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Work-related asthma and how to prevent it
[17/02/2012] He never smoked, was in good physical shape, and had been healthy for most of his life. So when the coughing and wheezing began, and then worsened, Michel knew something was very wrong. Work-related asthma and how to prevent it - read more
Injury and Illness Prevention Programs White Paper
[13/02/2012] The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a new Injury and Illness Prevention Programs White Paper on the agency's Web site. An... Injury and Illness Prevention Programs White Paper - read more
Gender, Work and Health
[09/02/2012] Around the world, women are at a disadvantage compared to men in the various spheres of society and, as a result, their issues have traditionally lacked visibility. Women's work is no... Gender, Work and Health - read more
Summary Report of Stakeholder Meeting on Preventing Occupational Hearing Loss
[06/02/2012] The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) held an informal stakeholder meeting Nov. 3, 2011, on preventing occupational hearing loss to provide... Summary Report of Stakeholder Meeting on Preventing Occupational Hearing Loss - read more
Occupational exposure limits for hazardous substances at work
[01/02/2012] Many people are exposed to a variety of substances at work (eg chemicals, fumes, dusts, fibres) which can, under some circumstances, have a harmful effect on their health. These are... Occupational exposure limits for hazardous substances at work - read more
Driving for Work and Managing Speed
[27/01/2012] Speeding is the main cause of road traffic collisions, deaths and serious injury. Loss of control of the driving task, and thus potentially of the vehicle, arises when the demands of... Driving for Work and Managing Speed - read more
Improving working conditions in home care services
[27/01/2012] A guide to good organizational practices aimed at improving the quality of home care and home support services (HCS) jobs has just been published by the Institut de recherche... Improving working conditions in home care services - read more
Standing, kneeling and squatting at work - health-based limit values
[25/01/2012] In a recently published present report, at the request of the Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment, the Health Council of the Netherlands has investigated whether at the... Standing, kneeling and squatting at work - health-based limit values - read more
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders - Strategies for Preventing Prolonged Disability
[23/01/2012] The main purpose of this literature review published by the IRSST (Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail) is to provide an overview of the main topics... Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders - Strategies for Preventing Prolonged Disability - read more
A Comprehensive Approach to Workforce Health
[20/01/2012] The health of the U.S. workforce is an issue of importance to both workers and their employers. There is a wealth of evidence on occupational safety and health hazards that may... A Comprehensive Approach to Workforce Health - read more
