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The interplay of workplace redesign and public policy in the 21st century.

Hammer LB

2021/10/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Workplace redesign in the 21st Century is eloquently addressed by Lovejoy et al. in this issue of AJPH (p. 1787). The authors discuss the interplay of workplace redesign and public policy and the health and well-being of workers and their families. For example, the trend toward precarious work, where people of color are overrepresented, offers litt ...

12/01/2025

Title : The interplay of workplace redesign and public policy in the 21st century. Personal Author(s) : Hammer LB Published Date : 2021/10/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249471 Hammer LB (2021). The interplay of workplace redesign and public policy in the 21st century.. 111(10). Hammer LB "The interplay of workplace redesign and public policy in the 21st century." 111, no. 10 (2021) Hammer LB "The interplay of workplace redesign and public policy in the 21st century." vol. 111, no. 10, 2021 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Hammer LB AB - Workplace redesign in the 21st Century is eloquently addressed by Lovejoy et al. in this issue of AJPH (p. 1787). The authors discuss the interplay of workplace redesign and public policy and the health and well-being of workers and their families. For example, the trend toward precarious work, where people of color are overrepresented, offers little job security or benefits, discourages organized labor, and continues the proliferation of low wages. At the same time, the US workforce is increasingly diverse, some workplaces are more flexible as a result of the pandemic, the importance of paid leave is being recognized, labor efforts supporting the PRO Act (HR 842; Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021) are expanding, and there is more emphasis on "green jobs"; all of these provide a potentially optimistic forecast for worker health and well-being. Rapidly developing workplace redesign efforts resulting from the movement toward robotics and artificial intelligence, COVID-19 (e.g., increased hybrid work), and novel public policies on such issues as family and medical leave, safety and health, scheduling notification and work hours, and unionization should be studied to determine their impacts on worker well-being. As Lovejoy et al. and others describe, an expanded view of traditional occupational safety and health is needed, which has demonstrated that in addition to physical hazards at work, many workers face psychosocial hazards. These include aggression from co-workers and supervisors, work-family stress, heightened job demands resulting from workplace intensification, high stress associated with perceived lack of control, low workplace (e.g., supervisor) support, and less meaningful work. The increase in artificial intelligence and robotics, albeit an important tool for reducing occupational injuries, can contribute to workers' psychological stress and job insecurity. Job insecurity leads to economic insecurity, food insecurity, and negative psychological and physical outcomes. Therefore, we need national policies to provide basic health care, family care, shelter, and food assistance to mitigate the impact of these stressors on workers and their families. Nonwork activities and responsibilities and quality of life must be considered in the redesign of work, as the importance of personal relationships and connections to the natural environment to health are becoming increasingly acknowledged. Public health policies inadequately address work and its impact on well-being. For example, only 21% of the US workforce has access to paid family and medical leave through their employer, and currently no national program is in place to support workers needing leave. At this time, nine states, the District of Columbia, and more than 30 cities and municipalities have instituted paid leave laws to support workers. Another example is the Seattle, Washington, Secure Scheduling Ordinance, which is one of the nation's first laws mandating schedule predictability covering hourly workers at large retail and food service establishments. Schedule predictability is important for all workers, but critical for those with multiple caregiving demands or multiple jobs. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249471 IS - 10 KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Workplace KW - Work environment; Work organization; Policy; TWH; Total Worker Health; Labor relations; Psychosocial factors; Job design; Work schedules; Occupational safety and health KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Workplace LA - eng PY - 2021/10/01 TI - The interplay of workplace redesign and public policy in the 21st century. VL - 111 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249471 ER -
Prevention of occupational heat-related illnesses.

Berenji M ;

Butler JW

2021/10/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

High ambient temperatures and strenuous physical activity put workers at risk for a variety of heat-related illnesses and injuries. Through primary prevention, secondary prevention, and treatment, OEM health providers can protect workers from the adverse effects of heat. This statement by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medic ...

12/01/2025

Title : Prevention of occupational heat-related illnesses. Personal Author(s) : Berenji M;Butler JW;Fagan K;Green-McKenzie J;McCarthy RB;McNicholas J;Onigbogi CB;Perkison WB;Sayeed, Yousef;Tustin A; Corporate Authors(s) : American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Work Group on Occupational Heat-Related Illness Published Date : 2021/10/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249470 Berenji M et al. (2021). Prevention of occupational heat-related illnesses.. 63(10). Berenji M et al. "Prevention of occupational heat-related illnesses." 63, no. 10 (2021) Berenji M et al. "Prevention of occupational heat-related illnesses." vol. 63, no. 10, 2021 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Berenji M AU - Butler JW AU - Fagan K AU - Green-McKenzie J AU - McCarthy RB AU - McNicholas J AU - Onigbogi CB AU - Perkison WB AU - Sayeed, Yousef AU - Tustin A A2 - American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Work Group on Occupational Heat-Related Illness AB - High ambient temperatures and strenuous physical activity put workers at risk for a variety of heat-related illnesses and injuries. Through primary prevention, secondary prevention, and treatment, OEM health providers can protect workers from the adverse effects of heat. This statement by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine provides guidance for OEM providers who serve workers and employers in industries where heat exposure occurs. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249470 IS - 10 KW - Hot Temperature KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Preventive Medicine KW - Safety KW - Heat exposure; Hot environments; Injury prevention; Preventive measures; Occupational exposure; Worker safety; Health protection KW - Hot Temperature KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Preventive Medicine KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2021/10/01 TI - Prevention of occupational heat-related illnesses. VL - 63 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249470 ER -
Metabolome-wide association study of occupational exposure to benzene.

Hu W ;

Jones DP

2021/11/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Benzene is a recognized hematotoxin and leukemogen; however, its mechanism of action in humans remain unclear. To provide insight into the processes underlying benzene hematotoxicity, we performed high-resolution metabolomic profiling of plasma collected from a cross-sectional study of 33 healthy workers exposed to benzene (median 8-h time-weighted ...

12/01/2025

Title : Metabolome-wide association study of occupational exposure to benzene. Personal Author(s) : Hu W;Jones DP;Lan Q;Rahman M;Rappaport SM;Rothman N;Smith MT;Vermeulen R;Walker DI;Yin S;Zhang L; Published Date : 2021/11/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249469 Hu W et al. (2021). Metabolome-wide association study of occupational exposure to benzene.. 42(11). Hu W et al. "Metabolome-wide association study of occupational exposure to benzene." 42, no. 11 (2021) Hu W et al. "Metabolome-wide association study of occupational exposure to benzene." vol. 42, no. 11, 2021 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Hu W AU - Jones DP AU - Lan Q AU - Rahman M AU - Rappaport SM AU - Rothman N AU - Smith MT AU - Vermeulen R AU - Walker DI AU - Yin S AU - Zhang L AB - Benzene is a recognized hematotoxin and leukemogen; however, its mechanism of action in humans remain unclear. To provide insight into the processes underlying benzene hematotoxicity, we performed high-resolution metabolomic profiling of plasma collected from a cross-sectional study of 33 healthy workers exposed to benzene (median 8-h time-weighted average exposure; 20 ppma), and 25 unexposed controls in Shanghai, China. Metabolic features associated with benzene were identified using a metabolome-wide association study (MWAS) that tested for the relationship between feature intensity and benzene exposure. MWAS identified 478 mass spectral features associated with benzene exposure at false discovery rate < 20%. Comparison to a list of 13 known benzene metabolites and metabolites predicted using a multi-component biotransformation algorithm showed five metabolites were detected, which included the known metabolites phenol and benzene diolepoxide. Metabolic pathway enrichment identified 41 pathways associated with benzene exposure, with altered pathways including carnitine shuttle, fatty acid metabolism, sulfur amino acid metabolism, glycolysis, gluconeogenesis and branched chain amino acid metabolism. These results suggest disruption to fatty acid uptake, energy metabolism and increased oxidative stress, and point towards pathways related to mitochondrial dysfunction, which has previously been linked to benzene exposure in animal models and human studies. Taken together, these results suggest benzene exposure is associated with disruption of mitochondrial pathways, and provide promising, systems biology biomarkers for risk assessment of benzene-induced hematotoxicity in humans. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249469 IS - 11 KW - Benzene KW - Biomarkers KW - Carcinogens KW - Energy Metabolism KW - Hematologic Tests KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Occupational exposure; Carcinogenesis; Benzene; Hematology; Cross sectional studies; Metabolites; Fatty acids; Energy metabolism; Oxidative stress; Biomarkers KW - Benzene KW - Biomarkers KW - Carcinogens KW - Energy Metabolism KW - Hematologic Tests KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2021/11/01 TI - Metabolome-wide association study of occupational exposure to benzene. VL - 42 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249469 ER -
Reported exposures among in-person workers with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in 6 states, September 2020-June 2021.

Argueta G ;

Armenti K

2022/10/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: Surveillance systems lack detailed occupational exposure information from workers with SARS-CoV-2 infection. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health partnered with six states to collect information from adults diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection (either COVID-19 or asymptomatic infection) who worked in person (outside ...

12/01/2025

Title : Reported exposures among in-person workers with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in 6 states, September 2020-June 2021. Personal Author(s) : Argueta G;Armenti K;Billock RM;Burrer S;Crawford H-L;Cummings, Kristin J.;Dang G;Erukunuapor K;Free H;Gaetz K;Gibb K;Groenewold MR;Harduar-Morano L;Karlsson ND;Lavender A;Luckhaupt SE;Modji K;Rodriguez A;Sweeney, Marie H.;Thomas H;Vergara XP;Wong J; Published Date : 2022/10/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249468 Argueta G et al. (2022). Reported exposures among in-person workers with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in 6 states, September 2020-June 2021.. 75 Argueta G et al. "Reported exposures among in-person workers with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in 6 states, September 2020-June 2021." 75 (2022) Argueta G et al. "Reported exposures among in-person workers with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in 6 states, September 2020-June 2021." vol. 75, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Argueta G AU - Armenti K AU - Billock RM AU - Burrer S AU - Crawford H-L AU - Cummings, Kristin J. AU - Dang G AU - Erukunuapor K AU - Free H AU - Gaetz K AU - Gibb K AU - Groenewold MR AU - Harduar-Morano L AU - Karlsson ND AU - Lavender A AU - Luckhaupt SE AU - Modji K AU - Rodriguez A AU - Sweeney, Marie H. AU - Thomas H AU - Vergara XP AU - Wong J AB - Background: Surveillance systems lack detailed occupational exposure information from workers with SARS-CoV-2 infection. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health partnered with six states to collect information from adults diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection (either COVID-19 or asymptomatic infection) who worked in person (outside the home) in non-healthcare settings during the two weeks prior to illness onset. Methods: The survey captured demographic, medical, occupational characteristics, and work- and non-work-related risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Reported close contact with a person known or suspected to have COVID-19 was categorized by setting as: exposure at work, exposure outside of work only, or no known exposure/didn't know if they had exposures. Frequencies and percentages of exposure types are compared by respondent characteristics and risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Results: Of 1,111 qualified respondents, 19.4% reported exposure at work, 23.4% reported exposure outside of work only, and 57.2% reported no known exposure/didn't know if they had exposures. Workers in protective service occupations (48.8%) and public administration industries (35.6%) reported exposure at work most often. Over a third (33.7%) of respondents who experienced close contact with ≥ 10 coworkers per day and 28.8% of respondents who experienced close contact with ≥ 10 customers/clients per day reported exposures at work. Conclusions: Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 at work was common among respondents. Examining differences in exposures among different groups of workers can help identify populations with the greatest need for prevention interventions. The benefits of recording employment characteristics as standard demographic information will remain relevant as new and reemerging public health issues occur. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249468 KW - Communicable Diseases KW - Epidemiology KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Surveys and Questionnaires KW - Surveillance; Occupational exposure; COVID-19; Coronavirus; SARS-CoV-2; Infection control; Infectious diseases; Epidemiology; Health surveys; Occupations; Exposure assessment; KW - Author Keywords: occupational exposure; COVID-19 surveillance; SARS-CoV-2 infection KW - Communicable Diseases KW - Epidemiology KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Surveys and Questionnaires LA - eng PY - 2022/10/01 TI - Reported exposures among in-person workers with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in 6 states, September 2020-June 2021. VL - 75 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249468 ER -
Exposure to respirable dust among workers fabricating aluminium trihydroxide-containing synthetic countertops.

Abraham JL ;

Beisbekova A

2021/10/27 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The aim of this study is to characterize personal exposure of workers to respirable particulate matter (PM) generated in cutting and other fabrication activities when fabricating acryl polymer/aluminium trihydroxide synthetic countertops. We collected 29 personal full-day samples of respirable PM from three workers in a small private workshop. We t ...

12/01/2025

Title : Exposure to respirable dust among workers fabricating aluminium trihydroxide-containing synthetic countertops. Personal Author(s) : Abraham JL;Beisbekova A;Blanc PD;Raushanova A;Vinnikov D;Zlobina Y; Published Date : 2021/10/27 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249467 Abraham JL et al. (2021). Exposure to respirable dust among workers fabricating aluminium trihydroxide-containing synthetic countertops.. 11 Abraham JL et al. "Exposure to respirable dust among workers fabricating aluminium trihydroxide-containing synthetic countertops." 11 (2021) Abraham JL et al. "Exposure to respirable dust among workers fabricating aluminium trihydroxide-containing synthetic countertops." vol. 11, 2021 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Abraham JL AU - Beisbekova A AU - Blanc PD AU - Raushanova A AU - Vinnikov D AU - Zlobina Y AB - The aim of this study is to characterize personal exposure of workers to respirable particulate matter (PM) generated in cutting and other fabrication activities when fabricating acryl polymer/aluminium trihydroxide synthetic countertops. We collected 29 personal full-day samples of respirable PM from three workers in a small private workshop. We tested differences between- and within-worker variances of mass concentrations using the Kruskall-Wallis test. We used segmented regression to test the means and medians 15-min interval concentrations changes over time and to identify a breakpoint. Respirable PM concentrations ranged nearly 100-fold, from 0.280 to 25.4 mg/m3 with a median of 2.0 mg/m3 (1-min concentrations from 13,920 data points). There were no statistical difference in daily median or geometric mean concentrations among workers, whereas the concentrations were significantly higher on days with three versus two workers present. The 15-min median concentrations (n = 974 measures) increased until 2.35 h (beta 0.177; p < 0.05), representing a 0.70 mg increase in exposure per hour. This was followed by a plateau in concentrations. The high levels of respirable PM we observed among workers fabricating aluminium trihydroxide-containing synthetic countertops highlight an unmet early prevention need. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249467 KW - Air Pollutants, Occupational KW - Air Pollution KW - Aluminum Compounds KW - Aluminum Oxide KW - Dust KW - Metals KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Aluminum oxides; Aluminum; Metal dusts; Synthetic materials; Respirable dust; Dust exposure; Air quality measurement; Air contaminants; Occupational exposure KW - Air Pollutants, Occupational KW - Air Pollution KW - Aluminum Compounds KW - Aluminum Oxide KW - Dust KW - Metals KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2021/10/27 TI - Exposure to respirable dust among workers fabricating aluminium trihydroxide-containing synthetic countertops. VL - 11 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249467 ER -
Exposure to workplace sexual harassment among women and men farmworkers in the U.S. and Mexico.

McCurdy SA ;

Prado KY

2021/10/21 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

This study explores experiences relevant to workplace sexual harassment (WSH) in agriculture among men and women farmworkers in California (U.S.) and Michoacán (Mexico). Anecdotal evidence documents women farmworkers having to endure behavioral, verbal, and physical WSH including sexual ogling, degrading language, groping, and requests for sex in e ...

12/01/2025

Title : Exposure to workplace sexual harassment among women and men farmworkers in the U.S. and Mexico. Personal Author(s) : McCurdy SA;Prado KY;Rivera-Heredia ME; Published Date : 2021/10/21 Pages in Document : 229-247 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249466 McCurdy SA et al. (2021). Exposure to workplace sexual harassment among women and men farmworkers in the U.S. and Mexico.. 27(4). McCurdy SA and Prado KY and Rivera-Heredia ME "Exposure to workplace sexual harassment among women and men farmworkers in the U.S. and Mexico." 27, no. 4 (2021) McCurdy SA et al. "Exposure to workplace sexual harassment among women and men farmworkers in the U.S. and Mexico." vol. 27, no. 4, 2021 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - McCurdy SA AU - Prado KY AU - Rivera-Heredia ME AB - This study explores experiences relevant to workplace sexual harassment (WSH) in agriculture among men and women farmworkers in California (U.S.) and Michoacán (Mexico). Anecdotal evidence documents women farmworkers having to endure behavioral, verbal, and physical WSH including sexual ogling, degrading language, groping, and requests for sex in exchange for work. We include survey comparisons between men and women in California and Michoacan on WSH among farmworkers. We conducted 197 farmworker surveys (38 men and 59 women in California; 40 men and 60 women in Michoacán). Community advisory boards contributed expertise and input for study strategies, materials, and dissemination. Survey participant ages ranged from 23 to 54 years old. Half worked in Mexico, 68% were married, 80% had children, and 47% had less than 7 years of education. Most farmworkers spoke Spanish and Purhépecha, an indigenous language spoken by the Purhépecha people in Michoacán. We used two strategies to measure WSH exposure in the previous year: (1) direct inquiry-based survey items (asking "Have you ever been the victim of or bystander to workplace sexual harassment?") documenting WSH among women (49%) and men (21%) in California and among women (7%) and men (13%) in Michoacán, and (2) behavior-based WSH items (using explicit examples of WSH behaviors perpetrated against the participant or witnessed by the participant as a bystander) documenting WSH among women (as high as 53%) and men (as high as 45%) in California and among women (as high as 65%) and men (as high as 68%) in Michoacán. Women farmworkers in California reported WSH experiences exceeding those of men. Reported WSH experiences in Michoacán were similar for men and women. Farmworkers identified WSH perpetrators as coworkers more than leadership. The frequency of exposure ranged from daily, weekly, monthly, and up to multiple times a year. Of 46 direct inquiry-based WSH incidents, only one perpetrator was punished, and at least half of all victims said they were forced to change their jobs. The findings of this study inform the development of WSH prevention efforts, such as education tools, support for efforts to facilitate reporting, protections against retaliation for workers, and promoting accountability for perpetrators. This information supports the promotion of policy recommendations and preventive approaches for WSH. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249466 IS - 4 KW - Agriculture KW - Farmers KW - Men KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Violence KW - Women KW - Workplace KW - Agricultural workers; Agriculture; Farm workers; Workplace violence; Community based; Work environment; Women; Men; Violence prevention; KW - Author Keywords: Agricultural worker; Community-based participatory research; Indigenous; Latino; Sexual harassment; Workplace violence KW - Agriculture KW - Farmers KW - Men KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Violence KW - Women KW - Workplace LA - eng PY - 2021/10/21 TI - Exposure to workplace sexual harassment among women and men farmworkers in the U.S. and Mexico. VL - 27 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249466 ER -
Towards harmonisation of case definitions for eight work-related musculoskeletal disorders - an international multi-disciplinary Delphi study.

Alfonso JH ;

Amaro J

2021/12/04 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: International consensus is needed on case definitions of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and diseases (MSDs) for use in epidemiological research. We aim to: 1) study what information is needed for the case definition of work-related low back pain (LBP), lumbosacral radicular syndrome (LRS), subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS), carpa ...

12/01/2025

Title : Towards harmonisation of case definitions for eight work-related musculoskeletal disorders - an international multi-disciplinary Delphi study. Personal Author(s) : Alfonso JH;Amaro J;Badarin K;Canu IG;Curti S;Kuijer PPFM;Mattioli S;Mehlum IS;Rempel D;Roquelaure Y;Tamminga SJ;van der Molen HF;Visser S; Published Date : 2021/12/04 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249465 Alfonso JH et al. (2021). Towards harmonisation of case definitions for eight work-related musculoskeletal disorders - an international multi-disciplinary Delphi study.. 22(1). Alfonso JH et al. "Towards harmonisation of case definitions for eight work-related musculoskeletal disorders - an international multi-disciplinary Delphi study." 22, no. 1 (2021) Alfonso JH et al. "Towards harmonisation of case definitions for eight work-related musculoskeletal disorders - an international multi-disciplinary Delphi study." vol. 22, no. 1, 2021 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Alfonso JH AU - Amaro J AU - Badarin K AU - Canu IG AU - Curti S AU - Kuijer PPFM AU - Mattioli S AU - Mehlum IS AU - Rempel D AU - Roquelaure Y AU - Tamminga SJ AU - van der Molen HF AU - Visser S AB - Background: International consensus is needed on case definitions of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and diseases (MSDs) for use in epidemiological research. We aim to: 1) study what information is needed for the case definition of work-related low back pain (LBP), lumbosacral radicular syndrome (LRS), subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS), carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), lateral and medial elbow tendinopathy, and knee and hip osteoarthritis, and to 2) seek consensus among occupational health professionals/researchers regarding the case definitions of these work-related MSDs. Methods: A two-round Delphi study was conducted with occupational health professionals/researchers from 24 countries. Definition of work-related MSDs were composed of a case definition with work exposures. Round 1 included 32 case definitions and round 2, 60 case definitions. After two rounds, consensus required 75% of the panellists to rate a case definition including work exposures ≥7 points on a 9-point rating scale (completely disagree/completely agree). Results: Fifty-eight panellists completed both rounds (response rate 90%). Forty-five (70%) panellists thought that for LBP a case definition can be based on symptoms only. Consensus was only reached for work-related medial elbow tendinopathy, while the lowest agreement was found for knee osteoarthritis. Where consensus was not reached, this was - except for LBP - related to physical examination and imaging rather than disagreement on key symptoms. Conclusion: Consensus on case definitions was reached only for work-related medial elbow tendinopathy. Epidemiological research would benefit from harmonized case definitions for all MSDs including imaging and physical examination for LRS, SAPS, CTS, lateral elbow tendinopathy and hip and knee osteoarthritis. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249465 IS - 1 KW - Biomechanical Phenomena KW - Diagnosis KW - Ergonomics KW - Musculoskeletal Diseases KW - Musculoskeletal System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Ergonomics; Musculoskeletal disorders; MSD; Biomechanics; Low back pain; Back injuries; Carpal tunnel syndrome; CTS; Upper extremities; Occupational health; Clinical diagnosis; KW - Author Keywords: Low back pain; Lumbosacral radicular syndrome; Subacromial pain syndrome; Carpal tunnel syndrome; Lateral elbow tendinopathy; Medial elbow tendinopathy; Epicondylitis; Tennis elbow; Knee osteoarthritis; Hip osteoarthritis; Occupational disease KW - Biomechanical Phenomena KW - Diagnosis KW - Ergonomics KW - Musculoskeletal Diseases KW - Musculoskeletal System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2021/12/04 TI - Towards harmonisation of case definitions for eight work-related musculoskeletal disorders - an international multi-disciplinary Delphi study. VL - 22 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249465 ER -
Exploration of relationships between symptoms, work characteristics, and quality of life in young adult hematologic cancer survivors.

Dickson VV ;

Ghazal LV

2022/10/14 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

This study explores relationships between individual, microsystem (work) characteristics, and quality of life (QOL) among young adult (YA; ages 20-39 years at diagnosis) hematologic cancer survivors. Forty YAs who had completed cancer therapy within the past 5 years were recruited through social media and completed an online survey. Poorer QOL was ...

12/01/2025

Title : Exploration of relationships between symptoms, work characteristics, and quality of life in young adult hematologic cancer survivors. Personal Author(s) : Dickson VV;Ghazal LV;Merriman JD;Santacroce SJ;Wright F; Published Date : 2022/10/14 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249464 Dickson VV et al. (2022). Exploration of relationships between symptoms, work characteristics, and quality of life in young adult hematologic cancer survivors.. 11(5). Dickson VV et al. "Exploration of relationships between symptoms, work characteristics, and quality of life in young adult hematologic cancer survivors." 11, no. 5 (2022) Dickson VV et al. "Exploration of relationships between symptoms, work characteristics, and quality of life in young adult hematologic cancer survivors." vol. 11, no. 5, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Dickson VV AU - Ghazal LV AU - Merriman JD AU - Santacroce SJ AU - Wright F AB - This study explores relationships between individual, microsystem (work) characteristics, and quality of life (QOL) among young adult (YA; ages 20-39 years at diagnosis) hematologic cancer survivors. Forty YAs who had completed cancer therapy within the past 5 years were recruited through social media and completed an online survey. Poorer QOL was associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms, fatigue, impaired cognitive function, and poorer work ability and financial health (all p < 0.05). A comprehensive understanding of work characteristics, including work ability, may lead to multilevel interventions improving QOL. Future research should include larger, more diverse samples of YA cancer survivors. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249464 IS - 5 KW - Fatigue KW - Mental Health KW - Nervous System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Workplace KW - Young workers; Cancer survivors; Quality of life; Mental health; Fatigue; Work capability; Work environment; KW - Author Keywords: hematologic cancer; quality of life; symptoms; work; work ability; work environment KW - Fatigue KW - Mental Health KW - Nervous System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Workplace LA - eng PY - 2022/10/14 TI - Exploration of relationships between symptoms, work characteristics, and quality of life in young adult hematologic cancer survivors. VL - 11 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249464 ER -
Sugarcane workweek study: mechanisms underlying daily changes in creatinine.

Asensio C ;

Butler-Dawson J

2021/12/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu) is an epidemic that has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths among workers in Latin America. It has been hypothesized that work, especially among sugarcane harvesters, contributes to the progression of disease through recurrent clinical and subclinical acute kidney injury. In a previous study, we o ...

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Title : Sugarcane workweek study: mechanisms underlying daily changes in creatinine. Personal Author(s) : Asensio C;Butler-Dawson J;Dally M;Griffin BR;Jaramillo D;Johnson RJ;Krisher L;Newman L;Sorensen CJ; Published Date : 2021/12/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249463 Asensio C et al. (2021). Sugarcane workweek study: mechanisms underlying daily changes in creatinine.. 6(12). Asensio C et al. "Sugarcane workweek study: mechanisms underlying daily changes in creatinine." 6, no. 12 (2021) Asensio C et al. "Sugarcane workweek study: mechanisms underlying daily changes in creatinine." vol. 6, no. 12, 2021 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Asensio C AU - Butler-Dawson J AU - Dally M AU - Griffin BR AU - Jaramillo D AU - Johnson RJ AU - Krisher L AU - Newman L AU - Sorensen CJ AB - Chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu) is an epidemic that has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths among workers in Latin America. It has been hypothesized that work, especially among sugarcane harvesters, contributes to the progression of disease through recurrent clinical and subclinical acute kidney injury. In a previous study, we observed that among the same cohort of Guatemalan sugarcane harvesters, subgroups experienced differing degrees of daily changes in creatinine. Workers with the largest daily fluctuations experienced the greatest decline in renal function by the end of the harvest season. In this study, we present and assess the plausibility of 3 hypotheses as to why these workers experienced severe daily changes in creatinine across the workshift: (i) intense work performed in hot environments with inadequate hydration leads to volume depletion and pre-renal kidney injury; (ii) muscle breakdown throughout the course of the workday leads to transient artificial spikes in serum creatinine and/or causes direct renal injury; and (iii) workers have pre-existing subclinical renal dysfunction that is exacerbated by either volume depletion, muscle breakdown, or a combination of these conditions. Methods to address these questions are provided in the Supplementary Methods. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249463 IS - 12 KW - Agriculture KW - Cohort Studies KW - Hot Temperature KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Kidney disorders; Kidney function; Outdoor workers; Agricultural workers; Agriculture; Cohort studies; Hot environments KW - Agriculture KW - Cohort Studies KW - Hot Temperature KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2021/12/01 TI - Sugarcane workweek study: mechanisms underlying daily changes in creatinine. VL - 6 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249463 ER -
Immigrant and U.S.-born migrant farmworkers: dual paths to discrimination-related health outcomes.

Acosta LM ;

Andrews AR III

2022/08/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Research with immigrant Latino populations often point to findings that immigrants tend to evidence better health outcomes than nonimmigrants. When exploring differences based on nativity, comparisons often end with just comparing these two groups. Exploring these variables alone may oversimplify the shared and unique paths of risk and resilience b ...

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Title : Immigrant and U.S.-born migrant farmworkers: dual paths to discrimination-related health outcomes. Personal Author(s) : Acosta LM;Andrews AR III;Domínguez V;Ramos AK;Reyes S; Published Date : 2022/08/01 Pages in Document : 452-462 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249462 Acosta LM et al. (2022). Immigrant and U.S.-born migrant farmworkers: dual paths to discrimination-related health outcomes.. 92(4). Acosta LM et al. "Immigrant and U.S.-born migrant farmworkers: dual paths to discrimination-related health outcomes." 92, no. 4 (2022) Acosta LM et al. "Immigrant and U.S.-born migrant farmworkers: dual paths to discrimination-related health outcomes." vol. 92, no. 4, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Acosta LM AU - Andrews AR III AU - Domínguez V AU - Ramos AK AU - Reyes S AB - Research with immigrant Latino populations often point to findings that immigrants tend to evidence better health outcomes than nonimmigrants. When exploring differences based on nativity, comparisons often end with just comparing these two groups. Exploring these variables alone may oversimplify the shared and unique paths of risk and resilience between these groups. Experimental research shows that discrimination is often directed toward immigrants, but U.S.-born Latinos report more frequent exposure. We sought to address this by examining two distinct pathways by which discrimination leads to negative health. A sample of 240 Latino migrant farmworkers completed questionnaires regarding immigration-related fears, discrimination, physical and mental health, demographics, and other outcomes. While U.S.-born participants reported similar or worse outcomes across health measures, the pathways to these outcomes appeared to differ between the two groups, with immigration-related fears accounting for substantial portions of these health outcomes, especially in the dual paths with discrimination (p values < .05). Simply comparing Latino groups across U.S. nativity may paper over important differences in how they arrive at those health outcomes, including that immigration-related concerns may exacerbate exposure to and severity of discrimination, which in turn leads to negative health outcomes. On the other hand, discrimination itself may account for numerous negative health outcomes more directly for U.S.-born Latinos. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249462 IS - 4 KW - Agriculture KW - Emigration and Immigration KW - Farmers KW - Healthcare Disparities KW - Mental Health KW - Nervous System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Surveys and Questionnaires KW - Discrimination; Health disparities; Migrant workers; Immigrant workers; Farm workers; Mental health; Questionnaires; Agricultural workers KW - Agriculture KW - Emigration and Immigration KW - Farmers KW - Healthcare Disparities KW - Mental Health KW - Nervous System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Surveys and Questionnaires LA - eng PY - 2022/08/01 TI - Immigrant and U.S.-born migrant farmworkers: dual paths to discrimination-related health outcomes. VL - 92 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249462 ER -
Relative environmental and social disadvantage in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Avitzur N ;

Collard HR

2022/12/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: Air pollution exposure is associated with disease severity, progression and mortality in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Combined impacts of environmental and socioeconomic factors on outcomes in patients with IPF are unknown. The objectives of this study were to characterise the relationships between relative environ ...

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Title : Relative environmental and social disadvantage in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Personal Author(s) : Avitzur N;Collard HR;DeDent AM;Johannson KA;Lamidi M;Nathan SD;Noth EM;Thakur N; Published Date : 2022/12/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249461 Avitzur N et al. (2022). Relative environmental and social disadvantage in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.. 77(12). Avitzur N et al. "Relative environmental and social disadvantage in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis." 77, no. 12 (2022) Avitzur N et al. "Relative environmental and social disadvantage in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis." vol. 77, no. 12, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Avitzur N AU - Collard HR AU - DeDent AM AU - Johannson KA AU - Lamidi M AU - Nathan SD AU - Noth EM AU - Thakur N AB - Background: Air pollution exposure is associated with disease severity, progression and mortality in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Combined impacts of environmental and socioeconomic factors on outcomes in patients with IPF are unknown. The objectives of this study were to characterise the relationships between relative environmental and social disadvantage with clinical outcomes in patients with IPF. Methods: Patients with IPF were identified from a longitudinal database at University of California, San Francisco. Residential addresses were geocoded and linked to the CalEnviroScreen 3.0 (CES), a tool that quantifies environmental burden in California communities, combining population, environmental and pollution vulnerability into individual and composite scores (higher scores indicating greater disadvantage). Unadjusted and adjusted linear and logistic regression and Fine and Gray proportional hazards models were used. Results: 603 patients were included. Higher CES was associated with lower baseline forced vital capacity (beta=-0.073, 95% CI -0.13 to -0.02; p=0.006) and diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (beta=-0.11, 95% CI -0.16 to -0.06; p<0.001). Patients in the highest population vulnerability quartile were less likely to be on antifibrotic therapy (OR=0.33; 95% CI 0.18 to 0.60; p=0.001) at time of enrolment, compared with those in the lowest quartile. An association between CES and mortality was suggested, but sensitivity analyses demonstrated inconsistent results. Relative disadvantage of the study cohort appeared lower compared with the general population. Conclusions: Higher environmental exposures and vulnerability were associated with lower baseline lung function and lower antifibrotic use, suggesting that relative socioenvironmental disadvantage has meaningful impacts on patients with IPF. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249461 IS - 12 KW - Air Pollution KW - Cohort Studies KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Healthcare Disparities KW - Lung KW - Lung Diseases KW - Mortality KW - Occupational Health KW - Respiratory System KW - Respiratory Tract Diseases KW - Safety KW - Environmental exposure; Lung fibrosis; Pulmonary disorders; Air pollution; Socioeconomics; Mortality rates; Cohort studies; Health disparities KW - Air Pollution KW - Cohort Studies KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Healthcare Disparities KW - Lung KW - Lung Diseases KW - Mortality KW - Occupational Health KW - Respiratory System KW - Respiratory Tract Diseases KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2022/12/01 TI - Relative environmental and social disadvantage in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. VL - 77 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249461 ER -
Effects of a Total Worker Health® leadership intervention on employee well-being and functional impairment.

Bodner TE ;

Brady JM

2021/12/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Although evidence has been mounting that supervisor support training interventions promote employee job, health, and well-being outcomes, there is little understanding of the mechanisms by which such interventions operate (e.g., Hammer et al., 2022; Inceoglu et al., 2018), nor about the integration of such organizational-level interventions with in ...

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Title : Effects of a Total Worker Health® leadership intervention on employee well-being and functional impairment. Personal Author(s) : Bodner TE;Brady JM;Brockwood KJ;Brossoit RM;Crain TL;Hammer LB;Mohr CD; Published Date : 2021/12/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249460 Bodner TE et al. (2021). Effects of a Total Worker Health® leadership intervention on employee well-being and functional impairment.. 26(6). Bodner TE et al. "Effects of a Total Worker Health® leadership intervention on employee well-being and functional impairment." 26, no. 6 (2021) Bodner TE et al. "Effects of a Total Worker Health® leadership intervention on employee well-being and functional impairment." vol. 26, no. 6, 2021 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Bodner TE AU - Brady JM AU - Brockwood KJ AU - Brossoit RM AU - Crain TL AU - Hammer LB AU - Mohr CD AB - Although evidence has been mounting that supervisor support training interventions promote employee job, health, and well-being outcomes, there is little understanding of the mechanisms by which such interventions operate (e.g., Hammer et al., 2022; Inceoglu et al., 2018), nor about the integration of such organizational-level interventions with individual-level interventions (e.g., Lamontagne et al., 2007). Thus, the present study attempts to unpack the mechanisms through which supervisor support training interventions operate. In addition, the present study examines an integrated Total Worker Health® intervention that combines health protection in the form of supervisor support training (i.e., family supportive supervisor behaviors and supervisor support for sleep health) with a health promotion approach in the form of feedback to improve sleep health behaviors. Using a cluster randomized controlled trial drawing on a sample of 704 full-time employees, results demonstrate that the Total Worker Health intervention improves employee job well-being (i.e., increased job satisfaction and reduced turnover intentions), personal well-being (i.e., reduced stress before bedtime), and reduces personal and social functional impairment at 9 months postbaseline through employee reports of supervisors' support for sleep at 4 months postbaseline, but not through family supportive supervisor behaviors. Effects were not found for general stress or occupational functional impairment outcomes. Implications are discussed, including theoretical mechanisms by which leadership interventions affect employees, supervisor training, as well as the role of integrated organizational and individual-level interventions. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249460 IS - 6 KW - Health Promotion KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Staff Development KW - Stress, Psychological KW - TWH; Total Worker Health; Supervisory personnel; Intervention effectiveness; Training effectiveness; Work-life balance; Health promotion; Work organization; Job stress; KW - Author Keywords: leadership; stress; well-being; interventions KW - Health Promotion KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Staff Development KW - Stress, Psychological LA - eng PY - 2021/12/01 TI - Effects of a Total Worker Health® leadership intervention on employee well-being and functional impairment. VL - 26 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249460 ER -
Racial and ethnic differences in the perceptions of health, work environment and experiences of work-related symptoms among cleaning workers.

Collman N ;

Domeracki S

2022/12/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

This study explored racial and ethnic differences in perception of work environment, safe work practices, general health status, experience of work-related injury or illness and subsequent symptom reporting and health care seeking behaviors among cleaning workers. This study analyzed cross-sectional data obtained from 183 cleaning workers employed ...

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Title : Racial and ethnic differences in the perceptions of health, work environment and experiences of work-related symptoms among cleaning workers. Personal Author(s) : Collman N;Domeracki S;Hong O;Kyung M;Lee S-J; Published Date : 2022/12/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249459 Collman N et al. (2022). Racial and ethnic differences in the perceptions of health, work environment and experiences of work-related symptoms among cleaning workers.. 24(6). Collman N et al. "Racial and ethnic differences in the perceptions of health, work environment and experiences of work-related symptoms among cleaning workers." 24, no. 6 (2022) Collman N et al. "Racial and ethnic differences in the perceptions of health, work environment and experiences of work-related symptoms among cleaning workers." vol. 24, no. 6, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Collman N AU - Domeracki S AU - Hong O AU - Kyung M AU - Lee S-J AB - This study explored racial and ethnic differences in perception of work environment, safe work practices, general health status, experience of work-related injury or illness and subsequent symptom reporting and health care seeking behaviors among cleaning workers. This study analyzed cross-sectional data obtained from 183 cleaning workers employed in a university hospital or a health sciences campus in Northern California. The sample included 120 Asians (65.6%), 37 Hispanics (20.2%), and 27 other ethnicities (14.2%); 85.7% were foreign-born. Asian workers perceived lower job control and supervisor support and higher job strain than other workers. The odds of perceiving general health as excellent or very good were lower among Asians compared to Hispanics and Others. Asians who experienced chemical-related symptoms were less likely than Hispanics and others to report the symptoms to their supervisor or seek healthcare. Our study findings indicated racial/ethnic differences in perceptions of work and general health, seeking healthcare, and reporting behaviors among cleaning workers. Asian workers, specifically, may need special attention to improve their experiences of work environments and health in the workplace. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249459 IS - 6 KW - Emigration and Immigration KW - Household Work KW - Minority Health KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Race Factors KW - Safety KW - Workplace KW - Cross sectional studies; Racial factors; TWH; Total Worker Health; Work environment; Worker safety; Psychosocial factors; Occupational exposure; Minority health; Immigrant workers; Custodians; Housekeeping personnel; Housekeeping products; Chemical safety; Cleaning compounds; Worker health; KW - Author Keywords: Racial and ethnic diference; Health perception; Psychosocial work environment; Work-related symptoms; Reporting; Cleaner KW - Emigration and Immigration KW - Household Work KW - Minority Health KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Race Factors KW - Safety KW - Workplace LA - eng PY - 2022/12/01 TI - Racial and ethnic differences in the perceptions of health, work environment and experiences of work-related symptoms among cleaning workers. VL - 24 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249459 ER -
Evaluation of hearing protection device effectiveness for musicians [2023]

Anthony, T. Renée ;

Crawford K

2023/03/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objective: To evaluate musicians' personal attenuation and perceptions of three types of hearing protection devices (HPDs): formable foam earplugs and both non-custom and custom versions of uniform attenuation earplugs (UAEs) marketed to musicians. Design: A mixed-methods approach was used to evaluate the HPDs. Audiometric testing obtained hearing ...

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Title : Evaluation of hearing protection device effectiveness for musicians [2023] Personal Author(s) : Anthony, T. Renée;Crawford K;Fleckenstein S;Nothwehr F;Willenbring K; Published Date : 2023/03/01 Pages in Document : 238-244 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249458 Anthony, T. Renée et al. (2023). Evaluation of hearing protection device effectiveness for musicians [2023]. 62(3). Anthony, T. Renée et al. "Evaluation of hearing protection device effectiveness for musicians [2023]" 62, no. 3 (2023) Anthony, T. Renée et al. "Evaluation of hearing protection device effectiveness for musicians [2023]" vol. 62, no. 3, 2023 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Anthony, T. Renée AU - Crawford K AU - Fleckenstein S AU - Nothwehr F AU - Willenbring K AB - Objective: To evaluate musicians' personal attenuation and perceptions of three types of hearing protection devices (HPDs): formable foam earplugs and both non-custom and custom versions of uniform attenuation earplugs (UAEs) marketed to musicians. Design: A mixed-methods approach was used to evaluate the HPDs. Audiometric testing obtained hearing levels at baseline and with each HPD across frequencies (125-8000 Hz) to determine personal attenuation ratings and uniformity of attenuation. Participants completed surveys over six months regarding how often they used the HPDs and their perceptions about wearing them. Study sample: Twenty-four musicians were recruited to participate. Results: Substantial variability was observed in the attenuation achieved among participants for each HPD type, but custom UAEs provided the most consistent attenuation across frequencies. Participants' HPD preferences were influenced by multiple factors including personal instrument and specific activity. Custom UAEs were most frequently used but usage rates continually decreased over the 6-month period. Conclusions: Fit-testing is important to determine fit and sizing. Combining information on the effectiveness of HPDs with musicians' opinions about wearing them can inform recommendations for which types may be the most effective and feasible options for reducing sound exposures. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249458 IS - 3 KW - Ear KW - Hearing KW - Hearing Loss KW - Noise KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Protective Clothing KW - Safety KW - Sense Organs KW - Hearing protection; Hearing loss prevention; Ear protection; Musicians; Fit testing; Auditory protection; Audiometry; Personal protective equipment; PPE; Sound attenuation; KW - Author Keywords: Audiometry; hearing conservation; music instructor; earplugs; attenuation KW - Ear KW - Hearing KW - Hearing Loss KW - Noise KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Protective Clothing KW - Safety KW - Sense Organs LA - eng PY - 2023/03/01 TI - Evaluation of hearing protection device effectiveness for musicians [2023] VL - 62 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249458 ER -
Effects of road traffic on the accuracy and bias of low-cost particulate matter sensor measurements in Houston, Texas.

Bauer C ;

Carson A

2022/02/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Although PM2.5 measurements of low-cost particulate matter sensors (LCPMS) generally show moderate and strong correlations with those from research-grade air monitors, the data quality of LCPMS has not been fully assessed in urban environments with different road traffic conditions. We examined the linear relationships between PM2.5 measurements ta ...

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Title : Effects of road traffic on the accuracy and bias of low-cost particulate matter sensor measurements in Houston, Texas. Personal Author(s) : Bauer C;Carson A;Han I;Oluwadairo T;Symanski, Elaine;Whitehead L; Published Date : 2022/02/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249457 Bauer C et al. (2022). Effects of road traffic on the accuracy and bias of low-cost particulate matter sensor measurements in Houston, Texas.. 19(3). Bauer C et al. "Effects of road traffic on the accuracy and bias of low-cost particulate matter sensor measurements in Houston, Texas." 19, no. 3 (2022) Bauer C et al. "Effects of road traffic on the accuracy and bias of low-cost particulate matter sensor measurements in Houston, Texas." vol. 19, no. 3, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Bauer C AU - Carson A AU - Han I AU - Oluwadairo T AU - Symanski, Elaine AU - Whitehead L AB - Although PM2.5 measurements of low-cost particulate matter sensors (LCPMS) generally show moderate and strong correlations with those from research-grade air monitors, the data quality of LCPMS has not been fully assessed in urban environments with different road traffic conditions. We examined the linear relationships between PM2.5 measurements taken by an LCPMS (Dylos DC1700) and two research grade monitors, a personal environmental monitor (PEM) and the GRIMM 11R, in three different urban environments, and compared the accuracy (slope) and bias of these environments. PM2.5 measurements were carried out at three locations in Houston, Texas (Clinton Drive largely with diesel trucks, US-59 mostly with gasoline vehicles, and a residential home with no major sources of traffic emissions nearby). The slopes of the regressions of the PEM on Dylos and Grimm measurements varied by location (e.g., PEM/Dylos slope at Clinton Drive = 0.98 (R2 = 0.77), at US-59 = 0.63 (R2 = 0.42), and at the residence = 0.29 (R2 = 0.31)). Although the regression slopes and coefficients differed across the three urban environments, the mean percent bias was not significantly different. Using the correct slope for LCPMS measurements is key for accurately estimating ambient PM2.5 mass in urban environments. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249457 IS - 3 KW - Air Pollution KW - Environmental Monitoring KW - Occupational Health KW - Particulate Matter KW - Safety KW - Vehicle Emissions KW - Environmental monitoring; Sensors; Particulates; Particle counters; Automotive emissions; Monitoring systems; Diesel emissions; Air quality measurement; KW - Author Keywords: low-cost sensors; road traffic; particulate matter (PM); PM monitoring; PM sensor calibration KW - Air Pollution KW - Environmental Monitoring KW - Occupational Health KW - Particulate Matter KW - Safety KW - Vehicle Emissions LA - eng PY - 2022/02/01 TI - Effects of road traffic on the accuracy and bias of low-cost particulate matter sensor measurements in Houston, Texas. VL - 19 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249457 ER -
Predictors of health promotion behaviors among working adults at risk for metabolic syndrome.

Hong OS ;

Jang MK

2022/07/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: Metabolic syndrome has a high global prevalence, affecting 26% of South Koreans. Lifestyle modifications have shown benefits in studies involving health behavior enhancement, specifically through workplace eating and exercise interventions. However, workplace interventions focusing on health behaviors have been inadequately explored. Ob ...

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Title : Predictors of health promotion behaviors among working adults at risk for metabolic syndrome. Personal Author(s) : Hong OS;Jang MK;Park CG;Park S; Published Date : 2022/07/01 Pages in Document : 275-284 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249456 Hong OS et al. (2022). Predictors of health promotion behaviors among working adults at risk for metabolic syndrome.. 71(4). Hong OS et al. "Predictors of health promotion behaviors among working adults at risk for metabolic syndrome." 71, no. 4 (2022) Hong OS et al. "Predictors of health promotion behaviors among working adults at risk for metabolic syndrome." vol. 71, no. 4, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Hong OS AU - Jang MK AU - Park CG AU - Park S AB - Background: Metabolic syndrome has a high global prevalence, affecting 26% of South Koreans. Lifestyle modifications have shown benefits in studies involving health behavior enhancement, specifically through workplace eating and exercise interventions. However, workplace interventions focusing on health behaviors have been inadequately explored. Objectives: This study examined factors affecting health promotion behaviors of workers at high risk of metabolic syndrome by applying Theory of Planned Behavior constructs (attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and intention). Methods: This correlational cross-sectional study collected survey data from 164 hotel workers in South Korea. The study applied factor analysis and structural equation modeling for the data analysis. Results: Analysis revealed five health promotion behaviors: exercise, making healthy food choices, avoiding fatty foods, eating a nutritious and balanced diet, and eating regular moderate meals. Participants were grouped as total participants, those with one risk factor, and those with two risk factors. In the "total" group, four behaviors were influenced by perceived behavioral control: exercise, making healthy food choices, eating a nutritious and balanced diet, and eating regular moderate meals. In the "one risk factor" group, intention and attitude influenced the eating regular moderate meals behavior, and two other behaviors were influenced by perceived behavioral control: exercise and eating a nutritious and balanced diet; in the "two risk factor" group, only perceived behavioral control directly affected exercise. Discussion: Perceived behavioral control was a key predictor of health behaviors, and theory constructs partially explained behaviors. Perceived behavioral control influenced four behaviors and influenced exercise in all three groups. Also, theory constructs showed a greater effect on behaviors in the one risk factor group than in the two risk factor group, indicating that participants with one risk factor more effectively managed their behaviors on their own and with healthcare providers' support. Occupational health providers should conduct early assessments of workers showing metabolic syndrome risk factors to identify their particular risks, intention, and behaviors. As the number of risk factors affects behaviors and perceived behavioral control primarily influences exercise, these findings should be incorporated in metabolic syndrome interventions. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249456 IS - 4 KW - Behavior KW - Health Promotion KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Occupational health nursing; Metabolic disorders; Health promotion; Worker health; Physical exercise; Intervention effectiveness; Behavior; Cross sectional studies; KW - Author Keywords: health behavior; health promotion; metabolic syndrome; occupational health nursing; workers KW - Behavior KW - Health Promotion KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2022/07/01 TI - Predictors of health promotion behaviors among working adults at risk for metabolic syndrome. VL - 71 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249456 ER -
Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health (PNASH) Center: research for healthy workers, strong communities & productive agriculture, year-end report fiscal year 2017.

University of Washington. Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center

2017/10/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health (PNASH) Center is dedicated to the prevention of illness and injury among agricultural producers, workers, and their families. One of eleven regional centers, PNASH serves Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, integrating expertise from multiple disciplines, institutions, and community partners. ...

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Title : Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health (PNASH) Center: research for healthy workers, strong communities & productive agriculture, year-end report fiscal year 2017. Corporate Authors(s) : University of Washington. Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center Published Date : 2017/10/01 Pages in Document : 1-28 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249455 University of Washington. Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (2017). Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health (PNASH) Center: research for healthy workers, strong communities & productive agriculture, year-end report fiscal year 2017.. University of Washington. Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center "Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health (PNASH) Center: research for healthy workers, strong communities & productive agriculture, year-end report fiscal year 2017." (2017) University of Washington. Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center "Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health (PNASH) Center: research for healthy workers, strong communities & productive agriculture, year-end report fiscal year 2017." , 2017 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Report A2 - University of Washington. Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center AB - The Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health (PNASH) Center is dedicated to the prevention of illness and injury among agricultural producers, workers, and their families. One of eleven regional centers, PNASH serves Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, integrating expertise from multiple disciplines, institutions, and community partners. The Center is focused on safe and sustainable agricultural workplaces and communities with an emphasis on injury and illness prevention, especially among hired laborers, migrant/seasonal workers, and children. Our approach includes: 1. Working in partnership with employers, workers, agencies, and other research and service organizations. 2. Conducting innovative research and intervention programs that focus on problem solving. 3. Taking solutions to the workplace through training, outreach, and participatory research. PNASH research priorities and project selections are based on the burden and need of our Northwest communities, the seriousness of the hazard, the number of people affected, and the probability that research will lead to health improvements. We are housed in the UW Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health and have formal affiliations with multiple UW programs as well as with Washington State University (WSU) and Oregon State University, among others. Our faculty, staff, and students bring expertise in the areas of medicine, nursing, industrial hygiene, epidemiology, engineering, and education. RELEVANCE: Jobs in the agricultural industries, which include farming, fishing, and forestry, consistently rank among the most dangerous. The fatality rate for workers in the farming sector is six times higher than the all-industry average, while the fatality rate for workers in the commercial fishing and logging sector is 32 times the all-industry average. In addition to injuries and fatalities, agricultural workers also face high risk for illnesses such as lung diseases, hearing loss, heat-related illnesses, skin diseases, and certain cancers associated with chemical use and prolonged sun exposure. Farming is a unique workplace in that families frequently live on-site. Each year, 14,000 children are injured and 100 children are killed on US farms. 2016-2016 NIOSH AWARD CYCLE: The PNASH Center has begun a new 5-year cycle, October 2016 to September 2021, awarded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH/CDC). New directions of this cycle include injury surveillance, dairy safety and health, and an enhanced Outreach Core to increase engagement of stakeholders and to move our research results into practice. We invite you in the following report to learn about our first year's accomplishments. Each project is at an early stage of development, so please feel free to contact us with your ideas or interests in collaborating. Most important to our mission is ensuring that our work is relevant to industry and worker needs. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249455 KW - Agriculture KW - Farmers KW - Health Promotion KW - Occupational Health KW - Public Health KW - Safety KW - Agricultural industry; Safety education; Public health; Agriculture; Health promotion; Farm workers; Worker safety; Children KW - Agriculture KW - Farmers KW - Health Promotion KW - Occupational Health KW - Public Health KW - Safety LA - eng PB - University of Washington PY - 2017/10/01 TI - Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health (PNASH) Center: research for healthy workers, strong communities & productive agriculture, year-end report fiscal year 2017. UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249455 ER -
Identification of legacy and active sources of metal contamination in soils in Brooklyn, NY.

Henderson E ;

Kelvin EA

2022/07/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The purpose of this study was to examine the spatial distribution and potential anthropogenic sources of lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), and iron (Fe) in surface soils throughout Brooklyn, New York. We collected soil samples (n = 1,373) from 176 different New York City parks. Samples were analyzed ex-situ using a portable X-ray f ...

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Title : Identification of legacy and active sources of metal contamination in soils in Brooklyn, NY. Personal Author(s) : Henderson E;Kelvin EA;Maroko A;Pavilonis B; Published Date : 2022/07/01 Pages in Document : 67-76 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249454 Henderson E et al. (2022). Identification of legacy and active sources of metal contamination in soils in Brooklyn, NY.. 83(1). Henderson E et al. "Identification of legacy and active sources of metal contamination in soils in Brooklyn, NY." 83, no. 1 (2022) Henderson E et al. "Identification of legacy and active sources of metal contamination in soils in Brooklyn, NY." vol. 83, no. 1, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Henderson E AU - Kelvin EA AU - Maroko A AU - Pavilonis B AB - The purpose of this study was to examine the spatial distribution and potential anthropogenic sources of lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), and iron (Fe) in surface soils throughout Brooklyn, New York. We collected soil samples (n = 1,373) from 176 different New York City parks. Samples were analyzed ex-situ using a portable X-ray fluorescence with a subset of samples laboratory confirmed. The effect of multiple sources on concentrations were determined by multivariable linear regression with generalized estimating equations. Median concentrations of Pb, Zn, Cu, Fe, and Mn were 108 ppm, 145 ppm, 49 ppm, 14,034 ppm, and 279 ppm, respectively. All metals were significantly correlated with one another (p < 0.001), with the strength of the correlation ranging from a low of approximately rho = 0.3 (Pb-Mn and Zn-Mn) to a high of rho = 0.7 (Pb-Cu). In final multivariate modeling significant association were observed between scrap yards and Mn concentration (beta = 0.075, 0.019), National Priorities List (NPL) sites and Pb, Fe and Mn (beta = 0.134, p = 0.004; beta = 0.038, p = 0.014; beta = 0.057, p = 0.037, respectively), and bridges nearby and Pb and Zn (beta = 0.106, p = 0.003; beta = 0.076, p = 0.026, respectively). Although manufacturing and industry have mostly left the area, smaller scrap metal recyclers are abundant and associated with increased Cu and Mn soil concentrations. In addition, NPL sites contributed to increased concentrations of all five metals within 800 m. Roadways have long been established to be sources of urban pollution; however, in our study we also found the presence of bridges within 800 m were also strongly predictive of increased Pb, Cu, and Zn concentrations. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249454 IS - 1 KW - Copper KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Environmental Pollution KW - Ferrous Compounds KW - Lead KW - Manganese KW - Metals KW - Occupational Health KW - Recycling KW - Safety KW - Soil analysis; Metals; Lead; Zinc; Copper; Manganese; Iron; X-ray fluorescence analysis; Environmental contamination; Environmental pollution; Recycling; Community based KW - Copper KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Environmental Pollution KW - Ferrous Compounds KW - Lead KW - Manganese KW - Metals KW - Occupational Health KW - Recycling KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2022/07/01 TI - Identification of legacy and active sources of metal contamination in soils in Brooklyn, NY. VL - 83 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249454 ER -
Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety & Health Center: research for healthy workers, strong communities & productive agriculture, year-end report fiscal year 2018.

University of Washington. Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center

2018/10/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health (PNASH) Center conducts Research for Healthy Workers, Strong Communities & Productive Agriculture. Visit our website: http://depts.washington.edu/pnash. PNASH is dedicated to the prevention of illness and injury among agricultural producers, workers, and their families. One of eleven regional cen ...

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Title : Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety & Health Center: research for healthy workers, strong communities & productive agriculture, year-end report fiscal year 2018. Corporate Authors(s) : University of Washington. Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center Published Date : 2018/10/01 Pages in Document : 1-43 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249453 University of Washington. Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (2018). Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety & Health Center: research for healthy workers, strong communities & productive agriculture, year-end report fiscal year 2018.. University of Washington. Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center "Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety & Health Center: research for healthy workers, strong communities & productive agriculture, year-end report fiscal year 2018." (2018) University of Washington. Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center "Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety & Health Center: research for healthy workers, strong communities & productive agriculture, year-end report fiscal year 2018." , 2018 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Report A2 - University of Washington. Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center AB - The Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health (PNASH) Center conducts Research for Healthy Workers, Strong Communities & Productive Agriculture. Visit our website: <a href="http://depts.washington.edu/pnash"target="_blank">http://depts.washington.edu/pnash</a>. PNASH is dedicated to the prevention of illness and injury among agricultural producers, workers, and their families. One of eleven regional centers, PNASH serves Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, integrating expertise from multiple disciplines, institutions, and community partners. The Center is focused on safe and sustainable agricultural workplaces and communities, with an emphasis on injury and illness prevention, especially among hired laborers, migrant/seasonal workers, and children. Our approach includes: 1. Working in partnership with employers, workers, agencies, and other research and service organizations. 2. Conducting innovative research and intervention programs that focus on problem solving. 3. Taking solutions to the workplace through training, outreach, and participatory research. 4. PNASH research priorities and project selections are based on the burden and need of our Northwest communities, the seriousness of the hazard, the number of people affected, and the probability that research will lead to health improvements. We are housed in the UW Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health, and have formal affiliations with multiple UW programs, as well as with Washington State University (WSU) and Oregon State University, among others. PNASH's funding base is awarded through the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH/CDC). RELEVANCE - Jobs in the agricultural industries, which include farming, fishing, and forestry, consistently rank among the most dangerous. The fatality rate for workers in the farming sector is six times higher than the all-industry average, while the fatality rate for workers in the commercial fishing and logging sector is 32 times the all-industry average. In addition to injuries and fatalities, agricultural workers also face high risk for illnesses such as lung diseases, hearing loss, heat-related illnesses, skin diseases, and certain cancers associated with chemical use and prolonged sun exposure. Farming is a unique workplace in that families frequently live on-site. Each year, 14,000 children are injured and 100 children are killed on US farms. THIS REPORT & 2018-2019 NIOSH AWARD CYCLE: We invite you, in the following report, to learn about our work and Year 2 progress. New directions in this 5-year cycle include injury surveillance, dairy safety and health, and an enhanced Outreach Core to increase engagement of stakeholders and to move our research results into practice. Each project is at an early stage of development, so please feel free to contact us with your ideas or interests in collaborating. Most important to our mission are our partnerships with agricultural communities, which help ensure our work is relevant to the needs of the industries and the workers we serve. And Thank You to our partners, advisors and our PNASH team of faculty, staff and students. This work is a testament to your dedication and range of expertise. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249453 KW - Agriculture KW - Farmers KW - Health Promotion KW - Occupational Health KW - Public Health KW - Safety KW - Agricultural industry; Safety education; Public health; Agriculture; Health promotion; Farm workers; Worker safety; Children KW - Agriculture KW - Farmers KW - Health Promotion KW - Occupational Health KW - Public Health KW - Safety LA - eng PB - University of Washington PY - 2018/10/01 TI - Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety & Health Center: research for healthy workers, strong communities & productive agriculture, year-end report fiscal year 2018. UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249453 ER -
Episodic work-family conflict and strain: a dynamic perspective [2017]

French KA

2017/11/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Given rising work and family demands in our society for both men and women, the experience of work-family conflict is commonplace. Work-family conflict occurs when the demands of work or family make it difficult to meet the demands of the alternate domain. A sizeable body of research has established work-family conflict and its nomological network. ...

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Title : Episodic work-family conflict and strain: a dynamic perspective [2017] Personal Author(s) : French KA Published Date : 2017/11/01 Pages in Document : 1-177 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249452 French KA (2017). Episodic work-family conflict and strain: a dynamic perspective [2017]. French KA "Episodic work-family conflict and strain: a dynamic perspective [2017]" (2017) French KA "Episodic work-family conflict and strain: a dynamic perspective [2017]" , 2017 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Dissertation AU - French KA AB - Given rising work and family demands in our society for both men and women, the experience of work-family conflict is commonplace. Work-family conflict occurs when the demands of work or family make it difficult to meet the demands of the alternate domain. A sizeable body of research has established work-family conflict and its nomological network. Despite decades of research, we have yet to form a precise understanding of when work-family conflicts occur and "what happens" when a conflict arises. The current research addresses these questions using an experience sampling, episodic approach. Two primary research questions are addressed. First, I used border and boundary theory to identify when work-family conflict episodes are likely to occur. Second, I used stressor-strain and allostatic load theories to examine "what happens" with regard to psychological, physiological, and behavioral strain following an episodic work-family conflict over time. The results suggest work-family conflict occurs when individuals transition in between work and family domains. Further, family-to-work conflict tends to occur in the morning, while work-to-family conflict tends to occur in the afternoon. Fatigue showed significant reactivity at the time of an EWIF and recovered in the following time point. Unhealthy eating also showed a sleeper pattern, such that unhealthy eating increased at the end of the day, following an EWIF. Unexpectedly, fatigue decreased at the time of an EFIW, indicating EFIW may be a restorative, rather than taxing. Post-hoc analyses showed some evidence that EWIF accumulation is associated with increased strain over the course of three days. Again, results suggest EFIW accumulation may reduce, rather than increase, strain. Implications for the theoretical relationship between work-family conflict and strain, as well as border/boundary theory are discussed. In addition, practical implications for flexible work initiatives and episodic research design are considered. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249452 KW - Behavior KW - Diet KW - Family KW - Fatigue KW - Men KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Sleep KW - Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders KW - Women KW - Workers; Families; Humans; Men; Women; Work-life balance; Stress; Physical stress; Behavior; Fatigue; Diet; Sleep disorders; Sleep; KW - Author Keywords: work-family conflict; transition; strain; time; allostatic load KW - Behavior KW - Diet KW - Family KW - Fatigue KW - Men KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Sleep KW - Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders KW - Women LA - eng PB - University of South Florida PY - 2017/11/01 TI - Episodic work-family conflict and strain: a dynamic perspective [2017] UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249452 ER -

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