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tamar.rogoszinskiMore scientific data and interviews with government workers and health officials would have strengthened the argument of this film and turned it into more of an educational film, rather than a solely emotional one. Even providing the viewer with some information about ebola could have been helpful.
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tamar.rogoszinskiAccording to Google Scholar, this article has only been cited once. The publication's name is "Documenting Attacks on Health Workers and Facilities in Armed Conflicts." This publication discusses attacks on health facilities and workers in Afghanistan, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic and Yemen.
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tamar.rogoszinskiOSHA was created with the Occupational Safe and Health Act of 1970 and is part of the US Department of Labor. The legislation was passed because the system of mass production used in the US encouraged the use of machinery, but there was nothing to protect workplace safety. For most employers, it was cheaper to replace a dead or injured worker than it was to introduce safety measures. Many states also enacted workers' compensation laws as labor unions began to become more popular. These laws discouraged employers from permitting unsafe workplaces. A chemical revolution also introduced chemical compounds into the workplace, which jeopardized the safety of workers. These events led to the creation of the legislation and OSHA, highlighting their primary mission.
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tamar.rogoszinskiThe author of this article is Scott G. Knowles, the Department Head for the History Deparment Center for Science, Technology and Society. He has a PhD from Johns Hopkins. He focuses on risk and disaster, with particular interests in modern cities, technology, and public policy. He's released several books on the topic. He has a hefty resume with various publications and activity on research boards, showing his vast knowledge on these topics.
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tamar.rogoszinskiI think the main takeaway for first responders would be to treat these refugees as if they were anyone else. They should be treated fairly and favorably and should not be discriminated against when it comes to emergency care.
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tamar.rogoszinskiYes - students can receive certifications or masters degrees.
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tamar.rogoszinskiThere is more data and information on the REMM website itself that can be used as a backing for the information provided through the app. These are all supported by the developing departments and agencies that funded and produced the app/website.
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tamar.rogoszinskiThe author's name is Sonja D. Schmid. She is an associate professor at Virginia Tech teaching primarily STS courses. She does research pertaining the history and organization of nuclear industries in the Former Soviet Union and in Eastern Europe. One of her areas of specialization include nuclear emergency response, which makes her a good source for information regarding Fukushima.