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Currently featured in the March 2024 Synergist
Revisiting the Sandman Outrage Model
How to Consider Differences in Risk Perception
Have you ever had a conversation with a worker who didn’t want to wear their personal protective equipment? How about someone who was panicking due to an odor in the workplace, even after you demonstrated extremely low levels of exposure? The disconnect between your perspective and the worker’s can be viewed through the framework of risk perception.
The Data on DEI
Numbers Reveal the Workplace Experiences of Women and Minority Groups
Although significant progress has been made in diversity, equity, and inclusion, there is still a long way to go before these won’t be goals to be met but achievements to celebrate. In addition to the gap in demographic representation, there is another gap between the average salaries and wages paid to employees of different genders, races, and ethnicities.
Into the Field
What to Include in Your IH Field Sampling Kit
Being prepared to collect data is vital. The better prepared an IH is, the more thorough an evaluation they can make. A more thorough evaluation yields a better assessment so the workers they protect will go home to their loved ones each day healthier and happier.
Features from the February 2024 Synergist
Treating the Whole Worker
A Case Study in Occupational Mental Health Services
Addressing psychological hazards will be increasingly important in the post-COVID work environment. The ongoing changes to work processes and work-life balance can negatively affect worker well-being, including mental health.
Looking Beyond the Barrier
Water Intrusion and the Research Environment
In the aftermath of a major water intrusion event, awareness of the art and science behind water restoration strategies and fundamental psychrometry—the science of drying—allows industrial hygienists to make informed decisions that prioritize occupant safety and achieve successful restoration of the building.
The Cannabis Industry: A Medical Perspective
Standing Up for Health and Safety
As cannabis becomes legalized for both medical and adult use, OHS regulations specific to the industry are emerging. This article explores the OHS considerations within the cannabis industry, aiming to shed light on best practices, regulations, and the importance of prioritizing the well-being of workers and the need for standards.