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  • 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

  • Compendium of Databases Useful in Occupational Health

    Report describing attributes and quality of databases useful for occupational health surveillance.
    North Carolina — Technical Report — 2/1/2006 — 101 Views

  • Hispanic Landscape Laborer Dies When Nine Foot Deep Trench Collapses

    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. More »
    Michigan — Technical Report — 2/1/2006 — 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

  • Two Vietnamese floor sanders die when wood floor finish product ignites

    Results of an investigation by MA FACE into a work-related fatality, including recommendations for prevention.
    Massachusetts — Technical Report — 1/31/2006 — 41 Views

  • Sharps Injuries among Hospital Workers in Massachusetts, 2003

    Findings from the Massachusetts Sharps Injury Surveillance System. This report describes the circumstances surrounding sharps injuries among workers in Massachusetts hospitals. Publication produced by staff of the Occupational Health Surveillance Program, Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
    Massachusetts — Technical Report — 1/31/2006 — 49 Views

  • Two Vietnamese floor sanders die when wood floor finish product ignites

    Results of an investigation by MA FACE into a work-related fatality, including recommendations for prevention.
    Massachusetts — Technical Report — 1/31/2006 — 0 Views

  • Sharps Injuries among Hospital Workers in Massachusetts, 2003

    Findings from the Massachusetts Sharps Injury Surveillance System. This report describes the circumstances surrounding sharps injuries among workers in Massachusetts hospitals. Publication produced by staff of the Occupational Health Surveillance Program, Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
    Massachusetts — Technical Report — 1/31/2006 — 0 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

  • Construction Fatalities Supplement, 2005

    In depth look at construction related fatalities in Washington State for 2005.
    Washington — Technical Report — 1/9/2006 — 0 Views
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