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Affected Persons in Laboratory Exposures to Human Pathogens and Toxins in Canada, 2016–2024: A Sector‐Specific Analysis

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Exposures to human pathogens and toxins in licensed facilities in Canada have been monitored by a federal surveillance system since 2015, yet the affected persons (APs) in these incidents remain uncharacterized. This study comprehensively describes APs, highlighting sector‐specific patterns and trends over time.
Emily F. Tran   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Occupational Health and Safety in Australia

open access: yesIndustrial Health, 2012
The focus of OHS in Australia is on workplace-based prevention rather than individual health care. Over the past decade, workers' compensation data have shown continuous improvement in work-related deaths, serious injuries and diseases. Injuries from work-related vehicle incidents are the leading cause of fatalities.
MACDONALD, Wendy   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Initial Stay Time and Work‐Rest Scheduling During Consecutive Heavy‐Intensity Workdays in Hot Environments in Young and Older Males

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This study examined initial stay times (IST), defined as the duration of uninterrupted work before core temperature approaches recommended safety limits (38.0°C, ~1.0°C above baseline), and the efficacy of work‐rest cycles during repeated heavy work across consecutive workdays in young and older males.
Glen P. Kenny   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A study to determine the occupational health and safety knowledge, practices and injury patterns of workers at a specific beverage manufacturing company [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 129-164).The aim of this study was to determine the occupational health and safety knowledge, practices and injury pattern of workers at a specific beverage manufacturing ...
Chetty, Laran
core   +1 more source

Returning to work after sickness absence due to common mental disorders: study design and baseline findings from an 18 months mixed methods follow-up study in Germany

open access: yesBMC Public Health, 2019
Background With nearly 30 % of the general population experiencing one mental disorder in 12 months, common mental disorders (CMDs) are highly prevalent in Germany and mainly affect the workforce.
Alexandra Sikora   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Congratulations on the new occupational health journal [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v1i1.5225 International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, Vol 1 (2011) 3-
Knut Skyberg, Skyberg, Knut
core   +1 more source

Characteristics Associated With Persistent Long COVID Symptoms in Healthcare Personnel Infected With SARS‐CoV‐2 Between August 2022 and May 2024: A Multicenter Cohort Analysis of US Healthcare Personnel

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Long COVID affects a significant proportion of COVID‐19 survivors. This study examined persistent Long COVID symptoms among healthcare personnel (HCP) and evaluated associations with vaccination, prior SARS‐CoV‐2 infection, underlying health conditions, and demographics.
Eric Kontowicz   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Empirical Analysis on Labor Unions and Occupational Safety and Health Committees’ Activity, and Their Relation to the Changes in Occupational Injury and Illness Rate

open access: yesSafety and Health at Work, 2011
Objectives: To find out from an analysis of empirical data the levels of influence, which a labor union (LU) and Occupational Safety and Health Committee (OSHC) have in reducing the occupational injury and illness rate (OIIR) through their accident ...
Kwan Hyung Yi, Hm Hak Cho, Jiyun Kim
doaj   +1 more source

Teaching epidemiology in occupational health

open access: yes, 1987
Jointly published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the World Health Organization1v. (loose-leaf)
World Health Organization   +1 more
core  

A Review on Current Challenges and Knowledge Gaps in Artificial Stone Silicosis

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The global emergence of artificial stone (AS) silicosis represents a critical occupational health challenge. The aim of this systematic review is to provide an overview of the clinical, functional, radiological, and occupational characteristics of patients affected by AS silicosis at the time of diagnosis, and to identify current ...
Paola Mason   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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