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  • Pesticide Illness from Paraformaldehyde

    Report describes an incident involving a worker in a cell biology research company setting up a procedure to disinfect the cell culture room to eliminate molds. The procedure involved heating paraformaldehyde, which caused formaldehyde gas to be released into the room. Publication includes recommendations on how to avoid this problem.
    California — Case Report — 6/21/1999 — 5 Views

  • Illnesses Associated with Occupational Use of Flea-Control Products - California, Texas, and Washington, 1989 -1997

    Dips, shampoos, and other insecticide-containing flea-control products can produce systemic illnesses or localized symptoms in the persons applying them. Although these products may pose a risk to consumers, they are particularly hazardous to pet groomers and handlers who use them regularly. Illnesses
    Texas — Journal Article — 6/4/1999 — 75 Views

  • Connective tissue disease and silicosis

    An occupational health publication.
    Michigan — Journal Article — 4/22/1999 — 0 Views

  • Annual Summary of Occupational Disease Reports to the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services, 1998

    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 Energy, Labor and Economic Growth (MDELEG) to administer this project.
    Michigan — Annual Report — 4/20/1999 — 5 Views

  • Preventing Occupational Dermatitis: General Information

    Occupational Health publication from the Safety And Health Assessment And Research for Prevention -- SHARP -- program of the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
    Washington — Technical Report — 4/1/1999 — 0 Views

  • Farm Worker Illness Following Exposure to Carbofuran

    Article in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report entitled, "Farm Worker Illness Following Exposure to Carbofuran and Other Pesticides -- Fresno County, California, 1998." f
    California — Journal Article — 2/19/1999 — 2 Views

  • Latex Allergy: A Guide to Prevention

    Latex gloves have proved effective in preventing transmission of many infectious diseases to health care workers. But for some workers, exposure to latex may result in allergic reactions. Created by New Jersey's Occupational Health Surveillance Unit.
    New Jersey — Brochure — 2/1/1999 — 6 Views

  • Occupational dermatitis causing days away from work in U.S. private industry, 1993.

    Occupational skin disease is an important cause of disability in the workplace. The aim of this report is to estimate the incidence of occupational dermatitis cases that causes days away from work and to characterize the cases. The Annual Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses from the Bureau of Labor Statistics collects employer reports on work-related dermatitis. Descriptive data are collected on a sample of the cases that result in days away from work. More »
    Washington — Journal Article — 12/12/1998 — 0 Views

  • A Guide to Preventing Dermatitis While Working with Advanced Composite Materials

    Occupational Health publication from the Safety And Health Assessment And Research for Prevention -- SHARP -- program of the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
    Washington — Newsletter — 12/1/1998 — 0 Views

  • A Short Guide to Preventing Dermatitis while Working with Prepreg Advanced Composite Materials

    Occupational Health publication from the Safety And Health Assessment And Research for Prevention -- SHARP -- program of the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
    Washington — Newsletter — 12/1/1998 — 0 Views
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