OSHA, New Mission for a New Workplace

OSHA, New Mission for a New Workplace
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Total Pages : 204
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ISBN-10 : PURD:32754066687900
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Synopsis OSHA, New Mission for a New Workplace by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations

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Tuberculosis in the Workplace

Tuberculosis in the Workplace
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 334
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ISBN-10 : 9780309171250
ISBN-13 : 0309171253
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Synopsis Tuberculosis in the Workplace by : Institute of Medicine

Before effective treatments were introduced in the 1950s, tuberculosis was a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Health care workers were at particular risk. Although the occupational risk of tuberculosis has been declining in recent years, this new book from the Institute of Medicine concludes that vigilance in tuberculosis control is still needed in workplaces and communities. Tuberculosis in the Workplace reviews evidence about the effectiveness of control measuresâ€"such as those recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionâ€"intended to prevent transmission of tuberculosis in health care and other workplaces. It discusses whether proposed regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration would likely increase or sustain compliance with effective control measures and would allow adequate flexibility to adapt measures to the degree of risk facing workers.

A Smarter National Surveillance System for Occupational Safety and Health in the 21st Century

A Smarter National Surveillance System for Occupational Safety and Health in the 21st Century
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 319
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ISBN-10 : 9780309462990
ISBN-13 : 0309462991
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Synopsis A Smarter National Surveillance System for Occupational Safety and Health in the 21st Century by : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

The workplace is where 156 million working adults in the United States spend many waking hours, and it has a profound influence on health and well-being. Although some occupations and work-related activities are more hazardous than others and face higher rates of injuries, illness, disease, and fatalities, workers in all occupations face some form of work-related safety and health concerns. Understanding those risks to prevent injury, illness, or even fatal incidents is an important function of society. Occupational safety and health (OSH) surveillance provides the data and analyses needed to understand the relationships between work and injuries and illnesses in order to improve worker safety and health and prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. Information about the circumstances in which workers are injured or made ill on the job and how these patterns change over time is essential to develop effective prevention programs and target future research. The nation needs a robust OSH surveillance system to provide this critical information for informing policy development, guiding educational and regulatory activities, developing safer technologies, and enabling research and prevention strategies that serves and protects all workers. A Smarter National Surveillance System for Occupational Safety and Health in the 21st Century provides a comprehensive assessment of the state of OSH surveillance. This report is intended to be useful to federal and state agencies that have an interest in occupational safety and health, but may also be of interest broadly to employers, labor unions and other worker advocacy organizations, the workers' compensation insurance industry, as well as state epidemiologists, academic researchers, and the broader public health community. The recommendations address the strengths and weaknesses of the envisioned system relative to the status quo and both short- and long-term actions and strategies needed to bring about a progressive evolution of the current system.

Cal/OSHA Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry

Cal/OSHA Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry
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ISBN-10 : 1622701070
ISBN-13 : 9781622701070
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Cal/OSHA Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry by :

The Cal/OSHA Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry is a handy guide for workers, employers, supervisors, and safety personnel. This latest 2011 edition is a quick field reference that summarizes selected safety standards from the California Code of Regulations. The major subject headings are alphabetized and cross-referenced within the text, and it has a detailed index. Spiral bound, 8.5 x 5.5"

Health and Safety Needs of Older Workers

Health and Safety Needs of Older Workers
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 319
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ISBN-10 : 9780309091114
ISBN-13 : 030909111X
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis Health and Safety Needs of Older Workers by : Institute of Medicine

Mirroring a worldwide phenomenon in industrialized nations, the U.S. is experiencing a change in its demographic structure known as population aging. Concern about the aging population tends to focus on the adequacy of Medicare and Social Security, retirement of older Americans, and the need to identify policies, programs, and strategies that address the health and safety needs of older workers. Older workers differ from their younger counterparts in a variety of physical, psychological, and social factors. Evaluating the extent, causes, and effects of these factors and improving the research and data systems necessary to address the health and safety needs of older workers may significantly impact both their ability to remain in the workforce and their well being in retirement. Health and Safety Needs of Older Workers provides an image of what is currently known about the health and safety needs of older workers and the research needed to encourage social polices that guarantee older workers a meaningful share of the nation's work opportunities.

Interim Report of the Activities of the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, One Hundred Fourth Congress, First Session, 1995

Interim Report of the Activities of the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, One Hundred Fourth Congress, First Session, 1995
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Total Pages : 464
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ISBN-10 : PURD:32754082417977
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Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Interim Report of the Activities of the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, One Hundred Fourth Congress, First Session, 1995 by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform and Oversight