Essays about: "occupational exposure"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 essays containing the words occupational exposure.

  1. 1. Artificial Intelligence and its Implication for Future Jobs : Assessing The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Adaptation to Artificial Intelligence in Projected Employment Figures in the United States

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Aradhna Juwaheer; Dennis Dahlberg Barkholz; [2023]
    Keywords : Artificial Intelligence; Labor Market; Employment Forecasts; Labor Statistics; BLS; Occupational Outlook;

    Abstract : Artificial intelligence is often believed to have a detrimental effect on employment. However, when reviewing employment forecasts from The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, no information could be found indicating whether they considered the potential impact of artificial intelligence on employment. READ MORE

  3. 2. Wrist Angle Estimation Using Two Wearable Inertial Measurement Units

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Arvin Razavi; [2023]
    Keywords : IMU wrist angle estimation; Wrist absolute angle; IMU-based human motion capture; orientation filter; Complementary filter; Kalman filter; IMU handledsvinkeluppskattning; handleds absolutvinkel; IMU-baserad mänsklig rörelsefångst; orienteringsfilter; komplementfilter; Kalman-filter;

    Abstract : Hand-intensive work is closely related to the prevalence of upper body and hand/wrist work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in office work, manufacturing, service industries, as well as the healthcare industry. Some risk factors include vibrations, forceful exertions, heavy manual handling, repetitive motions, and prolonged nonneutral wrist postures. READ MORE

  4. 3. Do Women Smell Better than Men? : Gendered Expectations in Olfactory Perception

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Alina Sheppard-Bujtor; [2023]
    Keywords : Olfaction; Gender; Expectations;

    Abstract : Learned expectations shape behaviours, thoughts, and thus the way the world is perceived. Olfactory perception is one of the less studied senses. One of the seminal issues regard possible differences in olfactory functioning between men and women. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exposure Monitoring and Dosimetry - Optimizing Radiation Protection in Interventional Cardiology

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik; Umeå universitet/Institutionen för strålningsvetenskaper

    Author : Amanda Pettersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Interventional cardiology; Radiation protection; Air kerma measurements; Radiation shielding; Projection angle;

    Abstract : During interventional cardiology (IC), medical staff are exposed to scattered ionizing radiation from the patient, potentially leading to various radiation-induced health effects. Therefore, shielding devices are routinely used to reduce occupational exposure during IC procedures. READ MORE

  6. 5. Temporal trends of 4-Hydroxychlorothalonil in maternal serum samples, 1997-2015

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning; Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Elin Wällstedt; [2023]
    Keywords : Biomonitoring; human exposure effects; environmental exposure; fungicide; pregnancy; pregnant women; chlorothalonil; CHT; 4-hydroxy-chlorothalonil; 4-OH-CHT; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Agricultural fungicides are extensively used for infestation control, resulting in residues of these compounds in food. Human exposure to environmental contaminants might occur via different routes, such as inhalation, skin contact, or ingestion. Exposure to several pesticides has been associated with adverse human health outcomes. READ MORE