Dr Margaret Cook
Senior Lecturer
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
The University of Queensland
Australia
Biography
Margaret has been actively involved in occupational health and safety research and practice for over 25 years. She has been employed in a range of academic positions at both UQ and Queensland University of Technology, and has developed and delivered both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. During this time Margaret has also consulted extensively to a range of organisations from government departments to manufacturing and retail companies. In 2002 she was awarded the Eric Wigglesworth Medal for outstanding contribution to OHS research, an award presented by the Governor-General of Australia.
Research Interest
• Silica and respiratory hazards • Trace contaminants • Vibration in the workplace • Water quality • Welding & metal trades & hazards • Women workers • Workers' compensation issues • Worker health
Publications
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Huong, Le Thi Thanh, Vu Anh, Le, Capra, Mike and Cook, Margaret (2011) Nghieân cöùu thaêm doø tÃnh khaû thi cuûa chöông trình can thieäp "treû em noùi khoâng vôùi huùt thuoác thuï ñoäng". Taïp chà Y teá Coâng coäng, 21 25: 1-8.
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Adam, Kerry, Gibson, Libby and Cook, Margaret (2016) Injury prevention in the meat industry: limited evidence of effectiveness for ergonomic programs in reducing the severity of musculoskeletal injuries. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 63 1: 59-60.
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Brown, E., Driscoll, T., Cook, M., King, B. and Pryor, P. (2016) Review of the implementation of the Australian Occupational Health and Safety Education Accreditation process. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 32 3: .
