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2007 Publications and Materials
CDC Offers High
School Curriculum in Workplace Safety and Health (11/19/07)
Working teens, 16- to 19-years old, are injured or killed on the job
in disproportionately high numbers. As a rule, they receive little
or no formal safety education and training, either in school or on
the job. To fill this gap, CDC offers a new high school curriculum,
"Youth@Work: Talking Safety," designed especially for young workers.
Medical
Surveillance for Health Care Workers Exposed to Hazardous Drugs
(6/12/07)
Health care workers who handle, prepare, or administer hazardous drugs may
face risks to their own health such as skin rashes, cancer, and reproductive
disorders. Employers should establish a medical surveillance program to
protect workers who handle hazardous drugs in the workplace.
2004 Publications and Materials
Violence on
the Job Resources and Recommendations (7/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/updates/upd-06-30-04.html
A new training and educational DVD from CDC’s National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health provides employers, employees, safety
professionals, and others with recommendations and resources for preventing
work-related homicides and assaults.
Worker Health Chartbook, 2004
(Pre-publication copy) (5/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/chartbook/pdfs/Chartbook_2004_Prepub.pdf
This concise, chart-based document consolidates information from the
network of tracking systems that forms the cornerstone of injury and
illness surveillance in the United States. The Chartbook includes more than
400 figures and tables focusing on worker health and the injury and illness
statistics that measure the health of workers. Sprains and strains were the
leading type of nonfatal occupational injury/illness in 2001. Female
workers accounted for the majority of anxiety, stress, and neurotic
disorder cases during 1992–2001—from a low of 58.4% in 1992 to a high of
71.2% in 1995.
The Flight Crew
Research Program at NIOSH (3/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/flightcrew/
NIOSH has established a program of research in this unique occupational
group. Studies are underway to characterize exposures in the aircraft cabin
environment and to examine a variety of health effects in flight attendants
and pilots. Health effects under investigation include menstrual function,
pregnancy outcome, infertility, cancer, respiratory symptoms, job stress,
physical demands and overall mortality. These studies will help scientists
to determine if flight crews’ working environments put them at risk of
adverse health effects, and if so, what measures would be needed to reduce
that risk.
2003 Publications and Materials
Work and Reproductive
Health
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/repro/
Although numerous occupational exposures have been demonstrated to impair
fertility (e.g., lead, some pesticides, and solvents), the overall
contribution of occupational exposures to male and female infertility is
unknown. Moreover, observed global trends in men's decreasing sperm counts
have elevated concerns about the role of chemicals encountered at work and
in the environment at large. Learn more about male and female reproductive
hazards in the workplace.
Preventing
Teen Worker Deaths, Injuries
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-128/2003-128.htm
An average of 67 workers under age 18 died from work-related injuries each
year during 1992–2000. In 1998, an estimated 77,000 required treatment in
hospital emergency rooms. This Alert summarizes available information about
work-related injuries among young workers, identifies work that is
especially hazardous, and offers recommendations for prevention.
Respirator Fact
Sheet
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/npptlrespfact.html
Some employers and consumers are considering purchasing escape hoods or
other respirators to protect themselves against potential terrorist
threats, including biological and chemical substances. This guidance will
provide information on what respirators are, how they work, and what is
needed for a respirator to provide protection.
2002 Publications and Materials
Reproductive Health:
Developing Partnerships in the Study of Reproductive Hazards in the
Workplace
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pdfs/2002-152.pdf
This one pager highlights CDC's work-related male and female reproductive
health assessments and the advantages of developing partnerships.
Work,
Smoking, and Health
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2002-148/2002-148pd.html
This document summarizes proceedings from the scientific workshop held in
2000, titled "Work, Smoking and Health," which brought together leaders
from labor, industry, academia, government, and non-governmental agencies.
During the workshop, the various interrelationships among work, work
exposures, tobacco use, and health were explored. Cigarette smoking is the
single greatest preventable cause of lung disease in the U.S. adult
population.
Violence:
Occupational Hazards in Hospitals
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/2002-101.html#intro
Summary Update
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/riskassault.html
The purpose of this brochure is to increase worker and employer awareness
of the risk factors for violence in hospitals and to provide strategies for
reducing exposure to these factors. Workplace violence ranges from
offensive or threatening language to homicide. Recent data indicate that
hospital workers are at high risk for experiencing violence in the
workplace. Although anyone working in a hospital may become a victim of
violence, nurses and aides who have the most direct contact with patients
are at higher risk. Other hospital personnel at increased risk of violence
include emergency response personnel, hospital safety officers, and all
health care providers. Several studies indicate that violence often takes
place during times of high activity and interaction with patients, such as
at meal times and during visiting hours and patient transportation.
Assaults may occur when service is denied, when a patient is involuntarily
admitted, or when a health care worker attempts to set limits on eating,
drinking, or tobacco or alcohol use. All hospitals should develop a
comprehensive violence prevention program.
2001 Publications and Materials
Women's Safety and Health
Issues at Work
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/women/
Fact Sheet
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/01-123.html
As the only federal agency mandated to conduct research to prevent injuries
and illnesses in the workplace, CDC has an expanding research program to
address the occupational safety and health needs of working women. This
page contains information on working women, the hazards they may face, and
CDC research in areas of particular concern to women.
Effects of Workplace Hazards
on Female Reproductive Health
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/99-104.html
Many factors can affect a woman's reproductive health and her ability to
produce healthy children. We know that the health of an unborn child can
suffer if a woman fails to eat right, smokes, or drinks alcohol during
pregnancy. However, we know very little about the cause of most reproductive
health problems such as infertility, miscarriage, and birth defects. We do
know that some workplace hazards can affect a woman's reproductive health,
her ability to become pregnant, or the health of her unborn children. Learn
more.
Safe Jobs for Youth
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/princltr.html
In 1999, 72 youths under age 18 died from work-related injuries. In 1998,
77,000 youths sustained injuries serious enough to require treatment in an
emergency room. Research suggests that inexperience, inadequate training,
and the failure of adults to prevent youths from performing dangerous jobs
are factors associated with these injuries. You can help eliminate
work-related threats to young workers.
Carbonless Copy Paper:
NIOSH Hazard Review
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pdfs/01-107.pdf
This report contains a review of the published literature on carbonless
copy paper (CCP) and submissions to the CDC’s National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) docket from two Federal Register
notices. NIOSH has reviewed the published and unpublished literature on CCP.
Evidence in the scientific literature indicates an association between
exposure to some types of CCP and symptoms consistent with irritation of
the skin, eyes, and upper respiratory tract. The primary evidence for an
association comes from human studies. The report contains chapters on the
technology of CCP, exposure, health effects, summary and conclusions, and
recommendations.
Workplace Safety and
Health: Women’s Health Topics A-Z
http://www.cdc.gov/women/az/occhlth.htm
View women’s health resources related to workplace safety and health.
Are You a Working Teen? What
You Should Know about Safety and Health on the Job
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/adoldoc.html
Teens are often injured on the job due to unsafe equipment, stressful
conditions, and speed-up. Also teens may not receive adequate safety
training and supervision. As a teen, you are much more likely to be injured
when working on jobs that you are not allowed to do by law. Learn more.
Fast Stats A-Z:
Work-Related/Occupational Health-Related Injury Statistics
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/osh.htm
View data and statistics on occupational health-related injury.
Health Topics: Occupational
Safety and Health
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/
View a list of links to information on a variety of topics related to
occupational safety and health.
Occupational Safety and
Health
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
Learn more about occupational safety and health.
Workplace Health and
Safety: Programs in Brief
http://www.cdc.gov/programs/workpl.htm
Learn more about workplace health and safety, CDC/ATSDR’s activities and
accomplishments, and steps for moving forward.
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