David O Anderson

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Dept of Human Factors, Safety and Social Sciences

Worldwide College of Arts & Sciences

Areas of Expertise

Industrial hygiene, safety, ergonomics

David O Anderson

Overview

David O. Anderson received his Masters of Public Health (MPH) in Environmental Health and Ph.D. in Environmental and Occupational Health from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He currently serves as an adjunct in the Graduate Program and was an assistant professor for 10 years at a major university in Texas, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses. Dr. Anderson has over 50 years of experience in various industries including electronic manufacturing, chemical and chemical process research and development, geothermal electrical generation, transportation and private consulting, where he has also been an Expert Witness in many environmental, health and safety litigation cases.

Dr. Anderson has earned the professional designations of Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) and Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA) (Retired). In addition to managing a private consulting company, he has numerous publications and presentations pertaining to issues such as environmental health, occupational health, safety, fire prevention and ergonomics; he also has competitively won various training contracts in these areas for 21 years with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Human Ecology and Environment Health: Public Health, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

M.P.H. - Master of Public Health in Public Health, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service: Public Health, University of Central Oklahoma


AIHA, BCSP - CSP, BGC - CIH, QEP (Retired)

Teaching

  • MSHF 624: Ergonomics and Biomechanics
SFTY 570, SFTY 580, SFTY 590, SFTY 600, SFTY 611
0830-1030 Pacific Time

Research

Spring, Nadine, Connors, Jeanne, Schwab, Michael, Anderson, David, “Clinical Research Principal Investigators’ Perspectives of Improving the Diversity of Clinical Research Participants.” Clinical Research, Vol.37, Issue 4, August 2023.

Glasgow, Lindone, Anderson, David O. and Gonzales, Gabriel, “Social Characteristics Associated with Agrochemical Use and Health Risks among Grenadian Farmers.” Research and Review: Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 1, March 2019.

Raila, Emilia and Anderson, David O., “Healthcare Waste Management during Disasters and its Effects on Climate Change: Lessons from 2010 Earthquake and Cholera Tragedies in Haiti.” Waste Management Research (16-0431). December 2016.

Anderson, David O. and Pinheiro, Angelo B., “Ergonomics on Drilling Rigs”. The Encyclopedia of Energy Engineering & Technology, (DOI: 10.1081/E-EEE-120047688), Taylor and Francis Group, New York. 4th Quarter, 2012.

Anderson, David O. and Pinheiro, Angelo B., “Fire Protection for Off-Shore and Land-Based Drilling Rigs”. The Encyclopedia of Energy Engineering & Technology, Taylor and Francis Group, New York. 4th Quarter, 2011.

Cotner, John R. and Anderson, David O., “Quantitative Comparison of First Responder Decontamination Procedures”, Journal of the Clandestine Laboratory Investigating Chemists Association. Vol. 22, No. 2-3, April-June 2012.

Pinheiro, Angelo B., and Anderson, David O., “Improving Your Workplace Violence Program”. Occupational Health and Safety. Vol. 81, No.3, March 2012, Pages 40-41.

Cotner, John R. and Anderson, David O., “Thermal Testing of Fire Resistant Fabrics after the Application of Flammable Solvents”.  Journal of the Clandestine Laboratory Investigating Chemists Association. Vol. 22, No. 1, January 2012, Pages 20-28.

Nelson, D.I., Mirer, F., Bratt, G. and Anderson, D.O.: “Chapter 8: Occupational and Environmental Health Risk Assessment/Risk Management.” The Occupational Environment: Its Evaluation, Control, and Management, 3rd Ed. Daniel H. Anna, PhD, Ed. American Industrial Hygiene Association. ISBN: 978-1-935082-19-4, October 31, 2012.Â