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Measuring multimorbidity in a working population: the effect on incident sickness absence.

Benavides FG ;

Calvo-Bonacho E

2016/05/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Purpose: Multimorbidity research typically focuses on chronic and common diseases in patient and/or older populations. We propose a multidimensional multimorbidity score (MDMS) which incorporates chronic conditions, symptoms, and health behaviors for use in younger, presumably healthier, working populations. Methods: Cross-sectional study of 372,37 ...

12/01/2025

Title : Measuring multimorbidity in a working population: the effect on incident sickness absence. Personal Author(s) : Benavides FG;Calvo-Bonacho E;Delclos GL;Gimeno D;Ubalde-Lopez M; Published Date : 2016/05/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249271 Benavides FG et al. (2016). Measuring multimorbidity in a working population: the effect on incident sickness absence.. 89(4). Benavides FG et al. "Measuring multimorbidity in a working population: the effect on incident sickness absence." 89, no. 4 (2016) Benavides FG et al. "Measuring multimorbidity in a working population: the effect on incident sickness absence." vol. 89, no. 4, 2016 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Benavides FG AU - Calvo-Bonacho E AU - Delclos GL AU - Gimeno D AU - Ubalde-Lopez M AB - Purpose: Multimorbidity research typically focuses on chronic and common diseases in patient and/or older populations. We propose a multidimensional multimorbidity score (MDMS) which incorporates chronic conditions, symptoms, and health behaviors for use in younger, presumably healthier, working populations. Methods: Cross-sectional study of 372,370 Spanish workers who underwent a standardized medical evaluation in 2006. We computed a MDMS (range 0-100) based on the sex-specific results of a multicorrespondence analysis (MCA). We then used Cox regression models to assess the predictive validity of this MDMS on incident sickness absence (SA) episodes. Results: Two dimensions in the MCA explained about 80% of the variability in both sexes: (1) chronic cardiovascular conditions and health behaviors, and (2) pain symptoms, in addition to sleep disturbances in women. More men than women had at least one condition (40 vs 15%) and two or more (i.e., multimorbidity) (12 vs 2%). The MDMS among those with multimorbidity ranged from 16.8 (SD 2.4) to 51.7 (SD 9.9) in men and 18.5 (SD 5.8) to 43.8 (SD 7.8) in women. We found that the greater the number of health conditions, the higher the risk of SA. A higher MDMS was also a risk factor for incident SA, even after adjusting for prior SA and other covariates. In women, this trend was less evident. Conclusions: A score incorporating chronic health conditions, behaviors, and symptoms provides a more holistic approach to multimorbidity and may be useful for defining health status in working populations and for predicting key occupational outcomes. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249271 IS - 4 KW - Chronic Disease KW - Morbidity KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Occupational health; Disease incidence; Morbidity rates; Chronic diseases; Clinical symptoms; Cross sectional studies; KW - Author Keywords: Health conditions; Longitudinal; Occupational health; Sick leave KW - Chronic Disease KW - Morbidity KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2016/05/01 TI - Measuring multimorbidity in a working population: the effect on incident sickness absence. VL - 89 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249271 ER -
Respirators, face masks, and their risk reductions via multiple transmission routes for first responders within an ambulance.

Abney SE ;

Jones RM

2021/07/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

First responders may have high SARS-CoV-2 infection risks due to working with potentially infected patients in enclosed spaces. The study objective was to estimate infection risks per transport for first responders and quantify how first responder use of N95 respirators and patient use of cloth masks can reduce these risks. A model was developed fo ...

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Title : Respirators, face masks, and their risk reductions via multiple transmission routes for first responders within an ambulance. Personal Author(s) : Abney SE;Jones RM;King M-F;Lugo Lerma V;Noakes CJ;Reynolds KA;Sexton JD;Weir MH;Wilson AM; Published Date : 2021/07/01 Pages in Document : 345-360 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249270 Abney SE et al. (2021). Respirators, face masks, and their risk reductions via multiple transmission routes for first responders within an ambulance.. 18(7). Abney SE et al. "Respirators, face masks, and their risk reductions via multiple transmission routes for first responders within an ambulance." 18, no. 7 (2021) Abney SE et al. "Respirators, face masks, and their risk reductions via multiple transmission routes for first responders within an ambulance." vol. 18, no. 7, 2021 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Abney SE AU - Jones RM AU - King M-F AU - Lugo Lerma V AU - Noakes CJ AU - Reynolds KA AU - Sexton JD AU - Weir MH AU - Wilson AM AB - First responders may have high SARS-CoV-2 infection risks due to working with potentially infected patients in enclosed spaces. The study objective was to estimate infection risks per transport for first responders and quantify how first responder use of N95 respirators and patient use of cloth masks can reduce these risks. A model was developed for two Scenarios: an ambulance transport with a patient actively emitting a virus in small aerosols that could lead to airborne transmission (Scenario 1) and a subsequent transport with the same respirator or mask use conditions, an uninfected patient; and remaining airborne SARS-CoV-2 and contaminated surfaces due to aerosol deposition from the previous transport (Scenario 2). A compartmental Monte Carlo simulation model was used to estimate the dispersion and deposition of SARS-CoV-2 and subsequent infection risks for first responders, accounting for variability and uncertainty in input parameters (i.e., transport duration, transfer efficiencies, SARS-CoV-2 emission rates from infected patients, etc.). Infection risk distributions and changes in concentration on hands and surfaces over time were estimated across sub-Scenarios of first responder respirator use and patient cloth mask use. For Scenario 1, predicted mean infection risks were reduced by 69%, 48%, and 85% from a baseline risk (no respirators or face masks used) of 2.9 × 10-2 +/- 3.4 × 10-2 when simulated first responders wore respirators, the patient wore a cloth mask, and when first responders and the patient wore respirators or a cloth mask, respectively. For Scenario 2, infection risk reductions for these same Scenarios were 69%, 50%, and 85%, respectively (baseline risk of 7.2 × 10-3 +/- 1.0 × 10-2). While aerosol transmission routes contributed more to viral dose in Scenario 1, our simulations demonstrate the ability of face masks worn by patients to additionally reduce surface transmission by reducing viral deposition on surfaces. Based on these simulations, we recommend the patient wear a face mask and first responders wear respirators, when possible, and disinfection should prioritize high use equipment. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249270 IS - 7 KW - Aerosols KW - Communicable Diseases KW - Emergency Responders KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Respiratory Protective Devices KW - Safety KW - Aerosols; SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; Coronavirus; First responders; Paramedics; Emergency responders; Respiratory protective equipment; Respirators; Infectious diseases; Face masks; KW - Author Keywords: Aerosol transmission; COVID-19; EMS; respirator KW - Aerosols KW - Communicable Diseases KW - Emergency Responders KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Respiratory Protective Devices KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2021/07/01 TI - Respirators, face masks, and their risk reductions via multiple transmission routes for first responders within an ambulance. VL - 18 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249270 ER -
The multi-level heat education and awareness tools [HEAT] intervention study for farmworkers: rationale and methods.

Blancas M ;

Carmona J

2021/06/08 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: The burden of adverse health effects from heat exposure is substantial, and outdoor workers who perform heavy physical work are at high risk. Though heat prevention interventions have been developed, studies have not yet systematically evaluated the effectiveness of approaches that address risk factors at multiple levels. Objective: We ...

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Title : The multi-level heat education and awareness tools [HEAT] intervention study for farmworkers: rationale and methods. Personal Author(s) : Blancas M;Carmona J;Krenz J;Marquez D;Palmández P;Sampson P;Santos EC;Spector JT;Torres E; Published Date : 2021/06/08 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249269 Blancas M et al. (2021). The multi-level heat education and awareness tools [HEAT] intervention study for farmworkers: rationale and methods.. 22 Blancas M et al. "The multi-level heat education and awareness tools [HEAT] intervention study for farmworkers: rationale and methods." 22 (2021) Blancas M et al. "The multi-level heat education and awareness tools [HEAT] intervention study for farmworkers: rationale and methods." vol. 22, 2021 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Blancas M AU - Carmona J AU - Krenz J AU - Marquez D AU - Palmández P AU - Sampson P AU - Santos EC AU - Spector JT AU - Torres E AB - Background: The burden of adverse health effects from heat exposure is substantial, and outdoor workers who perform heavy physical work are at high risk. Though heat prevention interventions have been developed, studies have not yet systematically evaluated the effectiveness of approaches that address risk factors at multiple levels. Objective: We sought to test the effectiveness of a multi-level heat prevention approach (heat education and awareness tools [HEAT]), which includes participatory training for outdoor agricultural workers that addresses individual and community factors and a heat awareness mobile application for agricultural supervisors that supports decisions about workplace heat prevention, in the Northwest United States. Design: We designed the HEAT study as a parallel, comparison, randomized group intervention study that recruited workers and supervisors from agricultural workplaces. In intervention arm crews, workers received HEAT training, and supervisors received the HEAT awareness application. In comparison arm crews, workers were offered non-HEAT training. Primary outcomes were worker physiological heat strain and heat-related illness (HRI) symptoms. In both worker groups, we assessed HRI symptoms approximately weekly, and heat strain physiological monitoring was conducted at worksites approximately monthly, from June through August. Discussion: To our knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-level heat prevention intervention on physiological heat strain and HRI symptoms for outdoor agricultural workers. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249269 KW - Agriculture KW - Farmers KW - Heat Stress Disorders KW - Hot Temperature KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Agriculture; Agricultural workers; Farm workers; Farmers; Heat exposure; Heat stress; Hot environments; Intervention effectiveness; Outdoor workers; KW - Author Keywords: Heat-related illness; Heat strain; Heat stress; Agricultural health; Intervention study KW - Agriculture KW - Farmers KW - Heat Stress Disorders KW - Hot Temperature KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2021/06/08 TI - The multi-level heat education and awareness tools [HEAT] intervention study for farmworkers: rationale and methods. VL - 22 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249269 ER -
Systemic toxicity induced by topical application of heptafluorobutyric acid (PFBA) in a murine model (dataset).

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

2022/04/14 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Heptafluorobutyric acid (PFBA) is a synthetic chemical belonging to the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) group that includes over 5,000 chemicals. PFBA is a short-chain PFAS (C4) that has been labeled as a safer alternative to the legacy PFAS perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfate (PFOS) which have been linked to numero ...

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Dataset

Title : Systemic toxicity induced by topical application of heptafluorobutyric acid (PFBA) in a murine model (dataset). Corporate Authors(s) : National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Published Date : 2022/04/14 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249268 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (2022). Systemic toxicity induced by topical application of heptafluorobutyric acid (PFBA) in a murine model (dataset).. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health "Systemic toxicity induced by topical application of heptafluorobutyric acid (PFBA) in a murine model (dataset)." (2022) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health "Systemic toxicity induced by topical application of heptafluorobutyric acid (PFBA) in a murine model (dataset)." , 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Research Dataset A2 - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health AB - Heptafluorobutyric acid (PFBA) is a synthetic chemical belonging to the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) group that includes over 5,000 chemicals. PFBA is a short-chain PFAS (C4) that has been labeled as a safer alternative to the legacy PFAS perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfate (PFOS) which have been linked to numerous health effects. This class of chemicals are incorporated into consumer products such as stain resistant carpeting and textiles, nanosprays, medical devices, and fire-fighting foams. There is a high potential for occupational exposure and in the environment, PFBA has been detected in a variety of water sources leading to concerns for dermal exposure, however, these studies are lacking. In previous studies from our lab, PFOA was demonstrated to be absorbed via the skin and immunomodulatory. In the present study, the systemic toxicity of a 28-day dermal PFBA (3.75-15% w/v, or 93.8-375 mg/kg/dose) exposure was evaluated in a murine model. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249268 KW - Animals KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Skin KW - Textile Industry KW - Dermal exposures; Skin exposure; Synthetic materials; Occupational exposure; Environmental exposure; Animal studies; Textiles; Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances; PFAS; Toxic effects KW - Animals KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Skin KW - Textile Industry LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 2022/04/14 TI - Systemic toxicity induced by topical application of heptafluorobutyric acid (PFBA) in a murine model (dataset). UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249268 ER -
The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses' respiratory protection education program and resources Webkit for occupational health professionals.

Byrd A ;

Conway SH

2016/12/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Organizations are required to adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) if they have workers that wear a respirator on the job. They must also have an employee "suitably trained" to administer their program. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and its ...

12/01/2025

Title : The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses' respiratory protection education program and resources Webkit for occupational health professionals. Personal Author(s) : Byrd A;Conway SH;Delclos GL;Pompeii L; Published Date : 2016/12/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249267 Byrd A et al. (2016). The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses' respiratory protection education program and resources Webkit for occupational health professionals.. 64(12). Byrd A et al. "The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses' respiratory protection education program and resources Webkit for occupational health professionals." 64, no. 12 (2016) Byrd A et al. "The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses' respiratory protection education program and resources Webkit for occupational health professionals." vol. 64, no. 12, 2016 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Byrd A AU - Conway SH AU - Delclos GL AU - Pompeii L AB - Organizations are required to adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) if they have workers that wear a respirator on the job. They must also have an employee "suitably trained" to administer their program. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and its National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory have worked to champion the occupational health nurse in this role by collaborating with the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses to develop free, online respiratory protection training and resources (RPP Webkit). This article describes the development, content, and success of this training. To date, 724 participants have completed the training, 32.6% of whom lead their organization's respiratory protection program, 15.3% who indicated they will lead a program in the near future, and 52% who did not lead a program, but indicated that the training was relevant to their work. The majority "strongly agreed" the training was applicable to their work and it enhanced their professional expertise. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249267 IS - 12 KW - Education KW - Health Personnel KW - Occupational Health KW - Respiratory Protective Devices KW - Safety KW - Staff Development KW - Respiratory protection; Respirators; Occupational health nursing; Nurses; Training effectiveness; Education; Respiratory protective equipment; Standards; KW - Author Keywords: respiratory protection; respirators; OSHA respiratory protection standard; respiratory protection training; occupational health nurse training KW - Education KW - Health Personnel KW - Occupational Health KW - Respiratory Protective Devices KW - Safety KW - Staff Development LA - eng PY - 2016/12/01 TI - The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses' respiratory protection education program and resources Webkit for occupational health professionals. VL - 64 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249267 ER -
Prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation in World Trade Center responders: results from a population-based health monitoring cohort.

Crane M ;

Dasaro CR

2022/06/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: Suicidal ideation (SI) is an early risk factor for suicide among disaster responders. To date, however, no known study has examined the prevalence, and pre-, peri-, and post-disaster risk correlates of SI in World Trade Center (WTC) responders, one of the largest disaster response populations in U.S. history. Methods: The prevalence, an ...

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Title : Prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation in World Trade Center responders: results from a population-based health monitoring cohort. Personal Author(s) : Crane M;Dasaro CR;Feder A;Gibson R;Harrison DJ;Lowe SM;Luft BJ;Moline JM;Pietrzak RH;Schechter C;Todd AC;Udasin IG;Whealin JM; Published Date : 2022/06/01 Pages in Document : 62-70 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249266 Crane M et al. (2022). Prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation in World Trade Center responders: results from a population-based health monitoring cohort.. 306 Crane M et al. "Prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation in World Trade Center responders: results from a population-based health monitoring cohort." 306 (2022) Crane M et al. "Prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation in World Trade Center responders: results from a population-based health monitoring cohort." vol. 306, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Crane M AU - Dasaro CR AU - Feder A AU - Gibson R AU - Harrison DJ AU - Lowe SM AU - Luft BJ AU - Moline JM AU - Pietrzak RH AU - Schechter C AU - Todd AC AU - Udasin IG AU - Whealin JM AB - Background: Suicidal ideation (SI) is an early risk factor for suicide among disaster responders. To date, however, no known study has examined the prevalence, and pre-, peri-, and post-disaster risk correlates of SI in World Trade Center (WTC) responders, one of the largest disaster response populations in U.S. history. Methods: The prevalence, and pre-, peri- and post-event correlates of SI were assessed in a population-based health monitoring cohort of 14,314 police responders and 16,389 non-traditional responders (e.g., construction workers) who engaged in response, recovery, and clean-up efforts following the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks on the WTC. Multivariable analyses were conducted to identify correlates and individual psychiatric symptoms associated with SI in each group. Results: A total 12.5% of non-traditional and 2.2% of police WTC responders reported SI. Depression, functional impairment, alcohol use problems, and lower family support while working at the WTC site were associated with SI in both groups of responders. Symptom-level analyses revealed that three symptoms accounted for approximately half of the variance in SI for both groups-feeling bad about oneself, or that one has let down oneself or family; feeling down, depressed, or hopeless; and sense of foreshortened future (44.7% in non-traditional and 71% in police). Limitations: Use of self-report measures and potentially limited generalizability. Conclusions: SI is prevalent in WTC disaster responders, particularly non-traditional responders. Post-9/11 psychiatric symptoms reflecting guilt, shame, hopelessness, and associated functional impairment are most strongly linked to SI, suggesting that interventions targeting these factors may help mitigate suicide risk in this population. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249266 KW - Alcoholic Beverages KW - Construction Industry KW - Emergency Responders KW - Mental Health KW - Nervous System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - September 11 Terrorist Attacks KW - Suicide KW - Suicide; Disaster response; First responders; Emergency responders; Rescue workers; World Trade Center; WTC; Construction workers; Mental health; Psychological disorders; Psychology; Alcohol; KW - Author Keywords: Suicidal ideation; First responders; Police; Symptomics; Depression; Disaster KW - Alcoholic Beverages KW - Construction Industry KW - Emergency Responders KW - Mental Health KW - Nervous System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - September 11 Terrorist Attacks KW - Suicide LA - eng PY - 2022/06/01 TI - Prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation in World Trade Center responders: results from a population-based health monitoring cohort. VL - 306 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249266 ER -
Ten questions concerning the implications of carpet on indoor chemistry and microbiology.

Adams RI ;

Alkhayri C

2020/03/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Carpet and rugs currently represent about half of the United States flooring market and offer many benefits as a flooring type. How carpets influence our exposure to both microorganisms and chemicals in indoor environments has important health implications but is not well understood. The goal of this manuscript is to consolidate what is known about ...

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Title : Ten questions concerning the implications of carpet on indoor chemistry and microbiology. Personal Author(s) : Adams RI;Alkhayri C;Boor BE;Bope A;Bruton TA;Cochran S;Cox J;Dannemiller KC;Donohue A;Downey J;Ferro AR;Gall E;Green, Brett J.;Haines SR;Hegarty B;Horner E;Jacobs DE;Lemieux P;May AA;Misztal PK;Morrison G;Nastasi N;Nishioka M;Perzanowski M;Renninger N;Reponen T;Rush RE;Tian Y;Uebel-Niemeier C;Virgo T;Wilkinson D;Wu T;Zambrana J; Published Date : 2020/03/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249265 Adams RI et al. (2020). Ten questions concerning the implications of carpet on indoor chemistry and microbiology.. 170 Adams RI et al. "Ten questions concerning the implications of carpet on indoor chemistry and microbiology." 170 (2020) Adams RI et al. "Ten questions concerning the implications of carpet on indoor chemistry and microbiology." vol. 170, 2020 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Adams RI AU - Alkhayri C AU - Boor BE AU - Bope A AU - Bruton TA AU - Cochran S AU - Cox J AU - Dannemiller KC AU - Donohue A AU - Downey J AU - Ferro AR AU - Gall E AU - Green, Brett J. AU - Haines SR AU - Hegarty B AU - Horner E AU - Jacobs DE AU - Lemieux P AU - May AA AU - Misztal PK AU - Morrison G AU - Nastasi N AU - Nishioka M AU - Perzanowski M AU - Renninger N AU - Reponen T AU - Rush RE AU - Tian Y AU - Uebel-Niemeier C AU - Virgo T AU - Wilkinson D AU - Wu T AU - Zambrana J AB - Carpet and rugs currently represent about half of the United States flooring market and offer many benefits as a flooring type. How carpets influence our exposure to both microorganisms and chemicals in indoor environments has important health implications but is not well understood. The goal of this manuscript is to consolidate what is known about how carpet impacts indoor chemistry and microbiology, as well as to identify the important research gaps that remain. After describing the current use of carpet indoors, questions focus on five specific areas: 1) indoor chemistry, 2) indoor microbiology, 3) resuspension and exposure, 4) current practices and future needs, and 5) sustainability. Overall, it is clear that carpet can influence our exposures to particles and volatile compounds in the indoor environment by acting as a direct source, as a reservoir of environmental contaminants, and as a surface supporting chemical and biological transformations. However, the health implications of these processes are not well known, nor how cleaning practices could be optimized to minimize potential negative impacts. Current standards and recommendations focus largely on carpets as a primary source of chemicals and on limiting moisture that would support microbial growth. Future research should consider enhancing knowledge related to the impact of carpet in the indoor environment and how we might improve the design and maintenance of this common material to reduce our exposure to harmful contaminants while retaining the benefits to consumers. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249265 KW - Dust KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Environmental Pollution KW - Microbiology KW - Occupational Health KW - Particulate Matter KW - Safety KW - Floors; Indoor environments; Chemicals; Microorganisms; Microbiology; Environmental contamination; Environmental exposure; Dusts; Dust particles; KW - Author Keywords: Carpet; Flooring; Dust; Resuspension; Indoor microbiology; Indoor chemistry KW - Dust KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Environmental Pollution KW - Microbiology KW - Occupational Health KW - Particulate Matter KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2020/03/01 TI - Ten questions concerning the implications of carpet on indoor chemistry and microbiology. VL - 170 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249265 ER -
The effect of a convection vortex on sock formation in the floating catalyst method for carbon nanotube synthesis.

Hou G ;

Lashmore D

2016/06/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The formation of an aerogel-like sock is important to the floating catalyst method of synthesizing carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The sock, a term coined by Alan Windle, is an assembly of the individual electrostatically assembled nanotubes synthesized in the reactor. The coherency of this sock helps form the yarn or sheet. In this study, sock formation ...

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Title : The effect of a convection vortex on sock formation in the floating catalyst method for carbon nanotube synthesis. Personal Author(s) : Hou G;Lashmore D;Li W;Liu Y;Mast D;Ng V;Schulz M;Shanov V;Song Y;Su R;Sundaram M;Wang A;Zhang L; Published Date : 2016/06/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249264 Hou G et al. (2016). The effect of a convection vortex on sock formation in the floating catalyst method for carbon nanotube synthesis.. 102 Hou G et al. "The effect of a convection vortex on sock formation in the floating catalyst method for carbon nanotube synthesis." 102 (2016) Hou G et al. "The effect of a convection vortex on sock formation in the floating catalyst method for carbon nanotube synthesis." vol. 102, 2016 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Hou G AU - Lashmore D AU - Li W AU - Liu Y AU - Mast D AU - Ng V AU - Schulz M AU - Shanov V AU - Song Y AU - Su R AU - Sundaram M AU - Wang A AU - Zhang L AB - The formation of an aerogel-like sock is important to the floating catalyst method of synthesizing carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The sock, a term coined by Alan Windle, is an assembly of the individual electrostatically assembled nanotubes synthesized in the reactor. The coherency of this sock helps form the yarn or sheet. In this study, sock formation is investigated by controlling the feedstock type, injection rate, and carrier gas flow rate. A convection vortex has been identified, possibly for the first time, in the floating catalyst method. A convection vortex model is proposed to explain the sock formation. The sock morphology is found to be strongly affected by the carrier gas flowrate, where too high gas flowrate reduces the concentration of CNTs in the reactor resulting a failure in the sock formation. The dynamic behavior of the sock is explained by a web-shell structure. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249264 KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Carbon nanotubes; CNT; Nanomaterials; Nanostructures; Synthetic materials KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2016/06/01 TI - The effect of a convection vortex on sock formation in the floating catalyst method for carbon nanotube synthesis. VL - 102 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249264 ER -
Technical note: impact of face covering on aerosol transport patterns during coughing and sneezing.

Grinshpun SA ;

Yermakov M

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

COVID-19 is spread via different routes, including virus-laden airborne particles generated by human respiratory activities. In addition to large droplets, coughing and sneezing produce a lot of small aerosol particles. While face coverings are believed to reduce the aerosol transmission, information about their outward effectiveness is limited. He ...

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Title : Technical note: impact of face covering on aerosol transport patterns during coughing and sneezing. Personal Author(s) : Grinshpun SA;Yermakov M; Published Date : 2021/11/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249263 Grinshpun SA and Yermakov M (2021). Technical note: impact of face covering on aerosol transport patterns during coughing and sneezing.. 158 Grinshpun SA and Yermakov M "Technical note: impact of face covering on aerosol transport patterns during coughing and sneezing." 158 (2021) Grinshpun SA and Yermakov M "Technical note: impact of face covering on aerosol transport patterns during coughing and sneezing." vol. 158, 2021 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Grinshpun SA AU - Yermakov M AB - COVID-19 is spread via different routes, including virus-laden airborne particles generated by human respiratory activities. In addition to large droplets, coughing and sneezing produce a lot of small aerosol particles. While face coverings are believed to reduce the aerosol transmission, information about their outward effectiveness is limited. Here, we determined the aerosol concentration patterns around a coughing and sneezing manikin and established spatial zones representing specific elevations of the aerosol concentration relative to the background. Real-time measurements of sub-micrometer aerosol particles were performed in the vicinity of the manikin. The tests were carried out without any face covering and with three different types of face covers: a safety faceshield, low-efficiency facemask and high-efficiency surgical mask. With no face covering, the simulated coughing and sneezing created a powerful forward-propagating fine aerosol flow. At 6 ft forward from the manikin head, the aerosol concentration was still 20-fold above the background. Adding a face covering reconfigured the forward-directed aerosol transmission pattern. The tested face coverings were found capable of mitigating the risk of coronavirus transmission; their effectiveness is dependent on the protective device. The outward leakage associated with a specific face covering was shown to be a major determinant of the exposure level for a person standing or seating next to or behind the coughing or sneezing "spreader" in a bus/train/aircraft/auditorium setting. Along with reports recently published in the literature, the study findings help assess the infectious dose and ultimately health risk for persons located within a 6-ft radius around the "spreader." [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249263 KW - Aerosols KW - Communicable Diseases KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Respiratory Protective Devices KW - Safety KW - Viral Diseases KW - Coronavirus; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; Viral diseases; Aerosols; Aerosol particles; Face masks; Face shields; Surgical masks; Disease transmission; KW - Author Keywords: COVID-19; Aerosol transmission; Coughing; Sneezing; Facemask KW - Aerosols KW - Communicable Diseases KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Respiratory Protective Devices KW - Safety KW - Viral Diseases LA - eng PY - 2021/11/01 TI - Technical note: impact of face covering on aerosol transport patterns during coughing and sneezing. VL - 158 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249263 ER -
Thinking outside the box: biosafety's role in protecting non-laboratory workers from exposure to infectious disease.

Emery RJ ;

Patlovich SJ

2015/09/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The global response to the 2015 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in West Africa necessitated close working relationships among a set of professions that routinely interacts with infectious agents, but often in different venues: biosafety, infection prevention, and public health. For example, as infected patients were transported internationally t ...

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Title : Thinking outside the box: biosafety's role in protecting non-laboratory workers from exposure to infectious disease. Personal Author(s) : Emery RJ;Patlovich SJ;Rios J; Published Date : 2015/09/01 Pages in Document : 128-129 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249262 Emery RJ et al. (2015). Thinking outside the box: biosafety's role in protecting non-laboratory workers from exposure to infectious disease.. 20(3). Emery RJ and Patlovich SJ and Rios J "Thinking outside the box: biosafety's role in protecting non-laboratory workers from exposure to infectious disease." 20, no. 3 (2015) Emery RJ et al. "Thinking outside the box: biosafety's role in protecting non-laboratory workers from exposure to infectious disease." vol. 20, no. 3, 2015 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Emery RJ AU - Patlovich SJ AU - Rios J AB - The global response to the 2015 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in West Africa necessitated close working relationships among a set of professions that routinely interacts with infectious agents, but often in different venues: biosafety, infection prevention, and public health. For example, as infected patients were transported internationally to specialized clinical sites for enhanced supportive care, infection prevention professionals focused their efforts on protecting the patients and healthcare workers. Biosafety professionals provided expertise on important concepts adapted from the laboratory setting to supplement the protection of these patients and healthcare workers, such as the safe use of enhanced personnel protective equipment (PPE), the methodical removal of this PPE, containment, disinfection and decontamination protocols, and so forth. They also focused on protecting lab workers, ensuring containment and safe transport of patient samples, and the proper management of contaminated waste materials. Public health professionals provided crucial support in the identification of case contacts and in monitoring potentially exposed individuals, and helped to educate the public to reduce misconceptions and fears about the disease. But the experience also revealed that in outbreak situations, many individuals in occupations beyond the laboratory and healthcare setting have the potential to be exposed to infectious agents. Examples include transportation workers, housekeepers, waste handlers, law enforcement, and morticians, just to name a few. The need to train non-healthcare worker populations on how to safely conduct their work in conditions where the risk for potential exposure to an infectious disease exists became readily apparent, representing an opportunity for the biosafety profession to think "outside the box" of traditional laboratory risk assessment and containment. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) recently leveraged resources within its Worker Training Program (WTP) to address the training needs of workers outside of the healthcare industry but in professions with possible exposure to the agents that cause infectious diseases of public health significance. A primary function of the NIEHS WTP is to fund extramural activities that provide high-quality and innovative health and safety training to workers, particularly those responsible for the proper management of hazardous materials. To quickly respond to this emerging training need, the NIEHS WTP allowed current grantees to redirect funds to train personnel in healthcare and other industries to prevent or mitigate potential exposures to EVD. In April 2015, the NIEHS WTP, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), published a funding opportunity to supplement the training activities of current grantees. The objective of the supplemental funding was to conduct worker-based training to prevent and reduce the exposure of emergency first responders and other workers who are at risk of contacting the agents that cause infectious diseases of public health significance. Late this summer the NIEHS WTP published a new funding opportunity with the goal of establishing several large training centers. As a result of these opportunities, the Biosafety and Infectious Disease Training Initiative (BIDTI) was formed. ... [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249262 IS - 3 KW - Communicable Diseases KW - Disinfectants KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Staff Development KW - Biosafety; Ebola virus disease; Training; Safety education; Infection prevention; Patient handling; Personal protective equipment; PPE; Decontamination; Disinfectants; Safety measures KW - Communicable Diseases KW - Disinfectants KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Staff Development LA - eng PY - 2015/09/01 TI - Thinking outside the box: biosafety's role in protecting non-laboratory workers from exposure to infectious disease. VL - 20 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249262 ER -
Development of Statistical Methods for Multipollutant Research: Part 2. Development of Enhanced Statistical Methods for Assessing Health Effects Associated With an Unknown Number of Major Sources of Multiple Air Pollutants

Han D ;

Park ES

2015/06/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

A major difficulty with assessing source-specific health effects is that source-specific exposures cannot be measured directly; rather, they need to be estimated by a source-apportionment method such as multivariate receptor modeling. The uncertainty in source apportionment (uncertainty in source-specific exposure estimates and model uncertainty du ...

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Title : Development of Statistical Methods for Multipollutant Research: Part 2. Development of Enhanced Statistical Methods for Assessing Health Effects Associated With an Unknown Number of Major Sources of Multiple Air Pollutants Personal Author(s) : Han D;Park ES;Spiegelman C;Symanski, Elaine; Published Date : 2015/06/01 Pages in Document : 51-113 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249261 Han D et al. (2015). Development of Statistical Methods for Multipollutant Research: Part 2. Development of Enhanced Statistical Methods for Assessing Health Effects Associated With an Unknown Number of Major Sources of Multiple Air Pollutants. 183 Han D et al. "Development of Statistical Methods for Multipollutant Research: Part 2. Development of Enhanced Statistical Methods for Assessing Health Effects Associated With an Unknown Number of Major Sources of Multiple Air Pollutants" 183 (2015) Han D et al. "Development of Statistical Methods for Multipollutant Research: Part 2. Development of Enhanced Statistical Methods for Assessing Health Effects Associated With an Unknown Number of Major Sources of Multiple Air Pollutants" vol. 183, 2015 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Han D AU - Park ES AU - Spiegelman C AU - Symanski, Elaine AB - A major difficulty with assessing source-specific health effects is that source-specific exposures cannot be measured directly; rather, they need to be estimated by a source-apportionment method such as multivariate receptor modeling. The uncertainty in source apportionment (uncertainty in source-specific exposure estimates and model uncertainty due to the unknown number of sources and identifiability conditions) has been largely ignored in previous studies. Also, spatial dependence of multipollutant data collected from multiple monitoring sites has not yet been incorporated into multivariate receptor modeling. The objectives of this project are (1) to develop a multipollutant approach that incorporates both sources of uncertainty in source-apportionment into the assessment of source-specific health effects and (2) to develop enhanced multivariate receptor models that can account for spatial correlations in the multipollutant data collected from multiple sites. We employed a Bayesian hierarchical modeling framework consisting of multivariate receptor models, health-effects models, and a hierarchical model on latent source contributions. For the health model, we focused on the time-series design in this project. Each combination of number of sources and identifiability conditions (additional constraints on model parameters) defines a different model. We built a set of plausible models with extensive exploratory data analyses and with information from previous studies, and then computed posterior model probability to estimate model uncertainty. Parameter estimation and model uncertainty estimation were implemented simultaneously by Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC*) methods. We validated the methods using simulated data. We illustrated the methods using PM2.5 (particulate matter ≤2.5 µm in aerodynamic diameter) speciation data and mortality data from Phoenix, Arizona, and Houston, Texas. The Phoenix data included counts of cardiovascular deaths and daily PM2.5 speciation data from 1995-1997. The Houston data included respiratory mortality data and 24-hour PM2.5 speciation data sampled every six days from a region near the Houston Ship Channel in years 2002-2005. We also developed a Bayesian spatial multivariate receptor modeling approach that, while simultaneously dealing with the unknown number of sources and identifiability conditions, incorporated spatial correlations in the multipollutant data collected from multiple sites into the estimation of source profiles and contributions based on the discrete process convolution model for multivariate spatial processes. This new modeling approach was applied to 24-hour ambient air concentrations of 17 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) measured at nine monitoring sites in Harris County, Texas, during years 2000 to 2005. Simulation results indicated that our methods were accurate in identifying the true model and estimated parameters were close to the true values. The results from our methods agreed in general with previous studies on the source apportionment of the Phoenix data in terms of estimated source profiles and contributions. However, we had a greater number of statistically insignificant findings, which was likely a natural consequence of incorporating uncertainty in the estimated source contributions into the health-effects parameter estimation. For the Houston data, a model with five sources (that seemed to be Sulfate-Rich Secondary Aerosol, Motor Vehicles, Industrial Combustion, Soil/Crustal Matter, and Sea Salt) showed the highest posterior model probability among the candidate models considered when fitted simultaneously to the PM2.5 and mortality data. There was a statistically significant positive association between respiratory mortality and same-day PM2.5 concentrations attributed to one of the sources (probably industrial combustion). The Bayesian spatial multivariate receptor modeling approach applied to the VOC data led to a highest posterior model probability for a model with five sources (that seemed to be refinery, petrochemical production, gasoline evaporation, natural gas, and vehicular exhaust) among several candidate models, with the number of sources varying between three and seven and with different identifiability conditions. Our multipollutant approach assessing source-specific health effects is more advantageous than a single-pollutant approach in that it can estimate total health effects from multiple pollutants and can also identify emission sources that are responsible for adverse health effects. Our Bayesian approach can incorporate not only uncertainty in the estimated source contributions, but also model uncertainty that has not been addressed in previous studies on assessing source-specific health effects. The new Bayesian spatial multivariate receptor modeling approach enables predictions of source contributions at unmonitored sites, minimizing exposure misclassification and providing improved exposure estimates along with their uncertainty estimates, as well as accounting for uncertainty in the number of sources and identifiability conditions. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249261 KW - Air Pollution KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Particulate Matter KW - Safety KW - Volatile Organic Compounds KW - Health effects; Environmental exposure; Air pollution; Analytical models; Statistical quality control; Computerized simulation; Artificial intelligence; Particulates; Volatile organic compounds; VOCs KW - Air Pollution KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Particulate Matter KW - Safety KW - Volatile Organic Compounds LA - eng PY - 2015/06/01 TI - Development of Statistical Methods for Multipollutant Research: Part 2. Development of Enhanced Statistical Methods for Assessing Health Effects Associated With an Unknown Number of Major Sources of Multiple Air Pollutants VL - 183 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249261 ER -
Effects of laser cutting on the structural and mechanical properties of carbon nanotube assemblages.

Adusei PK ;

Alvarez NT

2017/09/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Multiple applications of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) require their assembly into macroscopic materials: films, sheets, and ribbons. Most of these macro-materials are flexible thin structures and need to be cut to micrometer dimensions. Laser cutting has emerged as one of the best pressure-free alternative methods, providing accuracy and uniformity. We ...

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Title : Effects of laser cutting on the structural and mechanical properties of carbon nanotube assemblages. Personal Author(s) : Adusei PK;Alvarez NT;Borgemenke R;Gbordzoe S;Haase MR;Kanakaraj S;Shanov V;Yarmolenko S; Published Date : 2017/09/01 Pages in Document : 143-152 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249260 Adusei PK et al. (2017). Effects of laser cutting on the structural and mechanical properties of carbon nanotube assemblages.. 223 Adusei PK et al. "Effects of laser cutting on the structural and mechanical properties of carbon nanotube assemblages." 223 (2017) Adusei PK et al. "Effects of laser cutting on the structural and mechanical properties of carbon nanotube assemblages." vol. 223, 2017 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Adusei PK AU - Alvarez NT AU - Borgemenke R AU - Gbordzoe S AU - Haase MR AU - Kanakaraj S AU - Shanov V AU - Yarmolenko S AB - Multiple applications of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) require their assembly into macroscopic materials: films, sheets, and ribbons. Most of these macro-materials are flexible thin structures and need to be cut to micrometer dimensions. Laser cutting has emerged as one of the best pressure-free alternative methods, providing accuracy and uniformity. We report on the effect of laser cutting on the structural and mechanical properties of CNT sheet assemblages. Laser cutting forms a significant and deleterious amount of amorphous carbon at and near the cut edge, and this was observed by Raman spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and electron energy loss spectroscopy. The damage can have adverse effects on the physical properties of CNTs and applications based on them. Laser cutting at high power was found to reduce the tensile strength of CNT sheets by as much as 75%. Nevertheless, at smaller cut widths, the mechanical properties were affected irrespective of the laser power. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249260 KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Carbon nanotubes; CNT; Nanomaterials; Lasers; Mechanical properties testing; Heat treatment; Tensile strength; KW - Author Keywords: Carbon nanotubes; Laser damage; Amorphous carbon; Heat-affected zone; Kerf width KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2017/09/01 TI - Effects of laser cutting on the structural and mechanical properties of carbon nanotube assemblages. VL - 223 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249260 ER -
Effects of short-term increases in personal and ambient pollutant concentrations on pulmonary and cardiovascular function: a panel study analysis of the Multicenter Ozone Study in oldEr subjects (MOSES 2).

Alexis NE ;

Arjomandi M

2022/04/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: The cardiovascular effects of ozone exposure are unclear. Using measurements from the 87 participants in the Multicenter Ozone Study of oldEr Subjects (MOSES), we examined whether personal and ambient pollutant exposures before the controlled exposure sessions would be associated with adverse changes in pulmonary and cardiovascular func ...

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Title : Effects of short-term increases in personal and ambient pollutant concentrations on pulmonary and cardiovascular function: a panel study analysis of the Multicenter Ozone Study in oldEr subjects (MOSES 2). Personal Author(s) : Alexis NE;Arjomandi M;Balmes JR;Bromberg PA;Frampton MW;Ganz P;Hazucha MJ;Koutrakis P;Rich DQ;Thevenet-Morrison K;Thurston SW;Zareba W; Published Date : 2022/04/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249259 Alexis NE et al. (2022). Effects of short-term increases in personal and ambient pollutant concentrations on pulmonary and cardiovascular function: a panel study analysis of the Multicenter Ozone Study in oldEr subjects (MOSES 2).. 205 Alexis NE et al. "Effects of short-term increases in personal and ambient pollutant concentrations on pulmonary and cardiovascular function: a panel study analysis of the Multicenter Ozone Study in oldEr subjects (MOSES 2)." 205 (2022) Alexis NE et al. "Effects of short-term increases in personal and ambient pollutant concentrations on pulmonary and cardiovascular function: a panel study analysis of the Multicenter Ozone Study in oldEr subjects (MOSES 2)." vol. 205, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Alexis NE AU - Arjomandi M AU - Balmes JR AU - Bromberg PA AU - Frampton MW AU - Ganz P AU - Hazucha MJ AU - Koutrakis P AU - Rich DQ AU - Thevenet-Morrison K AU - Thurston SW AU - Zareba W AB - Background: The cardiovascular effects of ozone exposure are unclear. Using measurements from the 87 participants in the Multicenter Ozone Study of oldEr Subjects (MOSES), we examined whether personal and ambient pollutant exposures before the controlled exposure sessions would be associated with adverse changes in pulmonary and cardiovascular function. Methods: We used mixed effects linear regression to evaluate associations between increased personal exposures and ambient pollutant concentrations in the 96 h before the pre-exposure visit, and 1) biomarkers measured at pre-exposure, and 2) changes in biomarkers from pre-to post-exposure. Results: Decreases in pre-exposure forced expiratory volume in 1s (FEV1) were associated with interquartile-range increases in concentrations of particulate matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5) 1 h before the pre-exposure visit (-0.022 L; 95% CI -0.037 to -0.006; p = 0.007), carbon monoxide (CO) in the prior 3 h (-0.046 L; 95% CI -0.076 to -0.016; p = 0.003), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in the prior 72 h (-0.030 L; 95% CI -0.052 to -0.008; p = 0.007). From pre-to post-exposure, increases in FEV1 were marginally significantly associated with increases in personal ozone exposure (0.010 L; 95% CI 0.004 to 0.026; p = 0.010), and ambient PM2.5 and CO at all lag times. Ambient ozone concentrations in the prior 96 h were associated with both decreased pre-exposure high frequency (HF) heart rate variability (HRV) and increases in HF HRV from pre-to post-exposure. Conclusions: We observed associations between increased ambient PM2.5, NO2, and CO levels and reduced pulmonary function, and increased ambient ozone concentrations and reduced HRV. Pulmonary function and HRV increased across the exposure sessions in association with these same pollutant increases, suggesting a "recovery" during the exposure sessions. These findings support an association between short term increases in ambient PM2.5, NO2, and CO and decreased pulmonary function, and increased ambient ozone and decreased HRV. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249259 KW - Air Pollution KW - Biomarkers KW - Carbon Monoxide KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Environmental Pollution KW - Hazardous Substances KW - Lung KW - Lung Diseases KW - Men KW - Nitrogen Dioxide KW - Occupational Health KW - Ozone KW - Particulate Matter KW - Respiratory System KW - Respiratory Tract Diseases KW - Risk Assessment KW - Risk Factors KW - Safety KW - Women KW - Exposure levels; Risk factors; Pollutants; Pollution; Pulmonary system disorders; Respiratory system disorders; Cardiovascular function; Ozone; Humans; Men; Women; Biomarkers; Particulates; Carbon monoxide; Nitrogen dioxide; Toxins; Health effects; Air pollution; Environmental exposure; Environmental pollution; KW - Author Keywords: Air pollution; Cardiovascular; Health effects; Human; Ozone; Pulmonary function KW - Air Pollution KW - Biomarkers KW - Carbon Monoxide KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Environmental Pollution KW - Hazardous Substances KW - Lung KW - Lung Diseases KW - Men KW - Nitrogen Dioxide KW - Occupational Health KW - Ozone KW - Particulate Matter KW - Respiratory System KW - Respiratory Tract Diseases KW - Risk Assessment KW - Risk Factors KW - Safety KW - Women LA - eng PY - 2022/04/01 TI - Effects of short-term increases in personal and ambient pollutant concentrations on pulmonary and cardiovascular function: a panel study analysis of the Multicenter Ozone Study in oldEr subjects (MOSES 2). VL - 205 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249259 ER -
Residential bacteria and fungi identified by high-throughput sequencing and childhood respiratory health.

Burkle J ;

Cox J

2022/03/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The objective of this study was to examine and compare environmental microbiota from dust and children's respiratory health outcomes at ages seven and twelve. At age seven, in-home visits were conducted for children enrolled in the Cincinnati Childhood Allergy and Air Pollution Study (CCAAPS). Floor dust was collected and analyzed for bacterial (16 ...

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Title : Residential bacteria and fungi identified by high-throughput sequencing and childhood respiratory health. Personal Author(s) : Burkle J;Cox J;Jandarov R;Mendell MJ;Niemeier-Walsh C;Reponen T;Ryan P;Stone T; Published Date : 2022/03/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249258 Burkle J et al. (2022). Residential bacteria and fungi identified by high-throughput sequencing and childhood respiratory health.. 204 Burkle J et al. "Residential bacteria and fungi identified by high-throughput sequencing and childhood respiratory health." 204 (2022) Burkle J et al. "Residential bacteria and fungi identified by high-throughput sequencing and childhood respiratory health." vol. 204, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Burkle J AU - Cox J AU - Jandarov R AU - Mendell MJ AU - Niemeier-Walsh C AU - Reponen T AU - Ryan P AU - Stone T AB - The objective of this study was to examine and compare environmental microbiota from dust and children's respiratory health outcomes at ages seven and twelve. At age seven, in-home visits were conducted for children enrolled in the Cincinnati Childhood Allergy and Air Pollution Study (CCAAPS). Floor dust was collected and analyzed for bacterial (16 S rRNA gene) and fungal (internal transcribed spacer region) microbiota. Respiratory outcomes, including physician-diagnosed asthma, wheeze, rhinitis, and aeroallergen sensitivity were assessed by physical examination and caregiver-report at ages seven and twelve. The associations between dust microbiota and respiratory outcomes were evaluated using Permanova, DESeq, and weighted quantile sum (WQS) regression models. Four types of WQS regression models were run to identify mixtures of fungi or bacteria that were associated with the absence or presence of health outcomes. For alpha or beta diversity of fungi and bacteria, no significant associations were found with respiratory health outcomes. DESeq identified specific bacterial and fungal indicator taxa that were higher or lower with the presence of different health outcomes. Most individual indicator fungal species were lower with asthma and wheeze and higher with aeroallergen positivity and rhinitis, whereas bacterial data was less consistent. WQS regression models demonstrated that a combination of species might influence health outcomes. Several heavily weighted species had a strong influence on the models, and therefore, created a microbial community that was associated with the absence or presence of asthma, wheeze, rhinitis, and aeroallergen+. Weights for specific species within WQS regression models supported indicator taxa findings. Health outcomes might be more influenced by the composition of a complex mixture of bacterial and fungal species in the indoor environment than by the absence or presence of individual species. This study demonstrates that WQS is a useful tool in evaluating mixtures in relation to potential health effects. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249258 KW - Asbestos KW - Dust KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Fungi KW - Inorganic Chemicals KW - Occupational Health KW - Respiratory System KW - Risk Assessment KW - Risk Factors KW - Safety KW - Bacteria; Fungi; Children; Respiratory health; Environmental exposure; Dusts; Dust exposure; Asbestos; Models; Exposure levels; Risk factors; Health effects; KW - Author Keywords: Asthma; Bacteria; Indoor air; Microbiota; Mold; Wheeze KW - Asbestos KW - Dust KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Fungi KW - Inorganic Chemicals KW - Occupational Health KW - Respiratory System KW - Risk Assessment KW - Risk Factors KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2022/03/01 TI - Residential bacteria and fungi identified by high-throughput sequencing and childhood respiratory health. VL - 204 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249258 ER -
Engaging communities in research on cumulative risk and social stress-environment interactions: lessons learned from EPA's STAR program.

Bongiovanni R ;

Carr Shmool JL

2015/12/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Studies have documented cumulative health effects of chemical and nonchemical exposures, particularly chronic environmental and social stressors. Environmental justice groups have advocated for community participation in research that assesses how these interactions contribute to health disparities experienced by low-income and communities of color ...

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Title : Engaging communities in research on cumulative risk and social stress-environment interactions: lessons learned from EPA's STAR program. Personal Author(s) : Bongiovanni R;Carr Shmool JL;Clougherty JE;Cory-Slechta DA;Dotson-Newman O;French R;Jimenez M;Korfmacher KS;Laumbach R;Levy JI;Payne-Sturges DC;Rodgers K;Scammell MK;Symanski, Elaine; Published Date : 2015/12/01 Pages in Document : 203-212 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249257 Bongiovanni R et al. (2015). Engaging communities in research on cumulative risk and social stress-environment interactions: lessons learned from EPA's STAR program.. 8(6). Bongiovanni R et al. "Engaging communities in research on cumulative risk and social stress-environment interactions: lessons learned from EPA's STAR program." 8, no. 6 (2015) Bongiovanni R et al. "Engaging communities in research on cumulative risk and social stress-environment interactions: lessons learned from EPA's STAR program." vol. 8, no. 6, 2015 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Bongiovanni R AU - Carr Shmool JL AU - Clougherty JE AU - Cory-Slechta DA AU - Dotson-Newman O AU - French R AU - Jimenez M AU - Korfmacher KS AU - Laumbach R AU - Levy JI AU - Payne-Sturges DC AU - Rodgers K AU - Scammell MK AU - Symanski, Elaine AB - Studies have documented cumulative health effects of chemical and nonchemical exposures, particularly chronic environmental and social stressors. Environmental justice groups have advocated for community participation in research that assesses how these interactions contribute to health disparities experienced by low-income and communities of color. In 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a request for research applications (RFA), "Understanding the Role of Nonchemical Stressors and Developing Analytic Methods for Cumulative Risk Assessments." Seven research projects were funded to help address this knowledge gap. Each engaged with communities in different ways. We describe the community engagement approaches of the seven research projects, which ranged from outreach through shared leadership/participatory. We then assess the experiences of these programs with respect to the community engagement goals of the RFA. We present insights from these community engagement efforts, including how the grants helped to build or enhance the capacity of community organizations in addition to contributing to the research projects. Our analysis of project proposals, annual grantee reports, and participant observation of these seven projects suggests guidelines for the development of future funding mechanisms and for conducting community-engaged research on cumulative risk involving environmental and social stressors including: 1) providing for flexibility in the mode of community engagement; 2) addressing conflict between research timing and engagement needs, 3) developing approaches for communicating about the uniquely sensitive issues of nonchemical stressors and social risks; and 4) encouraging the evaluation of community engagement efforts. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249257 IS - 6 KW - Air Pollution KW - Community Health Services KW - Healthcare Disparities KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Environmental health; Community health; Health disparities; Sociological factors; Risk assessment; Air pollution KW - Air Pollution KW - Community Health Services KW - Healthcare Disparities KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2015/12/01 TI - Engaging communities in research on cumulative risk and social stress-environment interactions: lessons learned from EPA's STAR program. VL - 8 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249257 ER -
Risk factors for brain health in agricultural work: a systematic review.

Burzynska AZ ;

Castro C

2022/03/02 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Certain exposures related to agricultural work have been associated with neurological disorders. To date, few studies have included brain health measurements to link specific risk factors with possible neural mechanisms. Moreover, a synthesis of agricultural risk factors associated with poorer brain health outcomes is missing. In this systematic re ...

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Title : Risk factors for brain health in agricultural work: a systematic review. Personal Author(s) : Burzynska AZ;Castro C;Duffy J;Mendez-Colmenares A;Stallones L;Sturm ET;Thomas ML; Published Date : 2022/03/02 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249256 Burzynska AZ et al. (2022). Risk factors for brain health in agricultural work: a systematic review.. 19(6). Burzynska AZ et al. "Risk factors for brain health in agricultural work: a systematic review." 19, no. 6 (2022) Burzynska AZ et al. "Risk factors for brain health in agricultural work: a systematic review." vol. 19, no. 6, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Burzynska AZ AU - Castro C AU - Duffy J AU - Mendez-Colmenares A AU - Stallones L AU - Sturm ET AU - Thomas ML AB - Certain exposures related to agricultural work have been associated with neurological disorders. To date, few studies have included brain health measurements to link specific risk factors with possible neural mechanisms. Moreover, a synthesis of agricultural risk factors associated with poorer brain health outcomes is missing. In this systematic review, we identified 106 articles using keywords related to agriculture, occupational exposure, and the brain. We identified seven major risk factors: non-specific factors that are associated with agricultural work itself, toluene, pesticides, heavy metal or dust exposure, work with farm animals, and nicotine exposure from plants. Of these, pesticides are the most highly studied. The majority of qualifying studies were epidemiological studies. Nigral striatal regions were the most well studied brain area impacted. Of the three human neuroimaging studies we found, two focused on functional networks and the third focused on gray matter. We identified two major directions for future studies that will help inform preventative strategies for brain health in vulnerable agricultural workers: (1) the effects of moderators such as type of work, sex, migrant status, race, and age; and (2) more comprehensive brain imaging studies, both observational and experimental, involving several imaging techniques. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249256 IS - 6 KW - Agriculture KW - Animals KW - Dust KW - Epidemiology KW - Insecticides KW - Metals, Heavy KW - Nervous System KW - Nervous System Diseases KW - Nicotine KW - Occupational Health KW - Risk Assessment KW - Risk Factors KW - Safety KW - Toluene KW - Brain function; Risk factors; Agricultural industry; Neurological disorders; Toluenes; Pesticides; Heavy metals; Dust exposure; Animals; Nicotine; Plants; Epidemiology; KW - Author Keywords: agriculture; brain health; risk factors; pesticides; vulnerable populations KW - Agriculture KW - Animals KW - Dust KW - Epidemiology KW - Insecticides KW - Metals, Heavy KW - Nervous System KW - Nervous System Diseases KW - Nicotine KW - Occupational Health KW - Risk Assessment KW - Risk Factors KW - Safety KW - Toluene LA - eng PY - 2022/03/02 TI - Risk factors for brain health in agricultural work: a systematic review. VL - 19 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249256 ER -
Examining the impact of stressors during COVID-19 on emergency department healthcare workers: an international perspective.

Davis, Kermit G. ;

Fang R

2022/03/02 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Emergency department healthcare workers are known to face a unique combination of pressures from their careers and work environments regularly. Caring for dying patients and making difficult lifesaving decisions not only continued but also became more prevalent for emergency department healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A growing body ...

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Title : Examining the impact of stressors during COVID-19 on emergency department healthcare workers: an international perspective. Personal Author(s) : Davis, Kermit G.;Fang R;Gillespie GL;Gould J;Keller E;Widestrom M; Published Date : 2022/03/02 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249255 Davis, Kermit G. et al. (2022). Examining the impact of stressors during COVID-19 on emergency department healthcare workers: an international perspective.. 19(6). Davis, Kermit G. et al. "Examining the impact of stressors during COVID-19 on emergency department healthcare workers: an international perspective." 19, no. 6 (2022) Davis, Kermit G. et al. "Examining the impact of stressors during COVID-19 on emergency department healthcare workers: an international perspective." vol. 19, no. 6, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Davis, Kermit G. AU - Fang R AU - Gillespie GL AU - Gould J AU - Keller E AU - Widestrom M AB - Emergency department healthcare workers are known to face a unique combination of pressures from their careers and work environments regularly. Caring for dying patients and making difficult lifesaving decisions not only continued but also became more prevalent for emergency department healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A growing body of literature revealed that the mental and emotional toll of COVID-19 has been tremendous. However, the burden of COVID-19 on the overall physical health and work-life balance on this group needs to be understood. This study aimed to describe the impact of stress on wellbeing and health across the globe among emergency department healthcare workers. A cross-sectional survey comprising work-family and family-work conflict scale, work-life balance, physical symptoms inventory, Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, satisfaction with job and life, and life change index scale was distributed to a convenience sample through listservs and social media. In total, 287 participants responded, 109 completing all questions. Fatigue was the most common symptom reported to occur daily (28.4%, n = 31), followed by muscle pain (13.8%, n = 15) and backache (11.9%, n = 13). Nurse practitioners reported the highest number of physical symptoms and the highest average scores and counts of stressful life events, while registered nurses indicated the highest work-family conflict levels. Linear regressions showed that stressful life events are significantly associated with both physical symptoms and work-family conflict. Results underscore the need to better support emergency department workers to mitigate the risks associated with occupational stress. Protective organizational policies and increased support strategies may be employed to improve wellbeing and cultivate a more sustainable workforce. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249255 IS - 6 KW - Emergency Responders KW - Family KW - Fatigue KW - Health Personnel KW - Men KW - Mental Health KW - Musculoskeletal System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Stress, Psychological KW - Surveys and Questionnaires KW - Women KW - Workplace KW - Emergency care; Emergency medical services workers; EMS; Health care workers; Workers; Work environment; Mental stress; Emotional stress; Work-life balance; Families; Physical stress; Psychological stress; Humans; Men; Women; Questionnaires; Fatigue; Muscles; Back pain; Stress; Protective measures; Statistical analysis; KW - Author Keywords: burnout; global workforce; healthcare; stress; wellbeing KW - Emergency Responders KW - Family KW - Fatigue KW - Health Personnel KW - Men KW - Mental Health KW - Musculoskeletal System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Stress, Psychological KW - Surveys and Questionnaires KW - Women KW - Workplace LA - eng PY - 2022/03/02 TI - Examining the impact of stressors during COVID-19 on emergency department healthcare workers: an international perspective. VL - 19 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249255 ER -
The effects of benoxacor on the liver and gut microbiome of C57BL/6 mice.

Cady N ;

Chimenti MS

2022/03/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The toxicity of many "inert" ingredients of pesticide formulations, such as safeners, is poorly characterized, despite evidence that humans may be exposed to these chemicals. Analysis of ToxCast data for dichloroacetamide safeners with the ToxPi tool identified benoxacor as the safener with the highest potential for toxicity, especially liver toxic ...

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Title : The effects of benoxacor on the liver and gut microbiome of C57BL/6 mice. Personal Author(s) : Cady N;Chimenti MS;Lehmler H-J;Mangalam A;McCormick ML;Shrode RL;Simonsen D;Spitz DR;Wang K;Zhang C; Published Date : 2022/03/01 Pages in Document : 102-117 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249254 Cady N et al. (2022). The effects of benoxacor on the liver and gut microbiome of C57BL/6 mice.. 186(1). Cady N et al. "The effects of benoxacor on the liver and gut microbiome of C57BL/6 mice." 186, no. 1 (2022) Cady N et al. "The effects of benoxacor on the liver and gut microbiome of C57BL/6 mice." vol. 186, no. 1, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Cady N AU - Chimenti MS AU - Lehmler H-J AU - Mangalam A AU - McCormick ML AU - Shrode RL AU - Simonsen D AU - Spitz DR AU - Wang K AU - Zhang C AB - The toxicity of many "inert" ingredients of pesticide formulations, such as safeners, is poorly characterized, despite evidence that humans may be exposed to these chemicals. Analysis of ToxCast data for dichloroacetamide safeners with the ToxPi tool identified benoxacor as the safener with the highest potential for toxicity, especially liver toxicity. Benoxacor was subsequently administered to mice via oral gavage for 3 days at concentrations of 0, 0.5, 5, and 50 mg/kg bodyweight (b.w.). Bodyweight-adjusted liver and testes weights were significantly increased in the 50 mg/kg b.w. group. There were no overt pathologies in either the liver or the intestine. 16S rRNA analysis of the cecal microbiome revealed no effects of benoxacor on alpha- or beta-diversity; however, changes were observed in the abundance of certain bacteria. RNAseq analysis identified 163 hepatic genes affected by benoxacor exposure. Benoxacor exposure expressed a gene regulation profile similar to dichloroacetic acid and the fungicide sedaxane. Metabolomic analysis identified 9 serum and 15 liver metabolites that were affected by benoxacor exposure, changes that were not significant after correcting for multiple comparisons. The activity of antioxidant enzymes was not altered by benoxacor exposure. In vitro metabolism studies with liver microsomes and cytosol from male mice demonstrated that benoxacor is enantioselectively metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes, carboxylesterases, and glutathione S-transferases. These findings suggest that the minor toxic effects of benoxacor may be due to its rapid metabolism to toxic metabolites, such as dichloroacetic acid. This result challenges the assumption that inert ingredients of pesticide formulations are safe. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249254 IS - 1 KW - Animals KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Herbicides KW - Insecticides KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Herbicides; Pesticides and agricultural chemicals; Gastrointestinal system; Biotransformation; Liver cells; Dose response; Environmental exposure; Animal studies; KW - Author Keywords: agrochemicals; biotransformation; chiral; dose response; environmental chemicals; environmental exposure KW - Animals KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Herbicides KW - Insecticides KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2022/03/01 TI - The effects of benoxacor on the liver and gut microbiome of C57BL/6 mice. VL - 186 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249254 ER -
Measurement invariance of the satisfaction with life scale across 26 countries.

Abarca N ;

Alexandrova M

2017/05/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) is a commonly used life satisfaction scale. Cross-cultural researchers use SWLS to compare mean scores of life satisfaction across countries. Despite the wide use of SWLS in cross-cultural studies, measurement invariance of SWLS has rarely been investigated, and previous studies showed inconsistent findings. ...

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Title : Measurement invariance of the satisfaction with life scale across 26 countries. Personal Author(s) : Abarca N;Alexandrova M;Allen TD;Antoniou A-S;Beham B;Brough P;Cao C;Carikci I;Cooper CL;Ferreiro P;Fraile G;Geurts S;Jang S;Kim ES;Kinnunen U;Lapierre LM;Lu C-q;Lu L;Moreno-Velázquez IF;O'Driscoll MP;Pagon M;Pitariu H;Poelmans SAY;Salamatov V;Sanchez JI;Schulmeyer MK;Shima S;Siu O-l;Spector PE;Tillemann K;Widerszal-Bazyl M;Woo J-M; Published Date : 2017/05/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249253 Abarca N et al. (2017). Measurement invariance of the satisfaction with life scale across 26 countries.. 48(4). Abarca N et al. "Measurement invariance of the satisfaction with life scale across 26 countries." 48, no. 4 (2017) Abarca N et al. "Measurement invariance of the satisfaction with life scale across 26 countries." vol. 48, no. 4, 2017 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Abarca N AU - Alexandrova M AU - Allen TD AU - Antoniou A-S AU - Beham B AU - Brough P AU - Cao C AU - Carikci I AU - Cooper CL AU - Ferreiro P AU - Fraile G AU - Geurts S AU - Jang S AU - Kim ES AU - Kinnunen U AU - Lapierre LM AU - Lu C-q AU - Lu L AU - Moreno-Velázquez IF AU - O'Driscoll MP AU - Pagon M AU - Pitariu H AU - Poelmans SAY AU - Salamatov V AU - Sanchez JI AU - Schulmeyer MK AU - Shima S AU - Siu O-l AU - Spector PE AU - Tillemann K AU - Widerszal-Bazyl M AU - Woo J-M AB - The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) is a commonly used life satisfaction scale. Cross-cultural researchers use SWLS to compare mean scores of life satisfaction across countries. Despite the wide use of SWLS in cross-cultural studies, measurement invariance of SWLS has rarely been investigated, and previous studies showed inconsistent findings. Therefore, we examined the measurement invariance of SWLS with samples collected from 26 countries. To test measurement invariance, we utilized three measurement invariance techniques: (a) multigroup confirmatory factor analysis (MG-CFA), (b) multilevel confirmatory factor analysis (ML-CFA), and (c) alignment optimization methods. The three methods demonstrated that configural and metric invariances of life satisfaction held across 26 countries, whereas scalar invariance did not. With partial invariance testing, we identified that the intercepts of Items 2, 4, and 5 were noninvariant. Based on two invariant intercepts, factor means of countries were compared. Chile showed the highest factor mean; Spain and Bulgaria showed the lowest. The findings enhance our understanding of life satisfaction across countries, and they provide researchers and practitioners with practical guidance on how to conduct measurement invariance testing across countries. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249253 IS - 4 KW - Men KW - Mental Health KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Women KW - Humans; Men; Women; Sampling; Life sciences; Psychology; KW - Author Keywords: life satisfaction; satisfaction with life scale (SWLS); measurement invaraince; multigroup confirmatory factor analysis (MG-CFA); multilevel confirmatory factor analysis (ML-CFA); alignment optimization method; multilevel multiple indicators multiple causes (ML-MIMIC); measurement/statistics; cross-cultural differences KW - Men KW - Mental Health KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Women LA - eng PY - 2017/05/01 TI - Measurement invariance of the satisfaction with life scale across 26 countries. VL - 48 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249253 ER -
The home office: ergonomic lessons from the "new normal".

Daniel D ;

Davis, Kermit G.

2020/10/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Millions of workers have been uprooted by COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) and been thrown into a "new normal" of working from home offices. To further complicate things, many individuals were provided with only a laptop and little, if any, education on setting up an ergonomically correct workstation. As a result, many home office-based workers ...

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Title : The home office: ergonomic lessons from the "new normal". Personal Author(s) : Daniel D;Davis, Kermit G.;Gerding T;Kotowski SE;Naylor J;Syck M; Published Date : 2020/10/01 Pages in Document : 4-10 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249252 Daniel D et al. (2020). The home office: ergonomic lessons from the "new normal".. 28(4). Daniel D et al. "The home office: ergonomic lessons from the "new normal"." 28, no. 4 (2020) Daniel D et al. "The home office: ergonomic lessons from the "new normal"." vol. 28, no. 4, 2020 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Daniel D AU - Davis, Kermit G. AU - Gerding T AU - Kotowski SE AU - Naylor J AU - Syck M AB - Millions of workers have been uprooted by COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) and been thrown into a "new normal" of working from home offices. To further complicate things, many individuals were provided with only a laptop and little, if any, education on setting up an ergonomically correct workstation. As a result, many home office-based workers potentially face suboptimal working conditions. Based on 41 home office ergonomic evaluations, most ergonomic concerns related to laptop usage, nonadjustable chairs without armrests, low monitor heights, and hard desk surfaces. If home-based office work continues, people need to understand the ramifications of poor workstation. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249252 IS - 4 KW - Communicable Diseases KW - Ergonomics KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Workplace KW - Coronavirus; COVID-19; Work environment; Ergonomics; Office workers; Work areas; Worker health; KW - Author Keywords: telecommuting; ergonomic considerations; desk; computer workstation; monitor; standing workstation; stay at-home; COVID-19 KW - Communicable Diseases KW - Ergonomics KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Workplace LA - eng PY - 2020/10/01 TI - The home office: ergonomic lessons from the "new normal". VL - 28 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249252 ER -

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