Impact of California's safe patient handling legislation on musculoskeletal injury prevention among nurses.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of biopesticides in agriculture may implicate new risks of work-related allergic reactions. METHODS:Sera were tested from the BIOGART project, a longitudinal respiratory health study among >300 Danish greenhouse workers. IgE was measured by enzyme immunoassay (EIA) with extracts of biopesticide prod...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Doekes G,Larsen P,Sigsgaard T,Baelum J

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While low dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer is recommended for high-risk smokers, ages 55-74 years, information about asbestos exposure may not be routinely elicited. Asbestos exposure is associated with declining respiratory function over time; however, the effect of a history of asb...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Lopatin S,Tsay JC,Addrizzo-Harris D,Munger JS,Pass H,Rom WN

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since direct measures of individual exposure seldom exist for the entire period of an occupational mortality study, retrospective exposure estimates are necessary. This is often done in a subjective manner involving a consensus of opinion from a panel of epidemiologists and industrial hygienists. An alternative method...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Hornung RW,Greife AL,Stayner LT,Steenland NK,Herrick RF,Elliott LJ,Ringenburg VL,Morawetz J

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although lung cancer risks can vary by race/ethnicity and by construction occupation, these risks have not been examined extensively. METHODS:This study analyzed 110,937 lung cancer cases identified from the California Cancer Registry between 1988 and 2007. Mean age at diagnosis, proportion diagnosed at an ...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Calvert GM,Luckhaupt S,Lee SJ,Cress R,Schumacher P,Shen R,Tak S,Deapen D

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Occupational exposure to lead and solvents has declined steadily over the past 20 years, however, construction workers continue to be exposed to these neurotoxicants. The purpose of this study was to investigate the cognitive effects of chronic occupational exposure to lead and solvents. METHOD:Based on K-X...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Fiedler N,Weisel C,Lynch R,Kelly-McNeil K,Wedeen R,Jones K,Udasin I,Ohman-Strickland P,Gochfeld M

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Construction is a hazardous occupation, with Latino (Hispanic) workers at a greater risk for death than other ethnicities/races. Latinos accounted for over half of construction injuries involving days away from work in Nevada in 2006. METHODS:This study recruited 30 Latino construction workers from three So...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Menzel NN,Gutierrez AP

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Field-portable instruments can offer expeditious analytical results to health professionals in field settings and in areas lacking laboratory infrastructure. This study further evaluated an electroanalytical field-portable instrument, which rapidly analyzes blood lead concentrations. METHODS:A portable anod...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Taylor L,Ashley K,Jones RL,Deddens JA

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-six car painters and 115 control persons participated in a follow-up investigation 6 years after the initial study, including measurement of lung function (dynamic spirometry and nitrogen washout test) and estimation of exposure to diisocyanates based on individual working routines, use of respiratory protectio...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Tornling G,Alexandersson R,Hedenstierna G,Plato N

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate cancer incidence in the membership a largely Hispanic farmworker labor union in California, the United Farmworkers of America (UFW) and to examine cancer-site specific distributions as well as histology and stage of cancer at diagnosis in this group. METHODS:An elec...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Mills PK,Kwong S

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reviews the epidemiological features of the accidents and illnesses in smelters and foundries affiliated with Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social for the year 1977. The accident rate per 100 workers was 26, which was second to mining among all industries listed; this rate is almost double that for all fact...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Cuellar A

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a Swedish cohort of workers (n = 6,454) from seven aluminum foundries and three secondary aluminum (scrap) smelters there was no overall excess risk of cancer among male or female workers less than 85 years of age (males: 325 observed cases, standardized incidence ratio (SIR) 1.02, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.91...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Seldén AI,Westberg HB,Axelson O

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study examines the association between asbestos-related pleural plaques and lung function in a group of workers with occupational exposure to asbestos. Exposure, smoking, and respiratory histories, chest radiographs, flow-volume loops, and single breath DLCOs were obtained on 383 railroad workers. A score ...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Oliver LC,Eisen EA,Greene R,Sprince NL

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Due to the aging population and a shift to patient home care, home health aides (HHAs) are a fast-growing occupation. Since little is known about workplace risk factors for back injuries among HHAs, we examined the role of ergonomic and psychosocial factors in injury reporting among HHAs. METHODS:We used th...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Arlinghaus A,Caban-Martinez AJ,Marino M,Reme SE

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We compared performance of different exposure assessment approaches in a cohort study of cancer risk among European asphalt workers. METHODS:Three bitumen fume exposure indices (duration of exposure (years), average exposure (mg/m3) and cumulative exposure (mg/m3*years)) and two latency models (with and wit...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Burstyn I,Boffetta P,Kauppinen T,Heikkilä P,Svane O,Partanen T,Stücker I,Frentzel-Beyme R,Ahrens W,Merzenich H,Heederik D,Hooiveld M,Brunekreef B,Langård S,Randem BG,Järvholm B,Bergdahl IA,Shaham J,Ferro G,Kromhout

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To understand better the effects of noise levels associated with dairy farming, we randomly selected 49 full-time dairy farmers from an established cohort. Medical and occupational histories were taken and standard audiometric testing was done. Forty-six males (94%) and three females (6%) with a mean age of 43.5 (+/- ...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： May JJ,Marvel M,Regan M,Marvel LH,Pratt DS

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incinerator workers are exposed to many toxic compounds, most notably heavy metals. We evaluated medical and exposure monitoring data of an actively employed cohort of Philadelphia incinerator workers following an Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry site survey and National Institute for Occupational Safe...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Bresnitz EA,Roseman J,Becker D,Gracely E

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quantitative evaluation of worker exposure to silica in nine Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes was conducted, using data derived from OSHA compliance inspections, in order to assess the silica exposure problem in the U.S. The nine SICs studied were those in which OSHA inspections were concentrated. They i...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Froines JR,Wegman DH,Dellenbaugh CA

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies of workers' compensation claims for low back pain (LBP) have revealed that the preponderance of disability is borne by a fraction of cases. However, less is known regarding the influence of occupational factors on these extreme conditions. METHODS:Workers' compensation claims (n=107,867) fo...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Murphy PL,Courtney TK

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The etiologic role of biomechanical factors for low back injury (LBI) needs to be confirmed in prospective studies that control for psychosocial factors. METHODS:Complete baseline information on 1,233 vehicle operators was gathered during medical examinations and by questionnaire. First LBI during 7.5 years...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Krause N,Rugulies R,Ragland DR,Syme SL

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study estimates the annual cost of alcohol-related injuries to employers in 1998-2000. METHODS:Incidence was estimated with occupational injury data, motor vehicle crash data and health care data for 1998-2000. Employer costs were estimated from federal estimates of injury costs by source of payment us...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Zaloshnja E,Miller TR,Hendrie D,Galvin D

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use and maintenance of firearms is a common and often preventable source of adult lead exposure that is often poorly understood by medical professionals. This case describes an elevated blood lead level (BLL) in an adult man due to the exposure sources of ammunition reloading and indoor target shooting in the base...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Johnson-Arbor K,Soto P,Liu L

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Assess the national prevalence of current workplace exposure to potential skin hazards, secondhand smoke (SHS), and outdoor work among various industry and occupation groups. Also, assess the national prevalence of chronic workplace exposure to vapors, gas, dust, and fumes (VGDF) among these groups. METHODS:...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Calvert GM,Luckhaupt SE,Sussell A,Dahlhamer JM,Ward BW

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An investigation of a small private agate mill was prompted by an agate worker who presented with silicosis in Guangzhou, China, in December 1998. METHODS:The work processes and records of dust measurements of the mill were examined. The mean total dust concentrations ranged from 3.0 to 9.9 mg/m3; 86-88% of...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Jiang CQ,Xiao LW,Lam TH,Xie NW,Zhu CQ

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The roles of age, length of service and job in various work-related injury types are unknown and deserve investigations among female workers. This study assessed their roles in the occurrence of injury. METHODS:Three-year prospective study of all 22,952 permanently employed women at the French national rail...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Chau N,Dehaene D,Benamghar L,Bourgkard E,Mur JM,Touron C,Wild P

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The oncogene product EGF-receptor (EGF-R), the tumor suppressor gene product p53, and anti-p53 antibodies are detectable in serum of certain cancer patients. Increased levels of some of these products were reported in lung cancer patients after occupational asbestos exposure, after exposure to polycyclic aro...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Schneider J,Presek P,Braun A,Woitowitz HJ

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) proposes to issue citations for non-compliance with the exposure limit for respirable coal mine dust when measured exposure exceeds the exposure limit with a "high degree of confidence." This criterion threshold value (CTV) is derived from the sampling and ana...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Weeks JL

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Assessing the health risks of complex mixtures of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons such as diesel fumes and asphalt or bitumen continues to be a major challenge for occupational and environmental health scientists. The special Asphalt issue of the American Journal of Industrial Medicine (Cancer Mortality Among Europe...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Melius J

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the course of a health screening for construction carpenters, 127 subjects underwent blood lead testing, administration of detailed questionnaires, and in vivo measurement of bone lead levels with a 109Cd K-X-ray fluorescence (K-XRF) instrument. The mean age of subjects was 48.5 (SD = 9.8) years. Blood lead levels ...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Watanabe H,Hu H,Rotnitzky A

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Occupational diseases are now being assessed at the cellular and molecular levels; this presents new opportunities for prevention and control [Calleman et al., 1978; Ong et al., 1987; Stejskal et al., 1989; Welch and Cullen, 1988; Garry et al., 1989]. The key to these opportunities is the ability to detect biological ...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Schulte PA

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Limitations on the use of full halogenated chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) may create occupational environmental problems. These are currently largely unknown, because the toxicology of most CFC substitutes is unknown. Therefore, toxicity testing of CFC substitutes is necessary, and this can best be done before their use c...

journal_title：American journal of industrial medicine

authors： Olander L,Colmsjö A,Holmberg B,Krantz S,Landström U

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00