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  • Massachusetts youth killed while operating forklift at seafood processing facility

    Results of an investigation by MA FACE into a work-related fatality, including recommendations for prevention.
    Massachusetts — Technical Report — 1/1/2001 — 71 Views

  • Physician Reports of Work-Related Asthma in California, 1993-1996

    Abstract of journal article in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine concluding that a greater proportion of work-related asthma associated with irritant exposures was identified than has previously been reported. The surveillance data provide a very conservative estimate of the incidence of work-related asthma.
    California — Journal Article — 1/1/2001 — 2 Views

  • Lead Exposure During Hot Cutting of Stripped Steel

    Industrial hygiene study by CA Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program that found significant lead exposure among ironworkers performing hot work on previously stripped steel. Article highlights prevention methods and further research that is needed.
    California — Journal Article — 1/1/2001 — 4 Views

  • FACE Annual Report 2001

    The Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (KY FACE) Program is an occupational fatality surveillance project of the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC)*. The goal of KY FACE is to prevent fatal work injuries by studying the worker, the work environment, the energy exchange resulting in fatal injury, and the role of management, engineering, and behavioral changes in controlling the interaction of these factors. More »
    Kentucky — Annual Report — 1/1/2001 — 25 Views

  • How to use a Half-Mask Respirator

    An easy-to-read 4-page guide that covers the basics of good respirator use and the main Cal/OSHA requirements. Simple, clear drawings illustrate the basics of how a half-mask respirator should be worn, fit-testing, and doing a user seal-check on a respirator.
    California — Brochure — 1/1/2001 — 4 Views

  • The impact of reduced frequency of cage changes on the health of mice housed in ventilated cages.

    Our purpose in this investigation was to determine if we could reduce cage changing frequency without adversely affecting the health of mice. We housed mice at three different cage changing frequencies: 7, 14, and 21 days, each at three different cage ventilation rates: 30, 60 and 100 air changes per hour (ACH), for a total of nine experimental conditions.
    Washington — Journal Article — 1/1/2001 — 0 Views

  • Low birth weight contributes to the excess prevalence of end-stage renal disease in African Americans.

    The risk of hypertension and related target organ damage is much greater in African Americans than in Caucasians. The risk of hypertensive end-stage renal disease is approximately five-fold higher in African Americans.
    Washington — Journal Article — 1/1/2001 — 0 Views

  • New Jersey Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Annual Reports, 1999

    Describes the epidemiology of fatal occupational injuries in New Jersey for the period indicated. Created by New Jersey's Occupational Health Surveillance Unit.
    New Jersey — Annual Report — 1/1/2001 — 6 Views

  • New Jersey Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Annual Reports, 1998

    Describes the epidemiology of fatal occupational injuries in New Jersey for the period indicated. Created by New Jersey's Occupational Health Surveillance Unit.
    New Jersey — Annual Report — 12/1/2000 — 6 Views

  • V11N1 Winter 1999-2000 Kidney Disease and Silicosis

    An edition of the Project SENSOR Quarterly newsletter from the state of Michigan. Project SENSOR (Sentinel Event Notification System for Occupational Risks) is an occupational disease reporting and surveillance program. More »
    Michigan — Newsletter — 12/1/2000 — 0 Views
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