Tag: Occupational Health
Occupational Risk of Bladder Cancer on the Rise
Odds for the disease climbing faster among women than men in the workforce
Mid-Morning May Be Best Time for Workday Break
Longer breaks, frequent short breaks linked to more resource recovery than infrequent short breaks
Longer Shift Length Tied to EMS Worker Injury
Those who work shifts of eight hours or less have lowest risk of occupational injury, illness
Long Work Hours Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
Association with coronary heart disease is smaller; dose-response association seen for stroke
Physical Activity Reduces Risk of Mental Health Sick Leave
Those with high job strain, little social support, unhealthy lifestyles at greater risk for sick leave
Increased Work Disability in Diabetes Due to Comorbidity
Increased risk of work disability mainly attributed to mental, musculoskeletal, circulatory disorders
Standing Work May Have Long-Term Health Consequences
Significant fatigue effect seen in muscle twitch force after five hours of standing work
Formaldehyde Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of ALS in Men
Previous animal research has shown link between chemical and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Caution: Handle TCA With Care to Avoid Chemical Burns
Case report of gynecologist accidentally exposed to trichloroacetic acid illustrates teaching points
Work Restriction Notes Should Be Carefully Written
Case vignette illustrates consequences of poorly written note for pregnant patient
