Wholesale and Retail Trade: NORA Sector Council Bulletin

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• Corporate Authors:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Description:
  This NORA sector research program addresses the needs of wholesale and retail trade (WRT) for a safe future. This bulletin contains information about: 1. Why This E-Bulletin - The short answer is to provide a monthly forum for sharing information on Wholesale and Retail Trade (WRT) and related safety and health issues. The information selected for this WRT Bulletin will cover four general topics: (1) Information on the extent and magnitude of the injuries and fatalities, (2) Information on the known relationships between workplace exposure and potential health consequences, (3) Information on Interventions, including training, and (4) guides for dissemination and implementation of effective interventions. 2. Wholesale and Retail Trade Sector First Meeting - The NORA Wholesale and Retail Trade (WRT) Sector Council convened for the first time on November 13-14, 2006 in Washington DC. The Sector Council at the November meeting identified four initial priorities for further research: a) Motor Vehicle, b) Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), c) Violence, and d) Falls. 3. Reduce Vehicle Crashes - Every 12 minutes someone dies in a motor vehicle crash, every 10 seconds an injury occurs, and every 5 seconds a crash occurs. Many of these incidents occur during the workday or during the commute to and from work (OSHA, 2004). Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and injury for all ages. Crashes on and off the job have far-reaching financial and psychological effects on employees, their coworkers and families, and their employers. 4. What's Wrong With a 12-Hour Workday - Research links long work hours to a wide range of risks to workers, families, employers, and the community. These factors could lead to sleep disturbances, fatigue, stress, negative mood, discomfort, pain, and decreases in functioning. Additional information on working long hours can be found in the article "Possible Broad Impacts of Long Work Hours" by Claire C. Caruso. 5. What's New in the WRT News - The following articles and websites provide additional follow-up information about topics that were mentioned in this issue. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Accidental Falls Accidents Automobiles Economics Ergonomics Family Fatigue Hazardous Substances Health Promotion Manufacturing And Industrial Facilities Mental Health Mortality Musculoskeletal Diseases Musculoskeletal System Occupational Exposure Occupational Health Safety Sleep Sleep Initiation And Maintenance Disorders Staff Development Violence Workplace

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• Keywords:
  BLS Bureau Of Labor Statistics Communication Systems Economic Impact Employee Exposure Equipment Design Falls Families Fatalities Guidelines Hazard Communication Health Communications Health Programs Information Dissemination Injuries Injury Prevention Intervention Lifting Long Work Hours Manual Lifting Manual Materials Handling Materials Handling Materials Handling Equipment Materials Transport Motor Vehicles MSD Musculoskeletal System Disorders Occupational Health Programs Occupational Safety Programs Partnership Psychological Effects Retail Workers Safety Education Safety Measures Safety Practices Safety Programs Safety Research Sleep Deprivation Statistical Analysis Stress Training Warehousing Website Wholesale And Retail Trade Sector Research Program Work Environment Worker Health Worker Safety Work Intervals Work Performance Work Schedules

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• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Newsletter
• Place as Subject:
  Ohio ; OSHA Region 5
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  EID - Education and Information Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  1-3
• Volume:
  1
• Issue:
  1
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20051056
• Citation:
  Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Wholesale and Retail Trade Sector Research Program, 2006 Dec; 1(1):1-3
• Contact Point Address:
  Vern Anderson, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226
• Email:
  VAnderson@cdc.gov
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2007
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Source Full Name:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/211190/cdc_211190_DS1.pdf
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