2023 Recorded Webinars

Mr. Tochilin worked as a general manager at Delta Air Lines for nearly 26 years. During that time, he dealt with a plethora of environmental health and sustainability issues. Examples include cabin air quality, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, disinsection, radiological

This presentation will summarize the CASS Project. The overarching aim of this project is to promote respiratory health among vulnerable workers in California’s countertop fabrication industry through education, medical monitoring, and statewide enhanced

In an age where 1.71 billion adults globally suffer from musculoskeletal conditions, this study delves deep into the lives of two integral pillars of society: Firefighters (FFs) and Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs). Recognizing that these professionals are at

Hearing loss and tinnitus are the two most prevalent service-connected disabilities affecting United States veterans as of 2022. The United States Department of Defense protects Airmen from noise-induced hearing loss using various approaches across the spectrum of

As urban environments encroach on undeveloped lands, and changes in climate lead to longer and more active fire seasons, the risk of wildfire smoke exposure is increasing. This presentation will identify hazardous components people are exposed to both indoors and

The California Labor Laboratory has just completed data collection on a comprehensive survey of a large random sample of the State’s working age population. This presentation will highlight results indicating the extent to which alternative and contingent work is

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a vital safety tool in many industries and workplaces. PPE can provide protection to the wearer in many ways, such as shielding the body from impact (i.e., helmets), making the body more visible (i.e., high-visibility clothing),

Since 2018, the American Industrial Hygiene Association and other professional associations have partnered with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to advance this TWH initiative. While some may call concepts related to TWH ‘the future

Explore a new state and county policy database compiled by the Shift Project, which documents efforts made by states and local governments to expand or curtail protections for workers. Data includes policies affecting wages, schedules, paid time off, COVID-19 safety

As people age, they may experience changes in physical abilities, sensory perception, and cognitive functions. They may also experience chronic pain. Demographic trends highlight the importance of designing workplaces that address the needs of an aging workforce,

Community-engaged interventions that address structural/social dimensions of health and occupational health equity are lacking among low socioeconomic status and migrant workers, especially waterfront workers like fishermen and seafood processors. Community-based

This webinar will explore current working conditions in global supply chains, including apparel and electronics, and identify the underlying causes of unsafe, unhealthy, and illegal conditions. It will highlight the impact of the COVID pandemic on global supply chain

This presentation will explore the application of Empirical Critical Race Theory as a framework and methodological approach to empirical research. Learners will explore how Empirical

The field of ergonomics is currently seeing a migration towards the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), computer-vision, wearable technology, virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), and advanced data analytics to evaluate workplaces, train the workforce, and make

What rights do you have when your boss is an algorithm? In the era of app-based work, workers are subjected to surveillance, control, and even termination by systems that can be discriminatory and hard to challenge. “Fired by an App” is a joint report by Rideshare

Informed by field observations as part of the Washington State Janitor Workload Study, this follow-up study aims to enhance our understanding of the backpack vacuum. This common tool among professional custodians and janitors can lead to bodily discomfort in the

Many herbicides can exist in the atmosphere as both a droplet and evaporated vapor. Therefore, methods to assess personal exposures to herbicides samplers must be developed to optimize capture of both droplet and vapor phases. This webinar will describe the qualities of

Have you wondered if professional certification in ergonomics makes sense for you and your career path? What is the difference between course specific certificates and professional certification? Do you know you want to pursue certification but feel unsure about next

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the legal landscape that supports a healthy workplace. Learners will explore how current laws promote and protect employee well-being in the workplace, and identify gaps where additional regulations may be needed.

Janitors are essential workers, employed as caretakers of public spaces like business offices, airports, and shopping malls. Despite playing a critical role in the economy, janitors are some of the most vulnerable workers in the service industry. Often immigrants

The incidence of vector-borne diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes are increasing in the United States. Various occupations, such as agriculture, logging, outdoor recreational, and construction workers, are especially at risk for these diseases. This presentation will

Job rotation is an administrative control strategy that involves alternating work tasks between employees. It is often associated with various benefits, including improved cross-training, reduced monotony, and increased exposure variability that may reduce the risk of

This webinar will review the latest information on occupational heat stress and evidence-based approaches to building an effective heat stress management plan. Learners will explore topics including physiological monitoring for heat strain, environmental monitoring, heat

For too long, the US has measured the health of our economy by counting the total number of jobs, not whether these are good, dignified jobs that provide financial stability and a ladder to opportunity. As we rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a once-in-a-

The adoption of prolonged sitting posture, which is a condition commonly encountered in several working tasks, is known to induce a wide range of negative effects, including discomfort, which has been recognized as an early predictor for musculoskeletal disorders (

This presentation will describe the contamination of the Joint-Base Pearl Harbor Hickam drinking water system in Oahu, Hawaii in November 2021. Learners will explore details of the incident, including emergency response, environmental health impacts, ongoing issues

Addressing underlying threats of worker safety, health and well-being relies first and foremost on improving the ways work is organized, designed, and managed. Central to such interventions is the focus on work practices, policies and procedures. Organizational

This webinar will explore two unique research topics.

Principles of universal design call for researchers and designers to consider all user

Lithium battery technologies are in widespread and growing use in many manufacturing and commercial applications, and incidences of explosions, fires, and injuries are on the rise. OSHA issued a safety and health bulletin in 2019 to raise awareness about the hazards and

The home has haunted the formulation of global labor standards, including occupational health and safety. It has stood as the space of family privacy, the realm of reproduction, and where women’s responsibility for the daily aspects of life, and for life itself,

The COVID-19 pandemic changed how knowledge work gets done. In early 2022, roughly six in ten U.S. workers with jobs that can be completed from home continue to work from home all or most of the time. As more people work from home than ever before, and as the demand for