University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental Health

Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Faculty and Research

Dr. James Donovan, Assistant Professor

Research in progress:

Dr. Donovan is interested in the clinical care of occupationally induced disease.

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Dr. Andrew Freeman, Assistant Professor

Research in progress:

Biomonitoring of Cyanide and its Metabolites
Mercury Toxicity
Health Effects of Bioaerosols
Respirator Fit Techniques and Medical Clearance for Use
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis and Machining Oils
Computer-Assisted Occupational History-taking and Medical Surveillance programs
Cost-Effectiveness of Prevention Programs in Occupational Health

Recent publications:

Freeman, A. (1998). An Evaluation of Pressure-Monitored User Seal Checks in Detecting Industrial Respirator Leakage, American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition. Abstract Accepted for Presentation.

Freeman, A., Lockey, J. et al. Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in a Machinist, American Journal of Industrial Medicine. (Submitted).

Awards:

Board Certification in Occupational Medicine, January, 1998.

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Dr. Douglas H. Linz, Associate Professor

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Dr. James E. Lockey, Professor
Director of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Division

Research in Progress:

Dr. Lockey is the principal investigator of a longitudinal morbidity study of workers involved with refractory ceramic fiber (RCF) manufacturing. The study started in 1987 and workers are surveyed every three years through questionnaires, pulmonary function testing, and chest radiographs. Exposure monitoring is done in production areas and correlated with the various outcome measurements. Results of this study have been published and are in press within the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.Dr. Lockey is investigating the occurrence of bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonitis (BOOP), and exposure to increased concentrations of reactive dusts and fumes. He also is the co-principal investigator of a study investigating the reproductive effects of occupational exposure to solvents. As part of this study, methodology is being developed to do near time analysis of breath samples for volatile organic chemicals within a field setting.

Recent Publications:

Rice, C. H., Lockey, J. E., Lemasters, G. K., Levin, L. L., Staley, P., Hansen, K. R. (1997).Estimation of historical and current employee exposure to refractory ceramic fibers during manufacturing and related operations, Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 12(1):54-61.

Borron, S. W., Forman, S. A., Lockey, J. E., Lemasters, G. K., Yee, L. M. (1997).An early study of pulmonary asbestosis among manufacturing workers: Original data and reconstruction of the 1932 cohort, AJIM. 31 :324-334.

Lemasters, G. K., Livingston, G. K., Lockey, J. E., Olsen, D. M., Shukla, R., New, G., Selevan, S. G., Yiin, J. H. (1997). Genotoxic changes after low-level solvent and fuel exposure on aircraft maintenance personnel, Mutagenesis. 12(4):237-243.

Hall, G. S., Rice ,C. H., Lockey, J. E., Lemasters, G. K., Gartside, P. S. (1997). A comparison of exposures to refractory ceramic fibers over multiple work shifts, Annals of Occupational Hygiene. 41(5):555-560.

Harber, P., Dahlgren, J., Bunn, W., Lockey, J., Chase, G. (1998). Radiographic and Spirometric Findings in Diatomaceous Earth Workers, JOEM. 40(1):22-28.

Lockey, J. E., Ross, C. S. (1998). Health Effects of Man-made fibres, in ILO Encyclopaedia of Occupational Health and Safety, J. M. Stellman, ed. ILO/WHO, Geneva, Switzerland, pp.10.74-10.78.

Lockey, J. E., Levin, L. S., Lemasters, G. K., McKay, R. T., Rice, C. H., Hansen, K. R., Papes, D. M., Simpson, S., Medvedovic, M. Longitudinal Estimates of Pulmonary Function in Refractory Ceramic Fiber Manufacturing Workers, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. (In press).

Lemasters, G. K., Lockey, J. E., Levin, L. S., McKay, R. T., Rice, C. H., Horvath, E. P., Papes, D. M., Lu, J. W., Feldman. D. J. An Industry-Wide Pulmonary Study of Men and Women Manufacturing Refractory Ceramic Fiber, American Journal of Epidemiology. (In press).

Buchta, T. M., Rice, C. R., Lockey, J. E., Lemasters, G. K., Gartside, P. S. A comparative study of the NIOSH 7400 "A" and "B" counting rules using refractory ceramic fiber, Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. (In press).

Lockey, J. E., Wiese, N. K. Man-Made Vitreous Fiber, Vermiculite and Zeolite, in Environmental and Occupational Medicine, Third Edition, W. N. Rom, ed. Little, Brown and Company, New York. (In press).

Outreach Activities:

Dr. Lockey's outreach activities range from the University to the international community. At the University of Cincinnati, he is a member of the Environmental Oversight Committee for the University. Within the City of Cincinnati, he was appointed by the Mayor as a member of the Environmental Advisory Council for the City of Cincinnati. At the national level, he serves on various committees within professional organizations and currently directs the Occupational and Environmental Lung Disorder Committee for the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. At the international level, he is a member of the Alliance of Universities for Democracy and has helped organize and direct workshops and volunteer association development in Budapest, Hungary.

Awards:

Dr. Lockey is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine and occupational medicine, and is a NIOSH certified "B" reader. In 1995, Dr. Lockey along with colleagues, Drs. Zelnick and McKay, received the best paper award at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference for a publication in the American Industrial Hyqiene Association Journal.

Other Areas of Interest:

Dr. Lockey has a personal interest in cultivating native prairie grasses within Southwestern Ohio. In cooperation with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, he and his wife, Dr. Grace Lemasters, have converted over 30 acres of land to native prairie grass. Dr. Lockey's additional interests include hiking and camping, down hill and cross country skiing, bicycling, and fishing.

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Dr. Roy McKay, Associate Professor

Research in Progress:

Longitudinal changes in lung function among groups and individuals.

Development of respirator fir test methods and fit testing services.

Recent Publications:

(1998). Weight changes and lung function: implication for epidemiologic and workplace studies.

(1998). Longitudinal estimates of pulmonary function in refractory ceramic fiber manufacturing.

(1998). Respirator fit testing, fit factors, and protection against chemical warfare agents.

(1997). Air purifu\ying respiratory protection.

Outreach Activities:

ANSI Z88.10 Fit testing workshop.

AIHA Respiratory Protection Committee.

A.T.S. Clinical Laboratory Proficiency Committee.

Awards:

1994 Best paper of the year award.

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Dr. Ann Middaugh, Adjunct Associate Professor

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Dr. Thomas Forte

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