Nellie Brown

Overview

Nellie Brown, CIH, is a biologist, and chemist and certified industrial hygienist, specializing in occupational safety and health in her role as Director of Workplace Health and Safety Programs for ILR Extension. Since joining the Cornell faculty in 1986, she has provided on-site training and technical assistance services addressing workplace chemicals and biological agents; ergonomics; stress management; workplace violence; and indoor air quality, among other topics. All programs and services are available statewide.

Expert in a wide range of areas in the field, Nellie is the author of numerous occupational health hazard manuals, MSDS companion sheets, and articles. She has held several technical and scientific positions in the field, and was a certified lead inspector, a licensed wastewater treatment plant operator, and has been trained as an HIV/AIDS test counselor. Nellie has a B.A. in biology from SUNY at Buffalo, and earned a master''s degree in multidisciplinary studies in natural sciences/applied science from SUNY College at Buffalo.

Publications

Journal Articles

Books

• Nellie J Brown. 1994. Accommodating the Allergic Employee in the Workplace. Ithaca NY, United States: Program on Employment and Disability, Cornell University, 1994.

Selected Works

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### Areas of Expertise

Adult learning

Conflict Resolution

Crisis management

Curriculum development

Disability

Diversity and Inclusion

Education and workforce preparedness

Harassment prevention

Health Care Industry

Interest-based negotiations

Labor rights

Occupational Safety and Health

Older workers, aging, and pensions

Problem solving

Public Sector

Rights of working people

Stress and the workplace

Technology and work

Training and Development

Unions

Violence in the workplace

Women in the workplace

Worker and management rights

Other Areas of Expertise

Occupational Safety and Health, Workplace Health and Safety Analysis/Techniques, Workplace Exposure to Chemical and Biological Agents/Diseases, Indoor Air Quality, Ergonomics, Occupational Stress, OSHA Safety Standards, On-Site Training and Technical Assistance Services, Job Hazard Analysis, Process Failure Analysis, Vulnerability Analysis,