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3275.0
History of occupational health & safety in U.S. and across the globe

Monday, November 2, 2015: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Oral
Session Objectives: List policies/actions and name occupational health and safety leader that have contributed to the protection of workers' safety and health. Describe how previous efforts have protected workers' health. Demonstrate the impact of previous efforts in protecting health and safety of younger generations of workers.
Moderator:
Nnamdi Maduabum, M.B.B.S., MPH, CPH

12:30pm
Syrian Labor in Lebanon: Refugees and workers   
Rima R. Habib, PhD
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
12:46pm
Adoption of occupational disease compensation in early workers' compensation statutes   
Glenn Shor, PhD, MPP
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
1:02pm
OHS Activism – Grassroots Health and Safety in Action   
Peter Dooley, MS, CIH, CSP, Mary Vogel, BA Sociology/Social Work; Juris Doctorate and Jessica E. Martinez, MPH
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
1:18pm
COSH Movement in New York State: Origins, Adaptation and Sustainability   
Michael B. Lax, MD MPH and Jeanette M. Zoeckler, MPH
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
1:34pm
Workplace Health and Safety History from US Bureau of Mines Educational Films from 1912-1979   
Mark D. Catlin, BS BA
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)

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Organized by: Occupational Health and Safety
Endorsed by: International Health, Vietnam Caucus

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