Differences in Hospital Managers', Unit Managers', and Health Care Workers' Perceptions of the Safety Climate for Respiratory Protection.

abstract：:Wind technology jobs present uncertainties for worker health. More investigation is needed to ensure the safety of employees working on wind farms. ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Moynihan MJ

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anesthesia personnel are at risk for needlestick injuries (NSIs). This study evaluated the knowledge of, attitudes toward, and practice of preventing NSIs among anesthesia personnel in four Iranian university hospitals. A self-administered anonymous questionnaire was distributed to 104 anesthesia personnel. In additio...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Motavaf M,Mohaghegh Dolatabadi MR,Ghodraty MR,Siamdoust SA,Safari S,Mohseni M

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Additional findings are presented from a 2012 nationwide survey of 2,072 occupational health nurses regarding how they achieved competence in respiratory protection, their preferred methods of learning, and how they motivated employees to use respiratory protection. On-the-job training, taking a National Institute for...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Burgel BJ,Novak DA,Carpenter HE,Gruden M,Lachat AM,Taormina D

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquiring additional education and certifications can transform occupational health nurses into leaders who can enhance the workplace. ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Christianson J

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Most of the previous studies on nursing practice environment and job burnout employed conventional analyses ignoring the impact of unit-level data clusters. This study addressed this gap by examining the effects of the nursing practice environments on dimensions of occupational burnout among a sample of Ch...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Yuan L,Yumeng C,Chunfen Z,Jinbo F

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, safe patient handling in the health care industry has been addressed by various stakeholders, but much work remains to reduce health care worker injuries, and improve safety and care quality for patients. Recently, safe patient handling in ambulatory care settings has gained attention. As health care ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Fragala G

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the United States, there are more than 120,000 nail salons in which workers could be potentially exposed to a number of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) used in various procedures. Measuring workers exposure in the field is time-consuming and could be very expensive. The purpose of this study was to estimate the V...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Heaton T,Hurst LK,Amiri A,Lungu CT,Oh J

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wizner, K., Stradtman, L., Novak, D., and Shaffer, R. (2016). Prevalence of respiratory protective devices in U.S. healthcare facilities: implications for emergency preparedness. Workplace Health & Safety, 64(8):359-368. (Original DOI: 10.1177/2165079916657108) Information from the Association of State and Territorial...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

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更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Occupational and environmental health nurses can improve planning for an aging workforce by reviewing existing programs and services and adding aging and multi-generational workforce issues to ongoing training. ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Randolph SA

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the aging of the work force, occupational health nurses must prepare for encounters with clients who are challenged by osteoarthritis or osteoporosis. Clients should be encouraged to exercise safely to promote functioning at home and work. This article reviews recent literature on the benefits of exercise for wor...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Garrison D

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (AAOHN) conducted a web-based membership survey of 2123 members (41% response rate) in May and June 2012. This column presents educational, certification, and selected industry data for registered nurse and advanced practice nurse AAOHN members. Members are ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Burgel BJ,Kennerly S

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A qualitative pilot study was conducted in Baltimore City with the aim of documenting specific occupational safety challenges of small-scale urban retailers, or "corner store" owners. Semistructured interviews with a small sample ( n = 4) revealed significant challenges for owners and workers, and revealed potential a...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Ceryes CA,Flamm L,Fitzgerald S

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a highly prevalent sleep disorder contributing to worker absenteeism, decline in productivity, and employer costs. Identification of workers at risk for RLS can contribute to improved worker sleep, safety, and quality of life. ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： McCullagh MC

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An idle body can harbor an idle mind that often brews something appalling in emptiness. Refreshing one's mind during Down-Time (Me-Time) with "harmless" activities is a must whether at home or at the workplace. ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Gupta D,Restum A,McKelvey G

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article, the second in a two-part series, reviews and examines the components of clinical nutrition. In Part 2, the authors discuss nutritional components of fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water. A resource guide is provided for the occupational health nurse to assist in the implementation of employee ed...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Chikotas N,Toothaker R

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity affects individuals physically and emotionally, contributing to direct and indirect employer costs. Targeted obesity interventions through the Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Core Curriculum offered at the worksite could promote healthy lifestyle decisions resulting in weight improvement among overweight...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Giese KK,Cook PF

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to evaluate an education program to prevent low back pain among nurses. This interventional study used a one-group, pretest/posttest design and was conducted in four hospitals in Bolu, Turkey. Nurses' knowledge was assessed before and after training; 60 nurses were evaluated while performing ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Karahan A,Bayraktar N

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Occupational health nursing has evolved since the late 19th century and, with the inclusion of advanced practice nursing, has become essential to the health and safety of workers. A key component of the knowledge required of advanced practice occupational health nurses is an understanding of what it means for workers ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Combs B,Heaton K

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chikungunya fever is a mosquito-borne infection for which no cure or vaccine is available. It made its first appearance in the Americas in December 2013. Seven months later, two locally acquired cases of the disease emerged in the United States. The emergence of chikungunya fever cases in the Americas emphasizes the n...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Girimont TM

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine working conditions for children working at industry descriptive study was conducted between May and June 2010 and included 249 workers 18 years at a Kahramanmaras industry site. Study data demonstrated that 33.3% of the children were 18 working in a mechanics store, 82.3% wer...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Arkan G,Sohbet R

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study measured the daytime sleepiness (DS) and work safety of fathers during the first 12 weeks of their babies' lives (i.e., early fatherhood). A questionnaire was developed using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), the Safety Behaviour at Work Scale, a self-reported sleep history, and a work-related incident hi...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Mellor G,Van Vorst S

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This pilot project aimed to improve depression symptoms and quality-of-life measures for individuals in a worksite disease management program. Two hundred forty-three individuals were invited to participate, out of which 69 enrolled. The participants had a history of diabetes, hypertension, or hyperlipidemia, and demo...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Jensen E,Dumas BP,Edlund BJ

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 2012 American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (AAOHN) web-based membership survey of 5,138 members was designed to identify occupational health and safety issues facing members. A total of 2,123 members responded to the survey (41% response rate). Of the AAOHN members who responded to this survey, 61...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Deangelis MP,Burgel BJ

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little is known about how nursing assistants (NAs) perceive the nature of their work and how their work contributes to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). This qualitative study addressed these gaps. Twenty-four NAs with WMSDs working in four nursing homes participated in semistructured focus group intervi...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Ching SSY,Szeto G,Lai GKB,Lai XB,Chan YT,Cheung K

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Commercial workplace violence (WPV) prevention training programs differ in their approach to violence prevention and the content they present. This study reviews 12 such programs using criteria developed from training topics in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Guidelines for Preventing Workpl...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Arbury S,Hodgson M,Zankowski D,Lipscomb J

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preventable injuries kill thousands of the world's population every day and injure millions each year. Road traffic crashes and opioid drug misuse are major causes of these injuries. Increased efforts are needed to promote strong policies, develop new prevention strategies, and protect workers from these global public...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Phillips JA

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bullying is defined as systematic exposure to humiliation as well as hostile and violent behaviors against one or more individuals. These behaviors are a serious, growing problem, which affects a significant proportion of health care professionals. To support the hospital's risk management policy, a cross-sectional st...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Norton P,Costa V,Teixeira J,Azevedo A,Roma-Torres A,Amaro J,Cunha L

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health care workers suffer from musculoskeletal disorders at a significantly higher rate than workers in other industries. Consequently, a growing demand for patient handling devices to reduce worker injury has evolved. This article reviews the literature regarding interventions designed to reduce injuries among healt...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Aslam I,Davis SA,Feldman SR,Martin WE

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The extent and severity of the psychological effects following chemical release disasters have not been widely reported. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of hydrogen fluoride (HF)-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to identify associated psychological risk factors. On September 2012, a...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Song JY,Jeong KS,Choi KS,Kim MG,Ahn YS

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Work environments are continuously changing with the introduction of new technologies, substances and work processes, changes in the structure of the workforce and labor market, and new forms of employment and work organization. New work situations bring both risks and challenges for workers and employers, which, in t...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Wandzich DE,Płaza GA

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00