The Historical Perspectives on Occupational Safety and Health Tour was developed as an inter-disciplinary education program for students in the NY and NJ Education and Research Center. The NYNJERC was established in 1978 with funding by NIOSH. Our mission is to provide graduate and continuing education in industrial hygiene, occupational safety, occupational medicine, and occupational health nursing. More information on our Center is at www.nynjerc.org.The Historical Perspectives on Occupational Safety and Health Tour is a graduate level course that provides students with practical information on occupational safety and health. By visiting the sites, and by seeing what takes place, students are better able to understand the health and safety issues that workers face. When they graduate and are in practice, they are better prepared to design and implement workplace controls to reduce worker exposure to hazards.
Here is our tour agenda:
June 16 - Sakonnet Vineyards
Little Compton, RI
June 17 - US Coast Guard, Maritime and Fishing Safety
New Bedford, MA
June 18 - Granite Quarry
Barre, VT
June 19 - Asbestos Mine
Thetford Mines, Quebec
June 20 - PCB Clean-up
Glens Falls, NY