Recent Additions

This page includes the documents that were newly added to the repository within the last 30 days.

All these words:

This exact word or phrase:

Any of these words:

None of these words:

Language:

Publication Date Range:

Visit our Help Page for additional assistance

Select a Range:

Select a Format:

Custom Search Builder:

Custom Search Box

Visit our Help Page for additional assistance

Showing 221 - 240 of 797 results

Associations Between Perceived Occupational Prestige and Psychological Symptoms in Correctional Supervisors

Cole, Wayne A. Jr. ;

Dugan, Alicia G.

2025/10/01 | J Occup Environ Med 2025 Oct; 67(10):823-833 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objective: Low occupational prestige - societal perceptions that certain jobs and workers are of low social status - may affect correctional worker well-being. We hypothesized that (1) low prestige is associated with psychological symptoms and (2) the association is mediated by stress. Methods: Correctional supervisors (n = 168) completed a survey ...

08/10/2026

Title : Associations Between Perceived Occupational Prestige and Psychological Symptoms in Correctional Supervisors Personal Author(s) : Cole, Wayne A. Jr.;Dugan, Alicia G.;Namazi, Sara;Brown, Stacey L.;Rinker, Robert D.;Preston, Julius C.;Decker, Ragan E.;Cherniack, Martin G.; Published Date : 2025/10/01 Pages in Document : 11 pdf pages Source : J Occup Environ Med 2025 Oct; 67(10):823-833 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258768 Journal Title : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Cole, Wayne A. Jr. et al. (2025). Associations Between Perceived Occupational Prestige and Psychological Symptoms in Correctional Supervisors. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 67(10).

Cole, Wayne A. Jr. et al. "Associations Between Perceived Occupational Prestige and Psychological Symptoms in Correctional Supervisors" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 67, no. 10 (2025)

Cole, Wayne A. Jr. et al. "Associations Between Perceived Occupational Prestige and Psychological Symptoms in Correctional Supervisors" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, vol. 67, no. 10, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Cole, Wayne A. Jr. AU - Dugan, Alicia G. AU - Namazi, Sara AU - Brown, Stacey L. AU - Rinker, Robert D. AU - Preston, Julius C. AU - Decker, Ragan E. AU - Cherniack, Martin G. AB - Objective: Low occupational prestige - societal perceptions that certain jobs and workers are of low social status - may affect correctional worker well-being. We hypothesized that (1) low prestige is associated with psychological symptoms and (2) the association is mediated by stress. Methods: Correctional supervisors (n = 168) completed a survey with measures of occupational prestige, psychological symptoms, work context, and sociodemographic information. Direct and indirect effects were tested using standard multiple regression. Results: The sample consisted primarily of males (74%) who were married or partnered (72%) with a mean age of 42.5 years (SD, 6.4 years). Direct and indirect (through stress) relationships were observed between low occupational prestige and psychological symptoms. Conclusions: Findings suggest that corrections workers perceive lower occupational prestige to be a work-related stressor with implications for psychological well-being. Future longitudinal studies may establish causality among variables. AN - cdc:258768 IS - 10 J2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine KW - Safety KW - Stress, Psychological KW - Occupational Health KW - Correctional Facilities KW - Correctional facilities; Occupations; Sociological factors; Wellbeing; Sociodemographic factors; Psychological effects; Job stress; Occupational psychology; KW - Author Keywords: occupational prestige; psychological symptoms; stress; correctional supervisors KW - Correctional Facilities 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):823-833 TI - Associations Between Perceived Occupational Prestige and Psychological Symptoms in Correctional Supervisors VL - 67 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258768 ER -
Environmental Enclosure as a Control Technology for Reducing Exposure of Mobile Underground Mining Equipment Operators to Diesel Aerosols and Gases

Bugarski, Aleksandar D.

;

Ritter, Dylan A.

2025/10/01 | Min Metall Explor 2025 Oct; 42(5):3073-3091 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

This study was conducted to evaluate the potential role of the environmental enclosure with an air cleaning system as a technology for controlling operators' exposures to aerosols and criteria gases emitted by diesel-powered mobile equipment in underground environments. This laboratory evaluation was conducted using a testing facility custom design ...

08/10/2026

Title : Environmental Enclosure as a Control Technology for Reducing Exposure of Mobile Underground Mining Equipment Operators to Diesel Aerosols and Gases Personal Author(s) : Bugarski, Aleksandar D.;Ritter, Dylan A.;Moredock, Jeffrey L.; Published Date : 2025/10/01 Pages in Document : 19 pdf pages Source : Min Metall Explor 2025 Oct; 42(5):3073-3091 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258767 Journal Title : Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
Bugarski, Aleksandar D. et al. (2025). Environmental Enclosure as a Control Technology for Reducing Exposure of Mobile Underground Mining Equipment Operators to Diesel Aerosols and Gases. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration. 42

Bugarski, Aleksandar D. and Ritter, Dylan A. and Moredock, Jeffrey L. "Environmental Enclosure as a Control Technology for Reducing Exposure of Mobile Underground Mining Equipment Operators to Diesel Aerosols and Gases" Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration 42 (2025)

Bugarski, Aleksandar D. et al. "Environmental Enclosure as a Control Technology for Reducing Exposure of Mobile Underground Mining Equipment Operators to Diesel Aerosols and Gases" Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, vol. 42, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Bugarski, Aleksandar D. AU - Ritter, Dylan A. AU - Moredock, Jeffrey L. AB - This study was conducted to evaluate the potential role of the environmental enclosure with an air cleaning system as a technology for controlling operators' exposures to aerosols and criteria gases emitted by diesel-powered mobile equipment in underground environments. This laboratory evaluation was conducted using a testing facility custom designed to allow for evaluation of the environmental enclosures and associated Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems while being immersed in the diluted diesel exhaust. Four different configurations of the Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system for the commercially available environmental enclosure of the underground mining load-haul-dump vehicle were evaluated at the custom-built test facility. The configurations were evaluated while immersed in the diluted diesel exhaust with a concentration of aerosols and criteria gases comparable to those in underground mines. The configurations fitted with high efficiency filter elements were found to provide more than 95 percent reductions in the number concentrations of diesel aerosols. The configurations with elements containing adsorbent reduced the NO2 concentrations present outside of the enclosure in excess of the current personal exposure standards by more than 85 percent and increased NO concentrations by as much as 37 percent. None of the evaluated configurations had a substantial effect on the CO2 concentrations present outside of the environmental enclosure system at concentrations equivalent to the current personal exposure standards for underground miners. The results suggest that air quality control systems could be optimized to allow for better control of the flow rates, pressurization of the enclosure, and influx of contaminants at the low-pressure zone of the systems. The control of CO2 and NO exposures would continue to rest on supplying an adequate quantity and quality of fresh air to dilute those gases below targeted exposure standards. AN - cdc:258767 J2 - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration KW - Vehicle Emissions KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Mining KW - Underground mining; Aerosols; Diesel emissions; Air cleaning; Control technology; Mobile equipment; Mining equipment; Motor vehicles; Adsorbents; Filtration; KW - Author Keywords: Environmental enclosure; Underground mining; Occupational exposure; Diesel aerosols; Diesel gases; Filtration; Adsorption; Control technology KW - Mining KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Vehicle Emissions PY - 2025/10/01 T2 - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration T2 - Min Metall Explor 2025 Oct; 42(5):3073-3091 TI - Environmental Enclosure as a Control Technology for Reducing Exposure of Mobile Underground Mining Equipment Operators to Diesel Aerosols and Gases VL - 42 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258767 ER -
Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) for Protection from Respirable Dust in Underground Mines

Sanchez Gonzalez, Luis ;

Kumar, Ashish R.

2025/10/01 | Min Metall Explor 2025 Oct; 42(5):2743-2759 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Underground mining operations use several remedial measures to alleviate the miners' exposure to respirable dust. This includes maintaining the ventilation airflow, deploying scrubbers on equipment, and using water sprays to move air and dust away from the miners and to capture them. Despite these engineering controls, recent research shows an incr ...

08/10/2026

Title : Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) for Protection from Respirable Dust in Underground Mines Personal Author(s) : Sanchez Gonzalez, Luis;Kumar, Ashish R.;Arnold, Barbara; Published Date : 2025/10/01 Pages in Document : 17 pdf pages Source : Min Metall Explor 2025 Oct; 42(5):2743-2759 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258766 Journal Title : Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
Sanchez Gonzalez, Luis et al. (2025). Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) for Protection from Respirable Dust in Underground Mines. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration. 42

Sanchez Gonzalez, Luis and Kumar, Ashish R. and Arnold, Barbara "Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) for Protection from Respirable Dust in Underground Mines" Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration 42 (2025)

Sanchez Gonzalez, Luis et al. "Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) for Protection from Respirable Dust in Underground Mines" Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, vol. 42, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Sanchez Gonzalez, Luis AU - Kumar, Ashish R. AU - Arnold, Barbara AB - Underground mining operations use several remedial measures to alleviate the miners' exposure to respirable dust. This includes maintaining the ventilation airflow, deploying scrubbers on equipment, and using water sprays to move air and dust away from the miners and to capture them. Despite these engineering controls, recent research shows an increased occurrence of exposure-related issues in the impacted miners. Masks and other PPE devices are considered the least preferred in the hierarchy of controls. However, they show a high protection factor if designed properly and according to recommendations. A Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) is a battery-operated personal scrubber that has found widespread application in industries. This respirator uses a blower to move air through a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, delivering the purified air to the user. Its popularity is attributed to its high protection efficiency. This paper summarizes the current applications and evaluation methods of PAPRs. It strongly recommends their usage in underground mines to reduce the risk of mine dust lung diseases such as pneumoconiosis, asbestosis, silicosis, and others that do not have any conclusive treatment. While the high efficiency of the respirators has been demonstrated, we recommend further studies to investigate the unique challenges associated with their use in underground mines. Therefore, this paper also presents computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations as a tool to understand the performance of PAPRs in underground tunnels, which could help to understand not only the efficiency, but also the challenges associated with their implementation. AN - cdc:258766 J2 - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration KW - Dust KW - Safety KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Occupational Health KW - Mining KW - Underground mining; Dust exposure; Powered Air Purifying Respirator; PAPR; Personal protective equipment; PPE; Computational fluid dynamics; CFD; Respirable dust; Coal dust; Filtration; KW - Author Keywords: Respirators; Coal dust; Simulations; Filtration; CFD KW - Dust KW - Mining KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety PY - 2025/10/01 T2 - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration T2 - Min Metall Explor 2025 Oct; 42(5):2743-2759 TI - Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) for Protection from Respirable Dust in Underground Mines VL - 42 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258766 ER -
A Quantitative Analysis of Kurtosis Impact on Occupational Complex Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Gong, Wei

;

Byrne, David C.

2025/11/01 | Am J Ind Med 2025 Nov; 68(11):988-1003 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: Workers in industry settings are often exposed to complex noise, which poses a greater risk to hearing loss than continuous noise at equivalent energy levels. Previous studies have identified kurtosis as an essential metric for evaluating complex noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). This study aimed to characterize the distribution of wor ...

08/10/2026

Title : A Quantitative Analysis of Kurtosis Impact on Occupational Complex Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Personal Author(s) : Gong, Wei;Byrne, David C.;Themann, Christa L.;Feng, H. Amy; Published Date : 2025/11/01 Pages in Document : 16 pdf pages Source : Am J Ind Med 2025 Nov; 68(11):988-1003 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258765 Journal Title : American Journal of Industrial Medicine
Gong, Wei et al. (2025). A Quantitative Analysis of Kurtosis Impact on Occupational Complex Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 68

Gong, Wei et al. "A Quantitative Analysis of Kurtosis Impact on Occupational Complex Noise-Induced Hearing Loss" American Journal of Industrial Medicine 68 (2025)

Gong, Wei et al. "A Quantitative Analysis of Kurtosis Impact on Occupational Complex Noise-Induced Hearing Loss" American Journal of Industrial Medicine, vol. 68, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Gong, Wei AU - Byrne, David C. AU - Themann, Christa L. AU - Feng, H. Amy AB - Background: Workers in industry settings are often exposed to complex noise, which poses a greater risk to hearing loss than continuous noise at equivalent energy levels. Previous studies have identified kurtosis as an essential metric for evaluating complex noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). This study aimed to characterize the distribution of workers exposed to complex noise, examine the associations between kurtosis and changes in hearing thresholds at various frequencies, and explore kurtosis's role in estimating NIHL and its integration into occupational hearing loss prevention programs. Methods: The study quantitatively analyzed data from 2400 workers exposed to industrial complex noise and 1520 non-noise-exposed workers in China. Both arithmetic and geometric average kurtosis were used to characterize the work-shift noise records. Linear regression models assessed noise-induced permanent threshold shift (NIPTS) across different frequency ranges. Results: For workers exposed to average noise levels between 80 and 92 dBA, increased kurtosis levels correlated with worsening NIPTS across frequencies from 0.5 to 8 kHz. However, the impact of kurtosis at lower noise exposure levels (70-79 dBA) remains uncertain. Conclusions: Kurtosis is crucial for predicting hearing loss among workers exposed to complex noise at average levels of 85 and 90 dBA. The findings have potential implications for occupational safety and health, particularly for the recruitment of workers into hearing loss prevention programs. Further risk assessment analysis could use the noise kurtosis metric to examine the excess risk of NIHL associated with complex noise exposure. AN - cdc:258765 J2 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine KW - Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Industrial noise; Noise induced hearing loss; Hearing threshold; Hearing loss prevention; Quantitative analysis; Noise exposure; Risk assessment; KW - Author Keywords: complex noise; hearing loss prevention; kurtosis KW - Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety PY - 2025/11/01 T2 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine T2 - Am J Ind Med 2025 Nov; 68(11):988-1003 TI - A Quantitative Analysis of Kurtosis Impact on Occupational Complex Noise-Induced Hearing Loss VL - 68 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258765 ER -
Prevalence of Reduced Mid-Expiratory Flow Among Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program Participants

Kurth, Laura M.

;

Hall, Noemi B.

2025/11/01 | Am J Ind Med 2025 Nov; 68(11):1028-1033 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: Small airways disease is a risk factor for the development of obstructive lung disease and may be present among coal miners without obstructive ventilatory impairment. Our study estimated the prevalence of reduced spirometric mid-expiratory flow among coal miners without obstructive ventilatory impairment. Methods: Data were from coal m ...

08/10/2026

Title : Prevalence of Reduced Mid-Expiratory Flow Among Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program Participants Personal Author(s) : Kurth, Laura M.;Hall, Noemi B.;Ansell, Brian;Laney, A. Scott;Blackley, David J.; Published Date : 2025/11/01 Pages in Document : 6 pdf pages Source : Am J Ind Med 2025 Nov; 68(11):1028-1033 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258764 Journal Title : American Journal of Industrial Medicine
Kurth, Laura M. et al. (2025). Prevalence of Reduced Mid-Expiratory Flow Among Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program Participants. American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 68

Kurth, Laura M. et al. "Prevalence of Reduced Mid-Expiratory Flow Among Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program Participants" American Journal of Industrial Medicine 68 (2025)

Kurth, Laura M. et al. "Prevalence of Reduced Mid-Expiratory Flow Among Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program Participants" American Journal of Industrial Medicine, vol. 68, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Kurth, Laura M. AU - Hall, Noemi B. AU - Ansell, Brian AU - Laney, A. Scott AU - Blackley, David J. AB - Background: Small airways disease is a risk factor for the development of obstructive lung disease and may be present among coal miners without obstructive ventilatory impairment. Our study estimated the prevalence of reduced spirometric mid-expiratory flow among coal miners without obstructive ventilatory impairment. Methods: Data were from coal miners participating in the Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP) during 2014-2022 with forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC) meeting quality criteria and no missing spirometry parameter values. We defined low forced expiratory flow at 25%-75% (FEF25%-75%) as < 65% predicted. Results: The prevalence of FEF25%-75% < 65% predicted among miners without obstructive ventilatory impairment was 7.1% overall, 10.7% among retired miners, and 16.8% among miners with radiographic evidence of coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP). Conclusions: Among miners without obstructive ventilatory impairment, reduced mid-expiratory flow was more prevalent in older miners with longer tenure, specifically retired miners. From a surveillance perspective, reduced spirometric mid-expiratory flow can be an early indicator of more serious health problems in coal miners, including obstructive lung disease. AN - cdc:258764 J2 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine KW - Coal KW - Respiratory System KW - Safety KW - Lung KW - Lung Diseases KW - Coal Mining KW - Occupational Health KW - Mining KW - Lung function; Airway obstruction; Lung disease; Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program; CWHSP; Coal miners; Spirometry; Respiratory health; KW - Author Keywords: coal miners; obstruction; small airways disease; spirometric mid-expiratory flow; spirometry KW - Coal KW - Coal Mining KW - Lung KW - Lung Diseases KW - Mining KW - Occupational Health KW - Respiratory System KW - Safety PY - 2025/11/01 T2 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine T2 - Am J Ind Med 2025 Nov; 68(11):1028-1033 TI - Prevalence of Reduced Mid-Expiratory Flow Among Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program Participants VL - 68 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258764 ER -
Critical Assessment of the Recommended Alert Limit Curves for Occupational Heat Exposure

Hess, Hayden W.

;

Hite, M. Jo

2025/11/01 | Am J Ind Med 2025 Nov; 68(11):1004-1012 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: Occupational heat stress recommendations aim to achieve thermal equilibrium and keep core temperature (Tc) below 38.0 degrees C. We assessed the recommended alert limit curves when: (1) work-rest ratios are adjusted based on wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT) at a fixed rate of metabolic heat production (Hprod) and (2) Hprod is adjusted ...

08/10/2026

Title : Critical Assessment of the Recommended Alert Limit Curves for Occupational Heat Exposure Personal Author(s) : Hess, Hayden W.;Hite, M. Jo;Heikkinen, Molly E.;Tarr, Macie L.;Tourula, Erica;Johnson, Blair D.;Hostler, David;Schlader, Zachary J.; Published Date : 2025/11/01 Pages in Document : 9 pdf pages Source : Am J Ind Med 2025 Nov; 68(11):1004-1012 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258763 Journal Title : American Journal of Industrial Medicine
Hess, Hayden W. et al. (2025). Critical Assessment of the Recommended Alert Limit Curves for Occupational Heat Exposure. American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 68

Hess, Hayden W. et al. "Critical Assessment of the Recommended Alert Limit Curves for Occupational Heat Exposure" American Journal of Industrial Medicine 68 (2025)

Hess, Hayden W. et al. "Critical Assessment of the Recommended Alert Limit Curves for Occupational Heat Exposure" American Journal of Industrial Medicine, vol. 68, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Hess, Hayden W. AU - Hite, M. Jo AU - Heikkinen, Molly E. AU - Tarr, Macie L. AU - Tourula, Erica AU - Johnson, Blair D. AU - Hostler, David AU - Schlader, Zachary J. AB - Background: Occupational heat stress recommendations aim to achieve thermal equilibrium and keep core temperature (Tc) below 38.0 degrees C. We assessed the recommended alert limit curves when: (1) work-rest ratios are adjusted based on wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT) at a fixed rate of metabolic heat production (Hprod) and (2) Hprod is adjusted based on WBGT at a fixed work-rest ratio. We tested the hypothesis that adhering to occupational heat stress recommendations results in thermal equilibrium and prevents TC from exceeding 38.0 degrees C. Methods: Unacclimated adults completed 4-hour exposures at a fixed WBGT, Hprod, and work-rest ratio. There were six iterations of compliant trials (n = 70 observations; A: 24.1 degrees C, 431 W, 60:0 min; B: 26.6 degrees C, 461 W, 45:15 min; C: 28.4 degrees C, 462 W, 30:30 min; D: 29.7, 453 W, 15:45 min; E: 27.3 degrees C, 412 W, 30:30 min; F: 31.6 degrees C, 290 W, 30:30 min) and two iterations of noncompliant trials (n = 24 observations; G: 31.6 degrees C, 413 W, 30:30 min; H: 36.1 degrees C, 453 W, 15:45 min). Results: Mean and peak TC across the compliant trials were 37.6 degrees C +/- 0.3 degrees C and 37.9 degrees C +/- 0.3 degrees C. Thus, 65/70 (93%) and 44/70 (63%) trials did not exceed a mean or peak core TC of 38.0 degrees C. Mean and peak TC across the noncompliant trials exceeded 38.0 degrees C in all trials. The rate of heat gain differed between compliant and noncompliant trials (0.08 degrees C +/- 0.07 degrees C/h vs. 0.41 degrees C +/- 0.34 degrees C/h; p < 0.0001) but on average thermal equilibrium was < 0.1 degrees C/h in the compliant trials. Conclusion: Compliance with the occupational heat stress recommendations resulted in thermal equilibrium and mitigated the development of excessive heat strain. AN - cdc:258763 J2 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine KW - Safety KW - Heat Stress Disorders KW - Occupationational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Heat stress; Body temperature; Thermal effects; Recommendations; Dehydration; Rest periods; Heat exposure; KW - Author Keywords: heat strain; heat stress; hydration; recommendations KW - Heat Stress Disorders KW - Occupationational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety PY - 2025/11/01 T2 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine T2 - Am J Ind Med 2025 Nov; 68(11):1004-1012 TI - Critical Assessment of the Recommended Alert Limit Curves for Occupational Heat Exposure VL - 68 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258763 ER -
Valley Fever Is an Occupational Illness: Let's Get the Data to Prevent It

Bartels, Juliana G. E.

;

Head, Jennifer R.

2025/11/01 | Am J Ind Med 2025 Nov; 68(11):929-932 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Valley fever is a fungal disease acquired through inhalation of spores of the fungus Coccidioides. Spores become airborne when soil is disturbed, making outdoor workers, such as agricultural or construction workers, at higher risk of exposure and disease. Valley fever is endemic and increasing in the American Southwest, with numerous documented out ...

08/10/2026

Title : Valley Fever Is an Occupational Illness: Let's Get the Data to Prevent It Personal Author(s) : Bartels, Juliana G. E.;Head, Jennifer R.;Camponuri, Simon K.;Eisen, Ellen A.; Published Date : 2025/11/01 Pages in Document : 4 pdf pages Source : Am J Ind Med 2025 Nov; 68(11):929-932 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258762 Journal Title : American Journal of Industrial Medicine
Bartels, Juliana G. E. et al. (2025). Valley Fever Is an Occupational Illness: Let's Get the Data to Prevent It. American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 68

Bartels, Juliana G. E. et al. "Valley Fever Is an Occupational Illness: Let's Get the Data to Prevent It" American Journal of Industrial Medicine 68 (2025)

Bartels, Juliana G. E. et al. "Valley Fever Is an Occupational Illness: Let's Get the Data to Prevent It" American Journal of Industrial Medicine, vol. 68, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Bartels, Juliana G. E. AU - Head, Jennifer R. AU - Camponuri, Simon K. AU - Eisen, Ellen A. AB - Valley fever is a fungal disease acquired through inhalation of spores of the fungus Coccidioides. Spores become airborne when soil is disturbed, making outdoor workers, such as agricultural or construction workers, at higher risk of exposure and disease. Valley fever is endemic and increasing in the American Southwest, with numerous documented outbreaks among construction crews, archeologists, prison employees, wildland firefighters, and military personnel. Valley fever is recognized as a work-related disease in California, but not Arizona or other states with endemic disease. Epidemiologists require surveillance data with patient industry and occupation to make the case to clinicians, legislators, and employers that Valley fever is an occupational disease that can be prevented through tailored interventions. Valley fever is a reportable disease in 28 states, including California and Arizona, and Washington, D.C.; however, most case reports are sent through automated lab reports or manual case reporting, which seldom include information about industry or occupation. Electronic case reporting (eCR), in which automated disease reports are sent to public health agencies from health care facilities via electronic medical records, provides a new pathway to streamline case reporting and is more conducive to inclusion of industry and occupation data in case reports. Occupational reporting through eCR would help build the epidemiological base to identify worker populations with excess cases of Valley fever, to identify occupational clusters, facilitate early outbreak detection, provide evidence for worker compensation claims of work-related infections, and support the development of more protective legislation to train and educate workers on prevention methods. AN - cdc:258762 J2 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine KW - Fungi KW - Safety KW - Coccidioidomycosis KW - Mycoses KW - Occupational Health KW - Coccidioidomycosis; Valley Fever; Fungal diseases; Outdoor workers; Surveillance; Occupational diseases; Epidemiology; Disease incidence KW - Coccidioidomycosis KW - Fungi KW - Mycoses KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety PY - 2025/11/01 T2 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine T2 - Am J Ind Med 2025 Nov; 68(11):929-932 TI - Valley Fever Is an Occupational Illness: Let's Get the Data to Prevent It VL - 68 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258762 ER -
Cancer and All-Cause Mortality Among United States Union Poultry Workers

Ball, M. Alexander

;

Amick, Benjamin C. III

2026/03/11 | Occup Environ Med 2026 Mar; :Epub ahead of print | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objectives: Several industry-specific hazards are present in the poultry working environment. It is not well known whether risk factors unique to poultry working increase all-cause and cancer mortality relative to other industry types. The study objective was to compare all-cause and cancer mortality among poultry workers to non-poultry food worker ...

08/10/2026

Title : Cancer and All-Cause Mortality Among United States Union Poultry Workers Personal Author(s) : Ball, M. Alexander;Amick, Benjamin C. III;Nembhard, Wendy N.;Joshua, Christina C.;Delhey, Leanna M.;Schach, Samuel L.;Allen, Jaimi L.; Published Date : 2026/03/11 Pages in Document : 6 pdf pages Source : Occup Environ Med 2026 Mar; :[Epub ahead of print] URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258761 Journal Title : Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Ball, M. Alexander et al. (2026). Cancer and All-Cause Mortality Among United States Union Poultry Workers. Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Ball, M. Alexander et al. "Cancer and All-Cause Mortality Among United States Union Poultry Workers" Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2026)

Ball, M. Alexander et al. "Cancer and All-Cause Mortality Among United States Union Poultry Workers" Occupational and Environmental Medicine, , 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Ball, M. Alexander AU - Amick, Benjamin C. III AU - Nembhard, Wendy N. AU - Joshua, Christina C. AU - Delhey, Leanna M. AU - Schach, Samuel L. AU - Allen, Jaimi L. AB - Objectives: Several industry-specific hazards are present in the poultry working environment. It is not well known whether risk factors unique to poultry working increase all-cause and cancer mortality relative to other industry types. The study objective was to compare all-cause and cancer mortality among poultry workers to non-poultry food workers. Methods: Occupational data for 30 411 poultry and 16 405 non-poultry workers were obtained from United Food and Commercial Workers union records and matched to the National Death Index up to 31 December 2019 to conduct a retrospective cohort study. Unadjusted and adjusted hazard ratios (aHR) and their 95% CIs from time-stratified Cox proportional hazard regression models were run to compare all-cause and cancer mortality among poultry and non-poultry workers. Results: Across the full cohort, no statistically significant elevation in all-cause or cancer mortality among poultry workers was observed (all-cause: aHR 0.98, 95% CI 0.95 to 1.01; cancer: aHR 1.05, 95% CI 0.97 to 1.13); however, time-period sensitivity was evident. After accounting for calendar time, poultry workers hired before 1960 had a 62% greater cancer mortality hazard compared with non-poultry workers (aHR 1.62, 95% CI 1.25 to 2.11). Poultry workers hired between 1980 and 1989 had a 59% (aHR 1.59, 95% CI 1.40 to 1.79) and 86% (aHR 1.86, 95% CI 1.39 to 2.48) greater all-cause and cancer mortality risk, respectively. Conclusions: Union poultry workers hired in the United States during the 20th century faced greater all-cause and cancer mortality compared with non-poultry workers; however, this elevation was period-sensitive, varying by employment start date. AN - cdc:258761 J2 - Occupational and Environmental Medicine KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Food-Processing Industry KW - Neoplasms KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Poultry KW - Poultry workers; Cancer rates; Mortality rates; Epidemiology; Cohort studies; Food processing industry; Occupational exposure KW - Food-Processing Industry KW - Neoplasms KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Poultry KW - Safety PY - 2026/03/11 T2 - Occupational and Environmental Medicine T2 - Occup Environ Med 2026 Mar; :[Epub ahead of print] TI - Cancer and All-Cause Mortality Among United States Union Poultry Workers UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258761 ER -
Trusted Sources: How Some US Employers Used Government Information During the COVID-19 Pandemic [prepub]

Parvanta, Claudia

;

Ball, Cynthia

2026/03/09 | J Occup Environ Med 2026 Mar; :Epub ahead of print | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objective: Assess employers' use of information from government sources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Virtual interviews with employers from 28 US companies in 9 National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) sectors. Transcribed interviews were thematically coded and analyzed using MaxQDA24. Results: All but 3 companies relied on CDC as the ...

08/10/2026

Title : Trusted Sources: How Some US Employers Used Government Information During the COVID-19 Pandemic [prepub] Personal Author(s) : Parvanta, Claudia;Ball, Cynthia;Dale, Ann M.;Moore, Kevin;Huynh, Tran B.;Sembajwe, Grace;Thiese, Matthew S.;Dinehart, Taylor;Zalizniak, Jacqueline;Caban-Martinez, Alberto J.; Published Date : 2026/03/09 Pages in Document : 42 pdf pages Source : J Occup Environ Med 2026 Mar; :[Epub ahead of print] URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258760 Journal Title : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Parvanta, Claudia et al. (2026). Trusted Sources: How Some US Employers Used Government Information During the COVID-19 Pandemic [prepub]. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Parvanta, Claudia et al. "Trusted Sources: How Some US Employers Used Government Information During the COVID-19 Pandemic [prepub]" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2026)

Parvanta, Claudia et al. "Trusted Sources: How Some US Employers Used Government Information During the COVID-19 Pandemic [prepub]" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, , 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Parvanta, Claudia AU - Ball, Cynthia AU - Dale, Ann M. AU - Moore, Kevin AU - Huynh, Tran B. AU - Sembajwe, Grace AU - Thiese, Matthew S. AU - Dinehart, Taylor AU - Zalizniak, Jacqueline AU - Caban-Martinez, Alberto J. AB - Objective: Assess employers' use of information from government sources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Virtual interviews with employers from 28 US companies in 9 National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) sectors. Transcribed interviews were thematically coded and analyzed using MaxQDA24. Results: All but 3 companies relied on CDC as their primary source for policy decisions and workforce communications, supplementing this with information from state and local health agencies, OSHA, trade and professional associations. Half of respondents asked additional experts to interpret guidance for their industry, and all but a few modified available materials to share with their workforce. NORA sectors were not effective for audience segmentation. Perception of worksite transmission was loosely aligned with preference for and confidence in information sources. Conclusion: Employers want industry-tailored information during a public health emergency; providing that remains a challenge. AN - cdc:258760 J2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine KW - Public Health KW - Safety KW - COVID-19 KW - Occupational Health KW - COVID-19; Health communications; Public health; Qualitative analysis; Policy; Disease transmission; Information dissemination; KW - Author Keywords: COVID-19; employers; workforce; mitigation strategies; trust; health communication; health belief model KW - COVID-19 KW - Occupational Health KW - Public Health KW - Safety PY - 2026/03/09 T2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine T2 - J Occup Environ Med 2026 Mar; :[Epub ahead of print] TI - Trusted Sources: How Some US Employers Used Government Information During the COVID-19 Pandemic [prepub] UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258760 ER -
Self-Reported Work-Related Stress, Depressive Symptoms, and Health and Well-Being Among Certified Organic Farmers: The Organic Farmer Safety, Health & Life Study (OFSHLS) [prepub]

Totaro, Vittoria

;

Zhao, Shixi

2026/03/12 | J Occup Environ Med 2026 Mar; :Epub ahead of print | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objective: Assess work-related stress and depressive symptoms among certified organic crop producers in the U.S. Southwest. Methods: Cross sectional survey design with certified organic crop producers listed in the Organic Integrity Database (OID) using an electronic and paper version of the Organic Farmer Safety, Health & Life Questionnaire (OFSHL ...

08/10/2026

Title : Self-Reported Work-Related Stress, Depressive Symptoms, and Health and Well-Being Among Certified Organic Farmers: The Organic Farmer Safety, Health & Life Study (OFSHLS) [prepub] Personal Author(s) : Totaro, Vittoria;Zhao, Shixi;Soto Mas, Francisco;Ji, Ming; Published Date : 2026/03/12 Pages in Document : 50 pdf pages Source : J Occup Environ Med 2026 Mar; :[Epub ahead of print] URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258759 Journal Title : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Totaro, Vittoria et al. (2026). Self-Reported Work-Related Stress, Depressive Symptoms, and Health and Well-Being Among Certified Organic Farmers: The Organic Farmer Safety, Health & Life Study (OFSHLS) [prepub]. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Totaro, Vittoria et al. "Self-Reported Work-Related Stress, Depressive Symptoms, and Health and Well-Being Among Certified Organic Farmers: The Organic Farmer Safety, Health & Life Study (OFSHLS) [prepub]" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2026)

Totaro, Vittoria et al. "Self-Reported Work-Related Stress, Depressive Symptoms, and Health and Well-Being Among Certified Organic Farmers: The Organic Farmer Safety, Health & Life Study (OFSHLS) [prepub]" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, , 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Totaro, Vittoria AU - Zhao, Shixi AU - Soto Mas, Francisco AU - Ji, Ming AB - Objective: Assess work-related stress and depressive symptoms among certified organic crop producers in the U.S. Southwest. Methods: Cross sectional survey design with certified organic crop producers listed in the Organic Integrity Database (OID) using an electronic and paper version of the Organic Farmer Safety, Health & Life Questionnaire (OFSHLQ). Analyses included descriptive statistics and multiple linear regressions to examine predictors of depressive symptoms and overall mental health. Results: More than half of respondents reported moderate or high work-related stress. Depressive symptom score was low (M = 0.75, SD = 0.96); self-rated mental health was good (M = 3.8, SD = 0.9). Years of experience was negatively associated with depressive symptoms, chronic conditions, and stress; older age was positively associated with better mental health. Conclusions: Policies and interventions should address administrative burdens, economics, and overall well-being. AN - cdc:258759 J2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine KW - Surveys and Questionnaires KW - Agriculture KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Stress, Psychological KW - Mental Health KW - Farmers; Job stress; Mental health; Cross sectional studies; Questionnaires; Wellbeing; Agriculture; Agricultural workers; KW - Author Keywords: organic farmer; mental health; stress factors KW - Agriculture KW - Mental Health KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Stress, Psychological KW - Surveys and Questionnaires PY - 2026/03/12 T2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine T2 - J Occup Environ Med 2026 Mar; :[Epub ahead of print] TI - Self-Reported Work-Related Stress, Depressive Symptoms, and Health and Well-Being Among Certified Organic Farmers: The Organic Farmer Safety, Health & Life Study (OFSHLS) [prepub] UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258759 ER -
How to Identify the Healthy Worker Survivor Effect Empirically and How to Interpret Results from Published Studies: The NIOSH Ethylene Oxide Cohort as a Case Study

Picciotto, Sally

;

Kelly-Reif, Kaitlin

2026/03/09 | Am J Epidemiol 2026 Mar; :Epub ahead of print | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Modern causal methods are underutilized in occupational epidemiology, despite the development of robust methods to adequately control time-dependent confounding affected by prior exposure, the root of the healthy worker survivor effect. We demonstrate how to detect the healthy worker survivor effect empirically and explain how to interpret analyses ...

08/10/2026

Title : How to Identify the Healthy Worker Survivor Effect Empirically and How to Interpret Results from Published Studies: The NIOSH Ethylene Oxide Cohort as a Case Study Personal Author(s) : Picciotto, Sally;Kelly-Reif, Kaitlin;Eisen, Ellen A.;Stayner, Leslie T.;Costello, Sadie; Published Date : 2026/03/09 Pages in Document : 19 pdf pages Source : Am J Epidemiol 2026 Mar; :[Epub ahead of print] URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258758 Journal Title : American Journal of Epidemiology
Picciotto, Sally et al. (2026). How to Identify the Healthy Worker Survivor Effect Empirically and How to Interpret Results from Published Studies: The NIOSH Ethylene Oxide Cohort as a Case Study. American Journal of Epidemiology.

Picciotto, Sally et al. "How to Identify the Healthy Worker Survivor Effect Empirically and How to Interpret Results from Published Studies: The NIOSH Ethylene Oxide Cohort as a Case Study" American Journal of Epidemiology (2026)

Picciotto, Sally et al. "How to Identify the Healthy Worker Survivor Effect Empirically and How to Interpret Results from Published Studies: The NIOSH Ethylene Oxide Cohort as a Case Study" American Journal of Epidemiology, , 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Picciotto, Sally AU - Kelly-Reif, Kaitlin AU - Eisen, Ellen A. AU - Stayner, Leslie T. AU - Costello, Sadie AB - Modern causal methods are underutilized in occupational epidemiology, despite the development of robust methods to adequately control time-dependent confounding affected by prior exposure, the root of the healthy worker survivor effect. We demonstrate how to detect the healthy worker survivor effect empirically and explain how to interpret analyses that have not adjusted for it. For lymphohematopoietic cancer mortality and female breast cancer mortality, we performed pathway analyses assessing whether employment is a time-varying confounder affected by prior workplace exposure to ethylene oxide. These analyses ascertained whether the relevant causal relationships depicted in a directed acyclic graph were present. For both outcomes, workers employed longer were at lower risk. Workers exposed to higher levels of ethylene oxide were also more likely to leave work. Thus, employment is a time-varying confounder affected by prior exposure. The directions of these associations imply that healthy worker survivor effect is operating. Previously published estimates of health effects of workplace exposures to ethylene oxide on both lymphohematopoietic cancer mortality and female breast cancer mortality are underestimates of the true impacts. Applying these methods to other occupational cohorts can aid interpretations of analyses that have not adjusted for the healthy worker survivor effect. AN - cdc:258758 J2 - American Journal of Epidemiology KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Epidemiology KW - Ethylene Oxide KW - Neoplasms KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Mortality KW - Epidemiology; Statistical analysis; Statistical quality control; Mortality rates; Occupational exposure; Cancer rates; Cohort studies KW - Epidemiology KW - Ethylene Oxide KW - Mortality KW - Neoplasms KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety PY - 2026/03/09 T2 - American Journal of Epidemiology T2 - Am J Epidemiol 2026 Mar; :[Epub ahead of print] TI - How to Identify the Healthy Worker Survivor Effect Empirically and How to Interpret Results from Published Studies: The NIOSH Ethylene Oxide Cohort as a Case Study UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258758 ER -
Balance Disorders in Young and Middle-Aged Adults: NHANES, 2001-2004 and 2021-2023

Hoffman, Howard J.

;

Fisher, Diana E.

2026/03/13 | Laryngoscope 2026 Mar; :Epub ahead of print | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of balance disorders in young and middle-aged adults, examine associations with risk factors, and changes over the past 20 years. Methods: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a cross-sectional complex random sample of the civilian, non-institutionalized United States population. In ...

08/10/2026

Title : Balance Disorders in Young and Middle-Aged Adults: NHANES, 2001-2004 and 2021-2023 Personal Author(s) : Hoffman, Howard J.;Fisher, Diana E.;Hogan, Anne E.;Cohen, Helen S.;Flamme, Gregory A.;Themann, Christa L.;Li, Chuan-Ming;Ward, Bryan K.;Della Santina, Charles C.; Published Date : 2026/03/13 Pages in Document : 17 pdf pages Source : Laryngoscope 2026 Mar; :[Epub ahead of print] URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258757 Journal Title : The Laryngoscope
Hoffman, Howard J. et al. (2026). Balance Disorders in Young and Middle-Aged Adults: NHANES, 2001-2004 and 2021-2023. The Laryngoscope.

Hoffman, Howard J. et al. "Balance Disorders in Young and Middle-Aged Adults: NHANES, 2001-2004 and 2021-2023" The Laryngoscope (2026)

Hoffman, Howard J. et al. "Balance Disorders in Young and Middle-Aged Adults: NHANES, 2001-2004 and 2021-2023" The Laryngoscope, , 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Hoffman, Howard J. AU - Fisher, Diana E. AU - Hogan, Anne E. AU - Cohen, Helen S. AU - Flamme, Gregory A. AU - Themann, Christa L. AU - Li, Chuan-Ming AU - Ward, Bryan K. AU - Della Santina, Charles C. AB - Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of balance disorders in young and middle-aged adults, examine associations with risk factors, and changes over the past 20 years. Methods: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a cross-sectional complex random sample of the civilian, non-institutionalized United States population. In 2001-2004 and 2021-2023, NHANES included questions about balance, dizziness, and falls in the past 12 months. The modified Romberg test (MRT) was used to examine vestibular balance function. Logistic regression models were used to assess risk factor associations with balance disorders. Results: Among 4525 middle-aged adults 40-69 years in 2001-2004, 21.5% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 19.1%, 23.9%) reported difficulty with balance and dizziness, and 29.7% (27.3%, 32.1%) failed to pass four MRT (MRT-4) conditions. Among 3986 middle-aged adults in 2021-2023, 36.2% (34.5%, 37.8%) reported specific balance and dizziness problems (BDP), and 25.9% (23.2%, 28.6%) failed the MRT-4. An enhanced MRT with a fifth condition (MRT-5) increased the discrimination of adults at risk of balance problems and falls. Risk factors for vestibular balance disorders, including age, education, income, cigarette smoking, physical activity, hypertension, diabetes, trouble hearing, and severe headaches/migraines, remained consistent. Reported functional disabilities (hearing, mobility, and vision) were significantly associated with BDP and MRT. In 2021-2023, comparisons of 2084 young adults 20-39 years with middle-aged adults showed increased age-specific prevalences of BDP and falls. Conclusion: Middle-age-specific MRT-4 results in 2021-2023 improved. Balance disorders are associated with other health conditions, increased risk of falls, and need for medical services. Level of Evidence: 3. AN - cdc:258757 J2 - The Laryngoscope KW - Vestibular Diseases KW - Falls KW - Age Factors KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Cross sectional studies; Vestibular disorders; Age factors; Risk factors; Vestibular function; Falls; Population based studies; KW - Author Keywords: balance; dizziness; NHANES; population-based prevalence; risk factors; vestibular KW - Age Factors KW - Falls KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Vestibular Diseases PY - 2026/03/13 T2 - The Laryngoscope T2 - Laryngoscope 2026 Mar; :[Epub ahead of print] TI - Balance Disorders in Young and Middle-Aged Adults: NHANES, 2001-2004 and 2021-2023 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258757 ER -
Occupational Characteristics Are Missing from Heat Vulnerability Indices: A Study in New York and New Jersey

Laskaris, Zoey ;

Baron, Sherry L.

2026/03/14 | Environ Health 2026 Mar; :Epub ahead of print | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: Heat vulnerability indices and maps are widely used by government agencies to guide heat-prevention strategies and prioritize resources for at-risk communities. However, these tools typically exclude the occupational characteristics of the population, a salient source of heat exposure. Methods: To examine how occupation might enrich the ...

08/10/2026

Title : Occupational Characteristics Are Missing from Heat Vulnerability Indices: A Study in New York and New Jersey Personal Author(s) : Laskaris, Zoey;Baron, Sherry L.;Markowitz, Steven B.; Published Date : 2026/03/14 Pages in Document : 48 pdf pages Source : Environ Health 2026 Mar; :[Epub ahead of print] URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258756 Journal Title : Environmental Health: A Global Access Science Source
Laskaris, Zoey et al. (2026). Occupational Characteristics Are Missing from Heat Vulnerability Indices: A Study in New York and New Jersey. Environmental Health: A Global Access Science Source.

Laskaris, Zoey and Baron, Sherry L. and Markowitz, Steven B. "Occupational Characteristics Are Missing from Heat Vulnerability Indices: A Study in New York and New Jersey" Environmental Health: A Global Access Science Source (2026)

Laskaris, Zoey et al. "Occupational Characteristics Are Missing from Heat Vulnerability Indices: A Study in New York and New Jersey" Environmental Health: A Global Access Science Source, , 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Laskaris, Zoey AU - Baron, Sherry L. AU - Markowitz, Steven B. AB - Background: Heat vulnerability indices and maps are widely used by government agencies to guide heat-prevention strategies and prioritize resources for at-risk communities. However, these tools typically exclude the occupational characteristics of the population, a salient source of heat exposure. Methods: To examine how occupation might enrich these tools, we developed a method to generate Census tract-level estimates of occupational heat exposure risk for employed residents using publicly available data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Information Network (O*NET) and the U.S. Census American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample (2018-2022) and applied it to New York State (NYS) and New Jersey (NJ). We calculated the proportion of residents in occupations with elevated indoor or outdoor heat exposure. We then examined correlations and spatial alignment between occupational heat risk and social, health, and environmental vulnerability indicators. Results: Approximately 1.3 million residents in NYS (13.6% of total employment) and 698,000 in NJ (15.1%) were employed in occupations with elevated indoor or outdoor heat exposure risk. Occupational heat exposure correlated most strongly with health vulnerability, followed by social vulnerability, while environmental vulnerability showed weak or negative correlations. Geographic overlap of tracts in the highest quintiles of occupational risk and other vulnerability domains was modest overall: occupational and health vulnerabilities aligned in less urban areas, whereas occupational, social, and environmental vulnerabilities clustered in and around urban centers. Conclusions: Integrating occupation into climate and social vulnerability indices is important, because it is an essential human activity, a social determinant of health, and a salient source of heat exposure that is not fully captured by existing social, health, and environmental data. These findings provide a replicable method for mapping occupational heat exposure, highlighting populations at elevated risk, informing future research, and supporting targeted interventions in community and workplace settings, especially where enforceable workplace protections against extreme heat are limited. AN - cdc:258756 J2 - Environmental Health: A Global Access Science Source KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Hot Temperature KW - Safety KW - Heat Stress Disorders KW - Occupational Health KW - Environmental health; Heat exposure; Occupations; Bureau of Labor Statistics; BLS; Hot environments; Community health; KW - Author Keywords: extreme heat; occupational exposures; environmental exposures; outdoor workers KW - Heat Stress Disorders KW - Hot Temperature KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety PY - 2026/03/14 T2 - Environmental Health: A Global Access Science Source T2 - Environ Health 2026 Mar; :[Epub ahead of print] TI - Occupational Characteristics Are Missing from Heat Vulnerability Indices: A Study in New York and New Jersey UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258756 ER -
The Role of Healthcare Providers in Sustainable Return-to-Work for Individuals with Common Mental Disorders

Can, Zoe

;

Vasquez, Cristian A.

2025/12/01 | Br Med Bull 2025 Dec; 156(1):1-8 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: Many individuals with common mental disorders (CMDs) face challenges after returning to work following sickness absence. Healthcare providers and healthcare systems are well-placed to provide returnees with support which can facilitate sustainable return-to-work. Sources of data: This narrative review has integrated data and literature ...

08/10/2026

Title : The Role of Healthcare Providers in Sustainable Return-to-Work for Individuals with Common Mental Disorders Personal Author(s) : Can, Zoe;Vasquez, Cristian A.;Peters, Susan E.;Dawson, Jeremy F.; Published Date : 2025/12/01 Pages in Document : 8 pdf pages Source : Br Med Bull 2025 Dec; 156(1):1-8 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258755 Journal Title : British Medical Bulletin
Can, Zoe et al. (2025). The Role of Healthcare Providers in Sustainable Return-to-Work for Individuals with Common Mental Disorders. British Medical Bulletin. 156

Can, Zoe et al. "The Role of Healthcare Providers in Sustainable Return-to-Work for Individuals with Common Mental Disorders" British Medical Bulletin 156 (2025)

Can, Zoe et al. "The Role of Healthcare Providers in Sustainable Return-to-Work for Individuals with Common Mental Disorders" British Medical Bulletin, vol. 156, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Can, Zoe AU - Vasquez, Cristian A. AU - Peters, Susan E. AU - Dawson, Jeremy F. AB - Background: Many individuals with common mental disorders (CMDs) face challenges after returning to work following sickness absence. Healthcare providers and healthcare systems are well-placed to provide returnees with support which can facilitate sustainable return-to-work. Sources of data: This narrative review has integrated data and literature from journal articles, reports, book chapters, and official NHS and UK statistics bodies. Areas of agreement: Individual healthcare providers and healthcare systems can take various actions to support sustainable return-to-work for individuals with CMDs. These include utilizing shared decision-making, maintaining communication with other stakeholders, and delivering suitable interventions. Healthcare leadership systems should prioritize improving relevant provider knowledge and skills as many lack confidence managing cases involving return-to-work. Areas of controversy: Healthcare providers face uncertainty about which supportive actions fall within their scope of practice. Growing points: Research interest in sustainable return-to-work appears to have grown in recent years. Areas timely for developing research: Future research should seek to clarify the definition of sustainable return-to-work and examine how resources across system levels can support sustainable return-to-work. AN - cdc:258755 J2 - British Medical Bulletin KW - Safety KW - Health Personnel KW - Occupational Health KW - Mental Health KW - Mental disorders; Mental health; Return to work; Health care personnel; Occupational psychology; Medical care; KW - Author Keywords: healthcare; mental health; organizational psychology; sustainable return-to-work KW - Health Personnel KW - Mental Health KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety PY - 2025/12/01 T2 - British Medical Bulletin T2 - Br Med Bull 2025 Dec; 156(1):1-8 TI - The Role of Healthcare Providers in Sustainable Return-to-Work for Individuals with Common Mental Disorders VL - 156 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258755 ER -
Quantifying Topographic Influences on Rockfall Trajectories in Open Pit Mines Using Stochastic Rockfall Modeling

McNabb, J. C. ;

Potter, J. J.

2025/06/08 | Mining Publications

Rockfall remains one of the most critical and least understood hazards faced in open pit mining. The factors controlling when and where rockfalls occur are abundant and highly variable site to site, hindering development of effective tools for proactive rockfall hazard mapping at scales relevant to mining operations. Observations from controlled ro ...

08/10/2026

Title : Quantifying Topographic Influences on Rockfall Trajectories in Open Pit Mines Using Stochastic Rockfall Modeling Personal Author(s) : McNabb, J. C.;Potter, J. J.;Restrepo, J. A.;Warren, S. N.;Ryan, T. M.;Luxbacher, Kray D.; Published Date : 2025/06/08 Pages in Document : 7 pdf pages Series : Mining Publications Source : 59th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June 8-11, 2025, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Alexandria, VA: American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA), 2025 Jun; :ARMA-25-0813 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258754 Journal Title : 59th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June 8-11, 2025, Santa Fe, New Mexico
McNabb, J. C. et al. (2025). Quantifying Topographic Influences on Rockfall Trajectories in Open Pit Mines Using Stochastic Rockfall Modeling. 59th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June 8-11, 2025, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

McNabb, J. C. et al. "Quantifying Topographic Influences on Rockfall Trajectories in Open Pit Mines Using Stochastic Rockfall Modeling" 59th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June 8-11, 2025, Santa Fe, New Mexico (2025)

McNabb, J. C. et al. "Quantifying Topographic Influences on Rockfall Trajectories in Open Pit Mines Using Stochastic Rockfall Modeling" 59th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June 8-11, 2025, Santa Fe, New Mexico, , 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Conference Publication AU - McNabb, J. C. AU - Potter, J. J. AU - Restrepo, J. A. AU - Warren, S. N. AU - Ryan, T. M. AU - Luxbacher, Kray D. AB - Rockfall remains one of the most critical and least understood hazards faced in open pit mining. The factors controlling when and where rockfalls occur are abundant and highly variable site to site, hindering development of effective tools for proactive rockfall hazard mapping at scales relevant to mining operations. Observations from controlled rockfall tests on mined pit slopes conducted by NIOSH support previous studies, highlighting the significant influence of sub-bench-scale topographic features on rockfall trajectories. Specifically, bench face protrusions at a lower angle than the overall bench face, which tend to "launch" rocks into trajectories with greater horizontal velocity components. While often described by previous researchers, the phenomenon is rarely evaluated quantitatively. The influence of launch features on rockfall trajectories and kinetics can be evaluated using detailed stochastic 2D rockfall modeling. This study presents the preliminary results of such modeling, which focuses on primary rockfall impact distances beneath these launch features using 27 systematic combinations of launch feature widths, angles, and heights above the catch bench, with model parameters calibrated to the NIOSH rockfall tests. This analysis serves as a critical first step in creating generalizable, predictive rockfall hazard maps incorporating launch feature geometries mapped from as-built high-resolution pit slope surveys. AN - cdc:258754 J2 - 59th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June 8-11, 2025, Santa Fe, New Mexico KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Mining KW - Open pit mining; Rock falls; Rock mechanics; Geology; Geologic models; Geotechnical engineering; Slope stability; Topography KW - Mining KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety PB - American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA) PY - 2025/06/08 T2 - 59th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June 8-11, 2025, Santa Fe, New Mexico T2 - 59th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June 8-11, 2025, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Alexandria, VA: American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA), 2025 Jun; :ARMA-25-0813 T3 - Mining Publications TI - Quantifying Topographic Influences on Rockfall Trajectories in Open Pit Mines Using Stochastic Rockfall Modeling UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258754 ER -
Forecasting Rockfall Retention Performance of Catch Bench Configurations in Mining Models Calibrated to Rockfall Field Data

Restrepo, J. A. ;

McNabb, J. C.

2025/06/08 | Mining Publications

Rockfall hazards pose significant safety risks in open-pit mining, endangering both personnel and equipment. To mitigate these risks, catch benches are designed to retain falling rocks, with a common industry target of 90% retention on the first bench. However, quantifying retention rates remains challenging due to variable slope geometries and roc ...

08/10/2026

Title : Forecasting Rockfall Retention Performance of Catch Bench Configurations in Mining Models Calibrated to Rockfall Field Data Personal Author(s) : Restrepo, J. A.;McNabb, J. C.;Potter, J. J.;Warren, S. N.;Ryan, T. M.;Luxbacher, Kray D.; Published Date : 2025/06/08 Pages in Document : 8 pdf pages Series : Mining Publications Source : 59th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June 8-11, 2025, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Alexandria, VA: American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA), 2025 Jun; :ARMA-25-0852 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258753 Journal Title : 59th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June 8-11, 2025, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Restrepo, J. A. et al. (2025). Forecasting Rockfall Retention Performance of Catch Bench Configurations in Mining Models Calibrated to Rockfall Field Data. 59th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June 8-11, 2025, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Restrepo, J. A. et al. "Forecasting Rockfall Retention Performance of Catch Bench Configurations in Mining Models Calibrated to Rockfall Field Data" 59th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June 8-11, 2025, Santa Fe, New Mexico (2025)

Restrepo, J. A. et al. "Forecasting Rockfall Retention Performance of Catch Bench Configurations in Mining Models Calibrated to Rockfall Field Data" 59th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June 8-11, 2025, Santa Fe, New Mexico, , 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Conference Publication AU - Restrepo, J. A. AU - McNabb, J. C. AU - Potter, J. J. AU - Warren, S. N. AU - Ryan, T. M. AU - Luxbacher, Kray D. AB - Rockfall hazards pose significant safety risks in open-pit mining, endangering both personnel and equipment. To mitigate these risks, catch benches are designed to retain falling rocks, with a common industry target of 90% retention on the first bench. However, quantifying retention rates remains challenging due to variable slope geometries and rockfall behaviors, necessitating calibrated predictive modeling. This study uses RocFall2 to simulate rockfall behavior based on field data from the Highwall Safety Project. A calibration was performed using single-bench tests, determining a 90% retention distance of 10.9 m (approx. 35.76 ft) from the bench toe for 6-inch synthetic rocks. The calibrated model was then applied to a five-bench configuration, which showed a first bench retention efficiency of 88.7%, with cumulative retention reaching 100% by the fifth bench. To explore the impact of bench geometry, a second simulation was conducted using the Modified Ritchie Criterion (MRC), reducing the catch bench width to 9.4 m. In this scenario, a six-bench system was needed to achieve full containment. The results reveal that achieving similar retention outcomes with narrower benches requires more sequential benches. These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of multi-bench systems while highlighting areas for improvement in bench geometry and energy dissipation strategies. AN - cdc:258753 J2 - 59th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June 8-11, 2025, Santa Fe, New Mexico KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Mining KW - Open pit mining; Rock falls; Rock mechanics; Geology; Geologic models; Geotechnical engineering KW - Mining KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety PB - American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA) PY - 2025/06/08 T2 - 59th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June 8-11, 2025, Santa Fe, New Mexico T2 - 59th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June 8-11, 2025, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Alexandria, VA: American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA), 2025 Jun; :ARMA-25-0852 T3 - Mining Publications TI - Forecasting Rockfall Retention Performance of Catch Bench Configurations in Mining Models Calibrated to Rockfall Field Data UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258753 ER -
Understanding the Impacts of Heat [2025]

Jacklitsch, Brenda L. ;

Williams, W. Jon

2025/09/11 | Handbook of emergency response: a human factors and systems engineering approach, second edition. Racz L, Badiru AB, eds. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2025 Sep; :257-279 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Heat is often a major concern during disasters. This chapter covers the effects of heat on worker safety and health. It considers the occupational impacts of heat for emergency responders. Information reviewed includes basic physiology (e.g., how the body cools and what happens when it overheats), heat-related illnesses (HRIs) and injuries, and env ...

08/10/2026

Title : Understanding the Impacts of Heat [2025] Personal Author(s) : Jacklitsch, Brenda L.;Williams, W. Jon; Published Date : 2025/09/11 Pages in Document : 29 pdf pages Source : Handbook of emergency response: a human factors and systems engineering approach, second edition. Racz L, Badiru AB, eds. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2025 Sep; :257-279 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258752 Journal Title : Handbook of emergency response: a human factors and systems engineering approach, second edition
Jacklitsch, Brenda L. and Williams, W. Jon (2025). Understanding the Impacts of Heat [2025]. Handbook of emergency response: a human factors and systems engineering approach, second edition.

Jacklitsch, Brenda L. and Williams, W. Jon "Understanding the Impacts of Heat [2025]" Handbook of emergency response: a human factors and systems engineering approach, second edition (2025)

Jacklitsch, Brenda L. and Williams, W. Jon "Understanding the Impacts of Heat [2025]" Handbook of emergency response: a human factors and systems engineering approach, second edition, , 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Chapter AU - Jacklitsch, Brenda L. AU - Williams, W. Jon AB - Heat is often a major concern during disasters. This chapter covers the effects of heat on worker safety and health. It considers the occupational impacts of heat for emergency responders. Information reviewed includes basic physiology (e.g., how the body cools and what happens when it overheats), heat-related illnesses (HRIs) and injuries, and environmental and individual risk factors. Additional information on heat stress and toxicology is discussed, as well as considerations for training and educational needs for emergency responders and supervisors. AN - cdc:258752 J2 - Handbook of emergency response: a human factors and systems engineering approach, second edition KW - Hot Temperature KW - Emergency Responders KW - Safety KW - Heat Stress Disorders KW - Occupational Health KW - Staff Development KW - Heat exposure; Emergency response; Disaster response; Hot environments; Heat stress; Risk factors; Education; Training; Worker safety; Worker health KW - Emergency Responders KW - Heat Stress Disorders KW - Hot Temperature KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Staff Development PB - CRC Press PY - 2025/09/11 T2 - Handbook of emergency response: a human factors and systems engineering approach, second edition T2 - Handbook of emergency response: a human factors and systems engineering approach, second edition. Racz L, Badiru AB, eds. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2025 Sep; :257-279 TI - Understanding the Impacts of Heat [2025] UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258752 ER -
In Vitro Toxicity Assessment of Pre- and Post-Incinerated Organomodified Nanoclays on Airway Epithelial and Lung Fibroblast Cells

Stueckle, Todd A.

;

Jensen, Jake

2025/10/20 | Chem Res Toxicol 2025 Oct; 38(10):1708-1728 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The use of two-dimensional organomodified nanoclays (ONCs) to improve nanocomposite properties continues to grow. Recent evidence suggests that airborne nanoclays in occupational environments pose an inhalation hazard; however, health risks and the underlying mechanisms remain undefined. In vivo studies evaluating pre- and post-incinerated ONC expo ...

08/10/2026

Title : In Vitro Toxicity Assessment of Pre- and Post-Incinerated Organomodified Nanoclays on Airway Epithelial and Lung Fibroblast Cells Personal Author(s) : Stueckle, Todd A.;Jensen, Jake;Coyle, Jayme P.;Wagner, Alixandra;Derk, Raymond C.;Kornberg, Tiffany G.;Friend, Sherri A.;Schreiner, Molly;Ufelle, Alexander C.;Agarwal, Sushant;Gupta, Rakesh K.;Dinu, Cerasela Z.;Rojanasakul, Liying W.; Published Date : 2025/10/20 Pages in Document : 21 pdf pages Source : Chem Res Toxicol 2025 Oct; 38(10):1708-1728 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258751 Journal Title : Chemical Research in Toxicology
Stueckle, Todd A. et al. (2025). In Vitro Toxicity Assessment of Pre- and Post-Incinerated Organomodified Nanoclays on Airway Epithelial and Lung Fibroblast Cells. Chemical Research in Toxicology. 38

Stueckle, Todd A. et al. "In Vitro Toxicity Assessment of Pre- and Post-Incinerated Organomodified Nanoclays on Airway Epithelial and Lung Fibroblast Cells" Chemical Research in Toxicology 38 (2025)

Stueckle, Todd A. et al. "In Vitro Toxicity Assessment of Pre- and Post-Incinerated Organomodified Nanoclays on Airway Epithelial and Lung Fibroblast Cells" Chemical Research in Toxicology, vol. 38, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Stueckle, Todd A. AU - Jensen, Jake AU - Coyle, Jayme P. AU - Wagner, Alixandra AU - Derk, Raymond C. AU - Kornberg, Tiffany G. AU - Friend, Sherri A. AU - Schreiner, Molly AU - Ufelle, Alexander C. AU - Agarwal, Sushant AU - Gupta, Rakesh K. AU - Dinu, Cerasela Z. AU - Rojanasakul, Liying W. AB - The use of two-dimensional organomodified nanoclays (ONCs) to improve nanocomposite properties continues to grow. Recent evidence suggests that airborne nanoclays in occupational environments pose an inhalation hazard; however, health risks and the underlying mechanisms remain undefined. In vivo studies evaluating pre- and post-incinerated ONC exposures found that cytotoxicity, inflammation, and fibrotic signaling responses are coating- and incineration status-dependent. We hypothesized that physicochemical property differences associated with coating presence/absence and incineration status of nanoclays will elicit changes in key events (KE) in exposed human small airway epithelial (SAECs) and normal lung fibroblast (NHLF) cells that contribute to pulmonary lung fibrosis. Using multiplex high-throughput screening strategies, SAEC and NHLF cells were acutely exposed (0-20 µg/cm2) to pristine nanoclay (CloisNa), an ONC (Clois30B), their incinerated byproducts (I-CloisNa and I-Clois30B), and crystalline silica (CS), to evaluate how ONC characteristics influence several KE in the pulmonary fibrosis adverse outcome pathway. In vitro exposure to pre-incinerated nanoclay induced organic coating-dependent cytotoxicity in SAECs. CloisNa caused disruption of mitochondrial membrane potential, which coincided with loss in viability in both cell types. Clois30B exposure caused dose-dependent SAEC cytotoxicity, micronuclei formation, and mitochondrial hyperpolarization in SAECs and NHLFs. Incinerated nanoclays were noncytotoxic but elicited a SAEC mitochondrial radical and pro-inflammatory response. Direct in vitro exposure to NHLFs exhibited particle-dependent increased live cell count, reactive oxygen species production, and a-smooth muscle actin expression. Nanoclay-exposed NHLFs (0.6 µg/cm2) possessed elevated collagen I levels while the same mass dose in vivo (300 µg/lung) favored elevated fibronectin and collagen III deposition for CloisNa and CS. In conclusion, organic coating presence and incineration status influenced nanoclays' effects on cellular interaction, membrane integrity, inflammation, fibroblast activation, and collagen accumulation in exposed cell models. Although pre-incinerated nanoclay exposure promoted collagen accumulation in vitro, it was a poor predictor of in vivo model reticular fiber deposition. AN - cdc:258751 J2 - Chemical Research in Toxicology KW - Safety KW - Lung KW - Particulate Matter KW - Occupational Health KW - Nanoclays; Airborne particulates; Immune reaction; Macrophages; Cytotoxic effects; Coatings; In vitro study; Toxicology; Lung fibrosis; Nanocomposites KW - Lung KW - Occupational Health KW - Particulate Matter KW - Safety PY - 2025/10/20 T2 - Chemical Research in Toxicology T2 - Chem Res Toxicol 2025 Oct; 38(10):1708-1728 TI - In Vitro Toxicity Assessment of Pre- and Post-Incinerated Organomodified Nanoclays on Airway Epithelial and Lung Fibroblast Cells VL - 38 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258751 ER -
Genome-Wide Association Study and HLA Genotyping for Beryllium Disease Susceptibility in a European Descent Population

Liao, Shu-Yi ;

Fingerlin, Tasha E.

2025/11/05 | Gene 2025 Nov; 971:149820 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: Workplace exposure to beryllium can result in beryllium sensitization (BeS), a cell-mediated immune response that can progress to chronic beryllium disease (CBD), a granulomatous lung disease. DPB1-E69 is highly associated with CBD and BeS, although DRB1-E71 may also be a risk factor in the absence of DPB1-E69. Objective: This study 1) ...

08/10/2026

Title : Genome-Wide Association Study and HLA Genotyping for Beryllium Disease Susceptibility in a European Descent Population Personal Author(s) : Liao, Shu-Yi;Fingerlin, Tasha E.;Jacobson, Sean;Mroz, Margaret M.;Rosenman, Kenneth D.;Rossman, Milton D.;Virji, M. Abbas;McCanlies, Eric C.;Schuler, Christine R.;Yucesoy, Berran;Glessner, Joseph;Duke, Jamie L.;Hakonarson, Hakon;Monos, Dimitri S.;Maier, Lisa A.; Published Date : 2025/11/05 Pages in Document : 9 pdf pages Source : Gene 2025 Nov; 971:149820 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258750 Journal Title : Gene
Liao, Shu-Yi et al. (2025). Genome-Wide Association Study and HLA Genotyping for Beryllium Disease Susceptibility in a European Descent Population. Gene. 971

Liao, Shu-Yi et al. "Genome-Wide Association Study and HLA Genotyping for Beryllium Disease Susceptibility in a European Descent Population" Gene 971 (2025)

Liao, Shu-Yi et al. "Genome-Wide Association Study and HLA Genotyping for Beryllium Disease Susceptibility in a European Descent Population" Gene, vol. 971, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Liao, Shu-Yi AU - Fingerlin, Tasha E. AU - Jacobson, Sean AU - Mroz, Margaret M. AU - Rosenman, Kenneth D. AU - Rossman, Milton D. AU - Virji, M. Abbas AU - McCanlies, Eric C. AU - Schuler, Christine R. AU - Yucesoy, Berran AU - Glessner, Joseph AU - Duke, Jamie L. AU - Hakonarson, Hakon AU - Monos, Dimitri S. AU - Maier, Lisa A. AB - Background: Workplace exposure to beryllium can result in beryllium sensitization (BeS), a cell-mediated immune response that can progress to chronic beryllium disease (CBD), a granulomatous lung disease. DPB1-E69 is highly associated with CBD and BeS, although DRB1-E71 may also be a risk factor in the absence of DPB1-E69. Objective: This study 1) identified novel genetic variants associated with CBD/BeS using a genome-wide association study (GWAS) approach and 2) clarified the role of DRB1-E71 in conjunction with DPB1-E69. Methods: We performed GWAS and HLA analysis on 1626 subjects with BeS, CBD and beryllium exposure without disease. Results: We found that rs1042140, the first base of the codon that encodes E69, was associated with CBD and BeS. We also found two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), rs56011217 and rs72636334, near SRIP1 on chromosome 4 associated with CBD and BeS independent of rs1042140. HLA alleles DRB1*04:04 (non E71) and DQB1*06:04 were significantly associated with CBD and BeS independent of rs1042140. Conclusions: We found both DPB1-E69 and DRB1-E71 carriers have a higher risk of CBD or BeS both independently and jointly, with DPB1-E69 status having higher impact than DRB1-E71 status. DRB1-E71 also increases the risk in subjects without DPB1-E69. Our study also implies that beyond HLA, SRIP1 should be investigated in chronic beryllium disease pathogenesis. AN - cdc:258750 J2 - Gene KW - Berylliosis KW - Safety KW - Genomics KW - Occupational Health KW - Beryllium KW - Genes; Genetic factors; Genomics; Beryllium; Immune reaction; Beryllium disease; Occupational exposure; KW - Author Keywords: Beryllium sensitization; Chronic beryllium disease; GWAS; HLA; SNP KW - Beryllium KW - Berylliosis KW - Genomics KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety PY - 2025/11/05 T2 - Gene T2 - Gene 2025 Nov; 971:149820 TI - Genome-Wide Association Study and HLA Genotyping for Beryllium Disease Susceptibility in a European Descent Population VL - 971 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258750 ER -
Effect of Phase Change Material Melting Points on Thermal Protection Behavior of Firefighters' Turnout Gear

Xu, Susan S. ;

Pollard, Jonisha P.

2025/07/26 | Human dynamics, product evaluation and quality. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics and the Affiliated Conferences, July 26-30, 2025, Orlando, Florida. Li Z, Zallio M, Xu S, eds. Orlando, FL: Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE) International, 2025 Jul; 172:59-67 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

This study incorporated phase change material (PCM) in firefighters' turnout gear, aiming to harness the thermal protective properties of PCM to remarkably enhance the thermal protective performance (TPP) of turnout gear. It used an advanced 3D firefighters' turnout gear equipped human model for numerical simulations as a preliminary step toward de ...

08/10/2026

Title : Effect of Phase Change Material Melting Points on Thermal Protection Behavior of Firefighters' Turnout Gear Personal Author(s) : Xu, Susan S.;Pollard, Jonisha P.;Zhao, Weihuan; Published Date : 2025/07/26 Pages in Document : 9 pdf pages Source : Human dynamics, product evaluation and quality. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics and the Affiliated Conferences, July 26-30, 2025, Orlando, Florida. Li Z, Zallio M, Xu S, eds. Orlando, FL: Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE) International, 2025 Jul; 172:59-67 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258749 Journal Title : Human dynamics, product evaluation and quality. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics and the Affiliated Conferences, July 26-30, 2025, Orlando, Florida
Xu, Susan S. et al. (2025). Effect of Phase Change Material Melting Points on Thermal Protection Behavior of Firefighters' Turnout Gear. Human dynamics, product evaluation and quality. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics and the Affiliated Conferences, July 26-30, 2025, Orlando, Florida. 172

Xu, Susan S. and Pollard, Jonisha P. and Zhao, Weihuan "Effect of Phase Change Material Melting Points on Thermal Protection Behavior of Firefighters' Turnout Gear" Human dynamics, product evaluation and quality. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics and the Affiliated Conferences, July 26-30, 2025, Orlando, Florida 172 (2025)

Xu, Susan S. et al. "Effect of Phase Change Material Melting Points on Thermal Protection Behavior of Firefighters' Turnout Gear" Human dynamics, product evaluation and quality. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics and the Affiliated Conferences, July 26-30, 2025, Orlando, Florida, vol. 172, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Xu, Susan S. AU - Pollard, Jonisha P. AU - Zhao, Weihuan AB - This study incorporated phase change material (PCM) in firefighters' turnout gear, aiming to harness the thermal protective properties of PCM to remarkably enhance the thermal protective performance (TPP) of turnout gear. It used an advanced 3D firefighters' turnout gear equipped human model for numerical simulations as a preliminary step toward designing and testing more advanced experimental models. The primary goal of this study is to determine the optimum melting temperature range and the corresponding location of PCM segments in turnout gear to maximize thermal protection. It was found that PCM melting temperature in the range of 50-80 degrees C could better protect the human body, and PCM location close to the clothing's inner surface could help further extend thermal protection time under high heat exposures. Utilizing PCM segments within firefighters' turnout gear could double the time required for the skin to reach second-degree burn injury compared to traditional gear lacking PCM technology. This research will provide valuable insights that can guide future experimental designs and contribute to the development of more effective protective gear for firefighters. AN - cdc:258749 J2 - Human dynamics, product evaluation and quality. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics and the Affiliated Conferences, July 26-30, 2025, Orlando, Florida KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Firefighters KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Protective Clothing KW - Human factors engineering; Fire fighters; Fire fighting equipment; Thermal effects; Heat exposure; Materials testing; Protective clothing; KW - Author Keywords: 3D human thermal model; Firefighters' turnout gear; Phase change material; PCM melting point; Thermal protection enhancement KW - Firefighters KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Protective Clothing KW - Safety PB - Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE) International PY - 2025/07/26 T2 - Human dynamics, product evaluation and quality. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics and the Affiliated Conferences, July 26-30, 2025, Orlando, Florida T2 - Human dynamics, product evaluation and quality. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics and the Affiliated Conferences, July 26-30, 2025, Orlando, Florida. Li Z, Zallio M, Xu S, eds. Orlando, FL: Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE) International, 2025 Jul; 172:59-67 TI - Effect of Phase Change Material Melting Points on Thermal Protection Behavior of Firefighters' Turnout Gear VL - 172 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258749 ER -

Previous Page Previous

221 - 240 / 797

Next Page Next

Found an issue?

Send us an email at: