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  • Occupational Pesticide Injury and Illness Surveillance in Michigan, 2004

    Recognizing the extent of pesticide use in Michigan, in 2001 MDCH joined other NIOSH-funded states to institute an occupational pesticide illness and injury surveillance program. The intent of this surveillance was to identify the occurrence of adverse health effects and then intervene to prevent similar events from occurring in the future. More »
    Michigan — Annual Report — 3/31/2006 — 0 Views

  • Working Drivers Killed in Motor Vehicle Collisions Were Not Wearing Safety Belts

    In Kentucky in 2004, 3,194 people were injured in occupational motor vehicle collisions (MVCs), and 135 people died; 25 of those deaths were working drivers.
    Kentucky — Technical Report — 2/1/2006 — 25 Views

  • Transforming Medical Waste Disposal Practices to Protect Public Health

    Results of an investigation into the potential occupational hazards associated with a large-scale, off-site steam autoclave. Hazards identified include ergonomic stressors, infectious agents, and safety hazards; exposure to chemicals used for cleaning and maintenance activities; carbon monoxide from operating forklifts; noise, heat, odor, and ionizing radiation. Includes recommendations to prevent illness and injury in this setting.
    California — Technical Report — 2/1/2006 — 2 Views

  • injury prevention strategies for older drivers

    MIFACE, funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), is a joint research project of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine’s Occupational and Environmental Medicine Division and the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth.
    Michigan — Technical Report — 1/20/2006 — 0 Views

  • 2005 Fatality Data - WA FACE Program

    Report showing statistics surrounding occupational fatalities in Washington State during 2005.
    Washington — Annual Report — 1/12/2006 — 0 Views

  • 2005 WA FACE Listing of Fatalities

    Summary of all work related deaths in Washington State for 2005.
    Washington — Annual Report — 1/5/2006 — 0 Views

  • Speed, road injury, and public health.

    We review milestones in the history of increases in speed limits and travel speeds and risks for road deaths and injury.
    Illinois — Journal Article — 1/1/2006 — 3 Views

  • City Employee Killed when Clothing became Entangled around an Unguarded PTO Shaft on a Salt Truck - Case Report: 05NY007

    Description of a sanitation worker killed after becoming entangled in a PTO. Prevention tips are provided.
    New York — Case Report — 12/31/2005 — 0 Views

  • Electrocution Hazards Working Near Overhead Power Lines

    Fatality statistics about and prevention methods for working near overhead power lines.
    Washington — Technical Report — 12/27/2005 — 0 Views

  • Annual Report on Traumatic Work-Related Fatalities in Michigan, 2004

    Surveillance and prevention activities of traumatic work-related deaths by the Michigan Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (MIFACE) research program began January 1, 2001. MIFACE, funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), is a joint research project of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine’s Occupational and Environmental Medicine Division and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
    Michigan — Annual Report — 12/20/2005 — 0 Views
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