Edward Kasner

This report provides a critical analysis of my internship experience, integrating an in-depth exploration oforganizational practices with current literature to evaluate methods, identifying best practices, andpropose actionable recommendations that advance professional standards. I worked with the Health,

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of ubiquitous and persistentorganic pollutants that are used in a wide variety of applications such as in foodpackaging, waterproof materials, and personal care products. It is estimated that 97% ofpeople living in the United States have measurable concentrations of PFAS in their blood.1

Understanding spatial patterns of pesticide use is critical for environmental monitoring, public health protection, and informed policymaking, particularly in agriculturally intensive regions such as Fresno County, California, and Yakima County, Washington.

Commercial fishing is one of the most hazardous industries in the United States and continues to suffer from a workplace fatality rate 23 times higher than that of general industry. Currently, the leading causes of death are vessel disasters or falls overboard. Most of these 

This report examines the lifecycle of hatchery salmon and the development of a robust health and safety culture within WDFW. The study underscores the ecological and cultural significance of salmon in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) and addresses the challenges posed by their declining populations.

Background: At their peak in July, four agricultural sectors total more than 107,000 agricultural workers in Washington, meaning that there are thousands of people who can be impacted by improved leadership.

Background.

The Washington State Department of Health investigates hundreds of pesticide illness reports each year, many of which are related to pesticide spray drift. Drift is the movement of pesticide aerosols through the air from an area of application to any unintended site and accounts for up to half of the pesticide-related illnesses among agricultural workers in the United States.