Safety task force under scrutiny Nov 21, 2009
A fourth subcommittee will make recommendations regarding a centralized database for workplace fatalities -- an effort that parallels work under way by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The full task force is expected to deliver a report and potentially suggest legislation to the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee when it meets Dec. 7 and 8 in Cheyenne. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Low Cost Transfer Aids May Prevent ... Nov 19, 2009
In 2003, caregivers in facilities suffered 211,000 injuries, many related to lifting, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's February 2006 article entitled "." Home caregivers also risk serious injury to the back and other body parts when lifting and transferring another adult. Many devices are available that can help prevent injury while transferring someone from one position or place to another. (Suite101.com)
Night shifts, overtime raise stroke risk Nov 18, 2009
Violanti, who and received significant contributions from biostatisticians in the CDCs National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), said: "These findings reinforce the scientific value of studying the effects of occupation on cardiovascular risk factors. "This is especially important in first responders, who are selected on initial good overall physical and mental health. Exploring specific job-related associations, such as shift work, add to the benefit of such... (India Times, India)
BFD’s competence in question Nov 16, 2009
It took a federal team from the Firefighter Fatality Division of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to create a comprehensive account of that terrible night. An earlier internal report by the BFD focused largely on grease build-up in the restaurant s exhaust ducts. (Boston Globe)
Suffolk County DA's office says they did not receive requests for Tai Ho autopsy reports Nov 13, 2009
Fred Blosser, public affairs officer for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), said, "We're checking back on information to see who we contacted and we will follow up. We are always concerned if someone has questions about the reliability of one our reports. So we intend to look at the questions and get back to the officials for whoever has questions about them. If people say they weren't contacted and should have been contacted then we want to make sure we contact... (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Federal report criticizes Boston Fire Department's handling of Tai Ho fire Nov 12, 2009
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) said not only was there ineffective management at the scene of the Centre Street blaze, but the firefighters exhibited poor tactics and training from firefighters and commanders. In the report there are photos showing an off-duty firefighter wearing a basic white t-shirt trying to do an initial vent of the August 29, 2007 fire that broke out from the Tai Ho restaurant. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Respirator or face mask? Best shield still debated Nov 7, 2009
IOM spokeswoman Christine Stencel says that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and others have provided "convincing data" on the ability of the respirators to filter out a large percentage of tiny particles. "Based on all the available evidence and data that the committee had to look at, [it recommended] that the N95 respirator afforded the best potential protection against airborne transmission of the virus, and therefore that was the recommendation for health-care... (CNN -- Health)
Wellesley College honored for lab health and safety program Nov 6, 2009
The award consisted of a plaque, $1,000 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and $500 from CHAS for travel to the Washington, D.C., ACS meeting. The award was presented to Harry Clark, the Science Center s chemical hygiene officer. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Major gaps in hospital security Nov 2, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Injury And Hazards In Home Health Care Nursing Are A Growing Concern Oct 9, 2009
These types of injuries are serious as they can result in infection with bloodborne pathogens, such as hepatitis and HIV." A critical finding of this study was the statistical correlation between needlesticks and exposure to stressful conditions in the patients' household. Nurses reporting household stressors, such as cigarette smoke, unsanitary conditions, air pollution, and vermin, were nearly twice as likely to report needlestick injuries. Most significant was the fact that home healthcare... (Science Daily)
Guidelines on Proper Use of N95 Mas... Sep 20, 2009
Make sure that the N95 is from a NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) certified manufacturer. See that the N95 respirator is fit tested so that its intended purpose is not compromised. (Suite101.com)
Do N95 Masks Protect Against the H1... Sep 20, 2009
The 95 in N95 denotes that the NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) has certified that the respirator provides 95% protection against inhaled aerosols (which may contain viruses and other germs). There are two types of N95 respirators available for use- the surgical mask type and the hard molded N95 respirators. (Suite101.com)
5 Tips on How to Avoid Germs on Planes Sep 18, 2009
James Bennett, a research engineer for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, completed a study of how contaminants move inside a plane. "Contaminants, such as the small droplets emitted by a cough, do move to other areas of the cabin," Bennett said. (ABC News)
Click to read:In 9/11's Wake, Anguish and Anger Sep 11, 2009
Ailing workers must have a outlined by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Nearly all of the studies released on World Trade Center exposure draw the same conclusions: people at or near ground zero reported higher levels of asthma, respiratory problems and post traumatic stress disorder compared to the general population. (CBS News)
Feds address work place fatalities Sep 11, 2009
Dr. George A. Conway, director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in Alaska, has been studying Wyoming worker fatality issues. Conway, who worked as a doctor in Wyoming in the mid-1980s, said getting workers to understand the importance of work place safety is particularly important, "in ornery cultures like Alaska and Wyoming.". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Howard returns to CDC post Sep 5, 2009
Dr. John Howard has been named director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a position he held previously. Courtesy of NIOSH Dr. John Howard. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Respirator Masks Best for Swine Flu Health Workers Sep 4, 2009
More cooperation among three government agencies -- the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health -- in evaluating and recommending protective masks is also warranted, Shine said. Dr. Pascal James Imperato, dean and distinguished service professor of the School of Public Health at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, agreed with the recommendations... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Read NIOSH Report Aug 10, 2009
On April 04, 2008, the fire department notified the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of these fatalities ... The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), an institute within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness. (Kentucky Post)
Emphysema severity directly linked to coal dust exposure Jul 24, 2009
Coal dust exposure is directly linked to severity of emphysema in smokers and nonsmokers alike, according to new research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). "In this study we have shown that coal mine dust exposure is a significant predictor of emphysema severity," said Eileen Kuempel, Ph. (EurekAlert!)
Somerville community groups sponsor Immigrant Community Workers Health Fair Jul 21, 2009
It is partially supported through a grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. For more information, call Alex Pirie at 617-776-5931, ext. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Police Work Undermines Cardiovascular Health, Comparison To General Population Shows Jul 4, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 3, 2009) It is well documented that police officers have a higher risk of developing heart disease: The question is why. In the most recent results coming out of one of the few long-term studies being conducted within this tightly knit society, University at Buffalo researchers have determined that underlying the higher incidence of subclinical atherosclerosis -- arterial thickening that precedes a heart attack or stroke -- may be the stress of police work. (Science Daily)
Free black lung testing offered Jul 1, 2009
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a branch of the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will host free screenings for coal workers pneumoconiosis, more commonly known as black lung. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Free black lung testing offered By BRUCE SIWYDaily American Staff Writer Rating: 0 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 10:56 PM EDT The... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Research explores interactions between nanomaterials, biological systems Jun 20, 2009
In addition to Nel, the team included Tian Xia, a researcher in UCLA's nanomedicine division, UCLA associate professor of civil and environmental engineering Eric Hoek, Lutz Mdler of the University of Bremen, Darrell Velegol of Penn State University, Ponisseril Somasundaran of Columbia University, Fred Klessig of Pennsylvania Bio Systems, Vince Castranova of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and Mike Thompson of FEI Co.. "We are committed to ensuring that nanotechnology... (EurekAlert!)
More fines, educational programmes to fight dengue Jun 16, 2009
Hence, it is important for us to get rid of the larvae and all Aedes breeding grounds," he said. Besides activating the community-based Communication for Behavioural Impact (Combi), the health ministry will also work with various agencies such as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) to combat dengue. Liow said households and construction sites had been cited as the main breeding grounds for Aedes. "I've spoken to Niosh chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye this morning and... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Cooper nurses OK contract May 28, 2009
The program was developed in 2006 by the National Institute for Occupational Safety of the U.S. Department of Labor in partnership with the American Nurses Association and the Veterans Administration. Reader Comments. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
The NFL's Behemoth Linemen: Healthier Than You Think May 27, 2009
One study of about 6,850 former pro players conducted in 1994 by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), at the behest of the National Football League Players Association, found that while former players had a lower death rate overall compared with their peers in the general population, the heaviest players offensive and defensive linemen were 52% more likely to die of heart disease. (). (Time.com)
Sand company seeks to have ordinance declared invalid May 15, 2009
Alan_Shore_CPandS wrote on May 14, 2009 9:28 AM:" Sand-Blaster - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the Mine Safety and Health Act authorizes the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop recommendations for mine health standards for the Mine Safety and Health Administration; administer a medical surveillance program for miners,... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Use of N95 Respirators to Prevent S... May 12, 2009
The U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) certifies N95 or higher filtering facepiece respirators as devices meant to decrease the spread of respiratory viruses where close contact (within six feet) with an ill person is anticipated. What is Novel Flu H1N1, Formerly Called Swine Flu. (Suite101.com)
Do Surgical Masks Stop Swine Flu? Apr 28, 2009
Explainer thanks Sergey Grinshpun, Julie Gerberding, and Web sites at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the (Americas section). AP video: President Obama addresses the swine flu outbreak. (Slate)
Risk of vibration-induced vascular injuries linked to vibration frequency differences Apr 20, 2009
The new research study conducted at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) suggests that exposure to high and low frequencies cause different physiological responses, but both may affect the risk of developing vibration-induced peripheral vascular dysfunction. Of the 1. (EurekAlert!)
City mourns loss of Rivera Apr 4, 2009
In a seven-year study released in 2005, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health advocated annual medical evaluations and exercise stress tests on firefighters who have or are at advanced risk for heart disease, and to ensure firefighters are cleared by physicians with expertise on the cardiovascular demands of firefighting. The institute is a federal agency contained within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (NJ.com -- Times)
Firefighters Have Narrower-Than-Normal Arteries, Study Finds Mar 17, 2009
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has reported that sudden cardiac deaths are the leading cause of death in the line of duty for firefighters. For the study, Moriarty's research team used sonography to measure lipid levels in the firefighters' carotid arteries. (MEDLINEplus)
Spring allergies burst forth with the buds Mar 16, 2009
When out in the yard, block airborne materials by wearing face masks approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. 8. (USA Today)
Phoenix fire crews get safety refit Mar 14, 2009
A 2001 review of Phoenix SCBAs conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which investigates on-duty firefighter deaths, proved each met national require- ments. Phoenix waited until summer 2008 to enter into a new SCBA contract for 800 units, which provide alerts if firefighters stop moving for more than 30 seconds. (AZCentral -- News)
Obesity Linked To Dangerous Sleep Apnea In Truck Drivers Mar 13, 2009
This study was supported by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a research award from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Center. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Click here to watch AP Video. 'Not a part-time hobby' Feb 19, 2009
WHAT THE REPORT RECOMMENDED The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health made numerous recommendations to fire departments and equipment manufacturers in its formal report detailing the death of Michael D. Crotty, 24 ... Among the concerns outlined in the 22-page report by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health was the number of firefighters who initially responded to the blaze at Port Erie Plastics April 8 and their levels of experience. (Erie Times-News, PA)
