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Occupational Health |
Employee Health; Occupational Injuries |
Occupational medicine is the branch of clinical medicine most active in the field of occupational health. Occupational health physicians work closely with the occupational health team which consists of Occupational Health Nursing Professional, Industrial Hygienists, Biostatisticians, Public Health Specialists, and Biomedical Engineers (namely those specializing in Ergonomics). In the United States it is one of the three medical specialties (also including aerospace medicine and public health ...
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Occupational Health Articles
- Asbestos Exposure: Questions and Answers
... Key Points “Asbestos” is the name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally as bundles of fibers (see Question 1). Exposure to asbestos may increase the risk of asbestosis, lung cancer, mesoth... - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Information Page
... Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when tendons or ligaments in the wrist become enlarged, often from inflammation, after being aggravated. The narrowed tunnel of bones and ligaments in the wrist pinches t... - Formaldehyde and Cancer: Questions and Answers
... Key Points Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable, strong-smelling gas that is used to manufacture building materials and produce many household products (see Question 1). Formaldehyde sources in the ... - Workplace Fire Safety
... U.S. Department of Labor Fire safety is important business. According to National Safety Council figures, losses due to workplace fires in 1991 totaled $2.1 billion. Of the 4,200 persons who lost thei...
Resources
- Access to Medical and Exposure Records (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) - Links to PDF File
- Advanced NIOSH Research on Neurotoxicity Opens New Avenues Toward Preventing Job Risks (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
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