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  • Work Related Hospitalizations in Massachusetts: racial/ethnic differences

    Hospital discharge data are an important supplementary means of examining occupational health; researchers can use such data to assess disparities among racial and ethnic groups at the state level. The findings presented here underscore the importance of research and intervention to address the occupational health needs of minority and immigrant workers, as well as the importance of maintaining a special emphasis on these populations.
    Massachusetts — Journal Article — 10/1/2005 — 1 Views

  • Warning! Tree Work Can Be Deadly - English

    A surveillance publication from New Jersey's Occupational Health Surveillance Unit. Provides workers involved with tree work with practical solutions to prevent injuries associated with the use of wood chippers. Also available in Spanish.
    New Jersey — Multi-Media — 9/1/2005 — 6 Views

  • New Mexico Tribal Occupational Health Needs Assessment

    This report describes an occupational health needs assessment of Native American communities in New Mexico.
    New Mexico — Technical Report — 5/16/2005 — 75 Views

  • Improving Health and Safety for Low Wage Workers, 2001-2005

    Description of California project that studied the conditions of low wage workers in certain sectors, particularly janitors and garment workers, in order to identify strategies for implementing effective health and safety programs for these workers throughout California. Includes frequently asked questions for workers and offers related resources and publications from the Occupational Health Branch.
    California — Brochure — 1/1/2005 — 2 Views

  • Warning! Dangers to Teens Working at Pizza Restaurants

    A surveillance publication from New Jersey's Occupational Health Surveillance Unit. Hazard alert to NJ pizza restaurants alerting of the death of two teenage workers including safe work practice recommendations. References for health and safety regulations are provided for employers and parents.
    New Jersey — Multi-Media — 8/1/2004 — 6 Views

  • Occupational Health and Safety Issues for the Older Worker

    This information bulletin provides guidance to aging workers and their employers regarding health and safety issues in the workplace. The importance of wellness and the role that underlying medical conditions can play are discussed including steps employers can take in preventing illness and injury among this population in the workplace. Resources are also included. Created by New Jersey's Occupational Health Surveillance Unit.
    New Jersey — Brochure — 12/1/2003 — 7 Views

  • Acute Pesticide-Related Illnesses Among Working Youths, 1988 –1999

    The goal of this study was to describe acute occupational pesticide-related illnesses among youths and to provide prevention recommendations.
    Texas — Journal Article — 4/1/2003 — 74 Views

  • Worker Fatally Injured by Steel Blade while Cleaning a Dough Machine - Case Report: 02NY096

    Description of an immigrant worker struck by a steel blade on a machine. Prevention tips are provided.
    New York — Case Report — 12/31/2002 — 6 Views

  • San Luis Obispo County Survey of Farmworker Perspectives and Health Issues

    Results of a survey of farmworkers in San Luis Obispo County, California, to determine whether they had received required pesticide safety training and assess their understanding and perspectives on training, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and treatment of pesticide-related illness.
    California — Technical Report — 12/1/2002 — 2 Views

  • Farm Worker Pesticide Illness in Kings County, California (Spanish)

    "Investigación del incidente de envenenamiento por pesticidas en Kings County." Report on a July 1999 incident involving the exposure of farm workers in Kings County, CA, to pesticide drift. The incident resulted in at least nine cases of pesticide-related illness. The report highlights key factors that contributed to these illnesses.
    California — Case Report — 12/4/2001 — 5 Views
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