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  • Use and perceptions among selected Oregon manufacturing companies concerning ergonomic consulting services

    Creator:
    Linn, Joy L.
    Abstract:
    This study surveyed a sample population of manufacturing companies in Oregon. Respondents were surveyed concerning their perceptions of ergonomics and their use of ergonomic consulting services from three potential sources of ergonomic consulting services. The sources of ergonomic consulting services were the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OR-OSHA), Workers'...
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    Masters Thesis
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    degree of Master of Science in Health and Safety Administration presented on June 29, 1995. Title: Use

  • Design for safety : a case study at a university examining congruency and integration

    Creator:
    Sumner, Rita Finn.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study was to develop a conceptual framework to enhance the redesign of a safety system. To identify the limitations of the current safety system, the concepts of congruency and integration of the safety function within a specific university environment were examined through a case study methodology....
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    Masters Thesis
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    Science in Health and Safety Administration presented on October 15, 1997. Title: Design for Safety: A

  • West Nile Virus preparedness in Multnomah County : efficacy, benefits, and limitations of adulticide use for mosquito-borne disease

    Creator:
    Francis, Kristin A.
    Abstract:
    The objectives of this study were to provide a comprehensive review of the risks and benefits of using adulticides to reduce risk of mosquito-borne disease (particularly West Nile Virus) transmission to humans, as well as to decrease annoyance from nuisance mosquitoes. The study was designed with two major research components,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    degree of Master of Science in Environmental Health and Occupational Safety Management presented on April

  • An analysis of Benton County small businesses' emergency and disaster preparedness

    Creator:
    Chona, Tiffany L.
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    Natural Hazards are a potential risk to Benton County small businesses. However, little has been done to help prepare, respond, recover or resume business following a significant disastrous event. 93 small businesses in Benton County responded to a mailed survey, and 10 additional small businesses participated in both mailed surveys...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Master of Science in Environmental Health and Occupational Safety Management presented on December 3

  • Lead in imported candy from Mexico in four counties in Oregon

    Creator:
    Maxwell, Elisabeth D.
    Abstract:
    Childhood lead poisoning is one of the most common preventable pediatric health problems in the United States. Fetuses, neonates, and young children are particularly sensitive to adverse health effects associated with lead exposure due to children's hand to mouth activities, their greater ability to absorb lead, and their vulnerable developing...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Third party registrars of environmental management systems

    Creator:
    Younce, Judi Ann
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    During the last decade environmental management has moved from reaction-based management to regulatory requirements to a more progressive approach that incorporates regulatory requirements and voluntary programs, such as the ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS), to successfully administer their environmental programs. Organizations that transitioned from reaction-based to progressive management through...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Public health impact assessment : a science-based methodology for comparing biological agents

    Creator:
    Appt, Julia R.
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    Humans have long suffered the effects of disease causing biological agents. Today bioterrorism appears to be on the rise while at the same time global and ecological changes have resulted in the emergence of new diseases. Potential repercussions of an epidemic pose immense challenges requiring a methodical approach to align...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Professor, representing Environmental Health and Occupational Safety Management

  • Leukemia incidence and benzene air pollution in Portland Oregon

    Creator:
    Voss, Robert W.
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    Benzene is a widespread urban pollutant and monitoring results show concentrations are particularly high in Portland, Oregon. Nationally, benzene air pollution is the largest contributor to total cancer risk from air pollutants. We used data from several data sets including: modeled benzene distribution at the census block group level from...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : _______________________________________________________________________ Major Professor, representing Environmental Health and Occupational Safety Management

  • Groundwater arsenic concentrations and cancer incidence rates : a regional comparison in Oregon

    Creator:
    Fleming, Harmony S.
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    Arsenic contamination of groundwater is a global issue with national and local implications. Chronic exposure to arsenic in drinking water has been linked to both carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health outcomes. The primary exposure route of inorganic arsenic is ingestion from drinking water due to natural contamination in groundwater from dissolution...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Environmental Health and Occupational Safety Management presented on April 24, 2007. Title: Groundwater

  • An analysis of the relationship between corporate sponsorship and intramural event participation

    Creator:
    Tobery, James R.
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    More Americans are participating in sport every year and several organizations have made it their mission to provide the opportunity for organized sport participation. College and University intramural departments are one of those organizations. They provide participation opportunities on nearly every college campus. The review of literature identifies the sociological...
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    Masters Thesis
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    of Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in the co-departments of Health and Human Performance