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Home » Authors » Scott Earnest PhD PE CSP

Scott Earnest PhD PE CSP

Scott Earnest, PhD, PE, CSP works in the NIOSH Office of Construction Safety and Health.
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Internet of Things IoT
A NIOSH Science Blog post

Wearable technologies for improved safety and health on construction sites

Scott Earnest PhD PE CSP John Snawder PhD, DABT Capt. Alan Echt DrPH, CIH Elizabeth Garza Rick Rinehart ScD
November 18, 2019
Wearable technologies are an increasingly popular consumer electronic for a variety of applications at home and at work. In general, these devices include accessories and clothing that incorporate advanced electronic technologies, often with smartphone or ‘internet of things’ (IoT) connectivity. While wearables are increasingly being used to improve health and well-being by aiding in personal fitness, innovative applications for monitoring occupational safety and health risk factors are becoming more common.
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trench
A NIOSH Science Blog post

Preventing trenching fatalities

Scott Earnest PhD PE CSP Elizabeth Garza Capt. Alan Echt DrPH, CIH
June 6, 2019
Construction workers are at risk of death or serious injury if they enter an unprotected trench and the walls col¬lapse. A trench is defined as a narrow underground excavation that is deeper than it is wide, and is no wider than 15 feet or 4.5 meters [OSHA]. Hazards associated with trench work and excavation are well defined and preventable.
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EHS research
A NIOSH Science Blog post

Improving occupational safety and health in the construction and mining industries

Scott Earnest PhD PE CSP Dana R. Willmer PhD Eileen P. Betit
May 31, 2018
With nearly 126 million full-time U.S. workers at risk of occupational illness and injury, it is critical to prioritize our research efforts to address the most important issues. One approach used by NIOSH and its partners to establish priorities is to consider the burden, need, and impact of potential research topics.
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