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Machine Learning for Smart and Energy-Efficient Buildings [PDF]
arXiv, 2022 Energy consumption in buildings, both residential and commercial, accounts for approximately 40% of all energy usage in the U.S., and similar numbers are being reported from countries around the world. This significant amount of energy is used to maintain a comfortable, secure, and productive environment for the occupants.
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Toward an Expanded Focus for Occupational Safety and Health: A Commentary
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2019 Powerful and ongoing changes in how people work, the workforce, and the workplace require a more holistic view of each of these. We argue that an expanded focus for occupational safety and health (OSH) is necessary to prepare for and respond rapidly to ...
Paul A. Schulte +3 more
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Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020 Introduction: Occupational safety and health hazards in healthcare facilities play a significant role in the lives of care providers and also contribute toward quality patient care. Healthcare workforce gets exposed to physical, chemical, biological, and
M. S. Prajwal +2 more
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Seguir adelante: A qualitative exploration of Latino farmworkers' work and nonwork resources
American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Latino immigrant workers have been an exploited community within many dangerous workforces, but especially within the agricultural industry. They are a crucial population for the labor and economy of the U.S., yet Latino farmworkers report feeling expendable, discriminated against, and exposed to hazardous working conditions.
Faviola Robles Saenz +3 more
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Particle and Fibre Toxicology, 2020 Background Although biocides at low concentrations have been used to control pests, they can be more harmful than industrial chemicals as humans are directly and frequently exposed to such biocides.
Hye-Yeon Choi +9 more
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Present status of Medical Physics practice in Mexico: an occupational analysis [PDF]
arXiv, 2020 The clinical practice of Medical Physics in Mexico has not been subject of comprehensive occupational analyses. The absence of such studies not only arises radiation safety concerns, but also imposes challenges to work-policy making. This work presents an initial effort to overview the current occupational status of clinical Medical Physics in Mexico ...
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Effect of Social Media Use on Mental Health during Lockdown in India [PDF]
arXiv, 2021 This research paper studies about the role of social media use and increase the risk factor of mental health during covid 19 or lockdown. Although few studies have been conducted on the role about the effect of social media use on mental health during lockdown and impact on human reactive nature during lockdown.
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Evaluation of an Occupational Safety and Health Training for Cannabis Cultivation Workers.
Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 2020 OBJECTIVES As the commercial cannabis industry grows, there is an increased need to characterize potentially hazardous workplace exposures and provide training to workers to mitigate these exposures with the goal of reducing accidents and injuries from ...
Carol E. Brown +4 more
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Experiences of women farmworkers in Michigan: Perspectives from the Michigan Farmworker Project
American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Agricultural work presents significant physical and social challenges globally and in the United States, with women farmworkers facing unique risks that remain underexplored. This study examines the social and occupational hazards confronted by women farmworkers in Michigan using data from the Michigan Farmworker Project.
Alexis J. Handal +3 more
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A 3D Mesh Based Approach to In Home Safe Walking Spaces for Older Adults [PDF]
arXiv, 2022 Falling continues to be a significant risk factor for older adults and other mobility limited individuals. Monitoring and maintaining clear, tripping hazard free pathways in living spaces is invaluable in helping people live independently and safely in their home. This paper proposes and demonstrates a Microsoft HoloLens-based technology for monitoring
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