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Tânia Silva, who holds a degree in Environmental Health and a master's degree in Hygiene and Safety in Organizations from the Porto School of Health, stands out as a committed professional driven by a passion for creating healthier and safer environments. Her academic journey has provide her with extensive knowledge and skills, enabling her to make meaningful contributions to the well-being of individuals and organizations alike. Underlining her dedication to advancing the field, Tânia's master's thesis, titled “Towards human-centered design of supermarket checkout counters,” is a testament to her commitment. This expertise positions her as a valuable asset in the design and implementation of effective health and safety strategies. Tania's active collaboration with researchers is evident in her role as a first author on a published paper and another forthcoming paper in Ergonomics and Anthropometrics and Wellbeing, respectively. These articles underscore her dedication to providing valuable insights and expertise in these specialized fields. Presently, Tânia is researching bus drivers' working conditions and ergonomics to identify areas for improvement, aiming to enhance their well-being and efficiency. This reflects her commitment to contribute to occupational environments and worker well-being in this field, showcasing her dynamic professionalism and impact on occupational health and safety improvement.
Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Tânia Micaela Teixeira Silva

Citation names

  • Silva, Tânia T.
  • Silva, T. T

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
BE10-77D9-5966
ORCID iD
0009-0008-1161-5533

Telephones

Mobile phone
  • 915574386 (Personal)

Addresses

  • Rua Arquitecto Lobão Vital 172, 4200-374 , Porto, Paranhos, Portugal (Professional)
  • Rua Eng. Luís Delgado dos Santos, 4100-313, Porto, Porto, Portugal (Professional)

Knowledge fields

  • Medical and Health Sciences - Health Sciences - Occupational Health
  • Medical and Health Sciences - Health Sciences - Public and Environmental Health

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Upper intermediate (B2) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Intermediate (B1)
Education
Degree Classification
2024/10 - 2028
Ongoing
Engenharia Industrial e Sistemas (Doutoramento)
Universidade do Minho Escola de Engenharia, Portugal
2024/04/02 - 2024/04/09
Concluded
Curso de Formação "FCT PhD Scholarship Project Training" (Outros)
Center for Translational Health and Medical Biotechnology Research (TBIO)/ Health Research Network (RISE - Health), Portugal
2021/09 - 2023/11
Concluded
Higiene e Segurança das Organizações (Mestrado)
Instituto Politecnico do Porto Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto, Portugal
"Towards human-centered design of supermarket checkout counter" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
17
2022/04/09 - 2022/04/23
Concluded
Curso de Formação em Ruído Laboral (Outros)
Instituto Politecnico do Porto Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto, Portugal
2017/09 - 2021/07
Concluded
Saúde Ambiental (Licenciatura)
Instituto Politecnico do Porto Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto, Portugal
"Avaliação da exposição humana a Microcistinas associada ao consumo de vegetais: uma revisão da literatura" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
15
2021/03/01 - 2021/04/29
Concluded
Internship in Public Health (Outros)
Major in Public Health
Unidade de Saúde Pública - ACES Porto Oriental, Portugal
19
2020/12/09 - 2021/02/12
Concluded
Internship in Occupational Health and Safety (Outros)
Major in Occupational Health and Safety
Grupo Salvador Caetano, Portugal
19
2020/10/06 - 2020/12/03
Concluded
Internship in Environment (Outros)
Major in Environment
TAFE - Tratamento de Alumínio e Ferro, Portugal
18
2020/06/01 - 2020/07/10
Concluded
Internship in Food Safety. (Outros)
Major in Food Safety.
Silliker Portugal, S.A., Portugal
18
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution
Employer
2023/08 - Current Researcher (Research) Center for Translational Health and Medical Biotechnology Research (TBIO)/ Health Research Network (RISE - Health), Portugal
Instituto Politecnico do Porto Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution
Employer
2024/03/18 - 2024/12/17 Professional internship STCP - Sociedade Transportes Colectivos do Porto, Portugal
STCP - Sociedade Transportes Colectivos do Porto, Portugal
2023/09/21 - 2023/12/20 Research fellowship Instituto Politecnico do Porto Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto, Portugal
STCP - Sociedade Transportes Colectivos do Porto, Portugal
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2022/11 - 2023/07 Internship MCretail SGPS SA, Portugal
MCretail SGPS SA, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2023/09 - 2023/12 ErgoBus
ESS/TBIO/BI/2023/12
Research Fellow
TBIO - Center for Translational Health and Medical Biotechnology Research, Portugal
STCP - Sociedade Transportes Colectivos do Porto
Ongoing

Other

Designation Funders
2022/11/01 - 2023/07/31 MSD@RETAIL
ESS/TBIO/BI/2023/10
Other
Sonae SGPS SA, Portugal
Ongoing
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. Lapa, I; Silva, Tânia T.; Ferreira, Simão; Rodrigues, Matilde A.. Corresponding author: Lapa, I. "Understanding the problem of overexertion accidents on food retail sector: preliminary results". In Occupational and Environmental Safety VI. Porto, Portugal: SPOSHO, 2024.
    Submitted
Conference abstract
  1. Silva, Tânia T.; Lapa, I; Ferreira, Simão; Rodrigues, Matilde A.. "Development of a decision-making tool to help classify work-related accidents due to overexertion: Preliminary results". Paper presented in 12 th International conference Working on Safety (WOS) 2024, Dresden, 2024.
    Accepted
Conference poster
  1. Silva, Tânia T.; Lapa, I; Carvalho, Paulo; Rodrigues, Matilde A.. Corresponding author: Silva, Tânia T.. "Nutritional status of Portuguese retail workers: Inputs from a supermarket case study to the development of a wellness program". Paper presented in TBIO Annual Meeting 2024, 2024.
Journal article
  1. Tânia T. Silva; Catarina Sousa; Ana Colim; Matilde A. Rodrigues. "Understanding Musculoskeletal Loadings among Supermarket Checkout Counter Cashiers: A Biomechanical Analysis". Safety 10 1 (2024): https://doi.org/10.3390/safety10010021.
    Published • 10.3390/safety10010021
  2. Silva, Tânia T.; Lapa, I; Rodrigues, Matilde A.; Arezes, Pedro; Colim, Ana; Carvalho, Paulo; Dias, Eduarda; Filho, C.A. Paulo. Corresponding author: Rodrigues, Matilde A.. "Anthropometric Measures and Nutritional Status of Portuguese Supermarket Workers: Inputs for ergonomic interventions and workstations design". Journal of Community Health (2024):
    Submitted
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. "Towards Human-Centered Design of Supermarket Checkout Counters". Master, Instituto Politecnico do Porto Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto, 2023.
Activities

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role)
Institution / Organization
2024/10/18 - 2024/10/18 Planning, resource coordination, and administrative support for the TBIO Annual Meeting 2024 (2024/10/18 - 2024/10/18)
Meeting (Member of the Organising Committee)
Center for Translational Health and Medical Biotechnology Research (TBIO)/ Health Research Network (RISE - Health), Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event
Event name
Institution / Organization
2024/10/18 - 2024/10/18 Participation in the TBIO Annual Meeting 2024
Meeting
TBIO Annual Meeting 2024
Center for Translational Health and Medical Biotechnology Research (TBIO)/ Health Research Network (RISE - Health), Portugal
2024/09/22 - 2024/09/25 Participation in the 12th International Conference on Working on Safety (WOS) 2024
Conference
12th International Conference on Working on Safety (WOS) 2024: BUILDING A RESILIENT FUTURE Towards sustainable safety in a rapidly changing world
2024/07/04 - 2024/07/05 Participation in the International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO 2024)
Symposium
International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO 2024)
SPOSHO - Portuguese Society of Occupational Safety and Hygiene, Portugal

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2024/10/25 - 2024/10/25 Acidentes de trabalho – casos práticos Controlo de Qualidade de Metais e Materiais Preciosos (Curso Técnico Superior Profissional) Instituto Politécnico do Porto Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto, Portugal
2024/07/11 - 2024/07/11 Ciência Viva no Laboratório - 5418. REVELAÇÃO DE BIOSINAIS, OS SEGREDOS QUE O TEU CORPO CONTA A TODA A HORA Ergonomia (Ensino secundário) Center for Translational Health and Medical Biotechnology Research (TBIO)/ Health Research Network (RISE - Health), Portugal
2021/12/17 - 2021/12/17 Acão de Formação "Resíduos Orgânicos: Uma Nova Oportunidade" (Ensino básico 1º ciclo) Escola Básica do 1.º Ciclo c/ JI de Foral, Portugal

Mentoring / Tutoring

Topic Student name
2024/04 - 2024/07/06 Lesões musculoesqueléticas relacionadas com o trabalho e riscos psicossociais em motoristas de autocarros: Um estudo de caso numa empresa municipal Tatiana Ramos Mendes
2024/02 - 2024/07/06 Fatores que influenciam a exposição a vibrações de corpo inteiro em motoristas de autocarro: Resultados preliminares de um estudo de caso numa empresa municipal Sara Isabel Duarte Silva
Distinctions

Award

2024 Best Student of Master's Degree
Instituto Politecnico do Porto Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto, Portugal