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Prospective Associations Among Loneliness and Health for Servicemembers: Perceived Helplessness and Negative Coping Appraisal as Explanatory Mechanisms

Arpin, Sarah N. ;

Mohr, Cynthia D.

2025/09/01 | Behav Sci 2025 Sep; 15(9):1240 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Links between loneliness and health are robust, though evidence for associations with alcohol use is mixed. Previous research has supported perceived stress as a predictor of alcohol use and as a pathway through which loneliness impacts health over time. Yet findings are primarily limited to civilian samples, and less is known about how loneliness ...

08/10/2026

Title : Prospective Associations Among Loneliness and Health for Servicemembers: Perceived Helplessness and Negative Coping Appraisal as Explanatory Mechanisms Personal Author(s) : Arpin, Sarah N.;Mohr, Cynthia D.;Bodner, Todd E.;Hammer, Leslie B.;Lee, James D.; Published Date : 2025/09/01 Pages in Document : 24 pdf pages Source : Behav Sci 2025 Sep; 15(9):1240 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258788 Journal Title : Behavioral Sciences
Arpin, Sarah N. et al. (2025). Prospective Associations Among Loneliness and Health for Servicemembers: Perceived Helplessness and Negative Coping Appraisal as Explanatory Mechanisms. Behavioral Sciences. 15

Arpin, Sarah N. et al. "Prospective Associations Among Loneliness and Health for Servicemembers: Perceived Helplessness and Negative Coping Appraisal as Explanatory Mechanisms" Behavioral Sciences 15 (2025)

Arpin, Sarah N. et al. "Prospective Associations Among Loneliness and Health for Servicemembers: Perceived Helplessness and Negative Coping Appraisal as Explanatory Mechanisms" Behavioral Sciences, vol. 15, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Arpin, Sarah N. AU - Mohr, Cynthia D. AU - Bodner, Todd E. AU - Hammer, Leslie B. AU - Lee, James D. AB - Links between loneliness and health are robust, though evidence for associations with alcohol use is mixed. Previous research has supported perceived stress as a predictor of alcohol use and as a pathway through which loneliness impacts health over time. Yet findings are primarily limited to civilian samples, and less is known about how loneliness relates to stress and health among service members. The current study explores prospective associations among loneliness, stress, and health (i.e., sleep, alcohol misuse, and psychological distress) within a sample of mostly male service members. We examine two dimensions of perceived stress, perceived helplessness and negative coping appraisal, as explanatory mechanisms. Controlling for baseline stress and health, loneliness predicted perceived helplessness and negative coping appraisal (4-month follow-up); in turn, perceived helplessness and negative coping appraisal predicted insomnia and sleep dissatisfaction; and negative coping appraisal predicted alcohol misuse (indirect effects). Findings support transactional models of stress and the stressor-vulnerability model of alcohol use, revealing that coping appraisals play an important explanatory role for stress-related consequences of loneliness. Further, we provide new insight into mechanisms linking loneliness to alcohol use and sleep, differentiating dimensions of stress and highlighting potential intervention targets. AN - cdc:258788 J2 - Behavioral Sciences KW - Military Health KW - Sleep KW - Military Personnel KW - Safety KW - Stress, Psychological KW - Occupational Health KW - Behavior; Psychological responses; Occupational psychology; Stress; Alcohol; Military personnel; Sleep; Substance misuse; KW - Author Keywords: loneliness; stress; sleep; alcohol use; military health KW - Military Health KW - Military Personnel KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Sleep KW - Stress, Psychological PY - 2025/09/01 T2 - Behavioral Sciences T2 - Behav Sci 2025 Sep; 15(9):1240 TI - Prospective Associations Among Loneliness and Health for Servicemembers: Perceived Helplessness and Negative Coping Appraisal as Explanatory Mechanisms VL - 15 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258788 ER -
Implications of Nutrient Fate and Transport Following Nanopesticide Applications in Agricultural Field Plots in Central Kentucky

Rud, William

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Montaño, Manuel D.

2025/09/01 | Toxics 2025 Sep; 13(9):758 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The potential benefits of nanopesticide use over standard pesticides include more precise application at reduced application rates, lower premature degradation, and decreased direct impacts to target organisms. However, field scale investigations of the fate and transport of common nanopesticides such as copper (II) hydroxide and imidacloprid combi ...

08/10/2026

Title : Implications of Nutrient Fate and Transport Following Nanopesticide Applications in Agricultural Field Plots in Central Kentucky Personal Author(s) : Rud, William;Montaño, Manuel D.;Miller, Daniel N.;Sanderson, Wayne T.;Agouridis, Carmen;Benner, Brianna F.;Messer, Tiffany L.; Published Date : 2025/09/01 Pages in Document : 13 pdf pages Source : Toxics 2025 Sep; 13(9):758 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258787 Journal Title : Toxics
Rud, William et al. (2025). Implications of Nutrient Fate and Transport Following Nanopesticide Applications in Agricultural Field Plots in Central Kentucky. Toxics. 13

Rud, William et al. "Implications of Nutrient Fate and Transport Following Nanopesticide Applications in Agricultural Field Plots in Central Kentucky" Toxics 13 (2025)

Rud, William et al. "Implications of Nutrient Fate and Transport Following Nanopesticide Applications in Agricultural Field Plots in Central Kentucky" Toxics, vol. 13, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Rud, William AU - Montaño, Manuel D. AU - Miller, Daniel N. AU - Sanderson, Wayne T. AU - Agouridis, Carmen AU - Benner, Brianna F. AU - Messer, Tiffany L. AB - The potential benefits of nanopesticide use over standard pesticides include more precise application at reduced application rates, lower premature degradation, and decreased direct impacts to target organisms. However, field scale investigations of the fate and transport of common nanopesticides such as copper (II) hydroxide and imidacloprid combinations, remain limited. A field study evaluating nano-scale copper (II) hydroxide (Cu), standard imidacloprid (I), nanoimidicloprid (NI), and nano-scale copper (II) hydroxide and imidacloprid (CuNI) compared to control (C) plots was conducted using thirty 14.6 m2 field plots to determine the impacts of nanopesticide applications on nutrient cycling and quantify the persistence of copper (II) hydroxide in soil and surface runoff during the growing season. Soil samples were taken at the beginning and end of the growing season, while water quality runoff samples were collected following eleven rainfall events. Ammonium concentrations in runoff decreased in CuNI plots by 1.74 mg N/L, while total nitrogen concentrations in runoff increased by 1.29 mg N/L in Cu plots compared to CuNI plots. Runoff orthophosphate concentrations decreased in CuNI treatments compared to all other pesticide treatments by 1.37, 1.32, and 1.30 mg P/L in Cu, I, and NI plots, respectively. Significant increases in soil copper concentrations were also observed in all plots receiving Cu. These findings emphasize the potential biogeochemical implications of using these nanopesticides on nutrient cycling in agroecosystems. AN - cdc:258787 J2 - Toxics KW - Agriculture KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Insecticides KW - Pesticides; Nanotechnology; Soil analysis; Agriculture; Environmental contamination; Agricultural chemicals; KW - Author Keywords: nanopesticides; emerging contaminants; copper hydroxide; agroecosystems; nutrients; runoff; agriculture KW - Agriculture KW - Insecticides KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety PY - 2025/09/01 T2 - Toxics T2 - Toxics 2025 Sep; 13(9):758 TI - Implications of Nutrient Fate and Transport Following Nanopesticide Applications in Agricultural Field Plots in Central Kentucky VL - 13 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258787 ER -
Feasibility Study for Wearable Sensor-Based Vibrotactile Feedback for Posture and Muscle Activation in a Relevant Dentistry Setting

Tuken, Demir

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Murphy, Samuel J.

2025/09/20 | Sensors 2025 Sep; 25(18):5891 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

This feasibility study evaluated a wearable sensor-based haptic feedback system designed to promote ergonomic awareness and influence posture and muscle activation patterns during a standard dental procedure. Inertial measurement units (IMUs) monitored posture by tracking back and neck angles, while four surface electromyography sensors recorded mu ...

08/10/2026

Title : Feasibility Study for Wearable Sensor-Based Vibrotactile Feedback for Posture and Muscle Activation in a Relevant Dentistry Setting Personal Author(s) : Tuken, Demir;Murphy, Samuel J.;Bowers, Robert D.;Vitali, Rachel V.; Published Date : 2025/09/20 Pages in Document : 18 pdf pages Source : Sensors 2025 Sep; 25(18):5891 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258786 Journal Title : Sensors
Tuken, Demir et al. (2025). Feasibility Study for Wearable Sensor-Based Vibrotactile Feedback for Posture and Muscle Activation in a Relevant Dentistry Setting. Sensors. 25

Tuken, Demir et al. "Feasibility Study for Wearable Sensor-Based Vibrotactile Feedback for Posture and Muscle Activation in a Relevant Dentistry Setting" Sensors 25 (2025)

Tuken, Demir et al. "Feasibility Study for Wearable Sensor-Based Vibrotactile Feedback for Posture and Muscle Activation in a Relevant Dentistry Setting" Sensors, vol. 25, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Tuken, Demir AU - Murphy, Samuel J. AU - Bowers, Robert D. AU - Vitali, Rachel V. AB - This feasibility study evaluated a wearable sensor-based haptic feedback system designed to promote ergonomic awareness and influence posture and muscle activation patterns during a standard dental procedure. Inertial measurement units (IMUs) monitored posture by tracking back and neck angles, while four surface electromyography sensors recorded muscle activation in the lower erector spinae (LES) and upper trapezius (UT) muscles. Two IMUs with vibrotactile motors delivered real-time haptic feedback when participants maintained mechanically disadvantageous postures for extended periods during a cast metal crown preparation procedure on a manikin typodont. Data from four dental students participating in a total of 24 trials, half with and half without feedback, were analyzed via a two-way ANOVA to determine the effects of feedback and activity (e.g., inspections or drilling) on posture and muscle activation. Feedback slightly increased neck angles, but back angles remained nominally unchanged. Reduced UT activation and increased right LES activation suggests altered muscle recruitment strategies. Heatmap and RULA analyses indicated a shift toward more varied and potentially safer postural distributions during feedback trials. Postural and muscle activation data were also analyzed across four activity labels, which revealed that Drilling was consistently associated with higher ergonomic risk. Real-time haptic feedback influenced posture and muscle activation in dental students, particularly by reducing UT strain despite increased neck flexion. These findings support the integration of wearable feedback systems into preclinical training to enhance ergonomic awareness and potentially reduce the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders, to which dentists are particularly prone. AN - cdc:258786 J2 - Sensors KW - Wearable Electronic Devices KW - Ergonomics KW - Safety KW - Musculoskeletal Diseases KW - Occupational Health KW - Dentistry KW - Musculoskeletal System KW - Sensors; Wearable technologies; Musculoskeletal disorders; MSD; Posture; Electromyography; Ergonomics; Muscle function; Dentists; Dentistry; Feasibility assessment; KW - Author Keywords: wearable sensors; inertial measurement unit; posture; spinal orientation; surface electromyography; muscle recruitment; haptic feedback; ergonomics; musculoskeletal disorders KW - Dentistry KW - Ergonomics KW - Musculoskeletal Diseases KW - Musculoskeletal System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Wearable Electronic Devices PY - 2025/09/20 T2 - Sensors T2 - Sensors 2025 Sep; 25(18):5891 TI - Feasibility Study for Wearable Sensor-Based Vibrotactile Feedback for Posture and Muscle Activation in a Relevant Dentistry Setting VL - 25 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258786 ER -
Prospective Study of Oil Spill Cleanup-Related Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds and Glycemic Dysregulation

Jardel, Hanna V. ;

Keil, Alexander P.

2025/09/26 | Environ Health 2025 Sep; 24:67 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: Exposures to volatile organic compounds could influence glycemic regulation. This study examines hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in a cohort of oil spill cleanup workers up to 6 years post-exposure in relation to benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) exposures, individually and as a mixture, as well as a separate estimation of the a ...

08/10/2026

Title : Prospective Study of Oil Spill Cleanup-Related Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds and Glycemic Dysregulation Personal Author(s) : Jardel, Hanna V.;Keil, Alexander P.;Martin, Chantel L.;Richardson, David B.;Stenzel, Mark R.;Stewart, Patricia A.;Christenbury, Kate E.;Sandler, Dale P.;Engel, Lawrence S.; Published Date : 2025/09/26 Pages in Document : 17 pdf pages Source : Environ Health 2025 Sep; 24:67 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258785 Journal Title : Environmental Health: A Global Access Science Source
Jardel, Hanna V. et al. (2025). Prospective Study of Oil Spill Cleanup-Related Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds and Glycemic Dysregulation. Environmental Health: A Global Access Science Source. 24(67).

Jardel, Hanna V. et al. "Prospective Study of Oil Spill Cleanup-Related Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds and Glycemic Dysregulation" Environmental Health: A Global Access Science Source 24, no. 67 (2025)

Jardel, Hanna V. et al. "Prospective Study of Oil Spill Cleanup-Related Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds and Glycemic Dysregulation" Environmental Health: A Global Access Science Source, vol. 24, no. 67, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Jardel, Hanna V. AU - Keil, Alexander P. AU - Martin, Chantel L. AU - Richardson, David B. AU - Stenzel, Mark R. AU - Stewart, Patricia A. AU - Christenbury, Kate E. AU - Sandler, Dale P. AU - Engel, Lawrence S. AB - Background: Exposures to volatile organic compounds could influence glycemic regulation. This study examines hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in a cohort of oil spill cleanup workers up to 6 years post-exposure in relation to benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) exposures, individually and as a mixture, as well as a separate estimation of the aggregate sum of BTEX (total BTEX). Methods: Data for this analysis are from the Gulf Long-term Follow-up (GuLF) Study- a prospective cohort of workers involved in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup. HbA1c and medication information were obtained at Home Visit and Clinical Exam phases 1-3 years and up to 6 years post-exposure, respectively. Cumulative inhalation exposure to the individual BTEX chemicals and to total BTEX were estimated using a job-exposure matrix linking air measurements to detailed individual worker cleanup work histories. We used Tobit regression models to examine associations between exposure to the chemicals and latent, untreated HbA1c, accounting for medication-reduced HbA1c. We used quantile g-computation to examine exposure to the mixture of BTEX chemicals and HbA1c. Results: In results examining Home Visit HbA1c we observed no discernable patterns but found suggestive evidence of an association with total BTEX. In results for Clinical Exam HbA1c, we did not observe monotonic patterns, but rather an inverted-U pattern with elevations in Q2 or Q3 or no clear pattern. Similarly, in results for final HbA1c adjusting for initial HbA1c, total BTEX difference estimates showed an inverted-U pattern in point estimates across Q2 (0.24 95%CI (0.14, 0.34)), Q3 (0.13 95%CI (0.03, 0.24)), and Q4 (0.00 95% CI (-0.11, 0.10)), compared to Q1. Conclusion: Exposures to the moderate levels of the BTEX chemicals observed in this study population, individually and as an aggregate, may be associated with elevated HbA1c up to 6 years after exposure, with an inverted-U pattern. AN - cdc:258785 IS - 67 J2 - Environmental Health: A Global Access Science Source KW - Safety KW - Volatile Organic Compounds KW - Petroleum Pollution KW - Occupational Health KW - Blood Glucose KW - Environmental health; Volatile organic compounds; VOCs; Blood sugar disorders; Oil spills; Cohort studies; Medical screening; Inhalation; Disaster clean-up; Benzene; Toluene; Ethyl benzene; Xylenes; KW - Author Keywords: HbA1c; Diabetes; BTEX; Mixture; Oil spill cleanup; Quantile g-computation KW - Blood Glucose KW - Occupational Health KW - Petroleum Pollution KW - Safety KW - Volatile Organic Compounds PY - 2025/09/26 T2 - Environmental Health: A Global Access Science Source T2 - Environ Health 2025 Sep; 24:67 TI - Prospective Study of Oil Spill Cleanup-Related Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds and Glycemic Dysregulation VL - 24 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258785 ER -
Investigating Antineoplastic Drug Surface Contamination in Veterinary Settings and on Canine Patients

Floeder, Andrew

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Huang, Jingfang

2025/10/01 | Ann Work Expo Health 2025 Oct; 69(8):843-854 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Antineoplastic drugs can persist on surfaces in human and veterinary oncology clinics where they are administered, resulting in potentially hazardous exposures for healthcare workers and cancer patient caregivers. To assess potential surface contamination in occupational settings, a new liquid chromatography-selected reaction monitoring-mass spectr ...

08/10/2026

Title : Investigating Antineoplastic Drug Surface Contamination in Veterinary Settings and on Canine Patients Personal Author(s) : Floeder, Andrew;Huang, Jingfang;Bergsrud, Kelly;Lilly, Rachael;Borgatti, Antonella;Arnold, Susan;Balbo, Silvia; Published Date : 2025/10/01 Pages in Document : 12 pdf pages Source : Ann Work Expo Health 2025 Oct; 69(8):843-854 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258784 Journal Title : Annals of Work Exposures and Health
Floeder, Andrew et al. (2025). Investigating Antineoplastic Drug Surface Contamination in Veterinary Settings and on Canine Patients. Annals of Work Exposures and Health. 69

Floeder, Andrew et al. "Investigating Antineoplastic Drug Surface Contamination in Veterinary Settings and on Canine Patients" Annals of Work Exposures and Health 69 (2025)

Floeder, Andrew et al. "Investigating Antineoplastic Drug Surface Contamination in Veterinary Settings and on Canine Patients" Annals of Work Exposures and Health, vol. 69, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Floeder, Andrew AU - Huang, Jingfang AU - Bergsrud, Kelly AU - Lilly, Rachael AU - Borgatti, Antonella AU - Arnold, Susan AU - Balbo, Silvia AB - Antineoplastic drugs can persist on surfaces in human and veterinary oncology clinics where they are administered, resulting in potentially hazardous exposures for healthcare workers and cancer patient caregivers. To assess potential surface contamination in occupational settings, a new liquid chromatography-selected reaction monitoring-mass spectrometry (LC-SRM-MS/MS) method was developed to simultaneously detect six commonly used antineoplastic drugs. A surface wipe and desorption method was optimized for cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, methotrexate, etoposide, paclitaxel, and 5-fluorouracil with drug desorption recoveries ranging from 49% to 79%. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantitation (LOQ) ranged from 0.01 to 0.12 ng/ml and 0.01 to 1.33 ng/ml, respectively. This method was used to quantify cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin surface contamination from wipe samples collected at a veterinary clinic following drug administration to canine-patients. Specific areas in the oncology treatment room identified as frequently contacted were sampled to determine the antineoplastic drug surface contamination that could lead to worker exposure through dermal contact, with cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin levels ranging from 6.68 to 17.4 pg cm-2 and 13.5 to 40.3 pg cm-2. Additionally, cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin wipe samples (n = 50) were obtained from two kennel surfaces and 10 canine-patients after chemotherapy. Samples were collected from the patients' coats before leaving the clinic and day after in the home environment to investigate the potential for dogs to be a source of household contamination. Cyclophosphamide was identified in samples collected at home in 4/5 canine-patients at levels ranging from 2.61 to 368 ng/sample, while doxorubicin was identified on kennel surfaces wiped post-treatment at levels ranging from 3.53 to 1655 pg cm-2. These findings support the ability of this method to detect contamination of these drugs in both occupational clinics and homes. The results set the stage for investigating contamination levels in various settings, such as human and veterinary clinics and home environments, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of decontamination products and protocols toward reducing workplace and environmental exposures. AN - cdc:258784 J2 - Annals of Work Exposures and Health KW - Veterinary Medicine KW - Antineoplastic Agents KW - Safety KW - Dogs KW - Occupational Health KW - Antineoplastic agents; Veterinary medicine; Occupational exposure; Dermal exposures; Mass spectrometry; Chemotherapy; Environmental contamination; Environmental exposure; Exposure assessment; Liquid chromatography; KW - Author Keywords: capillary mass; spectrometry; exposure assessment; healthcare surface contamination; pet-mediated home contamination KW - Antineoplastic Agents KW - Dogs KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Veterinary Medicine PY - 2025/10/01 T2 - Annals of Work Exposures and Health T2 - Ann Work Expo Health 2025 Oct; 69(8):843-854 TI - Investigating Antineoplastic Drug Surface Contamination in Veterinary Settings and on Canine Patients VL - 69 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258784 ER -
Performance of Summary Measures of Core Body Temperature in Heat-Related Health Outcome Regression Models

Dally, Miranda ;

Dye-Robinson, A.

2025/09/01 | Int J Biometeorol 2025 Sep; 69(9):2405-2409 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Climate-related hazards are a leading health and safety concern for working populations. Technological advancements have made real-time collection of core body temperature, a measure of heat strain, more feasible in non-clinical settings. Researchers and practitioners are now faced with how to best summarize a plethora of core body temperature data ...

08/10/2026

Title : Performance of Summary Measures of Core Body Temperature in Heat-Related Health Outcome Regression Models Personal Author(s) : Dally, Miranda;Dye-Robinson, A.;Li, Yafeng;Jaramillo, Diana;Villarreal-Hernandez, K.;Krisher, Lyndsay;Butler-Dawson, Jaime;Schaeffer, J.;Adgate, John L.;James, Katherine A.;Newman, Lee S.; Published Date : 2025/09/01 Pages in Document : 5 pdf pages Source : Int J Biometeorol 2025 Sep; 69(9):2405-2409 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258783 Journal Title : International Journal of Biometeorology
Dally, Miranda et al. (2025). Performance of Summary Measures of Core Body Temperature in Heat-Related Health Outcome Regression Models. International Journal of Biometeorology. 69

Dally, Miranda et al. "Performance of Summary Measures of Core Body Temperature in Heat-Related Health Outcome Regression Models" International Journal of Biometeorology 69 (2025)

Dally, Miranda et al. "Performance of Summary Measures of Core Body Temperature in Heat-Related Health Outcome Regression Models" International Journal of Biometeorology, vol. 69, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Dally, Miranda AU - Dye-Robinson, A. AU - Li, Yafeng AU - Jaramillo, Diana AU - Villarreal-Hernandez, K. AU - Krisher, Lyndsay AU - Butler-Dawson, Jaime AU - Schaeffer, J. AU - Adgate, John L. AU - James, Katherine A. AU - Newman, Lee S. AB - Climate-related hazards are a leading health and safety concern for working populations. Technological advancements have made real-time collection of core body temperature, a measure of heat strain, more feasible in non-clinical settings. Researchers and practitioners are now faced with how to best summarize a plethora of core body temperature data. Core body temperature data were collected over the course of the workday for 128 agricultural workers in Guatemala from December 2021 to April 2023. Concurrently, measures of heat-related health effects (reduced kidney function, muscle breakdown, and dehydration) were collected. Using linear mixed-effect regression models we assessed the performance of 14 summary measures of core body temperature on the heat-related health effects of interest. Model performance was compared using AIC and BIC. There was no consistent summary statistic that provided the best fit based on AIC or BIC for all four heat-related health effects. The difference between the observed CBT and the average of the first 60 min of the cleaned workday data (delta) provided the best performance for percent change in creatine kinase (muscle breakdown), serum creatinine (reduced kidney function), and serum osmolality (dehydration). The area under the curve (AUC) performed best for dichotomous indicator of acute kidney injury. Choice of how to operationalize longitudinal measurements of core body temperature generated using ingestible core body temperature pills should be driven by the research question and health effect of interest. AN - cdc:258783 J2 - International Journal of Biometeorology KW - Body Temperature KW - Hot Temperature KW - Agriculture KW - Safety KW - Heat Stress Disorders KW - Kidney KW - Occupational Health KW - Body temperature; Agricultural workers; Heat stress; Heat exposure; Health effects; Hot environments; Outdoor workers; Kidney function; KW - Author Keywords: Occupational health; Heat stress; Workplace; Agricultural workers KW - Agriculture KW - Body Temperature KW - Heat Stress Disorders KW - Hot Temperature KW - Kidney KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety PY - 2025/09/01 T2 - International Journal of Biometeorology T2 - Int J Biometeorol 2025 Sep; 69(9):2405-2409 TI - Performance of Summary Measures of Core Body Temperature in Heat-Related Health Outcome Regression Models VL - 69 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258783 ER -
Permeation of Metallic Gunshot Residues in a Commercial Gun Cleaning Solvent Through a Disposable Nitrile Glove

Cribbs, Travis D. ;

Que Hee, Shane S.

2025/09/29 | Forensic Sci Med Pathol 2025 Sep; :Epub ahead of print | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Purpose. Gunshot residue (GSR) accumulates in firearms and must be removed mechanically and with gun cleaning solvent (GCS). There are no peer review journal publications on what gloves might be resistant to GSR being cleaned with a GCS. The aim was to fill the data gap. Methods. A Kimtech Science Blue disposable nitrile glove was challenged in tri ...

08/10/2026

Title : Permeation of Metallic Gunshot Residues in a Commercial Gun Cleaning Solvent Through a Disposable Nitrile Glove Personal Author(s) : Cribbs, Travis D.;Que Hee, Shane S.; Published Date : 2025/09/29 Pages in Document : 6 pdf pages Source : Forensic Sci Med Pathol 2025 Sep; :[Epub ahead of print] URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258782 Journal Title : Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology
Cribbs, Travis D. and Que Hee, Shane S. (2025). Permeation of Metallic Gunshot Residues in a Commercial Gun Cleaning Solvent Through a Disposable Nitrile Glove. Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology.

Cribbs, Travis D. and Que Hee, Shane S. "Permeation of Metallic Gunshot Residues in a Commercial Gun Cleaning Solvent Through a Disposable Nitrile Glove" Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology (2025)

Cribbs, Travis D. and Que Hee, Shane S. "Permeation of Metallic Gunshot Residues in a Commercial Gun Cleaning Solvent Through a Disposable Nitrile Glove" Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology, , 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Cribbs, Travis D. AU - Que Hee, Shane S. AB - Purpose. Gunshot residue (GSR) accumulates in firearms and must be removed mechanically and with gun cleaning solvent (GCS). There are no peer review journal publications on what gloves might be resistant to GSR being cleaned with a GCS. The aim was to fill the data gap. Methods. A Kimtech Science Blue disposable nitrile glove was challenged in triplicate by dissolved GSR of diameters less than 125 micrometers in a popular GCS with permeates collected in n-decane at 35 degrees C in a ASTM F739-20 glass permeation cell with no collection side recirculation. Samples from the collection and challenger sides and permeated glove pieces were analyzed for metals by solvent evaporation, concentrated acid digestion and then inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. Results. Lead, copper and barium GSR compounds permeated between 240 min and 480 min, also being detected within the permeated glove material. The GSR concentrations in mg/g were lead 86.8 +/- 0.2, copper 96.4 +/- 0.2, and barium 0.622 +/- 0.012. Conclusion. A practical and inexpensive method to resist the toxic elements in GSR in a popular GCS for at least 4 hours was to wear a disposable Kimtech Science Blue nitrile glove of average thickness 143-148 µm. More gloves, GCS and GSR should be tested. AN - cdc:258782 J2 - Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology KW - Solvents KW - Safety KW - Metals KW - Occupational Health KW - Gloves KW - Materials testing; Gloves; Firearms; Skin exposure; Solvents; Metals; KW - Author Keywords: Gunshot residue sampling and analysis; Gunshot cleaning solvent; Nitrile glove permeation; ICP-MS KW - Gloves KW - Metals KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Solvents PY - 2025/09/29 T2 - Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology T2 - Forensic Sci Med Pathol 2025 Sep; :[Epub ahead of print] TI - Permeation of Metallic Gunshot Residues in a Commercial Gun Cleaning Solvent Through a Disposable Nitrile Glove UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258782 ER -
Client Violence and Emotional Health Among Child Protection Services Workers

Radey, Melissa ;

Wilke, Dina J.

2025/09/01 | Occup Health Sci 2025 Sep; 9(3):743-764 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

This study examined how client violence, or violence from clients, contributes to emotional health over the first three years of employment among one group of susceptible workers: child protective services workers in child welfare. The study assessed the impact of three types of client violence (i.e., yelling, threats, and physical assault) and job ...

08/10/2026

Title : Client Violence and Emotional Health Among Child Protection Services Workers Personal Author(s) : Radey, Melissa;Wilke, Dina J.; Published Date : 2025/09/01 Pages in Document : 22 pdf pages Source : Occup Health Sci 2025 Sep; 9(3):743-764 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258781 Journal Title : Occupational Health Science
Radey, Melissa and Wilke, Dina J. (2025). Client Violence and Emotional Health Among Child Protection Services Workers. Occupational Health Science. 9

Radey, Melissa and Wilke, Dina J. "Client Violence and Emotional Health Among Child Protection Services Workers" Occupational Health Science 9 (2025)

Radey, Melissa and Wilke, Dina J. "Client Violence and Emotional Health Among Child Protection Services Workers" Occupational Health Science, vol. 9, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Radey, Melissa AU - Wilke, Dina J. AB - This study examined how client violence, or violence from clients, contributes to emotional health over the first three years of employment among one group of susceptible workers: child protective services workers in child welfare. The study assessed the impact of three types of client violence (i.e., yelling, threats, and physical assault) and job characteristics (e.g., time pressure, supervisory support) on emotional health (i.e., stress, psychological distress, and personal burnout), using a sample of 1,117-1,122 newly hired workers over six waves of data collected at six-month intervals. Using multi-level mixed effects regression models, findings indicated that general stress and personal burnout were curvilinear, peaking about 18-24 months post baseline. Experiencing threats and yelling both increased stress and personal burnout, and all three forms of violence were associated with higher levels of psychological distress symptoms. Further, although emotional health trajectories changed over time, the effects of violence did not; violent experiences were equally detrimental to emotional health symptoms at each wave of data collection. Workplace characteristics such as time pressure exacerbated the relationship between client violence and emotional health, while supervisor support countered negative effects of physical violence. Findings suggest the importance of policies and protocols that emphasize reporting client violence for agency personnel, including supervisors, to provide appropriate emotional and tangible support. AN - cdc:258781 J2 - Occupational Health Science KW - Safety KW - Workplace Violence KW - Occupational Health KW - Stress, Psychological KW - Child Care KW - Workplace violence; Child care workers; Stress; Longitudinal study; Burnout; Psychological effects; KW - Author Keywords: Client violence; Stress; Burnout; Longitudinal; Supervisor support KW - Child Care KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Stress, Psychological KW - Workplace Violence PY - 2025/09/01 T2 - Occupational Health Science T2 - Occup Health Sci 2025 Sep; 9(3):743-764 TI - Client Violence and Emotional Health Among Child Protection Services Workers VL - 9 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258781 ER -
Epigenetic Aging Acceleration Among World Trade Center-Exposed Community Members

Tuminello, Stephanie ;

Ashebir, Yibeltal A.

2025/09/30 | Sci Rep 2025 Sep; 15:33942 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Aging is a complex biological process, and some individuals are aging faster or slower than expected. This phenomenon of aging acceleration occurs when biological age exceeds chronological age and can be assessed by epigenetic clock estimation. As aging acceleration is known to occur in response to some environmental exposures as well as trauma, we ...

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Title : Epigenetic Aging Acceleration Among World Trade Center-Exposed Community Members Personal Author(s) : Tuminello, Stephanie;Ashebir, Yibeltal A.;Schroff, Chanel;Ramaswami, Sitharam;Durmus, Nedim;Chen, Yu;Snuderl, Matija;Shao, Yongzhao;Reibman, Joan;Arslan, Alan A.; Published Date : 2025/09/30 Pages in Document : 10 pdf pages Source : Sci Rep 2025 Sep; 15:33942 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258780 Journal Title : Scientific Reports
Tuminello, Stephanie et al. (2025). Epigenetic Aging Acceleration Among World Trade Center-Exposed Community Members. Scientific Reports. 15

Tuminello, Stephanie et al. "Epigenetic Aging Acceleration Among World Trade Center-Exposed Community Members" Scientific Reports 15 (2025)

Tuminello, Stephanie et al. "Epigenetic Aging Acceleration Among World Trade Center-Exposed Community Members" Scientific Reports, vol. 15, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Tuminello, Stephanie AU - Ashebir, Yibeltal A. AU - Schroff, Chanel AU - Ramaswami, Sitharam AU - Durmus, Nedim AU - Chen, Yu AU - Snuderl, Matija AU - Shao, Yongzhao AU - Reibman, Joan AU - Arslan, Alan A. AB - Aging is a complex biological process, and some individuals are aging faster or slower than expected. This phenomenon of aging acceleration occurs when biological age exceeds chronological age and can be assessed by epigenetic clock estimation. As aging acceleration is known to occur in response to some environmental exposures as well as trauma, we hypothesized that World Trade Center (WTC) exposures may have led to epigenetic aging acceleration. WTC-exposed women were selected from the World Trade Center Environmental Health Center (WTC EHC) clinic, with peripheral blood collected during routine clinical monitoring visits. The reference group was selected from the NYU Women's Health Study (NYUWHS), a prospective cohort study that collected blood samples before 9/11/2001. Epigenomes of WTC-exposed vs. unexposed women were profiled using the Infinium MethylationEPIC array. DNA-based epigenetic aging was estimated using Hannum, Horvath, PhenoAge and GrimAge epigenetic clocks. Age acceleration was defined as the residual from regressing estimated epigenetic age on chronological age. Ordinary least squares regression was used to investigate the relationship between WTC exposure and accelerated aging. After adjustment for race/ethnicity, smoking status, Body Mass Index (BMI), batch and cell type composition, WTC exposure was associated with epigenetic aging acceleration using the Hannum epigenetic clock (βWTC Exposed vs. Unexposed: 3.789; p-value: <0.001). WTC exposure was also associated with epigenetic aging acceleration when using other epigenetic clock types (Horvath and PhenoAge, but not GrimAge), and when stratifying by breast cancer case (βWTC Exposed vs. Unexposed: 3.473; p-value: <0.001) or cancer-free participant (βWTC Exposed vs. Unexposed: 4.369; p-value: 0.001) status. Among all participants, having a breast cancer diagnosis was statistically significantly associated with accelerated aging (βCancer vs. cancer-free: 1.658; p-value: 0.021). WTC exposure is statistically significantly associated with epigenetic aging acceleration. This was true even after stratifying on cancer status. WTC exposure was positively associated with epigenetic aging acceleration in the overall cohort, among only those women who were cancer-free, and among breast cancer cases. AN - cdc:258780 J2 - Scientific Reports KW - Aging KW - Neoplasms KW - Safety KW - DNA Damage KW - September 11 Terrorist Attacks KW - Breast Neoplasms KW - Occupational Health KW - World Trade Center; WTC; Aging; Traumatic incident stress; Cohort studies; Breast cancer; Genetics; Epidemiology; DNA damage; KW - Author Keywords: World trade center; Epigenetics; DNA methylation; Breast cancer KW - Aging KW - Breast Neoplasms KW - DNA Damage KW - Neoplasms KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - September 11 Terrorist Attacks PY - 2025/09/30 T2 - Scientific Reports T2 - Sci Rep 2025 Sep; 15:33942 TI - Epigenetic Aging Acceleration Among World Trade Center-Exposed Community Members VL - 15 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258780 ER -
Assessment of Environmental Risk Factors for Blastomycosis During a Large Outbreak at a Michigan Paper Mill

O'Connor, Allyson W. ;

Park, Ju-Hyeong

2025/09/23 | PLoS One 2025 Sep; 20(9):e0332398 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: Blastomycosis is a rare, potentially fatal fungal infection caused by inhalation of Blastomyces spores, typically acquired outdoors in the midwestern and eastern United States. In 2023, the largest recorded U.S. blastomycosis outbreak occurred among workers at a paper mill in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Few data exist on occupational ri ...

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Title : Assessment of Environmental Risk Factors for Blastomycosis During a Large Outbreak at a Michigan Paper Mill Personal Author(s) : O'Connor, Allyson W.;Park, Ju-Hyeong;Stanton, Marcia L.;Liang, Xiaoming;Shi, Dallas S.;Callaway, Perri C.;Harvey, R. Reid;LeBouf, Ryan F.;Bailey, Rachel L.;Hennessee, Ian;Toda, Mitsuru;Meece, Jennifer;Sterkel, Alana K.;Dargle, Suzanne;Bree, Olivia;Olstadt, Jeremy;Reik, Rebecca;Stobierski, Mary G.;Snyder, Michael;Yin, Robert;de Perio, Marie A.;Hines, Stella E.;Cox-Ganser, Jean M.; Published Date : 2025/09/23 Pages in Document : 16 pdf pages Source : PLoS One 2025 Sep; 20(9):e0332398 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258779 Journal Title : PLoS One
O'Connor, Allyson W. et al. (2025). Assessment of Environmental Risk Factors for Blastomycosis During a Large Outbreak at a Michigan Paper Mill. PLoS One. 20(9).

O'Connor, Allyson W. et al. "Assessment of Environmental Risk Factors for Blastomycosis During a Large Outbreak at a Michigan Paper Mill" PLoS One 20, no. 9 (2025)

O'Connor, Allyson W. et al. "Assessment of Environmental Risk Factors for Blastomycosis During a Large Outbreak at a Michigan Paper Mill" PLoS One, vol. 20, no. 9, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - O'Connor, Allyson W. AU - Park, Ju-Hyeong AU - Stanton, Marcia L. AU - Liang, Xiaoming AU - Shi, Dallas S. AU - Callaway, Perri C. AU - Harvey, R. Reid AU - LeBouf, Ryan F. AU - Bailey, Rachel L. AU - Hennessee, Ian AU - Toda, Mitsuru AU - Meece, Jennifer AU - Sterkel, Alana K. AU - Dargle, Suzanne AU - Bree, Olivia AU - Olstadt, Jeremy AU - Reik, Rebecca AU - Stobierski, Mary G. AU - Snyder, Michael AU - Yin, Robert AU - de Perio, Marie A. AU - Hines, Stella E. AU - Cox-Ganser, Jean M. AB - Background: Blastomycosis is a rare, potentially fatal fungal infection caused by inhalation of Blastomyces spores, typically acquired outdoors in the midwestern and eastern United States. In 2023, the largest recorded U.S. blastomycosis outbreak occurred among workers at a paper mill in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Few data exist on occupational risk factors or indoor exposure to Blastomyces, limiting prevention efforts. Objectives: We assessed workplace environments and conditions associated with blastomycosis risk through a cross-sectional medical survey and environmental sampling. Methods: During April 22-28, 2023, we conducted a voluntary medical survey, including a work and health questionnaire and urine antigen testing, for 603 workers out of approximately 1,000 at the mill. We compared worker characteristics, work locations, and environmental exposures by blastomycosis case status and modeled disease risk using Poisson regression. We tested 533 environmental samples of outdoor soil, indoor surface dust, and raw materials for Blastomyces using polymerase chain reaction and culture-based methods. Results: Twenty percent of workers were classified as blastomycosis cases based on positive urine antigen testing during the survey, self-reported provider diagnoses, or confirmed or probable case status reported by state or local health departments. Prevalence was highest among workers in paper machine line #1 (27%) and maintenance areas (25%). Adjusted analyses indicated a 40% [Prevalence Ratio (PR): 1.40; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.00, 1.95] and 53% (PR: 1.53; 95% CI: 1.04, 2.25) higher risk for workers in these locations, respectively, compared to workers working elsewhere. Working in both locations doubled blastomycosis risk. Daily exposure to indoor pooling water was associated with a nearly two-fold higher prevalence of blastomycosis (PR: 1.79; 95% CI: 1.25, 2.57). All indoor and outdoor environmental samples were negative for Blastomyces. Discussion: Blastomycosis was associated with specific indoor work locations and environmental conditions, suggesting the potential for occupational exposure to Blastomyces in indoor industrial settings. These findings may guide future outbreak investigations and occupational prevention strategies. AN - cdc:258779 IS - 9 J2 - PLoS One KW - Fungi KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Blastomycosis KW - Paper KW - Surveys and Questionnaires KW - Safety KW - Mycoses KW - Occupational Health KW - Blastomycosis; Fungal infections; Infectious diseases; Paper mills; Occupational exposure; Risk factors; Cross sectional studies; Medical surveys; Environmental exposure; Epidemiology KW - Blastomycosis KW - Fungi KW - Mycoses KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Paper KW - Safety KW - Surveys and Questionnaires PY - 2025/09/23 T2 - PLoS One T2 - PLoS One 2025 Sep; 20(9):e0332398 TI - Assessment of Environmental Risk Factors for Blastomycosis During a Large Outbreak at a Michigan Paper Mill VL - 20 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258779 ER -
A Water-Soluble, Organosilane-Based Coating Blocked Acute and Sub-Chronic Respirable Crystalline Silica-Induced Lung Toxicity and Systemic Inflammation in an Animal Model

Antonini, James M.

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Shoeb, Mohammad

2025/11/01 | OpenNano 2025 Nov; 26:100256 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Inhalation of respirable crystalline silica can cause pulmonary fibrosis and inflammation. Silica particles have a highly reactive surface that generates cell-damaging reactive oxygen species when fractured. The objective was to evaluate lung toxicity after exposure to silica coated with and without a water-soluble, organosilane-based coating (SIVO ...

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Title : A Water-Soluble, Organosilane-Based Coating Blocked Acute and Sub-Chronic Respirable Crystalline Silica-Induced Lung Toxicity and Systemic Inflammation in an Animal Model Personal Author(s) : Antonini, James M.;Shoeb, Mohammad;Alman, Breanna;Zarus, Gregory;Meighan, Terence G.;Roach, Katherine A.;Stefaniak, Aleksandr B.;Bowers, Lauren N.;Boyce, Gregory;Roberts, Jennifer R.;Kodali, Vamsi K.; Published Date : 2025/11/01 Pages in Document : 13 pdf pages Source : OpenNano 2025 Nov; 26:100256 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258778 Journal Title : OpenNano
Antonini, James M. et al. (2025). A Water-Soluble, Organosilane-Based Coating Blocked Acute and Sub-Chronic Respirable Crystalline Silica-Induced Lung Toxicity and Systemic Inflammation in an Animal Model. OpenNano. 26

Antonini, James M. et al. "A Water-Soluble, Organosilane-Based Coating Blocked Acute and Sub-Chronic Respirable Crystalline Silica-Induced Lung Toxicity and Systemic Inflammation in an Animal Model" OpenNano 26 (2025)

Antonini, James M. et al. "A Water-Soluble, Organosilane-Based Coating Blocked Acute and Sub-Chronic Respirable Crystalline Silica-Induced Lung Toxicity and Systemic Inflammation in an Animal Model" OpenNano, vol. 26, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Antonini, James M. AU - Shoeb, Mohammad AU - Alman, Breanna AU - Zarus, Gregory AU - Meighan, Terence G. AU - Roach, Katherine A. AU - Stefaniak, Aleksandr B. AU - Bowers, Lauren N. AU - Boyce, Gregory AU - Roberts, Jennifer R. AU - Kodali, Vamsi K. AB - Inhalation of respirable crystalline silica can cause pulmonary fibrosis and inflammation. Silica particles have a highly reactive surface that generates cell-damaging reactive oxygen species when fractured. The objective was to evaluate lung toxicity after exposure to silica coated with and without a water-soluble, organosilane-based coating (SIVO160). Male Sprague-Dawley rats were intratracheally instilled with silica (1 mg/rat), silica coated with SIVO160, SIVO160 alone, or saline (vehicle control). At 3, 10, 45, and 90 d after exposure, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and histopathology were performed to assess lung toxicity. Whole blood was collected to evaluate systemic inflammation by differentiating circulating white blood cells. Also, samples of uncoated and coated silica were analyzed [(1) RapiFlex MALDI-ToF/ToF mass spectrometry; (2) digestion in phagolysosomal simulant fluid (PSF) and serum ultrafiltrate (SUF)] to confirm the SIVO160 coating on the surface of the silica particles after incubation in biological media. At each time point, silica significantly increased BAL fluid lactate dehydrogenase (lung injury) and the number of recovered lung macrophages and neutrophils (lung inflammation). These silica-induced elevations in lung toxicity were completely blocked at each time point when silica was coated with SIVO160 before exposure. At 45 d after exposure to uncoated silica, circulating total white blood cells, neutrophils, and lymphocytes were significantly elevated in the blood compared to the other groups. Lung exposure to silica pretreated with SIVO160 did not cause a significant elevation in any of the peripheral blood cell types at any time point when compared to the saline and SIVO160 alone. As assessed by mass spectrometry, multiple unique spectral peaks were detected on the surface of the silica+SIVO160 particle samples after an overnight incubation in saline. The peaks were absent in the uncoated silica sample spectra, confirming the coating's presence on the particles. The time it took for removal by digestion of the SIVO160 coating on the silica was reflected by a short-term delay after incubation in both PSF and SUF, suggesting protection could be conveyed to lung cells by the coating during phagocytosis and particle deposition on lung tissue structures. Organosilane materials may be used as a possible mitigation strategy to potentially protect large numbers of workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica in multiple industries is important. AN - cdc:258778 J2 - OpenNano KW - Dust KW - Safety KW - Lung KW - Occupational Health KW - Silicon Dioxide KW - Crystalline silica; Coatings; Respirable dust; Pulmonary disorders; Reactive oxygen species; ROS; Lung irritants; Toxic effects; Immune reaction; Laboratory animals; Inhalation studies; Histopathology; KW - Author Keywords: Crystalline silica; Organosilane; Lung toxicity; Animal model; SIVO160 KW - Dust KW - Lung KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Silicon Dioxide PY - 2025/11/01 T2 - OpenNano T2 - OpenNano 2025 Nov; 26:100256 TI - A Water-Soluble, Organosilane-Based Coating Blocked Acute and Sub-Chronic Respirable Crystalline Silica-Induced Lung Toxicity and Systemic Inflammation in an Animal Model VL - 26 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258778 ER -
Lessons Learned from Developing the Worldwide IEQ Guidelines Database

Clinchard, Samy

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Maula, Henna

2025/12/01 | Indoor Environ 2025 Dec; 2(4):100124 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) guidelines and standards aim to ensure consistent, safe and healthy indoor spaces by providing clear benchmarks for air quality, lighting, thermal comfort and acoustics. Many countries and organizations have established their own IEQ regulations and standards or guidelines, but discrepancies in parameters, definit ...

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Title : Lessons Learned from Developing the Worldwide IEQ Guidelines Database Personal Author(s) : Clinchard, Samy;Maula, Henna;Jacobs, Piet;Staszowska, Amelia;Bhattacharjee, Suchismita;Dudzinska, Marzenna;Dimitroulopoulou, Sani;Higgins, Christina;Fan, Xiaojun;Park, Ju-Hyeong;Toyinbo, Oluyemi;Haverinen-Shaughnessy, Ulla; Published Date : 2025/12/01 Pages in Document : 12 pdf pages Source : Indoor Environ 2025 Dec; 2(4):100124 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258777 Journal Title : Indoor Environments
Clinchard, Samy et al. (2025). Lessons Learned from Developing the Worldwide IEQ Guidelines Database. Indoor Environments. 2

Clinchard, Samy et al. "Lessons Learned from Developing the Worldwide IEQ Guidelines Database" Indoor Environments 2 (2025)

Clinchard, Samy et al. "Lessons Learned from Developing the Worldwide IEQ Guidelines Database" Indoor Environments, vol. 2, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Clinchard, Samy AU - Maula, Henna AU - Jacobs, Piet AU - Staszowska, Amelia AU - Bhattacharjee, Suchismita AU - Dudzinska, Marzenna AU - Dimitroulopoulou, Sani AU - Higgins, Christina AU - Fan, Xiaojun AU - Park, Ju-Hyeong AU - Toyinbo, Oluyemi AU - Haverinen-Shaughnessy, Ulla AB - Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) guidelines and standards aim to ensure consistent, safe and healthy indoor spaces by providing clear benchmarks for air quality, lighting, thermal comfort and acoustics. Many countries and organizations have established their own IEQ regulations and standards or guidelines, but discrepancies in parameters, definitions, methods, and updating frequency often cause them to lag behind the latest scientific and technological advancements, potentially limiting their effectiveness. Researchers and practitioners advocate for the simplification and unification of IEQ guidelines, though risking overlooking geographical and cultural specificities. To address these challenges, and to help preserve and use current knowledge, an open database compiling worldwide IEQ guidelines was developed, ensuring equitable access to up-to-date information. The database covers four key IEQ domains, indoor air quality (IAQ), thermal comfort, acoustics, and lighting, as well as two related domains: ventilation and outdoor air quality (OAQ). Ventilation is a critical factor influencing most of the other IEQ domains, while OAQ guidelines are sometimes used in the absence of indoor-specific guidelines. Each of the six resulting tables includes both mandatory governmental regulations and voluntary guidelines, along with internationally recognized standards for broader relevance. This paper summarizes key lessons learned from database development and data collection efforts over the past five years. Practical IEQ guidelines and standards balance health and wellbeing outcomes with environmental, economic, and comfort considerations. Guidelines and standards can work best when science-based, adaptable to regional contexts, and structured with clear, measurable parameters, such as exposure limits, timeframes, and validated measurement methods. Collaboration between scientific research, technological advancements, and policy development can ensure regulations remain effective and up to date. To increase compliance and raise public awareness, the database consolidates and shares existing international guidelines and standards, supporting global alignment with best practices while accommodating resource constraints and regional specificities. AN - cdc:258777 J2 - Indoor Environments KW - Ventilation KW - Safety KW - Databases as Topic KW - Occupational Health KW - Air Quality, Indoor KW - Indoor environmental quality; IEQ; Indoor environments; Ventilation; Indoor air quality; IAQ; Guidelines; Standards; Databases; Recommendations; Policy; KW - Author Keywords: IEQ; Guidelines; Database; Recommendations; Policy KW - Air Quality, Indoor KW - Databases as Topic KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Ventilation PY - 2025/12/01 T2 - Indoor Environments T2 - Indoor Environ 2025 Dec; 2(4):100124 TI - Lessons Learned from Developing the Worldwide IEQ Guidelines Database VL - 2 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258777 ER -
Understanding Nurses' Needs Regarding Tailored, Evidence-Based Sleep Education and Training

Hittle, Beverly M.

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Wong, Imelda S.

2026/04/01 | J Adv Nurs 2026 Apr; 82(4):3402-3413 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Aim: Identify desired training content for shift-working nurses to improve their sleep and fatigue. Design: A descriptive qualitative design. Methods: We recruited night shift nurses (N = 23) to provide feedback during virtual focus groups/interviews. Data collection occurred in the U.S. between March and June 2024. Participants were presented with ...

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Title : Understanding Nurses' Needs Regarding Tailored, Evidence-Based Sleep Education and Training Personal Author(s) : Hittle, Beverly M.;Wong, Imelda S.;Smith, Carolyn;Honn, Kimberly A.;Hamill-Skoch, Sarah;Theil, Angela;Lambert, Joshua;Gillespie, Gordon L.; Published Date : 2026/04/01 Pages in Document : 12 pdf pages Source : J Adv Nurs 2026 Apr; 82(4):3402-3413 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258776 Journal Title : Journal of Advanced Nursing
Hittle, Beverly M. et al. (2026). Understanding Nurses' Needs Regarding Tailored, Evidence-Based Sleep Education and Training. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 82

Hittle, Beverly M. et al. "Understanding Nurses' Needs Regarding Tailored, Evidence-Based Sleep Education and Training" Journal of Advanced Nursing 82 (2026)

Hittle, Beverly M. et al. "Understanding Nurses' Needs Regarding Tailored, Evidence-Based Sleep Education and Training" Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol. 82, 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Hittle, Beverly M. AU - Wong, Imelda S. AU - Smith, Carolyn AU - Honn, Kimberly A. AU - Hamill-Skoch, Sarah AU - Theil, Angela AU - Lambert, Joshua AU - Gillespie, Gordon L. AB - Aim: Identify desired training content for shift-working nurses to improve their sleep and fatigue. Design: A descriptive qualitative design. Methods: We recruited night shift nurses (N = 23) to provide feedback during virtual focus groups/interviews. Data collection occurred in the U.S. between March and June 2024. Participants were presented with sleep and fatigue topics derived from the literature. Focus group/interview data were collected and transcribed. Data were analysed using a hybrid deductive-inductive manifest content analysis with an a priori coding schema based on topics shared during data collection. Data not fitting the schema, yet informing content, were analysed inductively. Results: Three themes aligned with literature-derived topics. Theme 1, Why We Sleep and Why Should Nurses Care, explains the importance of sleep to health. Theme 2, Sleep Practices for Nurses to Support Health and Social Relationships, describes healthy strategies to promote sleep for enhanced quality of life. Theme 3, Fatigue and Work, illustrates the significance of nurse sleep and fatigue risk mitigation to safe working conditions and patient care. Conclusions: Study findings highlight night shift nurses' interest in gaining evidence-based information to promote their sleep. Sleep education and training could fill a knowledge and skills gap, not often offered in school or workplace. AN - cdc:258776 J2 - Journal of Advanced Nursing KW - Sleep Hygiene KW - Fatigue KW - Safety KW - Health Personnel KW - Occupational Health KW - Staff Development KW - Nurses KW - Risk Management KW - Nurses; Fatigue; Sleep; Qualitative analysis; Quality of life; Education; Training; Health care workers; Risk management; KW - Author Keywords: fatigue risk mitigation; healthcare worker; occupational health and safety; patient safety; sleep education and training KW - Fatigue KW - Health Personnel KW - Nurses KW - Occupational Health KW - Risk Management KW - Safety KW - Sleep Hygiene KW - Staff Development PY - 2026/04/01 T2 - Journal of Advanced Nursing T2 - J Adv Nurs 2026 Apr; 82(4):3402-3413 TI - Understanding Nurses' Needs Regarding Tailored, Evidence-Based Sleep Education and Training VL - 82 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258776 ER -
Adaptive Fractal Quadtree Approach for Efficient Drone-Based Construction Site Safety Inspection

Cheng, Marvin ;

Liang, Ci-Jyun

2025/07/28 | Proceedings of the 42nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), July 28-31, 2025, Montreal, Canada. New York: International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC), 2025 Jul; :97-104 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

This study presents a novel approach for optimizing the flight paths of multiple drones during construction site inspection and monitoring by leveraging image compression techniques, specifically the fractal quadtree method. Traditional path planning methods often fail to account for varying levels of complexity across the construction site, leadin ...

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Title : Adaptive Fractal Quadtree Approach for Efficient Drone-Based Construction Site Safety Inspection Personal Author(s) : Cheng, Marvin;Liang, Ci-Jyun;Camargo, Hugo E.; Published Date : 2025/07/28 Pages in Document : 11 pdf pages Source : Proceedings of the 42nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), July 28-31, 2025, Montreal, Canada. New York: International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC), 2025 Jul; :97-104 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258775 Journal Title : Proceedings of the 42nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), July 28-31, 2025, Montreal, Canada
Cheng, Marvin et al. (2025). Adaptive Fractal Quadtree Approach for Efficient Drone-Based Construction Site Safety Inspection. Proceedings of the 42nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), July 28-31, 2025, Montreal, Canada.

Cheng, Marvin and Liang, Ci-Jyun and Camargo, Hugo E. "Adaptive Fractal Quadtree Approach for Efficient Drone-Based Construction Site Safety Inspection" Proceedings of the 42nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), July 28-31, 2025, Montreal, Canada (2025)

Cheng, Marvin et al. "Adaptive Fractal Quadtree Approach for Efficient Drone-Based Construction Site Safety Inspection" Proceedings of the 42nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), July 28-31, 2025, Montreal, Canada, , 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Conference Publication AU - Cheng, Marvin AU - Liang, Ci-Jyun AU - Camargo, Hugo E. AB - This study presents a novel approach for optimizing the flight paths of multiple drones during construction site inspection and monitoring by leveraging image compression techniques, specifically the fractal quadtree method. Traditional path planning methods often fail to account for varying levels of complexity across the construction site, leading to inefficiencies in energy consumption and scanning time. By applying the fractal quadtree approach, we dynamically adapt grid sizes based on the complexity of the initial captured site images, allowing drones to prioritize more intricate areas while minimizing focus on simpler regions. Simulation results demonstrate that this method efficiently reduces the number of required scans compared to conventional approaches, significantly improving the overall efficiency of construction site inspections. The integration of this adaptive path planning strategy provides a scalable and time-saving solution for hazard identification and site monitoring, ensuring more efficient use of drone resources. AN - cdc:258775 J2 - Proceedings of the 42nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), July 28-31, 2025, Montreal, Canada KW - Construction Industry KW - Robotics KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Construction; Algorithms; Robotics; Safety engineering; Safety monitoring; Imaging techniques; Hazard identification; Workplace monitoring; KW - Author Keywords: Path planning; Safety; Drones; Fractal Algorithm KW - Construction Industry KW - Occupational Health KW - Robotics KW - Safety PB - International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC) PY - 2025/07/28 T2 - Proceedings of the 42nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), July 28-31, 2025, Montreal, Canada T2 - Proceedings of the 42nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), July 28-31, 2025, Montreal, Canada. New York: International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC), 2025 Jul; :97-104 TI - Adaptive Fractal Quadtree Approach for Efficient Drone-Based Construction Site Safety Inspection UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258775 ER -
Employment Status, Work Limitations, Cognitive Dysfunction, and Sickness Absenteeism Among US Adults with and Without Long COVID

Ford, Nicole D.

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Dalton, Alexandra F.

2025/10/01 | Am J Ind Med 2025 Oct; 68(10):909-919 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Introduction: Long COVID may limit people's ability to carry out daily activities, including work. Little is known about the potential effect of long COVID on work limitations and absenteeism. We describe employment status and characteristics, work limitations, cognitive dysfunction, and sickness absenteeism among adults with and without long COVID ...

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Title : Employment Status, Work Limitations, Cognitive Dysfunction, and Sickness Absenteeism Among US Adults with and Without Long COVID Personal Author(s) : Ford, Nicole D.;Dalton, Alexandra F.;Edwards, Deja;King, Hope;Luckhaupt, Sara E.;Ma, Kevin C.;Slaughter, Douglas;Silver, Sharon R.;Saydah, Sharon; Published Date : 2025/10/01 Pages in Document : 11 pdf pages Source : Am J Ind Med 2025 Oct; 68(10):909-919 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258774 Journal Title : American Journal of Industrial Medicine
Ford, Nicole D. et al. (2025). Employment Status, Work Limitations, Cognitive Dysfunction, and Sickness Absenteeism Among US Adults with and Without Long COVID. American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 68

Ford, Nicole D. et al. "Employment Status, Work Limitations, Cognitive Dysfunction, and Sickness Absenteeism Among US Adults with and Without Long COVID" American Journal of Industrial Medicine 68 (2025)

Ford, Nicole D. et al. "Employment Status, Work Limitations, Cognitive Dysfunction, and Sickness Absenteeism Among US Adults with and Without Long COVID" American Journal of Industrial Medicine, vol. 68, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Ford, Nicole D. AU - Dalton, Alexandra F. AU - Edwards, Deja AU - King, Hope AU - Luckhaupt, Sara E. AU - Ma, Kevin C. AU - Slaughter, Douglas AU - Silver, Sharon R. AU - Saydah, Sharon AB - Introduction: Long COVID may limit people's ability to carry out daily activities, including work. Little is known about the potential effect of long COVID on work limitations and absenteeism. We describe employment status and characteristics, work limitations, cognitive dysfunction, and sickness absenteeism among adults with and without long COVID. Methods: Using data from the cross-sectional 2022 National Health Interview Survey, we estimated the prevalence (95% confidence intervals [CI]) of work-related outcomes by long COVID status among US adults ≥ 18 years (n = 26,270). Among employed adults with prior COVID-19 illness, we estimated crude and adjusted odds ratios for work limitations (compared to no limitations), cognitive dysfunction (some or a lot of difficulty with memory or concentration compared to no difficulty), and sickness absenteeism (≥ 11 sick days compared to 0-10 days) in the prior year. All estimates account for survey design and are weighted to the US noninstitutionalized population. Analyses were conducted in 2024. Results: 3.4% of adults reported long COVID. Adults with long COVID more often reported being unable to work due to health or disability compared to adults without long COVID (p = 0.0006). Among employed adults with prior COVID-19 illness, long COVID was associated with higher odds of work limitations (aOR 1.3, 95% CI 1.1-1.5), cognitive dysfunction (aOR 1.3, 95% CI 1.1-1.5), and sickness absenteeism (aOR 1.4, 95% CI 1.2-1.5) compared to those who did not develop long COVID. Conclusions: Long COVID was associated with work limitations, cognitive dysfunction, and sickness absenteeism among employed US adults. Workplace accommodations may be important considerations for people with long COVID. AN - cdc:258774 J2 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine KW - Nervous System KW - Safety KW - Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome KW - Cognition KW - Nervous System Diseases KW - Persons with Disabilities KW - COVID-19 KW - Occupational Health KW - COVID-19; Absenteeism; Cognitive function; Cross sectional studies; National Health Interview Survey; NHIS; Disabled workers; Employment; Long COVID; KW - Author Keywords: absenteeism; cognitive dysfunction; COVID-19; employment; long COVID KW - COVID-19 KW - Cognition KW - Nervous System KW - Nervous System Diseases KW - Occupational Health KW - Persons with Disabilities KW - Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome KW - Safety PY - 2025/10/01 T2 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine T2 - Am J Ind Med 2025 Oct; 68(10):909-919 TI - Employment Status, Work Limitations, Cognitive Dysfunction, and Sickness Absenteeism Among US Adults with and Without Long COVID VL - 68 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258774 ER -
Work-Related Asthma in the Cannabis Industry: Findings from California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington

Pacheco, Michelle

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Fitzsimmons, Kathleen M.

2025/10/01 | J Occup Environ Med 2025 Oct; 67(10):862-868 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objective: Describe work-related asthma (WRA) cases and associated exposures in the legalized cannabis industry. Methods: Using data from four state-based surveillance systems (California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington), WRA cases within the cannabis industry were identified and classified as new-onset asthma or work-aggravated asthma. Re ...

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Title : Work-Related Asthma in the Cannabis Industry: Findings from California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington Personal Author(s) : Pacheco, Michelle;Fitzsimmons, Kathleen M.;Reeb-Whitaker, Carolyn K.;Rosenman, Kenneth D.;Flattery, Jennifer;Weinberg, Justine L.;Reilly, Mary J.;Yiu, Sarah;Sack, Coralynn;Todorov, Daniele;Harrison, Robert J.;Dodd, Katelynn E.;Sparer-Fine, Emily H.; Published Date : 2025/10/01 Pages in Document : 7 pdf pages Source : J Occup Environ Med 2025 Oct; 67(10):862-868 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258773 Journal Title : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Pacheco, Michelle et al. (2025). Work-Related Asthma in the Cannabis Industry: Findings from California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 67(10).

Pacheco, Michelle et al. "Work-Related Asthma in the Cannabis Industry: Findings from California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 67, no. 10 (2025)

Pacheco, Michelle et al. "Work-Related Asthma in the Cannabis Industry: Findings from California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, vol. 67, no. 10, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Pacheco, Michelle AU - Fitzsimmons, Kathleen M. AU - Reeb-Whitaker, Carolyn K. AU - Rosenman, Kenneth D. AU - Flattery, Jennifer AU - Weinberg, Justine L. AU - Reilly, Mary J. AU - Yiu, Sarah AU - Sack, Coralynn AU - Todorov, Daniele AU - Harrison, Robert J. AU - Dodd, Katelynn E. AU - Sparer-Fine, Emily H. AB - Objective: Describe work-related asthma (WRA) cases and associated exposures in the legalized cannabis industry. Methods: Using data from four state-based surveillance systems (California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington), WRA cases within the cannabis industry were identified and classified as new-onset asthma or work-aggravated asthma. Results: From legalization dates (1996 in California, 2012 in Massachusetts, 2008 in Michigan, 1998 in Washington) through 2023, 30 WRA cases were identified. A majority were aged 18 to 34 years (66.7%) and were male (60%). Thirteen (52%) cases were new-onset asthma, and 12 (48%) were work-aggravated asthma, with two fatalities. The most frequently reported exposure was plant materials (40.4%), of which 94.7% were cannabis dust and/or marijuana plant. Most cases (69%) worked in indoor cultivation/processing. Conclusions: Cannabis industry workers are at risk for WRA, emphasizing the need for interventions to address workplace respiratory hazards. AN - cdc:258773 IS - 10 J2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine KW - Cannabis KW - Asthma KW - Safety KW - Asthma, Occupational KW - Occupational Health KW - Work-related asthma; WRA; Cannabis; Surveillance; Plant substances; Plants; Marijuana; Respiratory health; Case reports; Epidemiology; Occupational asthma; Fatalities; KW - Author Keywords: marijuana; respiratory; fatal case reports; epidemiology; prevention; surveillance; occupational KW - Asthma KW - Asthma, Occupational KW - Cannabis KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety PY - 2025/10/01 T2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine T2 - J Occup Environ Med 2025 Oct; 67(10):862-868 TI - Work-Related Asthma in the Cannabis Industry: Findings from California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington VL - 67 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258773 ER -
Prevalence of Ototoxic Chemical Exposure, Noise Exposure and Hearing Difficulty Among Workers in the United States, 2023

Masterson, Elizabeth A.

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Morata, Thais C.

2025/10/01 | J Occup Environ Med 2025 Oct; 67(10):785-797 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objective: This study estimated the prevalence of hearing difficulty and workplace exposures to ototoxic chemicals and noise within US industries and occupations. Methods: This cross-sectional study examined 2023 National Health Interview Survey data for 17,726 workers. Weighted prevalence and adjusted prevalence ratios of self-reported hearing dif ...

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Title : Prevalence of Ototoxic Chemical Exposure, Noise Exposure and Hearing Difficulty Among Workers in the United States, 2023 Personal Author(s) : Masterson, Elizabeth A.;Morata, Thais C.;Themann, Christa L.; Published Date : 2025/10/01 Pages in Document : 13 pdf pages Source : J Occup Environ Med 2025 Oct; 67(10):785-797 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258772 Journal Title : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Masterson, Elizabeth A. et al. (2025). Prevalence of Ototoxic Chemical Exposure, Noise Exposure and Hearing Difficulty Among Workers in the United States, 2023. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 67(10).

Masterson, Elizabeth A. and Morata, Thais C. and Themann, Christa L. "Prevalence of Ototoxic Chemical Exposure, Noise Exposure and Hearing Difficulty Among Workers in the United States, 2023" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 67, no. 10 (2025)

Masterson, Elizabeth A. et al. "Prevalence of Ototoxic Chemical Exposure, Noise Exposure and Hearing Difficulty Among Workers in the United States, 2023" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, vol. 67, no. 10, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Masterson, Elizabeth A. AU - Morata, Thais C. AU - Themann, Christa L. AB - Objective: This study estimated the prevalence of hearing difficulty and workplace exposures to ototoxic chemicals and noise within US industries and occupations. Methods: This cross-sectional study examined 2023 National Health Interview Survey data for 17,726 workers. Weighted prevalence and adjusted prevalence ratios of self-reported hearing difficulty and self-reported workplace exposures to ototoxic chemicals, noise and a combination of these exposures were estimated. Results: Eleven percent of workers reported hearing difficulty. Within the past year, 13% were exposed to ototoxic chemicals, 16% were exposed to noise, and 7% were exposed to both. Twenty-eight percent had a history of noise exposure. Conclusions: Workplace hearing hazards are common. This study was the first to report the overall prevalence of ototoxic chemical exposure among US workers. This exposure cannot be overlooked when protecting worker hearing. AN - cdc:258772 IS - 10 J2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced KW - Safety KW - Ototoxicity KW - Occupational Health KW - National Health Interview Survey; NHIS; Ototoxicity; Chemicals; Cross sectional studies; Noise exposure; Epidemiology; Occupational hearing loss; Surveillance; KW - Author Keywords: occupational hearing loss; hazardous noise; ototoxic chemicals; secondhand smoke; mining; construction; manufacturing; surveillance KW - Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Ototoxicity KW - Safety PY - 2025/10/01 T2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine T2 - J Occup Environ Med 2025 Oct; 67(10):785-797 TI - Prevalence of Ototoxic Chemical Exposure, Noise Exposure and Hearing Difficulty Among Workers in the United States, 2023 VL - 67 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258772 ER -
Suicide Rates by Lethal Means and Occupational Group Among US Workers, 2013-2019

Soupene, Victor A.

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Davis, Jonathan A.

2025/10/01 | J Occup Environ Med 2025 Oct; 67(10):834-842 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objective: The aim of the study was to calculate rates of suicide by lethal means and occupational group during 2013-2019 for US workers. Methods: This descriptive study included suicide rates for workers 24-65 years of age which were calculated using decedents from the National Violent Death Reporting System and population estimates from the Ameri ...

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Title : Suicide Rates by Lethal Means and Occupational Group Among US Workers, 2013-2019 Personal Author(s) : Soupene, Victor A.;Davis, Jonathan A.;Platt, Jonathan M.;Romitti, Paul A.;Cavanaugh, Joseph E.;Casteel, Carri; Published Date : 2025/10/01 Pages in Document : 9 pdf pages Source : J Occup Environ Med 2025 Oct; 67(10):834-842 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258771 Journal Title : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Soupene, Victor A. et al. (2025). Suicide Rates by Lethal Means and Occupational Group Among US Workers, 2013-2019. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 67(10).

Soupene, Victor A. et al. "Suicide Rates by Lethal Means and Occupational Group Among US Workers, 2013-2019" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 67, no. 10 (2025)

Soupene, Victor A. et al. "Suicide Rates by Lethal Means and Occupational Group Among US Workers, 2013-2019" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, vol. 67, no. 10, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Soupene, Victor A. AU - Davis, Jonathan A. AU - Platt, Jonathan M. AU - Romitti, Paul A. AU - Cavanaugh, Joseph E. AU - Casteel, Carri AB - Objective: The aim of the study was to calculate rates of suicide by lethal means and occupational group during 2013-2019 for US workers. Methods: This descriptive study included suicide rates for workers 24-65 years of age which were calculated using decedents from the National Violent Death Reporting System and population estimates from the American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample. Rates were stratified by lethal means, occupation, and biological sex. Results: Firearm-related suicides rates were highest among construction and extraction; installation, maintenance, and repair; and protective service occupations. Poisoning-related suicide rates were highest among arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media; construction and extraction; and healthcare practitioners and technical occupations. Conclusions: Occupational groups with access to firearms at work and low-wage jobs have higher rates of firearm-related suicide. Future investigations should examine how occupational access to firearms contributes to suicide risk among workers. AN - cdc:258771 IS - 10 J2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine KW - Epidemiology KW - Suicide KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Mortality KW - Suicide; Occupations; Epidemiology; Firearms; Mortality data; Mental health; Poisons; KW - Author Keywords: suicide; lethal means; occupation; firearms; poisoning KW - Epidemiology KW - Occupational Health KW - Mortality KW - Safety KW - Suicide PY - 2025/10/01 T2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine T2 - J Occup Environ Med 2025 Oct; 67(10):834-842 TI - Suicide Rates by Lethal Means and Occupational Group Among US Workers, 2013-2019 VL - 67 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258771 ER -
Occupational Stressors Among US Maritime Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Content Analysis by Age and Gender

Clonch, Allison C.

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Monsey, Lily M.

2025/10/01 | J Occup Environ Med 2025 Oct; 67(10):856-861 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objective: The study investigated how COVID-19 impacted US mariners' well-being and the differences in stressors and needs by demographic group. Methods: Using a qualitative content analysis, we analyzed 478 open-ended responses from US mariners who worked during the pandemic to systematically identify stressors and solutions. Results: Inadequate o ...

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Title : Occupational Stressors Among US Maritime Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Content Analysis by Age and Gender Personal Author(s) : Clonch, Allison C.;Monsey, Lily M.;Baker, Marissa G.; Published Date : 2025/10/01 Pages in Document : 6 pdf pages Source : J Occup Environ Med 2025 Oct; 67(10):856-861 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258770 Journal Title : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Clonch, Allison C. et al. (2025). Occupational Stressors Among US Maritime Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Content Analysis by Age and Gender. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 67(10).

Clonch, Allison C. and Monsey, Lily M. and Baker, Marissa G. "Occupational Stressors Among US Maritime Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Content Analysis by Age and Gender" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 67, no. 10 (2025)

Clonch, Allison C. et al. "Occupational Stressors Among US Maritime Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Content Analysis by Age and Gender" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, vol. 67, no. 10, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Clonch, Allison C. AU - Monsey, Lily M. AU - Baker, Marissa G. AB - Objective: The study investigated how COVID-19 impacted US mariners' well-being and the differences in stressors and needs by demographic group. Methods: Using a qualitative content analysis, we analyzed 478 open-ended responses from US mariners who worked during the pandemic to systematically identify stressors and solutions. Results: Inadequate organizational support, inability to deboard the vessel, and ineffective COVID-19 controls were identified as primary stressors. Female mariners reported more economic uncertainty concerns, while younger mariners (18 to 34) more frequently mentioned extended voyages and inability to deboard. Conclusions: These findings offer useful insights for the maritime industry to inform actionable strategies in future public health emergencies. Findings suggest a need for equitable application of emergency protocols, processes to preserve shore leave, consistent communication between shoreside employers and vessels, and mechanisms to address workforce well-being through compensation and recognition. AN - cdc:258770 IS - 10 J2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine KW - Age Factors KW - Safety KW - COVID-19 KW - Occupational Health KW - Stress, Psychological KW - Mental Health KW - COVID-19; Marine workers; Well-being; Job stress; Qualitative analysis; Health communications; Work organization; Mental health; Age factors; KW - Author Keywords: mariners; maritime workers; COVID-19; occupational stress; mental health; gender differences; age differences; qualitative content analysis; women in maritime; shore leave; organizational support KW - Age Factors KW - COVID-19 KW - Mental Health KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Stress, Psychological PY - 2025/10/01 T2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine T2 - J Occup Environ Med 2025 Oct; 67(10):856-861 TI - Occupational Stressors Among US Maritime Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Content Analysis by Age and Gender VL - 67 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258770 ER -
The Role of Alcohol, Sports Drinks, and Caffeinated Beverages in Preventing Heat-Related Illness

Greenberg, Shlomo ;

Forst, Linda

2025/10/01 | J Occup Environ Med 2025 Oct; 67(10):e762-e764 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

With the increase in frequency of extreme heat events, people are increasingly suffering from heat-related illness. This can present with acute symptoms of weakness, headache, dizziness, and muscle cramps. Prolonged exposure can result in adverse cardiovascular and kidney outcomes. When severe, prolonged heat exposure can lead to death. Heat-relate ...

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Title : The Role of Alcohol, Sports Drinks, and Caffeinated Beverages in Preventing Heat-Related Illness Personal Author(s) : Greenberg, Shlomo;Forst, Linda;Klein, Michael D.; Published Date : 2025/10/01 Pages in Document : 3 pdf pages Source : J Occup Environ Med 2025 Oct; 67(10):e762-e764 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258769 Journal Title : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Greenberg, Shlomo et al. (2025). The Role of Alcohol, Sports Drinks, and Caffeinated Beverages in Preventing Heat-Related Illness. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 67(10).

Greenberg, Shlomo and Forst, Linda and Klein, Michael D. "The Role of Alcohol, Sports Drinks, and Caffeinated Beverages in Preventing Heat-Related Illness" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 67, no. 10 (2025)

Greenberg, Shlomo et al. "The Role of Alcohol, Sports Drinks, and Caffeinated Beverages in Preventing Heat-Related Illness" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, vol. 67, no. 10, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Greenberg, Shlomo AU - Forst, Linda AU - Klein, Michael D. AB - With the increase in frequency of extreme heat events, people are increasingly suffering from heat-related illness. This can present with acute symptoms of weakness, headache, dizziness, and muscle cramps. Prolonged exposure can result in adverse cardiovascular and kidney outcomes. When severe, prolonged heat exposure can lead to death. Heat-related illness is more prevalent in outdoor workers, including those who work in the agriculture and construction industries. In an effort to protect workers from heat-related illness, the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration has recently proposed a heat standard for workers employed in conditions that put them at risk. The proposed 2024 OSHA Heat Standard advises "water, rest, and shade" but is not specific in recommendations regarding the types of beverages that would replenish fluids and help workers maintain adequate hydration. Current messaging that is available on the internet, and even fact sheets from reputable sources, commonly advise workers, athletes, and the public to avoid coffee, sports drinks, and alcohol; these recommendations are not conclusively supported by scientific literature or an understanding of homeostatic mechanisms that conserve hydration. As the climate warms and this public health challenge grows, it is critical to provide accurate information to mitigate the adverse effects of heat on human health. AN - cdc:258769 IS - 10 J2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine KW - Dehydration KW - Safety KW - Heat Stress Disorders KW - Alcohol KW - Occupational Health KW - Caffeine KW - Hot environments; Heat exposure; Outdoor workers; Dehydration; Occupational Safety and Health Administration; OSHA; Standards KW - Alcohol KW - Caffeine KW - Dehydration KW - Heat Stress Disorders KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety PY - 2025/10/01 T2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine T2 - J Occup Environ Med 2025 Oct; 67(10):e762-e764 TI - The Role of Alcohol, Sports Drinks, and Caffeinated Beverages in Preventing Heat-Related Illness VL - 67 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258769 ER -

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