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  • Occupation and Health in New Mexico

    New Mexico Epidemiology Report (March 7, 2014, Vol. 2014, Number 2). NMDOH began collecting the current occupation and industry of respondents to the NM BRFSS in 2011 through state-added questions. This report describes selected findings from the first year's data.
    New Mexico — Technical Report — 3/7/2014 — 106 Views

  • Contingent workers: Workers' compensation data analysis strategies and limitations.

    The growth of the contingent workforce presents many challenges in the occupational safety and health arena. State and federal laws impose obligations and rights on employees and employers, but contingent work raises issues regarding responsibilities to maintain a safe workplace and difficulties in collecting and reporting data on injuries and illnesses.
    Washington — Journal Article — 1/24/2014 — 4 Views

  • Fogging Ambulances with Toxic Disinfectants May Cause Illness

    Health alert bulletin describes asthma that can be caused or made worse from exposure to disinfectants when micro-misted (i.e., fogging) in ambulances. The bulletin also provides guidelines and resources for personnel involved in the cleaning and disinfection of EMS equipment and transport vehicles.
    New Jersey — Other — 11/26/2013 — 13 Views

  • Evaluation of Respiratory Protection Programs and Practices in California Hospitals During the 2009-2010 H1N1 Influenza Pandemic

    Abstract of article in American Journal of Infection Control. Onsite evaluation of 16 hospitals by California Department of Public Health consisted of interviews with managers and health care workers about respiratory protection programs (RPPs) and practices, review of written RPPs, and limited observations of personnel using respirators.
    California — Journal Article — 11/1/2013 — 5 Views

  • Survey of Safe Patient Handling Activities in Massachusetts Hospitals

    Results of a survey of current safe patient handling policies and practices in Massachusetts hospitals.
    Massachusetts — Technical Report — 11/1/2013 — 83 Views

  • Survey of Safe Patient Handling Activities in Massachusetts Hospitals

    Results of a survey of current safe patient handling policies and practices in Massachusetts hospitals.
    Massachusetts — Technical Report — 11/1/2013 — 6 Views

  • Work-Related Skull Fractures in Michigan: First Annual Report, 2010-2011

    Annual report from Michigan's Project SENSOR (Sentinel Event Notification System for Occupational Risks), an occupational disease reporting and surveillance program. The occupational and environmental health team at Michigan State University works closely with and is a bona fide agent of both the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to administer this project.
    Michigan — Annual Report — 10/21/2013 — 5 Views

  • Stopping the pain: The role of nurse leaders in providing organizational resources to reduce disruptive behavior.

    As articles ranging from those in American Nurse Today ("Civility starts with you") to The New York Times ("When the Nurse is a Bully") illustrate, disruptive behavior and incivility in nursing are newsworthy topics and for good reason. Disruptive behavior at work can have serious consequences for both nurses and patients such as stress-related physical and mental health problems and increased medical errors.
    Washington — Journal Article — 10/1/2013 — 4 Views

  • Work-Related Amputations in Michigan, 2011

    The 2010 Work-related Amputation in Michigan report summarizes the characteristics of work-related amputations in Michigan as identified from hospital medical records and workers' compensation claims. It also describes the outcomes of worksite inspection referrals submitted to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. More »
    Michigan — Annual Report — 9/19/2013 — 5 Views

  • Youth at Work: Talking Safety Health Care Services Edition

    Industry-tailored NIOSH Talking Safety curriculum.
    Massachusetts — Other — 7/1/2013 — 76 Views
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