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  • Annual Summary of Occupational Disease Reports to the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth, 2008

    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 Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to administer this project.
    Michigan — Annual Report — 8/10/2009 — 23 Views

  • Conducting Effective Tailgate Trainings

    Article published in Health Promotion Practice, July 2009. Reviews needs assessment, intervention, and evaluation results from the first 18 trainings of the BuildSafe California Project, an effort undertaken to assist contractors to have more effective tailgate training programs.
    California — Journal Article — 7/31/2009 — 16 Views

  • Interrater reliability of posture observations.

    The aims of this research were (a) to study the interrater reliability of a posture observation method, (b) to test the impact of different posture categorization systems on interrater reliability, and (c) to provide guidelines for improving interrater reliability. Estimation of posture through observation is challenging. Previous studies have shown varying degrees of validity and reliability, providing little information about conditions necessary to achieve acceptable reliability.
    Washington — Journal Article — 7/23/2009 — 0 Views

  • Compensation costs of work-related back disorders among union carpenters, Washington State 1989-2003.

    We measured resources used to provide medical care and to estimate lost productivity represented by payments for lost work time or impairment for work-related back injuries among a large cohort of union carpenters over 15 years. Using administrative data we identified a cohort of carpenters, their hours worked, their workers' compensation claims and associated costs.
    Washington — Journal Article — 6/16/2009 — 0 Views

  • Occupational Health in Oregon

    A technical report about worker health in the state from the Oregon Occupational Public Health Program. The occupational health indicators that Oregon generates are a small portion of their surveillance activities; this report was intended to provide a broader perspective on occupational health issues. The report includes sections on workforce characteristics, fatal and non-fatal injuries, toxic exposures, occupational diseases, and special populations. More »
    Oregon — Technical Report — 5/26/2009 — 150 Views

  • Health care utilization for musculoskeletal back disorders, Washington State Union Carpenters, 1989-2003.

    Private health care utilization rates for musculoskeletal back disorders were contrasted to rates of work-related injuries or disorders for a large cohort of union carpenters over a 15-year period.
    Washington — Journal Article — 5/1/2009 — 0 Views

  • Safe Patient Handling Program Evaluating Outcomes

    Occupational Health Surveillance publication from the Safety And Health Assessment And Research for Prevention -- SHARP -- program of the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
    Washington — Other — 4/28/2009 — 0 Views

  • Quantitative exposure-response relations between physical workload and prevalence of lateral epicondylitis in a working population.

    Lateral epicondylitis is a common work-related musculoskeletal disorder. The objective of this study was to identify risk factors associated with lateral epicondylitis among active workers.
    Washington — Journal Article — 4/3/2009 — 4 Views

  • Ergonomic Evaluation at Bill Processing, Insurance Services - A detailed office ergonomics case study

    An ergonomics evaluation study was conducted for Washington State Department of Labor and Industries' Bill Processing Unit.
    Washington — Technical Report — 1/1/2009 — 0 Views

  • Impact of implementing the Washington State ergonomics rule on employer reported risk factors and hazard reduction activity.

    In Washington State an ergonomics rule was adopted in 2000 that focused on primary prevention. The implementation process followed a 6-year phase-in schedule where employers came into compliance based upon their size and industry. In late 2003 the rule was repealed by an industry-funded voter initiative. More »
    Washington — Journal Article — 1/1/2009 — 0 Views
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