State-based Occupational Health Surveillance Clearinghouse
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  • Examining Preventive Cancer Screening Rates among Vulnerable Adults in New Hampshire, November 2016

    White paper on the prevalence of preventive cancer screening rates by industry with targeted outreach and dissemination to the Accommodation and Food Services industry
    New Hampshire — Case Report — 5/25/2017 — 6 Views

  • Tree Trimmer Electrocuted and Dies While Trimming Tree Away from Power Lines

    On Monday, April 18, 2016, a 23-yearold male tree trimmer (victim) was strapped into a personal fall arrest harness while trimming trees along a 34.5 kilovolt power line at a height of approximately 25 feet 4 inches from the ground. As he was cutting a limb growing at a 75-degree angle to the ground, it is believed that the limb made contact with the power line as the victim was trimming it, resulting in a fatal electric shock. More »
    Kentucky — Case Report — 5/24/2017 — 37 Views

  • Influenza Vaccination Rates of Healthcare Personnel and Workplace Influenza Policies, May 2017

    Poster presenation (NH Public Health Association) highlighting the impact of flu vaccine policies among healthcare personnel in New Hampshire
    New Hampshire — Technical Report — 5/19/2017 — 6 Views

  • Young Workers Know Your Rights in the Workplace

    Wokplace health and safety blog.
    Massachusetts — Multi-Media — 5/17/2017 — 0 Views

  • Tow Truck Driver Struck and Killed by Van While Entering His Tow Truck

    On Monday, October 3, 2016, a 42-yearold male tow truck driver (the victim) had successfully loaded a disabled pickup truck onto his rollback tow truck on the southbound shoulder of a four lane, undivided highway. As the victim was entering the tow truck cab on the traffic-facing side of the truck, an oncoming van swerved into the emergency lane and struck him, causing fatal injuries. The tow truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
    Kentucky — Case Report — 5/17/2017 — 37 Views

  • Tow Truck Driver Struck and Killed by Passenger Vehicle While Securing Disabled Vehicle onto Flatbed Tow Truck

    On Monday, September 19, 2016 a 48-year-old male tow truck owner-operator (the victim) was loading a disabled vehicle onto his flatbed tow truck on the west bound shoulder of a four lane controlled access highway. More »
    Kentucky — Case Report — 5/17/2017 — 37 Views

  • Preventing Lead Poisoning in Scrap Metal Recycling: An Alert for Workers and Employers

    Scrap metal recovery and collection can place workers at risk for lead poisoning. Lead may be present in the coatings on the scrap (paints, hot dips, etc.), as pure metal, an alloy or its oxides (as found in battery plates).
    Washington — Brochure — 5/16/2017 — 4 Views

  • Preventing Lead Poisoning in Bridge and Steel Structure Repair Work: An Alert for Workers

    Lead-based paint is used on bridges and steel structures to protect them from corrosion and weather. These structures need frequent maintenance and repair due to normal wear. Ironworkers, laborers, painters and other construction workers involved in bridge and steel repair work have more high blood-lead level reports than any other industry in Washington State.
    Washington — Brochure — 5/16/2017 — 4 Views

  • Preventing Lead Poisoning at Indoor Firing Ranges: An Alert for Workers and Employers

    Lead hazards at firing ranges: Shooting firearms using ammunition with leadcontaining primers or unjacketed lead bullets generates lead dust and fumes. Shooters and anyone else spending time at the firing line are exposed to these dusts and fumes.
    Washington — Brochure — 5/16/2017 — 4 Views

  • Occupational Lead Exposure: An Alert for Workers

    Your workplace can expose you to lead. Lead can harm your health and your family's health. You can protect yourself and your family. Many resources are available to help you deal with lead exposure in the workplace and the health problems caused by lead poisoning. Your employer, your doctor, the Department of Labor & Industries, the SHARP (Safety & Health Assessment & Research for Prevention) Program, and the Department of Health can help — at no cost to you.
    Washington — Brochure — 5/16/2017 — 4 Views
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