Author Archives: exposurelab

Prof. Neitzel was quoted in an article in “Findings,” the University of Michigan School of Public Health’s quarterly publication.  In “The power of quantitative data” he describes the importance of quantifying the impacts of occupational and environmental health issues such as noise exposure in order to to better communicate the importance of these issues.  He alsoContinue reading “Prof. Neitzel quoted in article on the power of quantitative data”

A new story by Michigan News describes our e-waste recycling work, and includes a video interview with lab director Rick Neitzel.

Two new stories published by the Graham Institute describe our April workshop, Changing the Global E-Waste Cycle. Read about our collaborations and the novel techniques used by the Public Health Innovation Studio!

Registration is now open for our April 24 event, “Changing the Global E-Waste Cycle.” Visit our registration page for more information on how to sign-up and submit a poster for the event.

Read Dr. Neitzel’s discussion of the invisible impacts of noise on individuals and communities.

Our lab is getting pretty famous here at SPH. Check-out the most recent “We Are Public Health” video on Stephanie Sayler and her asbestos work in Detroit!  

Rick has been in the news a lot lately! Check out his latest interview for the University of Michigan School of Public Health’s “We Are Public Health” campaign.

Dr. Neitzel was recently interviewed for a video on his electronic waste recycling research in Thailand – hope you enjoy!   Funding for this research is provided by the University of Michigan Graham Sustainability Institute.

“Noise-induced hearing loss continues to be one of the most common occupational disorders, even in workplaces where workers are protected by hearing loss prevention programs (HLPPs). Although standards and regulations vary by country, virtually all hearing loss prevention programs require several elements: the measurement of noise exposures; the implementation of noise controls to reduce noiseContinue reading “Dr. Neitzel’s team develops a tool for evaluating hearing conservation programs”

Dr. Rick Neitzel and MPH Candidate Emily Nash discuss their e-waste research in Thailand in this webinar aimed at prospective Environmental Health Sciences and Industrial Hygiene students.