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Discussion Post 1: Ethical Dilemmas in Sampling
There have been several instances of unethical practices in health-related research such as the Tuskegee Syphilis study. Sampling is a particular aspect of research planning that can be riddled with ethical dilemmas as described in the article Ethical Dilemmas in Sampling. After reviewing the article, share your thoughts on any ethical dilemma you as a researcher can anticipate given your selected research topic. Given the potential outcome of your research, what are some ways you may apply ethical values and practices in creating your sampling frame for your selected research topic?
Discussion Post 2: Pesticides and Resistance
Watch the following 4-minute video: Nature Video (2012). The buzz about pesticides [YouTube video].
For this discussion:
A. Based on the videos, describe the impact of pesticide resistance on the environment and subsequently human health.
B. Are there alternative strategies to pesticide use for controlling pests/vectors of disease?
Problem
In this problem, you will be a health and safety manager in a company that has a manufacturing facility with multiple occupational hazards. This setting could be a place where you currently work, one that you may be familiar with, or one that you just find interesting.
This problem will address chemical hazards in the workplace:
A. Identify two hazardous chemicals to which workers are exposed in your facility.
B. Explain the routes by which workers can get exposure to these chemicals, and the associated potential health risks. Choose one method to sample for each of these chemicals in the facility. Justify your choice.Consider how the hazards may be controlled and select the best approach, the one that protects workers best.