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Up-to-date anthropometric information (body dimensions) of the U.S. firefighter population is needed for updating ergonomic and safety specifications for fire apparatus and firefighter protective equipment. Seventy-one…
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This dataset contains results from laboratory tests examining how dust from common solid-surface materials, like Corian® used in countertops, affects lung cells. Sanding these materials during manufacturing or…
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Nanotechnology is one of the most rapidly developing areas of the economy and involves the study and control of matter in the nanoscale. The nanoscale is the size range from 1 to 100 nm. Recently, some nanomaterials…
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Workers involved in oil exploration and production in the upstream petroleum industry are exposed to crude oil vapor (COV). COV levels in the proximity of workers during production tank gauging and opening of thief…
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Deaths or serious injuries among emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and other ambulance occupants occur at a high rate during transport. According to a study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and…
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The WWI is a screening tool that uses nationally available datasets to summarize baseline characteristics about weather-related hazards and vulnerability at the census tract level for communities reliant on private…
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Thermal spray coating is an industrial process where molten metal is sprayed onto a surface as a protective coat at high velocity. Using acellular, in vitro, and in vivo models, the toxicity of these aerosols was…
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Additive manufacturing (AM) is a broad manufacturing term that encompasses a range of processes that create objects by adding material through a computer-aided design model. Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a form of…
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Masks block aerosols produced during coughs and exhalations (“source control”). Masks also slow and deflect cough and exhalation airflows, which changes the dispersion of aerosols. Factors such as the directions in…
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of synthetic surfactants incorporated into products for their chemical and physical properties. Studies have associated PFAS with adverse health effects.…
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The process of stainless steel welding creates fumes rich in carcinogenic metals such as chromium (Cr). Welding consumables devoid of Cr are being produced in attempt to limit worker exposures to potentially toxic and…
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Top impacts are considered essential tests to evaluate the shock absorption performance of commonly used type I industrial helmets. Currently, there are two major test standards that are widely applied in helmet…
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A method for measuring PAA vapors in air using impinger sampling and field-portable colorimetric analysis is presented. The capture efficiency of aqueous media in glass and plastic impingers was evaluated when used for…
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Triclosan is an antimicrobial chemical used in healthcare settings that can be absorbed through the skin. Exposure to triclosan has been positively associated with food and aeroallergy and asthma exacerbation in humans…
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Copper-based preservatives consisting of micronized and nanoscale copper particles have been widely used in applications for wood protection. The presence of micronized/nanoscale particles and soluble aqueous copper in…
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is as a major cause of death and disability experienced by nearly 3 million people annually resulting from falls, vehicular accidents, or from being struck by or against an object. While…
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Adipose tissue (AT), an endocrine organ, plays a central role in maintenance of whole-body energy homeostasis through its release of adipokines. Obesity, affecting over 40% of American adults, disrupts adipocyte…
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Three-dimensional printing (3DP) of manufactured goods has increased in the last 10 yrs. The increased use of this technology has resulted in questions about the health effects of inhaling emissions generated during…
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a passive back-support exoskeleton on the physical demands of caregivers during bed-to-chair patient handling tasks. Eight participants (5 males and 3 females)…
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