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Thomas Bernard

Thomas Bernard, PhD

Professor

Contact Info

Education

  • PHD, University of Pittsburgh, 1975
  • MS, Carnegie Mellon University, 1972
  • BS, Carnegie Mellon University, 1970

Discipline

Occupational Safety and Health

Specialization

  • Industrial Hygiene

Biography

Dr. Bernard's primary teaching assignments support the occupational safety and health program in the department. His classes include industrial ergonomics, OHS administration, physical agents, and controls. He also provides lectures in the introductory and laboratory courses in industrial hygiene as well as survey courses. With respect to research, Dr. Bernard's interests include the evaluation and control of heat stress and strain and ergonomics. He also serves on college and professional committees and participates in a number of professional development classes.

Research Interests

  • Evaluation and Control of Heat Stress
  • Strain Ergonomics