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Birth defects associated with paternal firefighting in the National Birth Defects Prevention Study

American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Volume 66, Issue 1, Page 30-40, January 2023., 2023
Abstract Background Few studies have evaluated birth defects among children of firefighters. We investigated associations between birth defects and paternal work as a firefighter compared to work in non‐firefighting and police officer occupations. Methods We analyzed 1997–2011 data from the multi‐site case‐control National Birth Defects Prevention ...
Miriam R. Siegel, Carissa M. Rocheleau, Brittany S. Hollerbach, Amel Omari, Sara A. Jahnke, Lynn M. Almli, Andrew F. Olshan, National Birth Defects Prevention Study   +7 more
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Evaluation of the characteristics of workers injured on the job requiring hospitalization, and employer compliance with OSHA's reporting requirement for these work‐related hospitalizations

American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Volume 66, Issue 2, Page 109-121, February 2023., 2023
Abstract Background The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) implemented a new standard in 2014 requiring employers to report nearly all work‐related inpatient hospitalizations within 24 h of the event. We examined the characteristics of the injured workers who were reported and the compliance of Michigan employers with the regulation ...
Mary Jo Reilly, Ling Wang, Kenneth D. Rosenman   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Health Equity and a Paradigm Shift in Occupational Safety and Health

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
Despite significant improvements in occupational safety and health (OSH) over the past 50 years, there remain persistent inequities in the burden of injuries and illnesses.
Michael A. Flynn, P. Check, A. Steege, J. Siven, L. Syron   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Epidemiology of occupational injuries in construction workers between 2009 and 2018 in South Korea

American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Volume 66, Issue 2, Page 155-166, February 2023., 2023
Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of occupational injuries based on fatality, sex, and classification of occupations among construction workers using workers' compensation (WC) insurance data in South Korea. Methods We collected WC insurance data from the Korea Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service for all ...
Saemi Jung, Tae‐Kyoung Kim, Yoon‐Ji Kim, Young‐Ki Kim, Dongmug Kang, Se‐Yeong Kim   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Humidifier disinfectant, sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC): assessment of respiratory effects to protect workers’ health

Scientific Reports, 2021
In South Korea, it has been found that biocides used to control and eliminate harmful organisms are used as humidifier disinfectants and cause lung disease in users.
DongSeok Seo, Yong-Hoon Lee, JiMin Jo
doaj   +1 more source

Violation of German rest break regulation criteria and health complaints while working in the office and from home

sozialpolitik.ch, 2022
The aim of this survey study (n = 534) was to clarify if work from home (WFH) affects employees’ compliance with six German mandatory rest break regulations and how this relates to health complaints.
Johannes Wendsche, Andrea Lohmann-Haislah, Anika Schulz, Ina Schöllgen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Envisioning the future of work to safeguard the safety, health, and well-being of the workforce: A perspective from the CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 2020
The future of work embodies changes to the workplace, work, and workforce, which require additional occupational safety and health (OSH) stakeholder attention.
S. Tamers, Jessica M. K. Streit, Rene Pana-Cryan, Tapas Ray, L. Syron, Michael A. Flynn, D. Castillo, G. Roth, C. Geraci, R. Guerin, P. Schulte, S. Henn, Chia-chia Chang, S. Felknor, J. Howard   +14 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Evidence-Based Strategies for Improving Occupational Safety and Health Among Teleworkers During and After the Coronavirus Pandemic

Hum. Factors, 2021
Objective To review practical, evidence-based strategies that may be implemented to promote teleworker safety, health, and well-being during and after the coronavirus pandemic of 2019 (COVID-19). Background The prevalence of telework has increased due to
M. Schall, Peter Chen
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Dissemination and Implementation Science Approaches for Occupational Safety and Health Research: Implications for Advancing Total Worker Health

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
Total Worker Health® (TWH), an initiative of the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, is defined as policies, programs, and practices that integrate protection from work-related health and safety hazards by promoting efforts that ...
R. Guerin, S. Harden, Borsika A. Rabin, D. Rohlman, T. Cunningham, Megan TePoel, M. Parish, R. Glasgow   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Work-related olfactory disorder: a case series and review

Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2018
Background The olfactory bulb is anatomically exposed and thus can be directly damaged by external stimulation. This can occur as an occupational injury owing to contact with organic solvents or other causes.
Soon Woo Park, Young Joong Kang, Huisu Eom, Hyun-Jin Cho, Jungho Ahn, Sang-Gil Lee   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source