Deep South Center for OH&S

We’re excited to share that the Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety will be attending the AIHA Connect Conference in New Orleans, June 1–3!

Stop by Booth 1604 to learn more about our training programs, continuing education opportunities, outreach initiatives, and the work we are doing to advance worker health and safety across the region.

We look forward to connecting with students, professionals, alumni, and industry partners throughout the conference. See you in New Orleans!

Learn how we can help you address your OEHS challenges. Register now and visit us at the AIHA Connect Expo!

DSC alumni and friends,

If you will be in New Orleans for AIHA Connect, we would love for you to join us for a special evening together.

Please make plans to join us at Mulate’s (Acadia Room) on Monday, June 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for an evening of connection, culture, and community. We will enjoy Cajun favorites, decadent desserts, and a drink ticket.

This event is hosted by UAB’s National Alumni Society, and Deep South Center alumni and friends are invited to attend for free (and bring a guest) using promo code "NOLASOPH".

You can RSVP here:
http://alumni.uab.edu/neworleans

We hope to see you there!

New Orleans Regional Event Gather with New Orleans‑area Blazers for an evening that blends culture, delicious flavors, and strong UAB connections at our New Orleans Regional Event on Monday, June 1, at 5:30 p.m.

Congratulations to our 5 MSPH-IH students who successfully defended their master’s theses this past week.

Kabe Fetner: Evaluation of Occupational Exposure to Noise and Respirable Particulate Matter in Dentistry

Chrisopher White: Investigation of Air Emissions Associated with a Local Composites Company

Makayla Baker: Potential Noise Exposure During Post-Trip Inspection Among Commercial Freight Truck Operators

Eli O’Connor: Investigation of the Noise Reduction Performance of a Commercial Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) Device

Neha Alwani: Evaluating the Service Life of a Respirator Cartridge When Exposed to Various Volatile Organic Compounds

Claudiu T. Lungu, Director of the Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety, and Anita Dillon, wife of the late Associate Professor and Director of the Industrial Hygiene Program at UAB's School of Public Health, are pictured at an annual luncheon honoring donors and scholarship recipients.

Dr. Dillon was a respected educator, researcher, and advocate in the field of industrial hygiene and his work and leadership helped shape generations of health and safety professionals.

Trench collapses, or cave-ins, are the leading cause of fatalities in excavation work because soil can fail suddenly and without warning. Even a small cave-in can exert thousands of pounds of pressure, burying workers within seconds and causing crushing injuries or suffocation.

Today is World Hearing Day and Otis is all ears! Hearing plays an important role in how animals and people experience the world. From elephants communicating through low rumbles that travel miles, to owls using their incredible hearing to pinpoint prey in complete darkness, sound is a powerful tool for survival.
World Hearing Day is also a reminder to protect our own hearing. Simple steps like lowering volume, wearing hearing protection, and getting regular checkups can make a lifelong difference.

Today is World Hearing Day and Otis is all ears! Hearing plays an important role in how animals — and people — experience the world. From elephants communicating through low rumbles that travel miles, to owls using their incredible hearing to pinpoint prey in complete darkness, sound is a powerful tool for survival.
World Hearing Day is also a reminder to protect our own hearing health. Simple steps like lowering volume, wearing hearing protection, and getting regular checkups can make a lifelong difference. This message is brought to you by Ameritas.

Protecting workers from heat stress is critical as temperatures and job demands rise.

The Heat Stress Management Workshop at the Central Alabama Construction Safety Conference & Expo will provide practical tools to help employers, safety professionals, and consultants develop a written heat stress management plan.

Date: March 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (lunch noon–1 PM)
Location: Hyundai Training Center
Cost: Free

Led by Dr. Thomas Bernard of the Sunshine Education and Research Center, this hands-on workshop covers:

• OSHA’s draft heat stress rule
• NIOSH best practices
• ACGIH guidelines
• Recognition of heat-related illness and first aid
• Planning controls and personal monitoring strategies

Laptop computers are highly recommended.

Register here: https://sites.uab.edu/dsc/cacsce-2026-registration-form/

Please share with colleagues who support worker health and safety.

Únase al 2026 Central Alabama Construction Safety Conference & Expo para aprender sobre OSHA, capacitación en seguridad y soluciones para un trabajo seguro. 26 de marzo de 2026 Hyundai Training Center, Montgomery Haga
Regístrese aquí: https://sites.uab.edu/dsc/cacsce-2026-registration-form/