Ruth Hinz

MSc, PGDipPH, BSc, RN

Ruth started work at CPHR in September 2011.She began her PhD thesis in January 2013, examining occupational exposures and possible health effects from residual chemicals in workers handling imported and/or fumigated containers or goods.

Ruth has a postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (Otago University) and a Masters degree in Earth Science (Massey University). Her thesis examined the personal exposure and health effects of hydrogen sulphide gases in Rotorua, New Zealand.

Before joining CPHR, Ruth worked in various areas of nursing for many years, both in New Zealand and overseas.

Her research interests are occupational and environmental health, and the assessment of exposure.

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• Current Research Projects

PUBLICATIONS

Publication	Type
Hinz R, 't Mannetje A, Glass B, McLean D, Pearce N, Douwes J. Exposures to fumigants and residual chemicals in workers handling cargo from shipping containers and export logs in New Zealand. Ann Work Expo Health, 2020; 64(8): 826-837. .	Journal
Hinz R, 't Mannetje A, Glass B, McLean D, Pearce N, Douwes J. (2019) Fumigant and chemical residue 8-hour exposures in workers handling cargo from shipping containers and export logs in New Zealand. 27th International Symposium on Epidemiology in Occupational Health (EPICOH 2019). 29 Apr-2 May, Wellington, NZ. Occ Environ Med, 2019; 76(1): A9-A10.	Conference Proceedings