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  • Quantification and statistical modeling - Part I: Breathing-zone concentrations of monomeric and polymeric 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate

    We conducted a repeated exposure-assessment survey for task-based breathing-zone concentrations (BZCs) of monomeric and polymeric 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) during spray painting on 47 automotive spray painters from North Carolina and Washington State.
    Washington — Journal Article — 7/21/2009 — 0 Views

  • Temporary workers in Washington State.

    Evidence regarding the unequal burden of occupational injuries between workers employed by temporary agencies and those in standard employment arrangements is unclear. Studies range from no significant differences in risk to substantial increased risk for temporary workers. The purpose of this study is to compare the workers' compensation experience of a large cohort of temporary agency employed workers with those in standard forms of employment.
    Washington — Journal Article — 7/17/2009 — 0 Views

  • Integrating occupational health into mainstream public health in Massachusetts: an approach to intervention

    In the late 19th century, workers' health was among the central concerns of the social reform movement to improve public health. Today, few state health agencies have comprehensive occupational health programs. Yet, state public health agencies have critical roles to play in occupational health and may be particularly instrumental in addressing the occupational health needs of underserved worker populations. More »
    Massachusetts — Journal Article — 7/1/2009 — 53 Views

  • Reducing hazardous cleaning product use: A collaborative effort

    This article describes a successful multiyear project led by immigrant cleaning workers with their union, and with support from the Massachusetts COSH, to address exposure to hazardous chemicals.
    Massachusetts — Journal Article — 7/1/2009 — 70 Views

  • Integrating occupational health into mainstream public health in Massachusetts: an approach to intervention

    In the late 19th century, workers' health was among the central concerns of the social reform movement to improve public health. Today, few state health agencies have comprehensive occupational health programs. Yet, state public health agencies have critical roles to play in occupational health and may be particularly instrumental in addressing the occupational health needs of underserved worker populations. More »
    Massachusetts — Journal Article — 7/1/2009 — 0 Views

  • Reducing hazardous cleaning product use: A collaborative effort

    This article describes a successful multiyear project led by immigrant cleaning workers with their union, and with support from the Massachusetts COSH, to address exposure to hazardous chemicals.
    Massachusetts — Journal Article — 7/1/2009 — 1 Views

  • Comparison of digital radiographs with film radiographs for the classification of pneumoconiosis

    An occupational health publication.
    Michigan — Journal Article — 6/21/2009 — 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

  • An assessment of metal recycling worker lead exposure associated with cutting uncoated new steel scrap

    Publication by Zhu J, Depersis R, Pavelchak N, London M, Gibson AM, Franko E of the New York State Department of Health. Publicationw as published in J Occup Environ Hyg in 2009.
    New York — Journal Article — 5/10/2009 — 6 Views

  • Characterizing the health and safety needs of the collision repair industry.

    Production workers in the collision repair industry are potentially exposed to many harmful chemicals, including isocyanates. Of particular concern is the burden of work-related asthma in this industry that likely reflects exposures to the isocyanates in two-part paints.
    Washington — Journal Article — 5/1/2009 — 3 Views
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