David Gilkeyمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار
- Ergonomics
- Occupational Safety
- Industrial Hygiene
- +۴ مورد دیگر
David Gilkey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Safety, Health and Industrial Hygiene at Montana Technological University in Butte, MT. He holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California Health Sciences University and a Ph.D. in occupational and environmental health from Colorado State University. Dr. Gilkey is a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS/RS), with additional certifications in walkway safety assessment. His research encompasses: Slip/trip/fall prevention through surface friction evaluation Safety climate in construction and mining industries Ergonomic risk assessment in healthcare and manufacturing Agricultural safety focused on ATV/UTV operation Environmental health and biological site safety Occupational stress and burnout biomarkers His recent publications demonstrate strong focus on practical safety solutions in healthcare ergonomics (patient transfers, burnout), industrial settings (noise exposure, material handling), and foundational slip/fall research. Earlier work established his expertise in agricultural ATV safety through injury epidemiology and prevention strategies. Dr. Gilkey teaches courses including OSH 391 (Slips, Trips and Falls), OSH 454 (Ergonomics), IH 542 (Principles of Epidemiology), and advanced industrial hygiene topics. He actively advises undergraduate and graduate students on academics, internships, and career development. As Montana's Health Links Ambassador, he promotes Total Worker Health® programs through the Colorado School of Public Health, helping employers develop Certified Healthy Workplace initiatives that integrate safety and wellness.










