Injuries among Dungeness crab fishermen examined in new OSU study

Commercial fishing Injuries can be life-threatening and life-altering, leading to disability, decreased quality of life and lost wages.

Inside the mind of researcher Laurel Kincl

The goal is to prevent illness and injury in the populations I work with and to create safe and healthy workplaces and environments.

Public Exposure: Tracking the Wind

Silicone wristbands and vented metal boxes are among the sampling platforms. They capture more than 1,400 of the many thousands of chemicals that may be present in our homes, neighborhoods and workplaces.

PHHS students respond to air quality concerns in Philomath

Philomath supports a small population and is set in a rural, forested location. But the frequent bustling of logging trucks and activity at local sawmills has some residents concerned about air quality.

Researchers partner with fishing communities to help prevent commercial crabbing injuries

Oregon State and community researchers join with commercial crabbers to develop injury prevention efforts.