NEHA October 2024 Journal of Environmental Health

JOURNAL OF Environmental Health Dedicated to the advancement of the environmental health professional Volume 87 No 3 +;ober 

ADVANCEMENT OF THE SCIENCE

ABOUT THE COVER

Preparing and serving allergen- free meals continues to be challenging for food service establishments. This month’s cover article assessed current

Food Allergy Policies and Procedures in Independently Owned Restaurants in the Orlando Metropolitan Area, Florida ................................................................................. 8

The Impact of Aging on Occupational Lung Disease................................................................ 16

International Perspectives: A New Approach to Examining the Current State of ISO 45001 in the Education Sector: Gap Analysis .................................................................... 26

food allergy policies and procedures in independently owned restaurants in Florida, as well as examined similarities and di–er- ences in existing food allergy policies and procedures in those restaurants. The study found that the restaurants accommodated customers who have food allergies, but few restaurants had written food allergy policies and procedures in place. The imagery on the cover highlights the need for policies, proce- dures, and training for both front-of-house and back-of-house employees to protect the health of customers with food allergies. See page 8. Cover images © iStockphoto: SDI Productions/andresr

ADVANCEMENT OF THE PRACTICE

Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services: Disaster Response and Recovery Tools Can Help You Prepare for Emergencies ................................................................. 32

NEW Spotlight on Emerging Professionals: From Internship to Leadership: A Career Journey in Environmental Health .................................................................................. 34

The Practitioner’s Tool Kit: An Alphabet of Values: D, z, and F ................................................... 36

ADVANCEMENT OF THE PRACTITIONER

Environmental Health Calendar ...............................................................................................38

JEH Quiz #2............................................................................................................................... 41

ADVERTISERS INDEX

Spotlight on NEHA Resources: Workforce Outreach Toolkit ....................................................... 42

EHAC-Accredited Programs ................................. 33 EHLR Certificate Program...................................... 7 EMSL Analytical, Inc............................................ 51 Hedgerow Software ................................................2 HS GovTech.......................................................... 52 JEH Advertising ....................................................31 Micro Essential Laboratory, Inc............................ 15 NEHA CP-FS Credential ......................................14 NEHA Credentials ................................................ 25 NEHA Endowment Foundation Donors .............. 40 NEHA Job Board................................................... 39 NEHA Membership ................................................ 4 NEHA REHS/RS Study Guide............................... 39 NEHA/AAS Scholarship Fund Donors ................... 5

YOUR ASSOCIATION

President’s Message: My Thoughts on the NEHA 2024 AEC ................................................................... 6

Special Listing ........................................................................................................................... 44

NEHA News .............................................................................................................................. 46

NEHA 2025 AEC....................................................................................................................... 49

NEHA Member Spotlight .......................................................................................................... 50

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