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ILO-CIS Bulletin 2005/01CIS 05-1 --- CIS 05-250Laws, regulations, directivesCIS 05-1 Butterworths employment law handbook, 13th edition [United Kingdom]. Wallington P., ed., LexisNexis Butterworths, Halsbury House, 35 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1EL, United Kingdom, 13th ed., 2005. xv, 2659p., ISBN 1-405-70453-5 (In English) Internet: This book provides a full-text compilation of employment law applicable in the United Kingdom. Includes statutes, statutory instruments, European materials (regulations, directives and recommendations) and statutory codes of practice relating to employment. Also includes some international law materials. The materials reproduced are as in force on 6 April 2005. Excludes Northern Ireland domestic legislation. (103984)
CIS 05-2 European Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road (ADR). Restructured ADR applicable as from 1 January 2005 [United Nations]. (French: Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (ADR). ADR restructuré en vigueur le 1er janvier 2005 [Nations Unies]; Russian: Evropejskoe soglašenie o meždunarodnoj dorožnoj perevozke opasnyh gruzov. Izdanie s izmenennoj strukturoj DOPOG) United Nations, Publications and Sales, Palais des Nations, 1211 Genève 10, Switzerland, 2004. xx, 607p. (Vol.I); x, 563p. (Vol.II). Illus., ISBN 92-1-139097-4 (En), ISBN 92-1-239089-1 (Fr), ISBN 92-1-439011-8 (Ru) (In English, French, Russian) Internet: This two-volume set comprises the 17 articles of the Agreement, the Protocol of signature and Annexes A and B, which have been restructured on the basis of a proposal by the International Road Transport Union to make the requirements more accessible and to ensure a consistent regulatory framework at European level. This edition takes into account all amendments up to 2004. Annex A covers general provisions concerning dangerous substances and articles, Annex B covers provisions concerning transport equipment and transport operations. Replaces the previous edition (CIS 99-1775). (103991)
CIS 05-3 European Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by inland waterways (ADN) [United Nations]. (French: Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par voies de navigation intérieure(ADN) [Nations Unies]; Russian: Evropejskoe soglašenie o meždunarodnoj perevozke opasnyh gruzov po vnutrennim vodnym putjam (VOPOG)) United Nations Publications, 1221 Genève 10, Switzerland, 2004. xxxv, 425p. (Vol.I); v, 505p. (Vol.II). Illus., ISBN 92-1-139102-4 (En), ISBN 92-1-239094-3 (Fr), ISBN 92-1-4390019-3 (Ru) (In English, French, Russian) Internet: This two-volume set provides the text of the 23 Articles of the Agreement and the updated Regulations adopted for implementation as from 1 January 2005. The Regulations cover: general provisions; classification of dangerous substances and test methods; dangerous goods lists; the use of packagings, tanks and bulk transport units; consignment procedures; construction and testing of packagings; loading and unloading; provisions for vessel crews and equipment; and rules for construction of vessels. Replaces the previous edition (CIS 03-1019). (103992)
CIS 05-4 Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods - Model regulations [United Nations]. (Arabic: Tawsiyāt bi-ša'ni naql al-badā'i( al-hatira. La'iha tanzīmiya namūtajiya. Al-mujallad al-tānī) United Nations Publications, 1211 Genève 10, Switzerland, 13th Rev ed., 2004. v, 416p. Illus. (Vol.I); viii, 383p. Illus. (Vol.II). (In Arabic) Internet: Latest update of the "Orange Book" (for the previous edition in English see CIS 02-530). Contains a list of the most commonly carried dangerous goods to which a UN identification number has been allocated. Covers: Principles of classification and definition of classes, general packing requirements, testing procedures, marking, labelling or placarding and shipping documents. Special recommendations apply to certain classes of goods. The recommendations do not apply to the transport of dangerous goods in bulk. Arabic translation of the recommendations analysed under CIS 03-1036. (103994)
CIS 05-5 European Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by inland waterways (ADN) [United Nations]. (Russian: Evropejskoe soglašenie o meždunarodnoj perevozke opasnyh gruzov po vnutrennim vodnym putjam (VOPOG)) United Nations Publications, 1211 Genève 10, Switzerland, 2003. xxxv, 452p. Illus. (Vol.I); v, 493p. Illus. (Vol.II)., ISBN 92-1-439009-6 (In Russian) Internet: This two-volume set provides the text of the Agreement and the annexed Regulations. The Regulations contain provisions concerning dangerous substances and articles and their carriage in packages and in bulk on board inland navigation vessels and tank vessels, as well as provisions concerning the construction and operation of such vessels. They also address requirements and procedures for inspections, issue of certificates of approval, recognition of classification societies, monitoring, and training and examination of experts. Russian version of the document analysed under CIS 03-1019. (103995)
CIS 05-6 Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods - Model regulations [United Nations]. (French: Recommandations relatives au transport de marchandises dangereuses - Règlement type [Nations Unies]) United Nations Publications, 1211 Genève 10, Switzerland, 14th Rev.ed., 2005. vi, 420p. (Vol. I); vii, 348p. (Vol.II)., ISBN 92-1-139106-7 (En), ISBN 92-1-239099-4 (Fr) (In English, French) Internet: Latest update of the "Orange Book" (for the previous edition in English, see CIS 03-1036). The Model Regulations are annexed to the Recommendations and cover: principles of classification of dangerous goods; packing and tank provisions; consignment procedures; requirements for the construction and testing of packagings and containers; and provisions concerning transport operations. The Regulations include a list of the most commonly carried dangerous goods with the UN identification number, class number and requirements for packagings and containers; Special recommendations apply to certain classes of goods. The recommendations do not apply to dangerous goods in bulk. (103999)
Chemical data sheets and criteria documentsCIS 05-7 Aromatic amines. (French: Amines aromatiques) Villa A.F., Conso F., Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 4th Quarter 2004, No.145, 11p. Illus. 91 ref. (In French) Internet: While aromatic amines form part of one family of chemical compounds, their toxicity varies from one substance to another. They are used in a wide variety of industries. Contamination can occur through the skin, by inhalation or by ingestion. Acute toxic effects include methaemoglobinaemia (aniline), haemolytic anaemia and hepatitis (MDA), rhabdomyolysis with renal insufficiency, cardiomyopathy or eye disorders. Chronic effects can include irritation, and skin or respiratory sensitization (paraphenylene diamine). Several of these componds (benzidine, 2-naphtylamine) are known human carcinogens. Occupational bladder cancer is the most frequent cancer caused by exposure to aromatic amines. Regulations include a ban on the use of carcinogenic amines in occupational settings and the surveillance of previously-exposed workers. (103976)
CIS 05-8 Isocyanates. (French: Isocyanates) Maître A., Perdrix A., Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 4th Quarter 2004, No.145, 5p. 64 ref. (In French) Internet: Isocyanates are characterized by the presence of one or several highly-reactive functional groups, providing them with exceptional industrial properties. This high reactivity also explains why they represent the most important chemical cause of occupational asthma in industrialized countries, and particularly in France. The severity of the pathologies is related to the nature of the induced asthma and bronchiolitis that follow acute exposures. However, there is still a lack of understanding of both the complex physiopathological mechanisms and the mutagenic effects. The requirement for strictly-controlled technical prevention measures, particularly in spray painting, is causing users to consider substitution products. (103978)
CIS 05-9 Bentonite, kaolin and selected clay minerals. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 2005. xvi, 175p. Approx. 250 ref., ISBN 92-4-157231-0 (In English) Internet: Conclusions of this criteria document: long-term occupational exposures to bentonite dust may cause structural and functional damage to the lungs, although no dose-response or cause-and-effect relationships have been conclusively established; long-term exposure to kaolin causes the development of radiologically diagnosed pneumoconiosis in an exposure-related fashion; bentonite, kaolin and other clays often contain quartz, exposure to which is causally related to silicosis and lung cancer. (103982)
CIS 05-10 1,1-dichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane (HCFC-123) CAS No.306-83-2 (Third edition). European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals, Avenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse 4, Bte. 6, 1160 Bruxelles, Belgium, 13th ed., May 2005. v, 95p. 147ref. (In English) Internet: Conclusions of this criteria document: HCFC-123 has a low toxicity in laboratory animals upon single brief exposure. The liquid is not irritant or sensitizing to the skin, but produces eye irritation. For humans, the most relevant critical effects from brief single exposure are depression of the central nervous system and increased likelihood of cardiac arrhythmia. Repeated exposure may yield liver lesions. (103985)
Training materials and practical informationCIS 05-11 Chemical hazards in the ceramics industry. (Portuguese: Riscos químicos na indústria cerâmica) da Cruz Lima M.E., de Fátima Silva M., Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho (IDICT), Lisboa, Portugal, Oct. 2003. 48p. Illus., ISBN 972-8321-63-5 (In Portuguese) Internet: This information booklet, which is primarily intended for employers and employees of small enterprises, explains how to avoid or reduce chemical hazards in the ceramics industry. Contents: main chemical hazards in the ceramics industry; occupational accidents and diseases (intoxication, chemical burns or pulmonary oedema due to hydrofluoric acid, asbestosis, silicosis, lung and nasal cavity cancer, contact dermatitis, lead poisoning, chronic arsenic poisoning); prevention and protective measures (technical prevention, medical supervision, safety and health training); current legislation. (103763)
CIS 05-12 Health, safety and environment: A series of trade union education manuals for agricultural workers. Hurst P., Kirby P., ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2004. xiv, 327p. Illus. (Binder containing 6 manuals)., ISBN 92-2-115192-1 (In English) Internet: The six manuals presented have been developed to help agricultural workers' representatives provide training programmes on health, safety and environmental issues for their affiliated members. Contents: educator's guide; health, safety and environment for "grassroots" members; health, safety and environment for workers' representatives; health, safety and environment fact sheets; pesticides; how to ratify and use ILO Convention 184 on safety and health in agriculture, 2001. (103930)
CIS 05-13 Safety, health and welfare on construction sites - A training manual. (Russian: Bezopasnost', gigiena truda i sanitarno-bytovye uslovija na stroitel'nyh ploščadkah - Učebnoe posobie) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2005. ix, 106p. Illus., ISBN 92-2-409182-2 (In Russian) Internet: This training manual is aimed essentially at readers in developing countries. Contents: safety organization and management; site planning and layout; excavations; scaffolding; ladders; hazardous processes (roof work, steel erection, work over water, demolition, confined spaces, piling); vehicles; movement of materials; working positions, tools and equipment; the working environment (hazardous substances, noise and vibration, exposure to heat and cold); personal protective equipment; welfare facilities. Russian version of the document analysed under CIS 95-473. (103998)
CIS 05-14 Drug and alcohol abuse prevention programmes in the maritime industry - A manual for planners. ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1999. 65p. Illus. (In English) Internet: The objective of this manual is to contribute to the reduction of health and safety problems related to the use of drugs and alcohol in the maritime industry through the promotion of awareness and information. It provides the background and practical information necessary to develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive prevention programmes. Contents: drugs and alcohol in the workplace; drugs and alcohol in the maritime industry; responsibilities; comprehensive substance abuse prevention programme. Appendices include sample workplace drug and alcohol policies together with ILO and WHO guidelines on drug and alcohol testing and screening examinations for seafarers. (103941)
CIS 05-15 Exposure to asbestos. (Portuguese: Exposição ao amianto) Veríssimo Proença M.C., Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho (IDICT), Lisboa, Portugal, March 2004. 56p. Illus., ISBN 972-8321-67-8 (In Portuguese) Internet: This information booklet, which is primarily intended for employers and employees of small enterprises, explains how to avoid or reduce the risks related to the exposure to asbestos. Contents: general aspects concerning asbestos; properties; occupational diseases caused by asbestos (lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis, pleural lesions); current situation with respect to asbestos (occupations involving risk, asbestos in buildings); prevention and protection measures (technical prevention, medical supervision, safety and health training); asbestos removal; waste disposal; asbestos substitutes; current legislation. (103766)
CIS 05-16 Exposure to chemical agents. (Portuguese: Exposição a agentes químicos) Rodrigues A., Oliveira A., Oliveira B., Telo E., Franco H., Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho (IDICT), Lisboa, Portugal, March 2003. 48p. Illus., ISBN 972-8321-61-9 (In Portuguese) Internet: This information booklet, which is primarily intended for employers and employees of small enterprises, explains how to avoid or reduce the risks related to exposure to chemical agents. Contents: definition of hazardous chemical agent; classification of chemical agents according to their degree of risk; definition of chemical hazard; contamination of workplaces and modes of exposure; evaluation of hazards due to chemical agents; prevention and protective measures (technical prevention, medical supervision, safety and health training); consequences of exposure to chemical agents; current legislation. (103762)
CIS 05-17 Metals - Hazards from occupational exposure. (Portuguese: Metais - Riscos de exposição profissional) Cruz Nogueira A.F., Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho (IDICT), Lisboa, Portugal, March 2004. 40p. Illus., ISBN 972-8321-66-X (In Portuguese) Internet: This information booklet, which is primarily intended for employers and employees of small enterprises, explains how to avoid or reduce the risks due to exposure to metals. After a general introduction on exposure to metals and its effects, it goes on to describe in detail the risks related to exposure to cadmium, lead and hexavalent chromium, covering the following aspects for each of these substances: physical and chemical properties; uses and occupations that present risks; metabolism; acute and chronic toxicity and effects on health; recommendations and protective measures; current legislation; determination in workplace air. (103765)
CIS 05-18 Carcinogenic agents at the workplace. (Portuguese: Agentes carcinogénicos no local de trabalho) Rodrigues Pinhal H., Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho (IDICT), Lisboa, Portugal, March 2004. 60p. Illus., ISBN 972-8321-68-6 (In Portuguese) Internet: Numerous chemical products, formulations and industrial processes present cancer risks to workers. This booklet aimed at both occupational health specialists and workers provides information on risks due to carcinogenic agents. Contents: definition of carcinogenic agent and cancer; carcinogenic agent classification systems (EU, IARC, ACGIH); definition of mutagenic substance; labelling; activities that constitute hazards; preventive measures; measurement of ambient concentration levels of various carcinogens in several occupational sectors; legislation; list of main carcinogens according to EU classification. (103772)
CIS 05-19 IPCS Risk assessment terminology - Part 1: IPCS/OECD key generic terms used in chemical hazard/risk assessment - Part 2: IPCS glossary of key exposure assessment terminology. Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC), World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 2004. iii, 117p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: CHF 40,00, USD 36,00 (CHF 28.00 in developing countries)., ISBN 92-4-156267-6 (In English) Internet: This publication consists of two parts: Part 1 contains internationally-harmonized generic terms used in hazard and risk assessment. This set of harmonized terms was developed by the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) after an extensive survey of the terms used by chemical risk assessment professionals. Part 2 consists of a glossary of exposure assessment terminology assembled by an IPCS exposure assessment working group. Implementation of these harmonized terms will help facilitate the mutual acceptance of hazard and exposure assessments of chemicals between countries, saving resources for both governments and industry. (103950)
CIS 05-20 Hand protection. (French: Protection des mains) PREVENT, rue Gachard 88, Bte 4, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium, 2004. Leaflets and booklet (2p., 4p., 8p) + CD-ROM containing slide shows in ppt (Powerpoint) format. (In French) Internet: Collection of support documents for a two-day course on hand protection, including leaflets entitled "Hands at work" and "Tips for hand protection", a booklet entitled "Seven steps for better hand protection" and a CD-ROM containing various slide shows on hand protection (why implement a hand protection policy, legislation, check lists, hazard evaluation and preventive measures, safety gloves, working safely with knives, washing one's hands). (103980)
CIS 05-21 Exposure to biological agents. (Portuguese: Exposição a agentes biológicos) Rodrigues A., Oliveira A., Oliveira B., Telo E., Franco H., Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho (IDICT), Lisboa, Portugal, March 2003. 48p. Illus., ISBN 972-8321-62-7 (In Portuguese) Internet: This information booklet, which is primarily intended for employers and employees of small enterprises, explains how to avoid or reduce the risks related to exposure to biological agents. Contents: definition of biological agent; classification of biological agents; occupations that present biological hazards; various types of exposure (direct contact through the handling of biological agents, indirect contact, contagion); measures to be adopted for workers' protection (technical prevention, medical supervision, safety and health training); consequences of exposure to biological agents; current legislation. (103761)
CIS 05-22 Potential workplace exposure to microorganisms. (Portuguese: Exposição potencial a microorganismos no local de trabalho) Parreira Cano M.M., Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho (IDICT), Lisboa, Portugal, March 2004. 56p. Illus., ISBN 972-8321-65-1 (In Portuguese) Internet: This information booklet, which is primarily intended for employers and employees of small enterprises, describes the risks of potential workplace exposure to microorganisms. Contents: general aspects of workplace contamination and contagion; classification of microorganisms; evaluation of exposure hazard (hazard identification, epidemiological chain of events); measures aimed at preventing or reducing the risk (hygiene end personal protection measures, medical supervision, safety and health training); potential exposure of workers (contamination of ventilation systems, facade cleaning or building preservation work, work on archive documents, contamination of workplace air); workplace air quality control, occupations at risk of exposure to microorganisms or other biological agents; current legislation. (103764)
CIS 05-23 Encouraging safe behaviour. (French: Encourager un comportement conforme à la sécurité; German: Sicherheitsgerechtes Verhalten fördern; Italian: Promuovere i comportamenti sicuri) Suva, Gesundheitsschutz, Postfach, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, 2004. 23p. Illus. (In French, German, Italian) Internet: This booklet offers practical guidance on encouraging safe behaviour in the workplace. It is divided into five sections: definition of motivation and what it implies; description of the means of acquiring a safe mode of behaviour (conditions to be met, obstacles, avoiding the pitfalls); advice on the task of motivating; means of getting management interested in occupational safety; limits of motivation. (103782)
CIS 05-24 "They simply don't want to!" - Really? Guidance on motivation for safety in the workplace. (French: "Ils ne veulent pas, tout simplement!" - Vraiment? Conseils de motivation pour la sécurité au travail; German: "Die wollen einfach nicht!" - wirklich? Tipps für das Motivieren in der Arbeitssicherheit; Italian: "Sono delle teste dure!" - ma è proprio vero? Consigli per motivare al comportamento sicuro sul lavoro) Suva, Gesundheitsschutz, Postfach, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, 2004. 7p. Illus. (In French, German, Italian) Internet: This booklet analyses the four main obstacles to safe behaviour, and in particular to the use of personal protective equipment, namely: false feeling of security; feeling that there is nothing one can do against the hazards; conflicts between safe working methods and other job requirements; experience leading to wrong conclusions. It proposes an approach based on identifying the hazards, engaging a dialogue with the persons concerned, creating a safety culture in the enterprise and motivating employees. (103783)
Periodicals, books, databases, audiovisualsCIS 05-25 Vulnerability of data collection in accident investigations - Application of testimony psychology. (Spanish: La vulnerabilidad de la toma de datos en la investigación de accidentes de trabajo - Aplicación de la psicología del testimonio) Ibabe Erostarbe I., Sorozábal Ostolaza J.M., Fraile Cantalejo A., Pérez Bilbao J., Prevención, trabajo y salud, 2004, No.29, p.25-40. Illus. 26 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: Spanish law on the prevention of hazards requires that enterprises conduct an investigation to determine the causes of accidents in order to implement preventive actions. The investigation, which involves several steps, starts with the collection of clues and testimonies. Collecting testimony is a complex process that involves psychological mechanisms (perception, memory and factual accounts). This article analyses the specific aspects of this process and shows how psychology can be applied to the collecting of testimony, in particular by applying communication strategies and by choosing appropriate questions to be asked when interviewing witnesses in order to obtain precise information. (103757)
CIS 05-26 Information dissemination and use: Critical components in occupational safety and health. Schulte P.A., Okun A., Stephenson C.M., Colligan M., Ahlers H., Gjessing C., Loos G., Niemeier R.W., Sweeney M.H., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Nov. 2003, Vol.44, No.5, p.515-531. Illus. 130 ref. (In English) Internet: In this study of the factors that enhance and limit the development, transfer and use of occupational safety and health (OSH) information, legislative and regulatory requirements and voluntary initiatives for dissemination of OSH information were identified and assessed. Literature on information dissemination was reviewed to identify important issues and useful approaches. As a result of this work, a framework for tracking dissemination of OSH information was developed. (103870)
CIS 05-27 Women and work. Brundtland G.H., Tchachtchine V.P., Thomassen Y., Kovalev I., Odland J.Ø., Ignatikova S., Fiskebeck P.E., Lund E., Norseth T., Elingsen D., Nieboer E., Frilander H., Taskinen H., Nikitina E., Dorshakova N., Barsukova O., Nagovitsina K., Sukalsky A., Yevdokimova N.Y., Pogorely Y.A., Lehtinen S., Malkova N., Barents - Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, 1999, Vol.2, No.2, p.35-59 (whole issue). Illus. 22 ref. (In English, Russian) Internet: Collection of articles on women at work in the Nordic countries and Russia. Topics covered: international collaboration on reproductive and developmental health issues among Russian women working in nickel refining plants; legal provisions concerning the protection of pregnant women at work; trans-border sharing of occupational safety and health experience among Northern countries; strategies to prevent tobacco smoking among adults in the Russian Republic of Karelia; aspects of women's occupational health and safety protection; women in the world of work; prophylaxis of visual fatigue among women workers under high visual strain. (103881)
CIS 05-28 Decent work, safe work. Somavia J., Goumenjuk E., Gudkov A.B., Tedder Y.R., Lehtinen S., Hassi J., Pyy L., Odland J.O., Perminova I., Klopov V., Barents - Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, 1999, Vol.2, No.3, p.63-83 (whole issue). Illus. 14 ref. (In English, Russian) Internet: Collection of articles on decent work and safe work in the Nordic countries and Russia. Topics covered: impact of work on the course of the menopause among women in the Russian Republic of Karelia; work capacity of drillers in a strenuous work shift regime in the Russian polar area; inter-regional consultation on the ILO Safe Work Programme; occupational safety and health in the Barents region; biological concentrations of toxic and essential elements among delivering women and their newborn in the Norwegian and Russian Barents region. (103882)
CIS 05-29 Risk assessment. Lehtinen S., Mäkinen T., Hassi J., Aalto A., Sundquist A.L., Hanhela R., Rantanen J., Barents - Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, 2000, Vol.3, No.3, p.31-50 (whole issue). Illus. 16 ref. (In English) Internet: Collection of articles on risk assessment and other topics of relevance to the Nordic countries and Russia. Topics covered: review of a symposium on living and working in the North held in Oulu, Finland, in November 1999; review of a symposium on health and chemical safety held in St-Petersburg, Russia, 14-16 June 2000; occupational hygiene risk factors at Finnish workplaces; identification, classification and labelling of chemicals; managing chemical risks at work; risk assessment of chemicals at the national level. (103883)
CIS 05-30 Construction, mining and fishery. Vinogradov A., Jennings N.S., Påsche A., Risikko T., Mäkinen T., Hassi J., Abraham P.P., Yakovlev S.Y., Barents - Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, 2001, Vol.4, No.1, p.3-39 (whole issue). Illus. 65 ref. (In English, Russian) Internet: Collection of articles on construction, mining, fishing in the Nordic countries and Russia. Topics covered: ILO perspective on standards in mining safety and health; occupational health in the fish processing industry; assessment and management of cold risks in the construction industry; international comparison of occupational injuries among commercial fishermen in selected Northern countries and regions; occupational safety and industrial safety. (103884)
CIS 05-31 Globalization. Holkeri H., Goldstein G., Helmer R., Fingerhut M., López-Valcárel A., Lehtinen S., Barents - Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, 2001, Vol.4, No.3, p.45-69 (whole issue). Illus. 13 ref. (In English, Russian) Internet: Collection of articles on occupational safety and health issues in relation to globalization. Topics covered: WHO global strategy on occupational health and safety; new challenges and opportunities for occupational safety and health in a globalized world; review of a conference on globalization and work held in Helsinki, Finland in October 2001; review of a meeting of WHO collaborating centres in occupational health held in Chang Mai, Thailand, 13-15 November 2001. (103885)
CIS 05-32 Networking. Lehtinen S., Clevenstine E., Fingerhut M.A., Kortum-Margot E., Litvyakov R., Barents - Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, 2002, Vol.5, No.2, p.35-55 (whole issue). Illus. 6 ref. (In English, Russian) Internet: Collection of articles on international occupational safety and health networks. Topics covered: information networking as a tool for productive collaboration; the CIS network of national and collaborating centres; network of WHO collaborating centres in occupational health; presentation of an Internet-based occupational safety and health information resource; activities of the ICOH Scientific Committee on Occupational Health and Development. (103887)
CIS 05-33 Safe work environment. Yrjänheikki E., Sundström-Frisk C., Moen B., Shushkova.T.S., Istomin A.V., Rayangulov B.M., Barents - Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, 2002, Vol.5, No.3, p.59-79 (whole issue). Illus. 21 ref. (In English, Russian) Internet: Collection of articles on safe work environments in the Nordic countries and Russia. Topics covered: national programmes; taking human factors into account in accident prevention; research needs in the occupational health of seamen; nutrition of working women in the Russian North. (103888)
CIS 05-34 Occupational health and safety in small-scale enterprises. Masloboev V., Antonsson A.B., Bergström M., Melekh I., Husberg W., Pääkkönen T., Barents - Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, 2003, Vol.6, No.2, p.31-55 (whole issue). Illus. 7 ref. (In English, Russian) Internet: Collection of articles on occupational safety and health in small-scale enterprises in the Nordic countries and Russia. Topics covered: Russian challenges with respect to the implementation of the ILO strategy on occupational safety and health in small enterprises; needs and methods of safe work environments in small companies; promoting health in small companies; gender aspects of occupational health; building an information network; review of an international symposium on youth and work held in Espoo, Finland, 20-22 November 2002. (103890)
CIS 05-35 Evaluation and further development of the HELA national training co-ordination website. Ford N., Green L., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2004. vii, 93p. Illus. Price: GBP 25.00. Downloadable version free of charge., ISBN 0-7176-2927-9 (In English) Internet: The objective of this survey was to evaluate the need to extend the functionality and content of an existing website for local authority OSH personnel. Findings indicate three major perceived strengths associated with the website: the quality and relevance of its content, its functionality and flexibility and the potential for future development and expansion. Local authorities are predominantly using it as an information database from which to draw material posted by the site administrators. However, its potential as a mechanism to facilitate a two-way flow of information is not yet fully appreciated. Future development of the site centres around improving usage through greater publicity and promotion, increasing the amount of material posted, improving the ergonomics of the site to facilitate navigation and encouraging local authorities to use the site as a mechanism to share best practice. (103953)
CIS 05-36 Shift work. (French: Le travail par équipes) Maurice M., ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1971. viii, 158p. 123 ref. Price: CHF 8.00, USD 2.00 (In French) Internet: Shift work is a form of work organization that is tending to increase rapidly throughout industrialized societies. In view of the problems faced by employers, employees and governments with this form of work organization, the ILO decided to include this topic in its research programme. The aim of the present study is to provide a general introduction to the topic. Using a multidisciplinary approach, it highlights aspects of shift work including trends in its adoption, the reasons behind its adoption, organizational principles and the implications for workers. (103806)
CIS 05-37 Ethnicity, work characteristics, stress and health. Smith A., Wadsworth E., Shaw C., Stansfeld S., Bhui K., Dhillon K., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2005. x, 90p. 94 ref. Price: GBP 20.00. Downloadable version free of charge., ISBN 0-7176-2953-8 (In English) Internet: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of reported occupational stress and psychiatric disorder in Black Caribbean, South Asian and White workers and to understand the reasons for differences in occupational stress between ethnic groups. In an earlier study, 30% of the non-White group reported very high, or extremely high, levels of stress at work compared to 18% of white workers. For the present study, a household interview design was chosen in an ethnically-diverse part of London. Approximately 200 persons from each of the three ethnic groups were interviewed. A second interview was held with six men and women from each of the ethnic groups who had reported moderate to high work stress during the first interview. Results suggest that the combination of racial discrimination with gender and ethnicity is powerfully influential in work stress; Black Caribbean women who had faced racial discrimination were particularly likely to experience work stress. The implications of these findings are discussed. (103957)
CIS 05-38 Occupational disease compensation fund - 2003 Annual Report. (French: Fonds des maladies professionnelles - Rapport annuel 2003)) Fonds des maladies professionnelles, Avenue de l'Astronomie 1, 1210 Bruxelles, Belgium, 2004. 215p. Illus. + CD-ROM of the report in French and Dutch in PDF format, with Web browser navigation. (In French) Internet: Contents of this annual report: administrative structure of the Belgian occupational disease insurance fund; occupational disease compensation claims (by diagnosis, disease code, nationality, area of residence, gender, age, industrial sector and occupation); compensation of occupational diseases (in private and public sectors); prevention of occupational diseases; legal claims; compensation for permanent invalidity; financial data. In appendices: schedule of occupational diseases and occupation disease codes. (103850)
CIS 05-39 Statistics of occupational accidents '02 and diseases '02'03. (French: Statistiques accidents du travail '02 et maladies professionnelles '02'03) PREVENT, rue Gachard 88, Bte 4, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium, 2004. 40p. Illus. 29 ref., ISBN 2-87112-098-6 (In French) Internet: Occupational safety and health statistics for Belgium for the years 2002-2003. Statistics on occupational accidents are broken down by cause, severity, age and sex of the victims, types of accident, sector of activity, size of enterprise, month of the year, day of the week and cost. A specific chapter is devoted to accidents in the construction sector. Following a brief introduction on occupational diseases and the compensation system in force in Belgium, data on occupational diseases are expressed by sector of activity, occupation, diagnosis and causal agent. Finally, historical trends in the notification and compensation of occupational diseases from 1994 to 2003 are summarized. (103979)
CIS 05-40 Labour inspection - Development and current systems of organization in various countries. (French: L'inspection du travail - Le développement et le régime actuel de l'organisation dans différents pays) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1923. 338p. 52 ref. (In French) Internet: This publication consists of a compilation of reports on labour inspection practices of 26 countries among the Member States of the ILO. They are based on the responses of governments to a questionnaire submitted by the ILO as well as on the analysis of a collection of published reports. For each country, the reports include a historical overview as well as the current situation (organization of inspection services, powers and procedures, mode of nomination of inspectors, other authorities, voluntary inspection systems). (103808)
CIS 05-41 Labour inspection in France in 2002 - Key figures. (French: L'inspection du travail en France en 2002 - Les chiffres clés) Ministère des affaires sociales, du travail et de la solidarité, Direction de l'administration générale et de la modernisation des services, Mission centrale d'appui et de coordination des services déconcentrés, 127, rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, France, 2002. 302p. Illus. (In French) Internet: This document constitutes the report on labour inspection in France for the year 2002, to be submitted to the International Labour Office as part of international agreements to which France is a signatory. Contents: systems for the inspection of labour legislation; establishments which are subject to labour inspection; mission, rights and duties; organization; human resources; material resources; labour inspection activity statistics; occupational diseases, occupational accidents and commuting accidents; list of regulatory documents issued in 2001. (103830)
CIS 05-42 Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Labour and Mines Inspectorate - Annual report 2003. (French: Grand-Duché de Luxembourg. Inspection du travail et des mines - Rapport annuel 2003) Le Gouvernement du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, Ministère du Travail et de l'Emploi, Luxembourg, Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. 2004. 62p. Illus. 27 ref. +CD-ROM. (In French) Internet: This annual report presents an overview of the activities of the Labour and Mines Inspectorate in 2003 as well as statistics of occupational accidents in all branches of industry in Luxembourg. Appendices include references to Luxembourg legislation, the full texts of which are included in a CD-ROM, in both HTML and PDF formats. (103899)
CIS 05-43 Prevention and settlement of disputes in India. Sivananthiran A., Venkata Ratnam C.S., eds., ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2003. x, 204p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: INR 300.00., ISBN 92-2-119157-5 (In English) Collection of articles on the prevention and settlement of labour disputes in India. Topics addressed include labour courts, conciliation, inspection, awards implementation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and popular courts ("lok adalat"). One article deals with the strengthening of the labour inspection system in the Indian state of Kerala. Contents: labour inspection administrations; status of the labour inspection system (policies, procedures, standards, training of labour inspectors, judicial system); minimum wages enforcement; proposed next steps. (103928)
CIS 05-44 Workplaces - Ordinance and directives related to workplaces - Status: August 2004 [Germany]. (German: Arbeitsstätten: Arbeitsstättenverordnung - ArbStättV - und Arbeitsstätten-Richtlinien - ASR - Stand: August 2004) Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 39th ed., 2004. 186p. Illus. Index. Price: EUR 17.00., ISBN 3-86509-178-4 (In German) Internet: This update of the document analysed as CIS 03-1005 contains the 2004 amendment which completely overhauls the German Ordinance relating to workplaces, together with the 30 corresponding directives. Requirements with respect to workplaces are regrouped in the appendix of the ordinance which is divided into five chapters: general requirements; protective measures applicable to specific hazards (falls of persons and objects, dangerous areas, fire protection, emergency exits and escape ways); working conditions (working area, workplace layout, equipment, lighting, temperature, ventilation, noise); sanitary facilities, rest areas, work areas for watchmen, first aid facilities, housing facilities; complementary requirements applicable to special workplaces (open or open-air workplaces, construction sites). (103933)
CIS 05-45 Servicing small industries. (French: Au service de la petite industrie) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1961. vi, 245p. Price: CHF 8.00, USD 2.00. (In French) Internet: This publication is primarily aimed at persons who offer advice to small industries, particularly in developing countries. Contents: small industries and economic growth; characteristics and needs of small industries; problems faced by service providers to small industries; consultancy services; vocational training and information; research; financial and material support; cooperative associations. Appendices include: organization of the technical promotion services of several countries; study of several examples of support to small industries; two examples of international competitions on the problems faced by small industries; examples of financial support to small industries. (103801)
CIS 05-46 Reforming the compensation of occupational accidents and diseases. (French: La rénovation de la réparation des accidents du travail et des maladies professionnelles) Laroque M., ed., La documentation française, 29 quai Voltaire, 75007 Paris, France, Mar. 2004. 75p. Illus. (In French) Internet: Based on work carried out in recent years on the occupational accident and disease insurance scheme, a technical steering committee was constituted to study the legal, financial and organizational aspects of the conditions for implementing a reform of occupational accident and disease compensation. This document consists of the report of the steering committee. The first part of the report presents the studies and simulations, while the second part discusses the possible reform scenarios. Three alternatives are presented: a modernization of the existing occupational accident and disease compensation system; a change of the present system through the implementation of common law compensation; a full compensation through social insurance. (103829)
CIS 05-47 Origins and development of the concept of hazard prevention. (French: Naissance et évolution de l'idée de prévention des risques) Boisselier J., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, June 2004. 168p. Illus. 62 ref. Index. Price: EUR 9.40., ISBN 2-7389-1228-1 (In French) Internet: This booklet describes in broad terms the development of occupational hygiene and safety in France, with emphasis on the role of government since 1566. The richly-illustrated text highlights the rapid progress made in this area during the 19th and 20th centuries. It covers not only prevention, but also compensation, governance and standardization. This document helps explain the complexity of current French regulations. (103847)
CIS 05-48 Safety in numbers - Pointers for global safety culture at work. (Russian: Kul'tura ohrany tryda - Vsemirnyj den' ohrany truda) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2003. 33p. Illus. 41 ref. (In Russian) Internet: According to recent ILO estimates, approximately two million people die from occupational causes every year, 32% from work-related cancer, 23% from work-related circulatory diseases, 19% from occupational accidents and 17% from work-related infectious diseases. The cost of occupational accidents and diseases is estimated at over USD 1.25 trillion (or 4% of the world GDP). This document gives an overview of statistics and costs of occupational accidents and diseases worldwide and presents the ILO's strategy to promote decent work and a global safety culture by improving the implementation of its safety and health standards. (Russian translation of the document analysed under CIS 03-597). (103854)
CIS 05-49 Occupational safety and health: Hazard evaluation and control. (Portuguese: Segurança e saúde do trabalho: Avaliação e controlo de riscos) Roxo M.M., Livraria Almedina, Arco de Almedina 15, 3004-509 Coimbra, Portugal, 2003. 210p. Illus. 73 ref. Index, ISBN 972-40-1935-7 (In Portuguese) Internet: This publication reviews the technical and scientific literature on occupational safety and health management. After providing an historical overview of the concept of occupational hazards and the basic principles of prevention methodologies, it goes on to discuss trends in accident theory and risk management approaches. Finally, it presents the main methods of hazard analysis and evaluation. (103876)
CIS 05-50 Bewel-Prevemed guide. (French: Le guide Bewel-Prevemed) Vermeiren F., ed., Prevemed-Bewel a.s.b.l., Tramstraat 59, B-9052 Zwijnaarde, Belgium, 2004. 87p. Illus. Index. (In French) Internet: This booklet presents the services offered by Bewel-Prevemed, an external occupational safety and health service provider that helps enterprises comply with the provisions of Belgian legislation. It also includes answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs). Contents: quality of services; medical supervision of workers' health; risk management (occupational safety and hygiene, psychosocial aspects, ergonomics, participation in safety and hygiene committees); training programmes available; and other services proposed. (103880)
CIS 05-51 Workers' participation in the area of occupational safety and health in Argentina. (Spanish: Participación de los trabajadores en materia de salud y seguridad en el trabajo en Argentina) San Juan C., ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2004. 100p. 11 ref., ISBN 92-2-316364-1 (In Spanish) Internet: This report provides a comparative analysis of international and Argentine legislation with respect to workers' participation in occupational safety and health. It cites the various instruments that exist for this purpose in Argentina, as well as ILO Conventions and Recommendations. It also presents the experiences of several Argentine enterprises or labour unions in the area of workers' participation and proposes that a standard defining the conditions of participation be written. Reference documents required for the preparation of such a standard are included. (103897)
CIS 05-52 National profile report on occupational safety and health in China. (Chinese: Zhongguo zhiye anquan weisheng gaikuang) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2004. 113p. Illus. 23 ref. Price: CNY 26.00., ISBN 7-5045-4786-7 (In Chinese, English) Internet: This report aims to provide basic information for the further development of national occupational safety and health (OSH) policies and programmes in China. It summarizes the existing OSH situation, including data on occupational accidents and diseases together with a description of OSH systems and capacity. Contents: OSH legislative framework; national policy review mechanisms; cooperation and collaboration among social partners; inspection and enforcement systems; OSH measures and tools; statistics of occupational accidents and diseases; policies and programmes of employers' and workers' organisations; regular and ongoing activities related to OSH; general data (demographic, literacy, economy); proposed actions for improvement. (103929)
CIS 05-53 Knowledge management applied to occupational safety and health in learning organizations. (German: Informationsmanagement für Sicherheit und Gesundheit in lernenden Organisationen) Langhoff T., Schulze T., Lang K.H., Sassmannshausen A., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2004. 193p. Illus. 27 ref. Price: EUR 17.00., ISBN 3-86509-105-9 (In German) Internet: The objective of the project was to explore the use of information and knowledge management in the organization of occupational safety and health within the enterprise. After a presentation of current research in this area, the role that knowledge management can play in forward-looking organizations that seek continuous improvement and development is explained. Existing practical solutions supporting the management of information in occupational safety and health, software tools and information available on the Internet are analysed and evaluated. Based on the analysis of existing practical solutions, a systematic, integrated and participative approach is proposed for the implementation of an occupational safety and health knowledge management system within the enterprise. (103939)
CIS 05-54 Global strategy on occupational safety and health. (French: Stratégie globale en matière de sécurité et de santé au travail; Spanish: Estrategia global en materia de seguridad y salud en el trabajo) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2004. iv,14p., ISBN 92-2-116287-7 (en), ISBN 92-2-216287-0 (fr), ISBN 92-2-316287-4 (es) (In English, French, Spanish) Internet: Conclusions of the 91st session of the International Labour Conference held in Geneva in 2003, which outline a global strategy on occupational safety and health. They confirm the role of ILO instruments as a central pillar for the promotion of occupational safety and health. At the same time, they also call for integrated action that better connects the ILO standards with other means of action such as advocacy, awareness raising, knowledge development, management, information dissemination and technical cooperation to maximize the impact of these actions. (103948)
CIS 05-55 Combined effects of occupational health hazards. Smith A., McNamara R., Wellens B., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2004. viii, 182p. 196 ref. Price: GBP 20.00. Downloadable version free of charge., ISBN 0-7176-2923-6 (In English) Internet: This study on the combined effects of occupational health hazards involved the following tasks: literature review of the combined effects of occupational hazards on health and safety; secondary analyses of self-report data from randomly-selected population samples; investigation of the effects of combinations of workplace factors on occupational accidents in a sample of persons treated in the emergency departments of hospitals in Wales; investigation using measures taken before and after work at the start and end of the working week, as well as the effects of combinations of workplace factors on performance efficiency and physiology; assessment of the utility of the approach to other current topics of interest. The implications of the results for policy issues such as stress management standards are discussed. (103952)
CIS 05-56 Obstacles preventing worker involvement in health and safety. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2005. ii, 57p. Price: GBP 15.00. Downloadable version free of charge., ISBN 0-7176-2940-6 (In English) Internet: The objective of this research was to identify the barriers to worker involvement in health and safety activities in the workplace and to identify the types of incentives that would encourage greater participation. To enable in-depth discussion and exploration of the issues, focus group meetings were held, involving participants working in the construction, manufacturing, hospitality and retail sectors with a wide range of ages and working experience. Interviews were also carried out with employers and safety representatives from the same sectors. Although it was concluded that there were no easy answers to improving the extent of worker involvement in health and safety, several leads are proposed. (103956)
CIS 05-57 The use of occupational safety and health management systems in Member States of the European Union - Experiences at a company level. European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, Gran Vía 33, 48009 Bilbao, Spain, 2002. 66p. Illus. 35 ref. Price: EUR 7.00 (excluding VAT)., ISBN 92-95007-59-X (In English) Internet: Several definitions of occupational safety and health management systems (OSHMSs) are available. In this report, a number of initiatives are described where enterprises have introduced or improved their OSH management systems. In order to facilitate understanding of the subject, the elements of an ideal OSH management system are described. For each case study, the following information is provided: background and content of the initiative; objectives; specific aspects of the OSHMS that are being applied; experiences with respect to the actual implementation of the OSHMS. (103958)
CIS 05-58 Local occupational health and safety profiles - International follow-up meeting - 22-23 November 2002, Helsinki, Finland. Kurppa K., Lehtinen S., eds., Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Publication Office, Topeliuksenkatu 41 a A, 00250 Helsinki, Finland, 2004. 127p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: EUR 20.00., ISBN 951-802-577-0 (In English) Internet: Proceedings of a two-day conference on local occupational safety and health profiles and indicators in Asian and African countries held in Helsinki, Finland, 22-23 November 2002. Contents: local profiles as indicators of occupational health and safety; local occupational health and safety profiles for communities in five Asian and one African country. (103960)
CIS 05-59 5th national survey on working conditions. (Spanish: V encuesta nacional de condiciones de trabajo) Almodóvar Molina A., ed., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 2004. 186p. Illus., ISBN 84-7425-667-4 (In Spanish) Internet: This report presents the results of a Spanish national survey on working conditions and occupational hazards. It is based on surveys, firstly of enterprises in order to establish modes of organization, prevention activities, technological complexity and workers' training, and secondly of workers in order to understand their conditions of employment and of work, preventive measures being implemented and the information provided, as well as impairments to health and personal variables linked to health. Contents: analytical model; objectives; methodology; characteristics of the sample; safety and health organization; preventive activities; safety conditions; working environments; workplace design; physical workload; mental workload; psychosocial factors; technological progress in machines and work equipment; health effects; analysis of differences and similarities in working conditions; general conclusions. Appendices include questionnaires used for the survey. (103961)
CIS 05-60 Challenges with respect to equality in occupational safety and health - Occupational health topics in Latin American countries. (Portuguese: O desafio da eqüidade em saúde e segurança no trabalho - Temas de saúde ocupacional nos países America Latina; Spanish: Retos relativos a la igualdad en la seguridad y salud en el trabajo - Aspectos de la salud en el trabajo en los países hispanoamericanos) Handar Z., Mendes R., Facci R., eds., Editora VK Ltda. Rua Barão de Itapetininga 120, 6° andar, São Paulo, SP 01047-000, Brazil, 2004. 291p. Illus. Bibl. ref. (In Portuguese, Spanish) Internet: This document consists of a collection of articles on the development of occupational safety and health in Latin American and Caribbean countries presented during the 27th Congress of the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH). Topics addressed: equality in occupational safety and health; development aid projects in occupational safety and health; social security systems; basic social rights of workers; education and training in occupational safety and health in Columbia and other Latin American countries; pesticide control in Latin America; integration of occupational safety and health in small-scale gold mining in Ecuador. (103966)
CIS 05-61 Committee for hygiene, safety and working conditions. (French: Le comité d'hygiène, de sécurité et des conditions de travail) Soudry C., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 2nd ed., Sep. 2004. 52p. Illus. Index. Price: EUR 7.30., ISBN 2-7389-1269-9 (In French) Internet: This guide aims to provide members of the hygiene, safety and working conditions committee (comité d'hygiène, de sécurité et des conditions de travail - CHSCT) with the information necessary for the fulfillment of their mission. Contents: CHSCT surveillance and investigation missions; CHSCT study missions; enterprises where CHSCTs are required; how to setup a CHSCT; how CHSCTs operate; means at the disposal of CHSCTs. (103832)
CIS 05-62 Safety, health and working conditions in the transfer of technology to developing countries. Code of practice. (Vietnamese: An toàn, súc khoe và dieu kien lao dông trong chuyen giao công nghe vào các nuóc dang phát trien) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1995. xii, 81p. (In Vietnamese) Internet: Vietnamese version of the ILO code of practice intended for all who have responsibility for controlling hazards arising from the transfer of technology (see CIS 88-858). Topics covered include: general provisions; factors to consider in the transfer of technology; decisions to be made before any transfer of technology; design of plant, equipment, and machinery; technologies requiring additional safety provisions; administrative and institutional arrangements; training requirements; collection and use of information; actions at the enterprise, national and regional levels; roles of international, employers' and workers' organisations; check lists for hazard control. (103943)
CIS 05-63 Encyclopaedia of occupational health and safety. (Japanese: ILO - Sangyo anzen hoken ensaikuropedia: CD-ROM-han) Stellman J.M., Kogi K., eds., Rodo Chosakai, 2-4-5 Kita-otsuka, Toshima-ku, 170-0004 Tokyo, Japan, 4th ed., 1998 (Japanese version, 2002). CD-ROM + manual (xliv, 93p.). Illus. Bibl.ref. (In Japanese) Internet: CD-ROM Japanese version of this major reference book (English original: CIS 99-1860, Japanese translation CIS 04-60). Four volumes in the printed version (20 parts, 105 chapters), containing hundreds of in-depth articles covering different aspects of occupational safety and health: occupational hazards according to different parts of the body; workers' health care; occupational health management and policies; tools and approaches for health protection at work; psychosocial and organizational factors at work; general, biological and physical hazards; environment; accidents and safety management in the enterprise; chemical hazards in general, chemical products in agriculture, and metals; prevention of occupational hazards by industry; guides (e.g. hazard data sheets for 18 occupations and about 40 chemical families). Possibility of searching by different indexes and of navigating by hypertext links. (104000)
CIS 05-64 Liver fibrosis in asymptomatic polyvinyl chloride workers. Hsiao T.J., Wang J.D., Yang P.M., Yang P.C., Cheng T.J., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Sep. 2004, Vol.46, No.9, p.962-966. 20 ref. (In English) Internet: This study was designed to determine whether vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) exposure is associated with liver fibrosis. 347 workers with occupational exposure to VCM were systemically examined using liver ultrasonography and routine liver function tests. Vinyl chloride monomer cumulative dose (ppm-month) was estimated by summing the products of air VCM concentration levels and months of employment. Liver fibrosis was defined in subjects with precirrhosis and cirrhosis of the liver diagnosed using ultrasonography. Significantly increased risks of developing liver fibrosis were found in workers who had a history of high exposure jobs (odds ratio 5.5) when compared with workers without such a history. It is concluded that there is an increased risk of developing liver fibrosis in PVC workers with high exposures to VCM. (103857)
CIS 05-65 Cancer risk assessment of toxaphene. Buranatrevedh S., Industrial Health, July 2004, Vol.42, No.3, p.321-327. 5 ref. (In English) Internet: The cancer risk of toxaphene was assessed using the four steps of risk assessment proposed by the United States National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council (NAS/NRC) namely hazard identification, dose-response relationship, exposure assessment and risk characterization. Toxaphene was the most heavily used insecticide in many parts of the world before it was banned in 1982. It increased the incidence of neoplasms of the liver and uterus in mice and the incidence of neoplasms of endocrine organs, thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, mammary glands, and reproductive systems in rats. The slope factor in studies on mice and rats is 0.8557 (mg/kg/day)-1. Lifetime average daily dose of toxaphene from ambient air, surface water, soil and fish were 1.08x10-6, 5.71x10-6, 3.43x10-7, and 7.96x10-5 mg/kg/day, respectively. Cancer risk of toxaphene for average exposure was 7.42x10-5. This study indicates that toxaphene might present a carcinogenic risk to humans. (103860)
CIS 05-66 Visual evoked potentials in workers with chronic solvent encephalopathy. Verberk M.M., Brons J.T., Sallé H.J.A., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, June 2004, Vol.77, No.5, p.328-334. Illus. 26 ref. (In English) Internet: The effectiveness of contrast stimulus to reveal damage to specific visual cortical areas was studied among solvent-exposed workers. 30 male patients aged 48±9 years with solvent-induced chronic encephalopathy participated in the study, together with 41 controls aged 46±8 years without solvent exposure. Pattern-reversal checkerboards with low and high contrast were used. At low contrast, the peak-to-peak amplitude in the controls was 57% of the amplitude at high contrast, while among patients, the response at low contrast was only 48% of that at high contrast. Results confirm earlier findings of a physiological basis for the solvent-induced decrease of visual contrast sensitivity. The results also suggest that the neurophysiological examination of the visual system in persons who have undergone exposure to toxic substances might be benefited by the addition of low-contrast stimuli. (103865)
CIS 05-67 A strategy for health surveillance in laboratory animal workers exposed to high molecular weight allergens. Meijer E., Grobbee D.E., Heederik D., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 2004, Vol.61, No.10, p.831-837. Illus. 24 ref. (In English) Internet: The purpose of this study was to develop a model for the efficient detection and prediction of occupational allergic diseases. Data from 351 laboratory animal workers participating in an ongoing cohort study were used to develop diagnostic and prognostic models. The models were developed from questionnaire items and workplace concentration measurements to find factors for the estimation of the probability of sensitisation to allergens. The accuracy of the models was evaluated by statistical methods and by comparison of the predicted and observed prevalence. A diagnostic rule containing five questionnaire items allowed the identification of workers with a high risk of sensitisation. These workers showed high rates of work related asthma, allergic symptoms, doctor's visits and absenteeism. A prognostic rule based on four questionnaire items predicted workers at high risk of near future sensitisation. (103913)
CIS 05-68 Cardiovascular risk factors and type of activity in a worker population. (Spanish: Factores de riesgo cardiovascular y tipo de actividad en una población laboral) Castán Fernández F.J., Gutiérrez Bedmar M., Prevención, trabajo y salud, 2004, No.29, p.18-24; 41-43. Illus. 22 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: This study analysed cardiovascular risk factors in a population of 300 workers employed in three sectors of activity: construction (100), services (100) and industry (100). The risk factors considered included smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, prior bouts of cardiovascular disorders and alcohol consumption. A high prevalence of at least one risk factor was found in this population, with 108 subjects presenting more than two risk factors. The study allowed the determination of risk profiles for the workers according to their sector of activity. (103756)
CIS 05-69 Occupational low back pain. (Portuguese: Lombalgias e trabalho) Iguti A.M., Hoehne E.L, Revista brasileira de saúde ocupacional, 2003, Vol.28, No.107/108, p.73-89. 51 ref. (In Portuguese) Internet: A high prevalence of low back pain is observed in all sectors of activity, giving rise in some cases to prolonged absenteeism and even to total work incapacitation. All studies highlight the need for exposure evaluation and ergonomic intervention. Contents of this article on low back pain: tasks and occupations that present risks of low back pain; indicators of low back pain risk; methodological instruments for studying low back pain and occupational risk factors; techniques of posture observation (micro and macro-postural techniques). (103777)
CIS 05-70 Occupational asthma. (Spanish: Asma profesional) Lampreave Márquez J.L., Alday Fugueroa E., Buendía García M.J., Gómez Martínez M., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, Mar. 2004, Vol.L, No.194, p.57-64. 23 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: This article presents the current state of knowledge with respect to occupational asthma. Contents: description of the pathology; various types of asthma (allergic, irritative or toxic); diagnosis; medical treatment and confirmation of the occupational nature of the disease; evaluation of the severity of the asthma; evaluation of the degree of work incapacitation. (103813)
CIS 05-71 Analysis of permanent disability cases in the Madrid region. (Spanish: Análisis de la incapacidad permanente en la comunidad de Madrid) Valero Muñoz M.R., Carbajo Sotillo M.D., García González A., Martínez Herrera J.A., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, June 2004, Vol.L, No.195, p.39-49. Illus. 15 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: This study analyses a statistically-representative sample of permanent disability cases submitted during 2001 to the social security services of the Madrid region. Variables examined included age, sex, social security system, occupation, diagnosis and incapacity classification. The average age of the workers was 47.5 years. 37.3% were women. The age group that submitted the largest number of applications was 51-59 years. The most frequent pathologies were musculoskeletal disorders, in particular discal hernia. 29.9% of the cases classified as absolute permanent disability involved neoplasia, and 41.7% of those classified as being a high degree of disability involved nervous system or sensory organ diseases. The results are discussed in light of two similar studies conducted in 1990 and 1993. (103816)
CIS 05-72 Legal concept of occupational disease. (Spanish: Concepto jurídico de enfermedad profesional) Ayala Cáceres C.L., Protección y seguridad, May-June 2004, Vol.50, No.295, p.32-38. Illus. 3 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: This article comments on the concept of occupational disease as defined in Columbian legislation. Main topics covered: evolution of the concept of occupational disease and legal bases; various occupational disease doctrines and theories; doctrine applied in Colombia (objective responsibility); presumption of occupational disease; causal relationship; pathologies aggravated by work; bullying as a cause of occupational disease; concept of occupational disease as currently applied in Colombia; prescription or loss of rights; determination of the occupational nature of the disease; determination of the degree of disability (partial or total). Colombian legislation currently recognises 42 occupational diseases. (103819)
CIS 05-73 A case-control study of parental occupation, leukemia, and brain tumors in an industrial city in Taiwan. Ali R., Yu C.L., Wu M.T., Ho C.K., Pan B.J., Smith T., Christiani D.C., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Sep. 2004, Vol.46, No.9, p.985-992. 40 ref. (In English) Internet: A case-control study was conducted in an industrial city in Taiwan to determine whether parents of newly-diagnosed patients who were younger than 30 years old with leukaemia or brain tumours or the patients themselves were more likely to have been employed in certain occupations or industries. Job histories were collected for parents (and for subjects if they worked) in 103 newly-diagnosed cases of leukaemia, 74 newly diagnosed cases of brain tumours, and 417 controls matched for age and sex. All jobs since the age of 16 that the subjects held for more than six months were coded for occupation and industry according the standard four-digit system used in Taiwan. Certain codes were significantly associated with increased odds ratios of childhood tumours. Leukaemia was more common in children of fathers who had worked as wood treaters (OR 16.03) and as building finishers and related trades workers (OR 4.08). Brain tumours were more common in children of mothers who had worked in electronic parts and components manufacturing (OR 13.78), as textile and garment workers (OR 7.25), as well as in subjects who had worked with certain electronic parts and components (OR 28.67). Separate analyses also were performed for parental jobs held during the preconception, perinatal, and postnatal periods. (103858)
CIS 05-74 A prospective assessment investigating the relationship between work productivity and impairment with premenstrual syndrome. Dean B.B., Borenstein J.E., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, July 2004, Vol.46, No.7, p.649-656. 29 ref. (In English) Internet: The objective of this study was to assess life domain and work-related impairment in patients experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS). 456 women, 18 to 45 years of age, completed a questionnaire to record daily symptoms for two consecutive menstrual cycles. 29% of the respondents reported PMS symptoms. In the workplace, women with PMS reported higher absenteeism rates (2.5 days vs. 1.3 days) and more workdays with 50% or less of their typical productivity (7.2 days vs. 4.2 days). Women with PMS also reported a greater number of days with impairment in routine work, school and household activities in comparison with women without PMS. (103861)
CIS 05-75 Occupational cancer among women: Where have we been and where are we going?. Zahm S.H., Blair A., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Dec. 2003, Vol.44, No.6, p.565-575. 129 ref. (In English) Internet: Estimates of the proportion of cancers among women attributable to occupation are based on research conducted mainly in the 1970s, among men and in developed countries. These studies do not reflect the important changes in the participation of women in the workplace during the last few decades or the patterns of employment of women in developing countries. Occupational cancer researchers need to expand their focus on women and on developing countries and new technologies. They should also use sophisticated exposure assessment methods, and, where appropriate, incorporate molecular epidemiological techniques to discover new occupational carcinogens and to identify the areas where better control measures are needed. (103902)
CIS 05-76 Exposure assessment in epidemiology: Does gender matter?. Kennedy S.M., Koehoorn M., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Dec. 2003, Vol.44, No.6, p.576-583. Illus. 23 ref. (In English) Internet: This article explores whether the potential for gender-related differences should be taken into account in exposure assessment for epidemiologic studies. Evidence from previously-published studies and data from the investigators' own research were examined to investigate whether or not there were theoretical bases of gender bias in exposure assessment. Sources of bias examined included: practical differences in job tasks despite identical job titles; differences in exposure due to differences in protective equipment, body size or other factors related to exposure sources; differences in estimated exposure arising from study methods or design. Evidence was found for gender differences (and thus potential bias) from all these sources, but the magnitude and direction of the potential bias cannot be predicted. (103903)
CIS 05-77 A survey of occupational hand eczema in Denmark. Skoet R., Olsen J., Mathiesen B., Iversen L., Duus Johansen J., Anger T., Contact Dermatitis, Oct. 2004, Vol.51, No.4, p.159-166. 30 ref. (In English) Internet: This study involved all 490 women and 268 men compensated for occupational hand eczema in Denmark in the period from October 2001 to November 2002. The most frequent diagnosis was found to be irritant contact dermatitis, mainly caused by wet occupations, in proportions that were similar for men and women, namely 59.7% and 63.1% respectively. The rates of occupational hand eczema were high for bakers, hairdressers and dental assistants. The prevalence of atopic dermatitis was low (16.4%) compared to previous studies among hand eczema patients. The prevalence of occupational allergic contact dermatitis was substantially higher among men than women, the most frequent causes among men being allergy to chromium, rubber additives and nickel. (103909)
CIS 05-78 Adverse work outcomes and events attributed to asthma. Mancuso C.A., Rincon M., Charlson M.E., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Sep. 2003, Vol.44, No.3, p.236-245. Illus. 31 ref. (In English) Internet: The objectives of this study were to assess the impact of asthma on work aptitude, workplace events, and career. 196 patients in an urban health care centre completed a questionnaire on life events and rated whether adverse work events were caused by asthma. 36% of these patients had either changed jobs, work hours, or work duties, and 65% had taken days off because of asthma. In multivariate analyses, less education, not wanting to work, more comorbidity, prior use of oral corticosteroids and current use of oral beta agonists and methylxanthines were associated with these outcomes. Also, currently-working patients were more likely to be using inhaled corticosteroids. 39% believed asthma had adversely affected their career by causing them to not pursue a desired career; not get promoted due to absenteeism, change to a worse job and be perceived as incapable of more responsible assignments. 7% had a negative work event in the preceding year that they attributed to asthma, including job loss and unfavourable interactions with co-workers. (103916)
CIS 05-79 The health of the offshore fishing population in Scotland. (Spanish: La salud en la flota pesquera escocesa) Matheson C., Lawrie T., Ritchie L., Morrison S., Murphy E., Bond C., Medicina Marítima, Dec. 2002, Vol.2, No.5, p.349-361. Illus. 4 ref. (In English, Spanish) Internet: The objective of this study was to quantify the incidence of health problems on fishing vessels and to examine the use of medicines from the ship's medicine chest, the consumption of narcotics and alcohol and fatigue. A questionnaire was addressed to 2011 Scottish fishermen. The response rate was 57.2%. 21.9% of the respondents had faced a medical urgency that had required them to be evacuated to land. Fatigue, the lack of physical exercise and financial anxiety were the three factors considered by the fishermen as being the most likely to affect their health. 38.4% of these fishermen were smokers. More than 80% reported not drinking while on board and 20% reported having consumed an illegal drug at some point in time. Consumption of medicines from the ship's medicine chest was low, but close to half of the fishermen reported having their own supply of medicines. 20% consumed prescribed medicines regularly. Most of the emergencies were the result of accidents (81.1%). The parts of the body most often injured were the hands, fingers and wrists (34.5%), followed by the head, face and throat (16.5%). The most frequent injuries were lacerations (28.1%) and soft tissue injuries (23.8%). (103758)
CIS 05-80 Silicosis prevalence and exposure-response relations in South African goldminers. Churchyard G.J., Ehrlich R., teWaterNaude J.M., Pemba L., Dekker K., Vermeijs M., White N., Myers J., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 2004, Vol.61, No.10, p.811-816. Illus. 20 ref. (In English) Internet: The objective of this study was to measure the prevalence of silicosis among black migrant contract workers on a South African goldmine and to investigate exposure-response relations with silica dust. 520 miners were interviewed and had chest radiographs taken. Silicosis was defined as a radiological profusion of 1/1 or greater according to the ILO classification. Mean length of service was 21.8 years. The mean air concentrations of respirable dust and quartz were 0.37mg/m3 and 0.053mg/m3 respectively. The prevalence of silicosis was 18.3-19.9% depending on reader. Significant trends were found between the prevalence of silicosis and length of service, mean intensity of exposure and cumulative exposure. These workers developed silicosis while exposed to a quartz concentration below the recommended occupational exposure limit (OEL) of 0.1mg/m3. This confirms a mounting body of evidence that this OEL is not protective against silicosis. (103912)
CIS 05-81 Evaluation of respiratory hazards among pit diggers in the region of Agadir, Morocco. (French: Evaluation des risques respiratoires chez les puisatiers de la région d'Agadir, Maroc) Laraqui C.H., Laraqui O., Alaoui Yazidi A., El Kabouss Y., Caubet A., Qarbach M., El Hassani S., Verger C., Laraqui S., Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, Oct. 2004, Vol.65, No.6, p.480-488. 21 ref. (In French) Internet: The objective of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate occupational respiratory hazards among 346 pit diggers in Agadir, Morocco, and its surrounding region. The survey covered working conditions, physical and chemical soil analyses and a medical assessment (questionnaire, clinical examination, spirometry and chest X-ray). The study population consisted exclusively of male workers with a mean age of 42.8±10.5 years and a mean duration of exposure of 14.5±6.9 years. 50% of the subjects had respiratory symptoms dominated by dyspnoea (43.1%) and cough (35%). 64.2% had abnormal spirometry. Chest X-ray analyses revealed pulmonary abnormalities among 32.9% of the subjects (of which 78.9% were small and 21.1% large opacities). The clinical and functional respiratory symptoms and the radiological abnormalities appeared early and their prevalence increased with the duration of the exposure to dust. There was no correlation between the outcome of lung function tests and chest X-rays opacities. Pit digging work appears highly silicogenic, and it is imperative to implement medical and technical prevention measures to reduce respiratory hazards. (103972)
CIS 05-82 Mortality and cancer morbidity experience of female workers at the British Nuclear Fuels Sellafield plant, 1946-1998. McGeoghegan D., Gillies M., Riddell A.E., Binks K., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Dec. 2003, Vol.44, No.6, p.653-663. Illus. 30 ref. (In English) Internet: Studies of nuclear workers have focused mainly on the experience of male workers. To date, little has been published specifically on the experience of female workers in the nuclear industry. This study reports on the mortality and cancer morbidity of the 6,376 women ever employed at a nuclear fuels plant in the United Kingdom to the end of 1998. These workers have accumulated 142,337 person-years of experience. Overall, the workers were exposed to low doses of radiation. No statistically-significant associations were noted between mortality or cancer morbidity and cumulative assessed organ-specific internal plutonium dose or cumulative external whole body radiation dose overall, nor for any of the other diseases examined. It was concluded that there was no detrimental effect on the health of the women workers from occupational exposures at this nuclear facility. (103906)
CIS 05-83 Proportionate cancer mortality among workers in the Belarussian tanning industry. Veyalkin I.V., Milyutin A.A., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Dec. 2003, Vol.44, No.6, p.637-642. 33 ref. (In English) Internet: This study evaluated proportionate cancer mortality among workers employed in a tanning plant in Minsk, Belarus. The study involved 768 workers who were employed for at least six months, who were hired after January 1, 1953 and who died before December 31, 2000. Proportionate mortality ratios (PMRs) were calculated using the population of Minsk as reference. Among women employed in the tannery, there was a significant excess of pancreatic cancer (eight deaths, 2.56 expected, PMR=3.13). Six of the eight pancreatic cancer deaths occurred among women occupied in dyeing-stuffing workshops (1.64 expected, PMR=3.67), all among workers hired between 1962 and 1984 (1.06 expected, PMR=6.54). Among women, there were also suggested increases of corpus and cervix uteri cancers, melanoma and kidney cancers. For men, insignificant increases in PMR of oral cavity-pharynx and pancreatic cancers were observed. (103905)
CIS 05-84 Epidemiological study of work incapacitation from musculoskeletal disorders. (Spanish: Análisis epidemiológico de la incapacidad laboral por trastornos del sistema osteomioarticular) Robaina Aguirre C, León Palenzuela I.M., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 1999, Vol.XLVI, No.183, p.65-72. Illus. 21 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: This study analyses work incapacitation as a result of musculoskeletal disorders in a cement factory in Spain. The study involved all 743 workers (596 men and 147 women) employed in the enterprise in 1996 and was based on the analysis of work incapacitation certificates. During that year, 81 workers suffered from an osteoarticular disease involving loss of work time, the most frequent being lumbosacral pain (46.9%). No relationship was found between the incidence of these disorders and other occupational factors observed at the place of work. However, there was a significant relationship with previous occurrences of the disorder. (103753)
CIS 05-85 Reduction in injury rates in nursing personnel through introduction of mechanical lifts in the workplace. Evanoff B., Wolf L., Aton E., Canos J., Collins J., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Nov. 2003, Vol.44, No.5, p.451-457. 31 ref. (In English) Internet: Health care workers incur frequent injuries resulting from patient transfer and handling tasks. In this study, injury and lost workday rates were examined before and after an ergonomic intervention which consisted of the introduction of mechanical lifts in acute care hospitals and long-term care (LTC) facilities. Workers were surveyed regarding lift use. The post-intervention period showed decreases in the rates of musculoskeletal injuries (relative risk RR=0.82), in lost workday injuries (RR=0.56), and in total lost days due to injury (RR=0.42). Larger reductions were seen in LTC facilities than in hospitals. Self-reported frequency of lift use by registered nurses and by nursing aides was higher in the LTC facilities than in hospitals. Observed reductions in injury and lost day injury rates were greater in nursing units that reported greater use of the lifts. Strategies to facilitate greater use of lifting devices should be explored, as further reductions in injuries may be possible with increased use. (103866)
CIS 05-86 The incidence of respiratory symptoms in female Swedish hairdressers. Brisman J., Albin M., Rylander L., Mikoczy Z., Lillienberg L., Dahlman Höglund A., Torén K., Meding B., Kronholm Diab K., Nielsen J., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Dec. 2003, Vol.44, No.6, p.673-678. 18 ref. (In English) Internet: Airway diseases in hairdressers are a concern. The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the risk factors for three respiratory symptoms, wheeze, dry cough, and nasal blockage, in hairdressers. 3,957 female hairdressers and 4,905 women from the general population responded to a questionnaire on respiratory symptoms, atopy, smoking, and work history. Incidence rates (IR) and incidence rate ratios (IRRs) for the three symptoms studied were calculated. The IRs of all three symptoms were higher in the hairdressers compared with the referents. Smoking modified the effects of cohort affiliation for all three symptoms, although the combined effect from hairdressing work and smoking was less than expected. (103907)
CIS 05-87 Perceived risk of occupational skin disease among hairdressers. (French: Perception du risque professionnel cutané chez les coiffeurs) Cervantès M.H., Sellier N., Loriot J., Verdier R., Dujols P., Picot M.C., Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, Oct. 2004, Vol.65, No.6, p.470-479. Illus. 14 ref. (In French) Internet: Occupational dermatoses are frequent among hairdressers and often force these workers to switch to other occupations, losing the benefits of their training. This study was carried out to evaluate the perception of this risk among hairdressers in the French region of Languedoc-Roussillon. A questionnaire was addressed to hairdressers covering their perception of cutaneous risk, their awareness concerning the skin hazards from chemicals and accessories, their daily practice of preventive measures and their skin symptoms. Job observations were also carried out in selected hairdressing salons. Among the 533 hairdressers who responded, 106 presented various dermatological lesions. Hairdressers were generally well-aware of the risks involved, although most were ignorant of the hazards due to nickel. They protected themselves adequately when manipulating hairdyes or bleaching treatments, but not when using products for perms or shampoos. (103971)
CIS 05-88 XVIIIth National occupational medicine congress. (French: XVIIIe Congrès national de médecine du travail) Brochard P., ed., Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, May 2004, Vol.65, No.2-3, iv, p.83-307 (whole issue). Illus. (In French) Internet: Proceedings of the XVIIIth National congress of medicine and occupational health held in Bordeaux, France, from 8-11 June 2004. The papers presented are grouped by the following themes: various approaches for occupational risk assessment at the workplace; mental health and work; nurses' role in ethics and occupational health; ethics and the role of the occupational physician; complementary biometrology tests for exposure to chemicals; occupational health and quality at the workplace; Internet and occupational health networks; back pain; atypical jobs, employee mobility and medical follow-up; health status and maintenance of employment; role of psychologists in multidisciplinary occupational health teams; psychological and organizational work stress and cardiovascular diseases; multidisciplinary teams; ionizing radiation; air quality in service sector workplaces; sleep, alertness and work. (103828)
CIS 05-89 Downsizing and health at the United States Department of Energy. Pepper L., Messinger M., Weinberg J., Campbell R., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Nov. 2003, Vol.44, No.5, p.481-491. 21 ref. (In English) Internet: Downsizing and reorganization not only affect workers who lose their jobs, but even workers who retain their jobs are affected in negative ways. The present study measured how downsizing was accomplished at five Department of Energy facilities by evaluating communication with workers, perceived fairness of the process and job characteristics, and how each of these was associated with worker health and well-being. The researchers collected quantitative data using structured surveys and captured qualitative data using interviews, focus groups, and open-ended survey responses. Employees who felt that the downsizing process was fair and that communication was open and honest reported fewer symptoms, lower survivor syndrome and more job security than their counterparts. Also, employees who were less immediately impacted by downsizing reported fewer symptoms than those who were more directly involved. (103867)
CIS 05-90 Psychosocial risk factors for musculoskeletal symptoms among women working in geriatric care. Gunnarsdottir H.K., Rafnsdottir G.L., Helgadottir B., Tomasson K., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Dec. 2003, Vol.44, No.6, p.679-684. 34 ref. (In English) Internet: The aim of this study was to explore the extent of the association between psychosocial work characteristics and musculoskeletal symptoms among women working in geriatric care. 1518 female employees of geriatric nursing homes and geriatric hospital wards in Iceland having a staff of 10 or more responded to a questionnaire. Odds ratios of over two for one or more musculoskeletal symptoms were found for the following risk factors: finding the job mentally difficult; mental exhaustion after one's shift; dissatisfaction regarding communications with supervisors or the flow of information; insufficient influence at work; dissatisfaction with the hierarchy; intense time pressures; lack of solidarity among colleagues; dissatisfaction with the job; harassment; violence or threats at work. (103908)
CIS 05-91 Recognition, notification and definition of the degree of invalidity [Spain]. (Spanish: Reconocimiento, declaración y calificación del grado de minusvalía) Hernández Manso J., ed., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 2000, Vol.XLVII, No.184-185, p.i-x; 3-226 (whole issue). Illus. (In Spanish) Internet: This issue is devoted to the Royal Decree 1971/1999 of 23 December concerning the recognition, notification and definition of the degree of invalidity; it includes amendments made in March 2000. This Decree specifies the invalidity scales that apply to the musculoskeletal, nervous, respiratory vascular, cardiovascular, digestive, genito-urinary and endocrine systems, as well as to the skin and its appendages, neoplasia, vision, hearing, throat and related structures, speech, mental retardedness and mental illnesses. Several articles expressing opinion on the evaluation of the disability are included, together with a list of 77 literature references concerning disability drawn from the CIS database. (103751)
CIS 05-92 Compensation of silicosis - Union of South Africa - Great Britain - Germany. (French: La réparation de la silicose - Union sud-africaine - Grande-Bretagne - Allemagne) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1937. 140p. Index. Price: CHF 3.50. (In French) Internet: When one considers the legislation adopted by various countries with respect to the compensation of silicosis, one observes that silicosis is covered according to several different systems that can be broadly grouped together under the following headings: compensation by means of specific legislation; compensation within the framework of accident insurance (based on lists or on special systems); blanket coverage under the general provisions of employment hazards. This publication presents in detail the measures enacted in three countries that can be considered as being representative of the main legislative systems: Union of South Africa (specific legislation); Great Britain (special systems); Germany (lists). (103804)
CIS 05-93 Silicosis. (French: La silicose) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1930. 741p. Illus. (In French) Internet: Proceedings of the international conference on silicosis held in Johannesburg, Union of South Africa, from 13 to 27 August 1930. They include reports of the opening session and the various working group sessions, together with the full texts of the 24 papers presented at the conference. (103805)
CIS 05-94 General guidebook on industrial health 2004. International Cooperation Department, Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association, 5-35-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0014, Japan, 2004. 186p. Illus. (In English) Internet: Contents of this annual report on occupational health in Japan: present status of industrial health (statistical trends, findings of health screening, reporting of new chemicals); recent trends in industrial health; industrial health legislation; cases of poisoning from toxic substances at work (organic solvents, specific chemicals, carbon monoxide, anoxia, recognized asbestos-related illness); occupational health statistics. (103925)
CIS 05-95 Food at work: Workplace solutions for malnutrition, obesity and chronic diseases. Wanjek C., ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2005. xv, 448p. Illus. 164 ref. Price: CHF 60.00., ISBN 92-2-117015-2 (In English) Internet: This book reviews the history and economics of workplace nutrition and presents case studies from a range of countries and enterprises which show how businesses can benefit from improved attention to food at work. Provides evidence that improvements such as the provision of canteens and cafeterias, meal vouchers, mess rooms, arrangements with local vendors and the provision of safe drinking water are within the reach of any business. Presents a checklist for enterprise decision-making, describes international standards, policies and programmes and considers the roles of governments, employers and trade unions. (103981)
CIS 05-96 Occupational asthma. (French: L'asthme professionnel) Massin N., Pillière F., Roos F., Dornier G., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Sep. 2004. 4p. Illus. 26 ref. Price: EUR 1.50. Downloadable version free of charge (In French) Internet: Asthma is the most frequent respiratory disease that occurs during work. Among men, the main causal agents are flour and isocyanates while among women, they are alkaline persulfates (used in hairdressing products) and latex. It is important to ensure proper screening and prevention against potentially severe asthma that may pose a problem regarding the continued employment of workers in their current jobs. Contents of this information sheet: description of the disease; persons concerned; asthma diagnosis and search for possible occupational causes; means of prevention; regulations; INRS research and publications in this field. (103799)
CIS 05-97 Guidelines for the use of the ILO International Classification of Radiographs of Pneumoconioses. (French: Instructions pour l'utilisation de la Classification internationale du BIT des radiographies des pneumoconioses; German: Richtlinien für die Anwendung der internationalen Klassifikation des IAA von Pneumokoniose-Röntgenfilmen) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, rev.ed. 2004. ix, 42p. Illus. 6 ref. Price: CHF 10.00., ISBN 92-2-210832-9 (fr), ISBN 92-2-710832-7 (de) (In French, German) Internet: French and German versions of the document analysed under CIS 03-226. The aim of these guidelines is to standardize classification methods and facilitate international comparisons of pneumoconiosis statistics and research reports. It retains the principles embodied in previous editions of the ILO Classification (1950, 1958, 1968, 1971, 1980, 1989). All types of pneumoconiosis are covered. Contents: introduction and general instructions; the complete classification (technical quality, parenchymal and pleural abnormalities, symbols and comments); specific instructions for the use of the abbreviated classification; using the ILO classification. In appendices: note on technical quality for chest radiographs of dust-exposed workers; reading sheets; description of standard radiographs; diagrams; summary of details of the ILO (2000) International Classification of Radiographs of Pneumoconiosis. Replaces the previous edition (CIS 90-1238 and CIS 96-1330). (103852)
CIS 05-98 Occupational rheumatic disorders. (Portuguese: Doenças reumáticas ligadas ao trabalho) Neto A, de Souza Uva A., Cunha Miranda L., Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho (IDICT), Lisboa, Portugal, [c2004]. CD-Rom (needs Pentium II 233Mhz, Windows 95/98/ME, 2000 or XP, RAM 32Mb, graphic card 800x600). (In Portuguese) Internet: Topics covered by this CD-ROM on occupational musculoskeletal disorders: classification of disorders; occupational risk factors; main pathologies; sectors of activity that can give rise to musculoskeletal disorders; diagnosis and prevention; recognition and compensation; occupational medicine; multidisciplinary interventions; future prospects. (103771)
CIS 05-99 Health hazards faced by workers in the oil industry. (Spanish: Peligros para la salud de los trabajadores de la industria del petróleo) Parra J.G., Ospina Ariza X., Protección y seguridad, May-June 2004, Vol.50, No.295, p.54-71. Illus. (In Spanish) Internet: This article describes the health hazards faced by oil industry workers, in particular as a result of the toxicity of hydrocarbons; it also proposes a hazard evaluation of this industry. Main topics covered: risks to health (chemical, physical, ergonomic and biological hazards); hydrocarbon toxicity and toxicokinetics; toxicodynamics of the main aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, xylene); evaluation and management of the hazards resulting from oil industry activities (exploration, drilling, extraction, pipeline transport, storage, refining and chemical transformation); safety management systems adopted in the Colombian oil industry. (103820)
CIS 05-100 Intolerance to latex gloves among healthcare workers at teaching hospitals in Abidjan. (French: L'intolérance aux gants de latex chez le personnel soignant des centres hospitaliers universitaires d'Abidjan) Bonny J.S., Yéboué-Kouamé B.Y., Pillah M.A., Wognin S.B., Kouassi Y.M., Tchicaya A.F., Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, Sep. 2003, Vol.64, No.5, p.329-333. 16 ref. (In French) Internet: The objective of this cross-sectional study was to assess the degree of intolerance to latex gloves among healthcare workers at the three teaching hospitals in Côte d'Ivoire. Subjects included 609 healthcare workers. Data were collected by means of questionnaires, dermatological examinations and skin tests among workers reporting latex intolerance. Among the main findings: 9.8% of the workers reported signs of intolerance to latex gloves; clinical signs were found on 80% of the intolerant subjects, including eczema (39.5%), irritant contact dermatitis (33.3%) and urticaria (27.1%); the most frequent localization was the back of the hands (37.5%) and the most concerned services were paediatrics (16.2%), laboratory and radiology services (12.5%) and surgery (7.4%); concerned workers included nurses (15.8%), physicians (14%) and midwives (9.7%). Skin tests were carried out among 66.7% of workers with signs of latex intolerance, allowing an estimation of the rate of allergy as 2% of the healthcare workers. (103826)
CIS 05-101 Cancer incidence among laboratory workers in biomedical research and routine laboratories in Israel: Part I - The cohort study. Part II - Nested case-control study. Shaham J., Gurvich R., Kneshet Y., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Dec. 2003, Vol.44, No.6, p.600-626. 132 ref. (In English) Internet: Laboratory work is associated with exposure to a mixture of carcinogens. In this cohort study involving 4,300 laboratory workers in Israel, cancer incidence was followed from 1960 to 1997. There were 230 cases of cancer during this period, corresponding to an overall standardized incidence ratio (SIR) of 1.04. When a 20-year latency was introduced, the SIR was increased significantly to 1.35. Among routine workers and researchers, SIR was elevated significantly for the total population and for women, when a 20-year latency was introduced. SIR was also elevated significantly in bacteriology, virology and isotope laboratories. With respect to specific sites, significantly increased SIR was observed for breast, ovary, and thyroid cancer among women, and for prostate cancer, leukaemia, and melanoma among men. Results of a case-control study (163 cases) nested within this cohort study indicated that the excess cancer morbidity may be explained by exposure factors. (103904)
CIS 05-102 Epidemiologic study of garbage sorting workers. (Portuguese: Estudo epidemiológico dos coletores de lixo seletivo) Miglioransa M.H., da Rosa L.C., Perin C., Ramos G.Z., Fossati G.F., Stein A., Revista brasileira de saúde ocupacional, 2003, Vol.28, No.107/108, p.19-28. Illus. 30 ref. (In Portuguese) Internet: In this study, the personal and occupational characteristics of workers of two waste disposal enterprises in Brazil (A and B) assigned to garbage sorting were examined, and the main types of accidents and injuries affecting these workers were described. A questionnaire was given to 50 randomly-selected workers in each enterprise. The average age of the workers was 34 years in enterprise A and 22 years in enterprise B. 66% of the workers in enterprise B had less than five years of tenure, whereas in enterprise A, 95% had been employed for more than five years. Injury rates were very high, 90% in enterprise A and 46.6% in enterprise B. The most affected body parts were the lower extremities, followed by the upper extremities and the spinal column. Workers at neither enterprise wore the personal protective equipment required for this activity, which could explain the relatively high injury rates. (103774)
CIS 05-103 Profiles of agricultural accidents recorded in the public health agencies of São Paulo in 2000. (Portuguese: Perfil dos acidentes rurais em agências do INSS de São Paulo no ano 2000) Corrêa I.M., Yamashita R.Y., Ramos H.H., Franco A.V.F., Revista brasileira de saúde ocupacional, 2003, Vol.28, No.107/108, p.39-57. Illus. 10 ref. (In Portuguese) Internet: Statistics of occupational accidents in the agricultural sector in the State of São Paulo in 2000 are analysed. Results are expressed according to the following criteria: characteristics of the victims (sex, age, marital status); task being carried out at the time of the accident; type of accident; accident cause; location of injury; type of injury; accident consequences (absenteeism, hospitalisation). 949 accidents were recorded, most being related to harvesting (41.7%). Hand tools were the main cause of accidents (34.3%) and the most frequent injuries were traumatic injuries or contusions (68.9%). Striking against mechanical parts or objects were the most frequent accident types (43,8%) and the parts of the body most frequently injured were the upper extremities (43.2%). (103776)
CIS 05-104 Occupation and accidents in agricultural settings in western Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Portuguese: Trabalho e acidentes no meio rural do oeste catarinense, Santa Catarina, Brazil) Marques S.M.T., da Silva G.P., Revista brasileira de saúde ocupacional, 2003, Vol.28, No.107/108, p.101-105. 12 ref. (In Portuguese) Internet: The objective of this study was to describe the characteristics of agricultural workers of western Santa Catarina State in Brazil, as well as the incidence of occupational accidents affecting this population. Socio-demographic, occupational and accident data were collected by means of a questionnaire given to 60 agricultural workers. 68.3% of the surveyed workers were married, with heads of family aged 41-60 representing 60%; average schooling was 4 to 8 years; 80% worked more than 40 hours per week; 20% had been victims of an occupational accident. (103779)
CIS 05-105 Agricultural injury in California migrant Hispanic farm workers. McCurdy S.A., Samuels S.J., Carroll D.J., Beaumont J.J., Morrin L.A., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Sep. 2003, Vol.44, No.3, p.225-235. 41 ref. (In English) Internet: A longitudinal study of injury among migrant Hispanic farm workers residing in six Northern California Migrant Family Housing Centers (MHCs) during the 1997 harvest season was conducted. Subjects completed an initial interviewer-administered work-and-health questionnaire and participated in three follow-up surveys. There were 1,201 adult farm workers (participation 85.2%) who completed the initial questionnaire. Of these, 837 (69.7%) completed the follow-up surveys. There were 86 injuries (incidence 9.3/100 full-time equivalent employees). Increased risk for injury occurred among women paid piece-rate (relative risk 4.9). Sprains and strains were most common (31%), followed by lacerations (12%). Overall, the injury experience in this cohort was comparable to that reported in other studies of agricultural workers in the United States. (103915)
CIS 05-106 Risk factors for falls among Iowa farmers: A case-control study nested in the agricultural health survey. Sprince N.L., Zwerling C., Lynch C.F., Whitten P.S., Thu K., Gillette P.P., Burmeister L.F., Alavanja M.C.R., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Sep. 2003, Vol.44, No.3, p.265-272. 48 ref. (In English) Internet: This case-control study explored risk factors for work-related falls among Iowa farmers. A questionnaire sent to 6,999 farmers in 1998 identified 79 farmers who had reported a fall-related farm injury that required medical advice or treatment in the previous year. Regression analysis was used to assess the possible risk factors for injury among these farmers compared with 473 farmers with no injury in the previous year. There were significant associations between fall-related farm injury and age between 40 and 64 years (odds ratio, OR=2.21), doctor-diagnosed arthritis or rheumatism (OR=2.05), difficulty hearing normal conversation (OR=1.82), and taking medications regularly (OR=1.80). Aging and health impairments, such as arthritis and hearing difficulties, are risk factors for which accommodations and preventive strategies can be devised to prevent fall-related injuries on the farm. (103918)
CIS 05-107 Integrated safety, health and environmental management system implemented in Petrobras UN-COL. (Spanish: El sistema integrado de gestión en seguridad salud y ambiente de Petrobras UN-COL) Protección y seguridad, July-Aug. 2004, Vol.50, No.296, p.45-46. Illus. (In Spanish) Internet: The process adopted by the Columbian unit of an oil and gas production enterprise for the implementation of an integrated safety, health and environmental management system (SHE) is described. This system satisfies the requirements of the ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 international standards. The work was completed in 22 months thanks to the concerted efforts of employees, subcontractors and suppliers, and resulted in the award of the SHE certification in December 2002. (103969)
CIS 05-108 Safety in the construction sector. (Spanish: Seguridad en el sector de la construcción) Protección y seguridad, Mar.-Apr. 2004, Vol.50, No.294, p.53-72. Illus. (In Spanish) Internet: The construction sector is among those presenting the highest accident rates. In Colombia, it employs around 10% of the working population. Despite the lack of reliable statistics, it is obvious that there are serious gaps in the occupational safety and health situation within this sector. Topics covered in this review article on safety in the construction sector in Colombia: occupational safety and health organization in construction enterprises; subcontracting; occupational accident statistics for the year 2002 and trends between 2000 and 2002; electrical hazards and protective measures; Colombian legislation and regulations, and international agreements; personal protective equipment. (103843)
CIS 05-109 Fatal injuries to teenage construction workers in the US. Suruda A., Philips P., Lillquist D., Sesek R., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Nov. 2003, Vol.44, No.5, p.510-514. 12 ref. (In English) Internet: Fatal injury reports for youth and adult workers construction in the industry were examined to determine risk factors for injury and the applicability of existing child labour regulations. OSHA investigation data for fatal work injuries from 1984 through 1998 were reviewed with respect to type of accident, employer characteristics, and apparent violations of existing child labour laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The fatality rate for teenage construction workers age 19 and younger was 12.1 per 100,000 workers per year, slightly less than for adults. Fatal injuries in teenage construction workers differed from those in adults in that they were more likely to be at small, non-union firms of which a substantial proportion were exempt from federal enforcement of child labour laws and from routine OSHA inspections. Safety programmes for young construction workers should include small, non-union firms and those in special trades such as roofing. (103869)
CIS 05-110 Information from the Automomous Communties. (Spanish: Las Comunidades autónomas informan) Prevención, trabajo y salud, 2004, No.32, p.31-38. Illus. (In Spanish) Internet: This article presents the occupational safety and health activities of several Autonomous Communities (Aragon, Canary Islands, Castille-Leon, Catalonia, Extremadura, Navarre and the Basque Country) aimed at reducing accidents and hazards in the construction sector. These activities include a plan of action against occupational accidents (Aragon), occupational safety and health workshops, conferences and seminars, together with a plan for reducing the occurrence of accidents during the 2005-2008 period (Canary Islands), an action plan for the prevention of occupational hazards during the 2004-2007 period (Extremadura), the publication of occupational safety and health documentation and the establishment of employer-employee committees (territorial occupational safety and health delegates) responsible for construction site inspections (Catalonia), the publication of occupational safety and health training material for the civil engineering sector (Navarre) and a training programme for workers on the prevention of occupational hazards (Basque Country). (103892)
CIS 05-111 Occupational accidents in the stevedoring sector of the Cadiz Bay Port. 1995-2002. (Spanish: Accidentes laborales en el sector de la estiba del Puerto de la Bahía de Cadíz. 1995-2002) Alonso Blasi N., Rodríguez Ares M.J., Medicina Marítima, Dec. 2003, Vol.3, No.2, p.125-133. Illus. 13 ref. (In English, Spanish) Internet: This study analyses occupational accidents in the loading and unloading sector of the Port of the Bay of Cadiz between 1995 and 2002. It considers disability, absenteeism rates and the average duration of incapacitation, as well as factors such as occupational group, accident cause, diagnosis and injury severity. Results show a decreasing trend: the average duration of incapacitation declined from 11.32 to 3.74 days, incidence rates declined from 32.5% to 11.58% and the average duration of absenteeism per worker declined from 3.1 to 1.3 days. (103759)
CIS 05-112 Performance of emergency teams in maritime incidents: Special characteristics. (Spanish: Actuación de los equipos de emergencia en incidentes marítimos: características especiales) Castelo Tarrío I., De la Flor Magdaleno B., Gil Martín F.J., Peláez Corres N., Castaños Urkullu A., García Bercedo R., Medicina Marítima, Dec. 2003, Vol.3, No.2, p.143-148. Illus. 8 ref. (In English, Spanish) Internet: The aim of this study was to examine factors influencing the medical care given to victims of incidents at sea, highlighting the difficulties of access and rescue. The 38 incidents that occurred at sea during 2002 in the Basque region of Spain requiring the intervention of rescue services were analysed. Incidents at sea have specific characteristics which can affect medical services: the scene of the incident is often dangerous and the access to the victims is difficult, requiring the intervention of rescue services which considerably delays medical assistance and transport. For these reasons, it is particularly important to provide rescue personnel with basic training in emergency medical care and in the handling of victims with traumatic injuries. (103760)
CIS 05-113 Study of occupational accidents in the port of Bilbao. (Spanish: Estudio de la accidentabilidad laboral en el puerto de Bilbao) Castaños Urkullu A., García Bercedo R., Castelo Tarrio I., Medicina Marítima, June 2004, Vol.4, No.1, p.19-24. Illus. 5 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: This study analyses accidents with and without absenteeism that occurred during 1997 in the port of Bilbao, Spain, for the purpose of checking whether there were characteristic patterns corresponding to risk factors so that preventive actions could be taken to avoid or reduce their incidence. During 1997, 40 accidents were recorded among the 335 workers, of which 10 involved absenteeism. The analysis examined various aspects, including: age of the injured worker; sector of activity; type and location of the injury; day of the week, hour of the day and month when the accident occurred; average duration of the absenteeism; frequency rates; severity rates. Accidents were more frequent in the age group 45-65 years (69,8%) and during the first hours of the working day; accidents involving cranes, dredging and construction work resulted in above-average durations of absenteeism; accidents involving cranes resulted in the highest number of lost days, followed by dredging, with higher incidence and severity rates than other sectors. However, the study period was too short to enable the identification of risk factors on which to base preventive measures. (103893)
CIS 05-114 Coordination of emergency services in aquatic environments. (Spanish: Coordinación de emergencias en medio acuático) Castelo Tarrío I., de la Flor Magdalena B., Gil Martín F.J., Pelaez Corre N., Martín Alonso J.L., Castaños Urkullu A., Medicina Marítima, June 2004, Vol.4, No.1, p.63-70. Illus. 17 ref. (In English, Spanish) Internet: Based on an analysis of emergency interventions in aquatic environments during 2002, this study presents the emergency procedures adopted in the Autonomous Community of the Spanish Basque Country. Explains how coordination is effected among the various services involved in the event of accidents, including ambulances, medical services, rescue operations, firefighters and police forces. (103895)
CIS 05-115 International surveillance of seafarers' health and working environment - A pilot study. Feasibility and degree of completion of questionnaires. (Spanish: Vigilancia internacional de la salud y del entorno laboral de los marineros - Un estudio piloto - Viabilidad y grado de compleción de los cuestionarios) Jensen O.C., Laursen F.V., Sørensen J.F.L., Medicina Marítima, June 2004, Vol.4, No.1, p.71-82. 10 ref. (In English, Spanish) Internet: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess whether questionnaires distributed by marine health services could be used for the surveillance of problems related to the working environment and occupational hazards of seafarers. It was based on questionnaires addressing issues of the working environment and working conditions. The marine medical services of five countries distributed 1119 questionnaires, of which 1068 were returned. The degree of completeness of the responses ranged between 92% and 100%. A second test was carried out in three countries to assess the reliability of the responses, which was found to range between 94% and 100%. It is concluded that this method can be used to assess the health and working conditions of seafarers. (103896)
CIS 05-116 Protection and safety in telecommunications. (Spanish: Protección y seguridad en las telecomunicaciones) Sánchez Pachón N.R., Protección y seguridad, July-Aug. 2004, Vol.50, No.296, p.59-71. Illus. (In Spanish) Internet: This article describes the hazards that are inherent in the telecommunications sector, together with measures aimed at minimizing these hazards. The main hazards include: work at height, in particular on poles, pylons or telecommunication towers; work on building facades and on messenger cables; electrical hazards; work in confined spaces; exposure to electromagnetic radiation; ergonomic risks (strain injuries, postural loads); mechanical hazards resulting from the use of tools at the workplace or during road work; use of subcontractors. Various types of personal protective equipment are listed, together with the basic safety measures to be observed before climbing on pylons, during the climb, during work at height, before descending and once on the ground. (103970)
CIS 05-117 Study of the evaluation of risk factors among tanning industry workers in the province of Valencia. (Spanish: Estudio de la valoración de los factores de riesgo de los trabajadores de la industria del curtido de la provincia de Valencia) Morales Suárez-Varela M.M., Esteve de Quesada M.J., Polanco Villalba B., Llopis González A., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 1999, Vol.XLVI, No.180, p.25-35. 18 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: The objective of this study was to identify the risk factors to which tannery workers in the province of Valencia, Spain, are exposed. The main risk factors observed were noise, vibrations, ambient humidity, dust, vapours and gases. During the study period (1993-1995), a 2.5% increase in occupational accidents was recorded. Injuries consisted mainly of fissures or fractures in 1993 and musculoskeletal disorders from 1994 onwards. Significant differences were found by age group, the incidence of occupational diseases being the highest for workers aged above 45 years. Overall, the study shows an increased incidence of osteoarticular disorders among workers assigned to washing and finishing, or involved in several levels of production, an increased incidence of stress among workers assigned to washing and finishing, hearing loss among tanning workers and eczema among finishing workers or workers assigned to various levels of production. (103752)
CIS 05-118 Complaints, occupational diseases and occupational accidents among industrial canteen workers. (Portuguese: Queixas, doenças ocupacionais e acidentes de trabalho em trabalhadores de cozinhas industriais) Casarotto R.A., Mendes L.F., Revista brasileira de saúde ocupacional, 2003, Vol.28, No.107/108, p.119-126. Illus. 29 ref. (In Portuguese) Internet: The purpose of this study was to examine complaints and the prevalence of occupational diseases, occupational accidents and musculoskeletal disorders among workers in five industrial canteens. It involved 257 workers, who were evaluated using different methods: interviews, questionnaires, task analysis and the NIOSH method. The most common occupational diseases were musculoskeletal disorders and backache, while the most frequent occupational accidents were cuts (36%) and commuting accidents (31%). An ergonomic analysis highlighted the following problems: noise, hot and humid working environments, poor workplace layout, unsuitable tools and equipment, poor work postures, poor work organization and excessive manual lifting. (103780)
CIS 05-119 Trends in musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among women supermarket cashiers before and after the reorganization of the job (phases 1 and 2). (French: Evolution des plaintes musculosquelettiques (TMS) chez les hôtesses de caisse avant et après réorganisation des postes (phases 1 et 2)) Chaney C., Le Pache J., Aucour C., Alcouffe J., Manillier P., Montéléon P.Y., Cahiers de médecine interprofessionnelle, 2004, Vol.44, No.2, p.181-196. 32 ref. (In French) Internet: In this case-control study, musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) of supermarket cashiers were evaluated before and one year after changing the type of supermarket till. The study involved an ergonomic survey and an epidemiological survey of cases (workers in the supermarket with the new tills) and controls (workers at a supermarket of the same chain but without change of tills), during 2001 and 2002. 226 questionnaires were analysed in 2001 (113 cases and 113 controls) and 190 in 2002 (109 cases and 81 controls). Changes in till type resulted in lower levels of MSDs of the neck and upper back, and lower frequencies of MSDs of the right shoulder. Besides a change in equipment, improvements in training and support by management and colleagues also contributed to the reduced incidence of MSDs among this group of workers. (103795)
CIS 05-120 Voice disorders among teachers. (French: Troubles de la voix chez les enseignants) Eluard P.F., Documents pour le médecin du travail, 2nd Quarter 2004, No.98, p.221-238. Illus. 47 ref. (In French) Internet: In advanced societies, one third of the workers are employed in occupations where the voice is the primary means of communication. Dysphonia among teachers is a real pathology clearly documented in otolaryngology and phoniatrics, but in the context of individual care and prevention strategies. These disorders have not received much attention in occupational health in France. They do however represent a source of concern, as evidenced by the request by the social partners for this evaluation to be carried out. The study summarizes key features of occupational voice disorders, analyses results of epidemiological studies, identifies risk factors and occupations at risk and outlines an approach to prevention. (103822)
CIS 05-121 Prevention of occupational hazards in the public sector: Current situation and future prospects. (French: La prévention des risques professionnels dans le secteur public: situation et perspectives d'avenir) Nouaigui H., Hajaij K., Ben Mansour H., Kahouach L., Ben Laiba M., SST - Santé et Sécurité au Travail, Apr. 2003, No.25, p.2-9. Illus. (In French) Internet: Contents of this special feature on occupational hazards among public sector employees in Tunisia: occupational hazards by activity (office work, hospitals, laboratories, high-school vocational training workshops, forestry and agriculture, diving work, drivers, public enterprise maintenance workers, municipal cleaners and sewage workers); overview of Tunisian occupational accident and disease statistics; prevention of occupational accidents and diseases in Tunisia (legislative and regulatory framework, occupational safety and health organization). (103781)
CIS 05-122 Occupational health and safety of indigenous people in the Nordic countries and Russia. Rantanen J., Valkeapää L., Maltsev O., Maltseva E., Pekkarinen A., Pyy L., Lehtinen S., Barents - Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, 2003, Vol.6, No.1, p.3-27 (whole issue). Illus. 7 ref. (In English, Russian) Internet: Collection of articles on occupational safety and health among indigenous populations in the Nordic countries and Russia. Topics covered: reindeer husbandry as the main livelihood of indigenous populations of Northern Finland; training for jobs in state and municipal administrations among indigenous minorities in the North of Murmansk region; research needs to improve the working conditions of reindeer herders; review of the ICOH conference held in Iguassu, Brazil, 23-28 February 2003. (103889)
CIS 05-123 Brief commentary on the prevention of occupational hazards among self-employed workers. (Spanish: Breve reflexión en torno a la prevención de riesgos laborales en el trabajo autónomo) Valdés Alonso A., Mapfre seguridad, 3rd Quarter 2004, Vol.24, No.95, p.31-37. Illus. 24 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: Occupational safety and health systems were designed to protect workers employed by their enterprise and do not apply to self-employed workers, who are nonetheless exposed to the same hazards. Following an overview of current Spanish legislation, this article discusses the reasons that would justify introducing regulations specifically for the prevention of hazards faced by self-employed workers and proposes an outline of their scope. (103968)
CIS 05-124 Preventing occupational exposures to antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs in health care settings. Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-2002, USA, Sep. 2004. viii, 50p. 155 ref. (In English) Internet: The purpose of this booklet is to increase awareness among health care workers and their employers about the health risks posed by working with antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs. Contents: background; potential for worker exposure; conditions for exposure; exposure routes; evidence for worker exposure; evidence for health effects in workers; current standards and recommendations; case reports; conclusions and recommendations (recommended procedures, receiving and storage, drug preparation and administration, ventilated cabinets, cleaning, housekeeping, waste disposal). A list of drugs that should be handled as hazardous drugs is included in an appendix. (103927)
CIS 05-125 Bitter harvest - Child labour in agriculture. (French: Récolte amère - Le travail des enfants en agriculture; Russian: Gor'kij urožaj - Detskij trud v sel'skom hozjajstve; Spanish: Cosecha amarga - Trabajo infantil en la agricultura) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2002. 47p. Illus. 33 ref. (In English, French, Russian, Spanish) Internet: 250 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 are working worldwide; 80 million are estimated to work in the worst forms of child labour. The large majority of these children are involved in agricultural activities. This booklet describes the hazards faced by these children, as well as recent initiatives to combat child labour in this sector. International legislation and resources on child labour are also included. (103853)
CIS 05-126 Well-being of workers in mines other than coal mines. (French: Le bien-être des travailleurs dans les mines autres que les mines de charbon) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1975. iii, 92p. Price: CHF 12.00., ISBN 92-2-201274-7 (In French) Internet: This report was compiled to serve as a framework for examining the well-being of workers in mines other than coal mines, an issue on the agenda of the third Tripartite Technical Meeting of the ILO on mines other than coal mines. It consists of three parts: a first part describes the characteristics, the scope and the modes of financing of the social services that are organized in these mines; a second part concerns occupational safety and hygiene; finally a third part summarises the main data presented in the first two parts, draws a few conclusions and provides a list of suggested topics for discussion. (103807)
CIS 05-127 World coal industry. Volume I: Economic issues. Volume II: Social issues. (French: L'industrie charbonnière dans le monde. Volume I: Questions économiques. Volume II: Questions sociales) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1938. viii, 299p. Illus. Index. Price: CHF 8.00 (Vol. I); 1938. viii, 400p. Index. Price: CHF 8.00 (Vol. II). (In French) Internet: This report was compiled to serve as a framework for discussions during the Tripartite Technical Meeting for the coal industry held in Geneva in May 1938. Volume I is devoted to economic issues (production, consumption, capacity, trade, competition, prices), while volume II is devoted to social issues (labour force, salary and wages, employment and unemployment, social insurance, working hours, vacations); the chapter on social insurance includes sections on the compensation of occupational accidents and diseases. (103809)
CIS 05-128 Achieving better safety and health in construction - Managing construction projects - Summary of an Agency report. (French: Amélioration de la sécurité et de la santé dans la construction - Gestion de projets de construction - Résumé d'un rapport de l'Agence; Spanish: La mejora de la seguridad y la salud en la construcción - Gestión de los proyectos de construcción. Sumario de un informe de la Agencia) European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, http://osha.eu.int, 2004. 2p. Illus. 2 ref. (In English, French, Spanish) Internet: In the construction industry in Europe, about 1300 workers are killed each year, another 800,000 injured and countless more suffer ill health. This fact sheet summarizes a report of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work on the construction sector (see CIS 05-130). It presents cases from across Europe where actions have been taken to achieve better standards of safety and health. The fact sheet is also available in Czech, Danish, Greek, Estonian, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Maltese, Dutch, Polish, Slovenian, Slovak and Swedish. (103931)
CIS 05-129 Designing for safe subsequent work in buildings and structures. (German: Arbeitsschutzgerechte Planung späterer Arbeiten an baulichen Anlagen) Weber G., Arndt S., Frick T., Jäger M., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2004. 668p. Illus. 159 ref. Price: EUR 54.00., ISBN 3-86509-156-3 (In German) Internet: This research report deals with the integration of safety aspects of future maintenance work into the design of buildings and structures. The nature and scope of subsequent work foreseen in buildings and structures was examined, together with the components of buildings and structures in terms of the work they will require and its related hazards. Maintenance constitutes the majority of the work that can be foreseen and can therefore be taken into account during the design of the building or structure. As a result of the research, a catalogue of solutions was elaborated for the safe design of subsequent maintenance work related to buildings and structures. These solutions consist of general design guidelines and special guidelines for the safe design of subsequent work related to facades, roofs, technical equipment, high rooms, as well as outdoor equipment of buildings and structures. (103940)
CIS 05-130 Building in safety - Prevention of risks in construction - In practice. European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, Gran Vía 33, 48009 Bilbao, Spain, 2004. 63p. Illus., ISBN 92-9191-020-1 (In English) Internet: Within the EU, there is a growing recognition that standards of occupational safety and health in construction have to be improved. Each year, in the EU-15 Member States, approximately 1300 workers are mortally wounded, a further 800,000 are injured and many more suffer ill health. The 12 examples of good practice in the prevention of occupational hazards in construction work presented in this publication are all award winners or commended entries in a European competition, run as part of the European Week for Safety and Health at Work 2004. The examples come from 12 EU Member States and provide solutions to a range of different problems in the construction industry. In the cases presented, risks are tackled through improved standards of occupational safety and health, technical solutions and organisational measures such as monitoring and involving employees. See also CIS 05-128. (103959)
CIS 05-131 Proposal for the creation of an occupational safety and health management system for the merchant shipping sector. SEAHS. (Spanish: Propuesta de creación de un sistema de gestión de la seguridad y salud laboral para el sector de la marina mercante. SEAHS) European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, Gran Vía 33, 48009 Bilbao, Spain, ca 2002. 64p. Illus (In Spanish) Internet: This report presents the findings of an expert group project aimed at lowering the number of accidents in small merchant shipping enterprises through the implementation of occupational safety and health management systems. The findings lead to four recommendations: adoption of a safety management system (SEAHS); job description of the safety officer; training of the crews and labour inspectors in occupational safety and health; compilation of a technical occupational safety and health guide for the merchant shipping sector. (103962)
CIS 05-132 Different types of supervision and the impact on safety in the chemical and allied industries. Brazier A., Gait A., Waite P., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2004. viii, 71p. 6 ref. Price: GBP 15 .00. Downloadable version free of charge., ISBN 0-7176-2929-5 (In English) Internet: The objective of this project was to examine how the delivery of supervision affects health and safety performance and to develop a method that allows enterprises to assess their current arrangements and identify opportunities for improvement. Work involved a literature review followed by nine site visits to establish how supervision is actually delivered to operator, maintenance and contractor teams in the chemical industry. It was found that many enterprises have changed their organizational structures from traditional hierarchies with a single supervisor to flatter systems with team leaders and higher levels of self-management. Consequences of these changes on safety are discussed. (103955)
CIS 05-133 World textile industry - Economic and social issues (Volumes I and II). (French: L'industrie textile dans le monde - Problèmes économiques et sociaux (volumes I et II)) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1937. viii, 400p. Price: CHF 8.00 (Vol. I); vi, 294p. Price: CHF 8.00 (Vol. II). (In French) Internet: This report was compiled to serve as a framework for discussions during the Tripartite Technical Meeting for the textile industry held in Washington in April 1937. Volume I is devoted to economic and social issues (production, consumption, capacity, trade, competition, prices, labour force, salary and wages, working hours, vacations, employment and unemployment), while volume II includes economic and social statistics for the textile industries of major countries. (103810)
CIS 05-134 Occupational safety and health manual - Furniture industry. (Portuguese: Manual de segurança e saúde no trabalho - Indústria moveleira) Serviço Social da Indústria (SESI), Departamento Regional de São Paulo, CEP 01311-923, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, 2004. 390p. Illus. 135 ref. Index., ISBN 85-86831-14-X (In Portuguese) Internet: This manual covers the occupational safety and health aspects specific to the furniture industry in Brazil. It is based on the results of a literature survey as well as a field study carried out in 30 representative enterprises by a multidisciplinary team. It specifies the hazards that are to be found within this industry and proposes preventive measures aimed at protecting the workers and improving productivity. Contents: segmentation of the furniture industry; risk factors and control methods; enterprise safety and hygiene committees; preparation of hazard cards; fire prevention and fire fighting brigade; environmental hazard prevention programme; medical supervision programme; hearing protection programme; advice on how to train workers to use personal protective equipment; legal aspects. (103846)
CIS 05-135 Occupational health and safety enforcement strategies to promote concordance in the hospitality industry. Howard M., Galbraith A., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2004. iv, 81p. 42 ref. Price: GBP 15.00. Downloadable version free of charge., ISBN 0-7176-2886-8 (In English) Internet: This report examines safety and health management systems in restaurant and catering kitchens. The safety culture of these organizations is considered in detail with special reference made to the position and influence of the chef on safety practices. It was found that, in the workplaces examined, the chef was pivotal in establishing the climate and thus the safety culture. In organizations where the chef had a positive attitude to safety, safety culture was good. It is concluded that if enforcement agencies are to maximize compliance in this sector, they must appreciate and recognize the special role of the chef in kitchen workplaces, especially in determining safety climate. It follows that the restaurant sector may require a tailored approach to enforcement if compliance strategies are to be optimized. (103951)
CIS 05-136 Managing disability in the workplace. (French: La gestion du handicap sur le lieu de travail; Russian: Voprosy truda invalidov; Spanish: Gestión de las discapacidades en el lugar de trabajo) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2002. xii, 41p. Price: CHF 12.00., ISBN 92-2-111639-5 (en), ISBN 92-2-211639-9 (fr), ISBN 92-2-311639-2 (es), ISBN 92-2-813679-0 (ru), ISBN 92-2-911639-4 (am) (In Amharic, English, French, Russian, Spanish) Internet: Throughout the world, persons with disabilities are participating and contributing in the world of work at all levels. However, many persons with disabilities who wish to work are unable to do so because of numerous barriers. This code of practice provides guidelines for employers in the management of disability-related issues in the workplace. It covers work-related or non-work-related disabilities and outlines responsibilities for improving the employment prospects of persons with disabilities, particularly in the areas of recruitment, return to work, job retention and opportunities for advancement. The code is mainly aimed at employers, but it also explores the role of government and trade unions. (103851)
CIS 05-137 Trends in occupational safety and health and in the practice of occupational medicine in Portugal. (Portuguese: Desenvolvimento da saúde ocupacional em Portugal e a prática profissional dos médicos do trabalho) Pereira da Silva Santos C.J., Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal, 2004. 278p. Illus. 249 ref. (In Portuguese) Internet: This thesis covers trends in occupational health and in the practice of occupational medicine in Portugal. It analyses the results of two surveys of occupational physicians carried out in 1993 and 2000, before and after the introduction of new legislation on occupational safety, hygiene and health services. (103877)
CIS 05-138 Industrial truck drivers. (French: Le cariste) Borel P., Mignot G., Cahiers de médecine interprofessionnelle, 2004, Vol.44, No.2, 2p. Insert. (In French) Internet: The task of industrial truck drivers consists of driving a truck for handling or moving goods and objects such as rolls or palettes. Contents of this information sheet on the work of industrial truck drivers: definition; job characteristics; description of tasks; hazards and constraints related to the environment, equipment, schedules and the physical and mental workload; occupational diseases; prevention; regulations. (103796)
CIS 05-139 Safety and health sheets on hazardous child labour in the growing of: tomatoes, Dominican Republic; broccoli, Guatemala; melons, Honduras; coffee, Costa Rica; flowers, Guatemala. (Spanish: Fichas de seguridad y salud del trabajo infantil peligroso en los cultivos de tomate, Republica Dominicana; brócoli, Guatemala; melón, Honduras; café, Costa Rica; flores, Guatemala) Margetic J., Alcóser M., Forastieri V., ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2003. Folder containing six information sheets. (In Spanish) Internet: Folder containing information sheets on hazardous child labour in the agricultural sector in several Caribbean and Central American countries. Contents: child labour in the growing of tomatoes in the Dominican Republic, broccoli and flowers in Guatemala, melons in Honduras and coffee in Costa Rica, together with an overview of the International programme for the elimination of child labour (IPEC). (103949)
CIS 05-140 Technical guide for the evaluation and prevention of hazards during work on board fishing vessels - Royal Decree 1216/1997 of 18 July [Spain]. (Spanish: Guía técnica para la evaluación y prevención de los riesgos en el trabajo a bordo des los buques de pesca - Real decreto 1216/1997, de 18 de julio) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 2004. 51p. Illus. 10 ref., ISBN 84-7425-673-9 (In Spanish) Internet: This publication consists of a guide to the evaluation and prevention of hazards on board fishing vessels according to Royal Decree 1216/1997 on the minimum occupational safety and health requirements for work on board fishing vessels (CIS 97-1070). It comments on the responsibilities of the various categories of persons on board together with the safety and hygiene requirements. It includes check lists for ensuring that these requirements are met. (103965)
CIS 05-141 Safety and health in the construction of fixed offshore installations in the petroleum industry. Code of practice. (Indonesian: Keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja pada konstruksi instalasi tetap pengeboran minyak lepas pantai) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1983. xii, 150p., ISBN 92-2-802900-5 (In Indonesian) Internet: Indonesian version of the ILO Code of Practice prepared by a meeting of government, employer and worker experts (Geneva, 1-10 Dec. 1980; see CIS 82-845). Contents: definitions and scope; general obligations of employers and workers, permits-to-work, training, safety committees, employment of young persons; access, egress, lighting, housekeeping, manual lifting and carrying, record keeping; diving, scaffolding and staging; toxic and hazardous substances and agents; personal protective equipment; welding and flame cutting; machinery, pressure plant and tools; electricity; noise and vibration; lifting appliances and lifting gear; living accommodation; medical supervision; health and first aid; life-saving appliances; helicopters; alarms, means of escape and fire-fighting equipment; emergency procedures and drills. Appendix: living accommodation, messrooms, sanitary and changing facilities. (103942)
CIS 05-142 Workshops for the casting of copper alloy components - Health and safety. (French: Les ateliers de moulage de pièces en alliages de cuivre - Hygiène et sécurité) Courtois B., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, June 2004. 72p. Illus. Approx 150 ref. Price: EUR 9.40. Downloadable version free., ISBN 2-7389-1235-4 (In French) Internet: French production of components made from copper alloys represents an annual consumption of approximately 25,000 tons of copper. Workers in this sector are exposed to various hazards that may present serious risks to their health. This guide is more specifically aimed at SMEs that supply small, medium or large batches of components for various industrial sectors under subcontract. It presents the main hazards found in copper alloy foundries together with suitable preventive measures. Contents: introduction and general aspects; organizational measures; design and maintenance of premises; production phases. Appendices cover: personal protective equipment; main occupational diseases found among foundry workers; glossary. (103838)
CIS 05-143 Safety and health in shipbuilding and ship repairing. (Italian: Sicurezza e tutela sanitaria nei cantieri navali di construzione e di riparazione) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1985. vi, 265p. Index. Price: LIT 22,000.00. (In Italian) Internet: Italian version of the code of practice resulting from of the work of a meeting of 17 international experts, convened by the ILO at Gothenburg (Sweden), in December 1972 (see CIS 76-824). Contents: general provisions (duties of employers, workers, manufacturers and dealers; general safety and health measures; employment of women and young persons); workplaces, their approaches and equipment (means of access and egress, heating, cooling, lighting and ventilation, fire and explosion protection, protection against falls of objects and of persons, etc.); scaffolding and staging; ladders, stairs, gangways and ramps; lifting appliances; ropes, chains and accessories; internal combustion engines; hand tools, portable power-driven tools; electricity; pressure plant; dangerous substances and radiations; work in confined spaces and dangerous atmospheres. (103944)
CIS 05-144 Hazards during welding operations. (Spanish: Riesgos en operaciones de soldadura) Alonso Valle F., Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 2004. 91p. Illus. 41 ref. Price: EUR 12.79., ISBN 84-7425-674-7 (In Spanish) Internet: Primarily aimed at SMEs, this publication summarizes the main hazards encountered in welding. A first chapter defines the concept of welding and the various welding techniques (fusion welding, hard and soft brazing, other methods). The second chapter presents the general hazards that are inherent in welding work, together with the corresponding preventive measures. Finally, the third chapter covers hazards related to specific welding and cutting operations (laser welding, resistance welding, submerged-arc welding, inert atmosphere welding and tungsten electrode welding), the use of gas cylinders and welding in confined spaces. (103963)
CIS 05-145 Technical guide for the assessment and prevention of hazards in construction work. (Spanish: Guía técnica para la evaluación y prevención de los riesgos relativos a los obras de construcción) Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 2003. 125p., ISBN 84-7425-657-7 (In Spanish) Internet: This guide is aimed at helping managers and OSH specialists to interpret and implement the provisions of the Royal Decree 1627/1997 establishing minimum safety and health requirements for construction work (see CIS 97-1776), and more particularly the provisions concerning the assessment of health hazards together with the corresponding preventive measures. (103932)
CIS 05-146 Accident prevention on board ship at sea and in port. Code of practice. (Russian: Predupreždenie nesčastnyh slučaev na sudne v more i v portu) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1981. 151p. Illus. Index. Price: RUB 1.63. (In Russian) Internet: Russian version of the code of practice drawn up by a meeting of 9 international experts, convened by the ILO at Geneva in 1977 and attended by representatives of WHO, IMCO, the EEC and the WFTU (see CIS 78-1444). Contents: duties and responsibilities of employers, masters, officers and ratings, housekeeping, protective equipment, training in the use of internationally agreed life-saving appliances; manual lifting and carrying loads; safe access to ship; use and upkeep of ropes, slings and chains; anchoring and mooring operations; work on deck or under deck spaces; work in boiler and machinery spaces; electrical equipment; catering services; safety in living accommodation; life-saving; fire precautions and fire fighting appliances; tankers and combination carriers; other special types of ship; medical aid; personal hygiene and protection. Appendices: contents of ship's medicine chest; artificial respiration and resuscitation. (103947)
CIS 05-147 Food industry plants. Integrating cleaning and disinfection considerations when designing the premises. (French: Usines agroalimentaires. Intégrer le nettoyage et la désinfection à la conception des locaux) Beauclair J., Dumait C., Gardia C., Gautier J., Heye P., Metay M., Vandevyver B., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 2003. 10p. Illus. 13 ref. Price: EUR 1.50. Downloadable version free of charge. (In French) Internet: Disinfection and cleaning represent key activities in the food industry. In order to make these operations easier and to ensure their effectiveness, their requirements and constraints should be integrated as early as possible into the design of the premises. This information sheet summarizes the principles to be followed for an intelligent design of the premises so as to ensure better safety in relation to occupational hazards and food contamination. (103786)
CIS 05-148 Neighbourhood food shops - Guide to hazard evaluation. (French: Les commerces alimentaires de proximité - Aide à l'évaluation des risques) Ballue C., Lavergne G., Vernois M.G., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, June 2004. 39p. Illus. 30 ref. Price: EUR 7.30. Downloadable version free., ISBN 2-7389-1227-3 (In French) Internet: This guide is aimed at owners or operators of neighbourhood food shops that are affected by the national collective agreement of fruit and vegetable, grocery and dairy product retailers who run shops, market stalls or mobile retail units. It seeks to help owners or operators analyse and evaluate the hazards within their enterprise and implement preventive measures. Contents: responsibilities of owners or operators; economic aspects of occupational hazards (accidents and diseases); preventive measures; risk factors; dealings with other enterprises (such as deliverers); training; personal protective equipment; emergency services. (103839)
CIS 05-149 Design of waste sorting centres - Domestic and similar waste from selective waste collection. (French: Conception des centres de tri des déchets - Déchets ménagers et assimilés issus de la collecte sélective) Duchet M., Lefebvre J., Jannin B., Hugues J., Fontaine J.B., Terrier C., Fromont E., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 1st ed., Sep. 2003. 54p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: EUR 7.30. Downloadable version free., ISBN 2-7389-1186-2 (In French) Internet: This guide presents advice on the design of sorting centres for domestic waste. It covers both the design of new centres and the modification of existing ones and complements general guidance on the design of work facilities. It underscores the importance of the participation of local authorities, facilities owners, designers, safety and health coordinators and users in the general approach to the prevention of occupational hazards, early in the design process. (103835)
CIS 05-150 New and expectant mothers at work: A guide for employers. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2nd ed., 2002. iv, 68p. Illus. 43 ref. Price: GBP 9.50., ISBN 0-7176-2583-4 (In English) Internet: This guidance provides information for employers on the known workplace risks to new and expectant mothers and gives advice on what should be done to comply with the law. Describes physical, biological and chemical hazards to which expectant mothers may be exposed and outlines relevant legislation and protective measures. Replaces previous edition (CIS 00-363). (103986)
CIS 05-151 Visual display units. (French: Ecrans de visualisation) Polspoel N., Lamotte J.M., PREVENT, rue Gachard 88, Bte 4, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium, 2004. 24p. Illus.13 ref., ISBN 2-87112-097-8 (In French) Internet: Based on the European Directive 90/270/EEC (see CIS 90-1069), the Royal Decree of 12 August 1993 on visual display units specifies many additional responsibilities for enterprises. Designed to help enterprises implement these new requirements, this guide covers legislation, the main hazards and the design of a workstation equipped with a visual display unit. Reference values and corresponding standards are included in an appendix. (103800)
CIS 05-152 Assessment of occupational exposure to lead in a metallurgy plant - A cross-sectional study. (Portuguese: Avaliação da exposição ocupacional ao chumbo em uma metalúrgica - Um estudo transversal) Menezes Filho J.A., de Carvalho W.A., Spínola A.G., Revista brasileira de saúde ocupacional, 2003, Vol.28, No.105/106, p.63-72. Illus. 39 ref. (In Portuguese) Internet: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate occupational exposure to lead in a smelting plant. It involved 195 workers of a primary lead refining plant and an unexposed control group of 65 persons. In both groups, determinations of blood lead, urinary d-aminolvulinic acid, zinc protoporphyrin and haemoglobin were made. Compared to the control group, levels of all these indicators were significantly higher in the metallurgy workers, even among persons working in administrative services; the highest levels were recorded among workers assigned to sintering. (103769)
CIS 05-153 Occupational safety during pesticide spraying of citrus fruits using hand gun sprayers. (Portuguese: Segurança no trabalho de aplicação de agrotóxicos com o pulverizador de pistolas em citros) de Oliveira M.L., Machado Neto J.G, Revista brasileira de saúde ocupacional, 2003, Vol.28, No.105/106, p.83-90. 18 ref. (In Portuguese) Internet: The objectives of this study were to quantify the skin and inhalation exposure of workers during the spraying of pesticides on lemon trees using a hand gun sprayer, to evaluate protective measures and to determine the parts of the body that are the most exposed. Both types of personal protective suits tested were found to be effective for limiting the inhalation and skin exposure of the sprayer and the tractor driver, with the "AZR" suit giving the best results (efficiency of 93.1% for the sprayer and 77.8% for the tractor driver compared to exposures without protection). For the sprayer, the most exposed parts of the body were the hands and feet, while for the tractor driver, they were the hands, thighs, legs and feet. (103770)
CIS 05-154 Work safety in the use of pesticides on citrus trees: Application with an air-assisted sprayer and preparation of the spray formulation in a 2.000-L tank. (Portuguese: Segurança no trabalho com agrotóxicos em citros: aplicação com o turbopulverizador e preparo de calda em tanque de 2.000 L) de Oliveira M.L., Machado Neto J.G., Revista brasileira de saúde ocupacional, 2003, Vol.28, No.107/108, p.9-17. 16 ref. (In Portuguese) Internet: The objective of this study was to quantify skin and inhalation exposure of workers while spraying pesticides on lemon trees using a pneumatic sprayer and during the preparation of the formulation in a 2000-litre tank. The study also aimed to determine the parts of the body most exposed and to evaluate protective measures. Results indicate that the most effective protective measures for limiting the exposure of tractor drivers and pesticide sprayers is the use of a "Real" type of cab and the wearing of "AZR" clothing: they lower the exposure by 94.9% and 88.9% respectively compared to exposures in the absence of protection. The parts of the body that were the most exposed during pesticide spraying and the preparation of the formulation were the hands. (103773)
CIS 05-155 Occupational respiratory allergy to dyestuffs. (French: Allergie respiratoire professionnelle aux matières colorantes) Rosenberg N., Documents pour le médecin du travail, 2nd Quarter 2004, No.98, p.255-264. Illus. 50 ref. (In French) Internet: Respiratory allergies to dyestuffs occur during occupational exposure to these substances in powder or aerosol form. Although these disorders have mainly been reported with reactive dyes and cochineal carmine, many other dyestuff molecules may also be responsible. Contents of this review article on respiratory allergies to dyestuffs: physiopathology and prevalence; diagnosis, based on the example of reactive dyes (in occupational settings and in specialised institutions); evolution and prevention of dyestuff asthma; compensation. (103823)
CIS 05-156 Health effects of the occupational use of paraquat. (French: Effet sur la santé de l'utilisation professionnelle du paraquat) Garnier R., Bazire A., Chataigner D., Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, Sep. 2003, Vol.64, No.5, p.310-324. 119 ref. (In French) Internet: In exposed workers, paraquat is mostly responsible for local irritant effects on the skin, nails and mucous membranes. Skin lesions result from direct and prolonged contact with paraquat solutions, especially during the dilution of concentrates or after the wetting of protective clothing during spraying. Paronychia and nail damage may result from contamination of the extremities. Skin damage consists in burns, blisters or ulceration at the site of contact. There are several reports of cases of severe burns of the back, buttocks and groin after dermal exposure from a leaking knapsack sprayer. Eye splashes can result in severe blepharitis, keratitis, and conjunctivitis. Inhalation exposure is often responsible for epistasis and epigastralgia. These local effects are prevented by good application practices and the use of protective equipment. The use of knapsack sprayers is potentially responsible for severe accidents and should be abandoned. Systemic paraquat poisoning has been reported after percutaneous exposure and has resulted in around 20 deaths. The features of paraquat poisoning following dermal absorption are moderate hepatic damage, reversible renal tubular necrosis, and most importantly, pulmonary fibrosis, which is the cause of death. (103825)
CIS 05-157 Concawe Review 40 - 1963-2003 - Celebrating 40 years of CONCAWE. CONCAWE Review, Oct. 2003, Vol.12, No.2. p.1-25. (whole issue). Illus. (In English) Internet: On the occasion of CONCAWE's 40th anniversary, this issue is devoted to articles on each of the major fields of its activity. Contents: contributions to air quality; specifications on fuel quality and reduction of emissions; guidance on water and waste management; health aspects; classification, labelling and risk assessment of petroleum products; supporting the oil industry's commitment to safe operations; monitoring the performance of European cross-country oil pipelines. (103856)
CIS 05-158 Silicosis and smoking strongly increase lung cancer risk in silica-exposed workers. Kurihara N., Wada O., Industrial Health, July 2004, Vol.42, No.3, p.303-314. Illus. 67 ref. (In English) Internet: It remains controversial whether silica is a human lung carcinogen. A literature search was performed on papers published from 1966-2001 which epidemiologically reported on the relationship between silica/silicosis and lung cancer. Papers which did not exclude the effects of asbestos and radioactive materials including radon were removed. Based on the selected papers, the lung cancer risks from silica, silicosis and non-silicosis with exposure to silica were summarized by meta-analysis. The pooled relative risks were 1.32 for silica, 2.37 for silicosis and 0.96 for non-silicosis with exposure to silica. Since some papers on silica did not exclude silicosis, the risk due to silica itself may be smaller than 1.32. It was less possible that silica exposure directly increases lung cancer risk. On the other hand, the relative risk of 2.37 for silicosis suggested that silicosis increases lung cancer risk. The meta-analysis also revealed that cigarette smoking strongly increased the lung cancer risk in silicotic patients (relative risk, 4.47). (103859)
CIS 05-159 Mortality update of workers exposed to acrylonitrile in the Netherlands. Swaen G.M.H., Bloemen L.J.N., Twisk J., Scheffers T., Slangen J.J.M., Collins J.J., ten Berge W.F.J.P., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, July 2004, Vol.46, No.7, p.691-698. 22 ref. (In English) Internet: To study the possible carcinogenic effects of acrylonitrile, the follow up of a cohort of 2842 acrylonitrile workers was updated. The comparison group consisted of 3961 unexposed workers from a fertilizer plant. Industrial hygiene assessments quantified past exposure to acrylonitrile, 8-hour averages as well as peak exposure, the use of personal protective equipment, and exposure to other potential carcinogenic agents. Standardized mortality ratios were calculated to adjust for the effect of age distribution, length of follow-up and temporal changes in background mortality rates. Cumulative dose-effect relations were determined for three exposure categories and three latency periods. The results show that no cancer excess seems related to exposure to acrylonitrile. (103862)
CIS 05-160 Asbestos exposure and radiological abnormalities among maintenance and custodian workers in buildings with friable asbestos-containing materials. Maltrat M., Pairon J.C., Paolillo A.G., Joly N., Iwatsubo Y., Orlowski E., Letourneux M., Ameille J., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, June 2004, Vol.77, No.5, p.307-312. 19 ref. (In English) Internet: To evaluate the respiratory effects of asbestos exposure among building caretakers and maintenance workers, a cross-sectional study was carried out, involving 277 custodian and maintenance employees working in buildings where friable asbestos-containing materials were present and 87 unexposed subjects. Using the ILO radiological classification, chest radiographs were related to parameters of asbestos exposure. The cumulative asbestos exposure index was generally low (fewer than 5 fibres/ml per year of exposure in 82.3% of exposed workers). However on multivariate analysis, pleural thickening was significantly related to latency since the onset of exposure to asbestos in exposed workers, after adjustment for age, body mass index and tobacco smoking. (103863)
CIS 05-161 Silica, silicosis and lung-cancer: Results from a cohort study in the stone and quarry industry. Ulm K., Gerein P., Eigenthaler J., Schmidt S., Ehnes H., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, June 2004, Vol.77, No.5, p.313-318. Illus. 26 ref. (In English) Internet: A cohort study among workers compensated for silicosis between 1988 and 2000 from the stone and quarry industry in Germany was initiated. The cohort consisted of 440 workers who were followed up until the end of 2001. A detailed assessment of the jobs of all workers was carried out. During the follow-up 144 workers died, compared with 74.35 expected cases based on the mortality rates of the general population from Germany, leading to a standard mortality ratio (SMR) of 1.94. Lung cancer was the cause of death in 16 cases (SMR 2.40). All workers had a peak exposure above 0.15mg/m3, the current threshold value. The cumulative exposure was above 2mg/m3-years and the average exposure was 0.10mg/m3 or higher. In order to reduce the risk of lung cancer among workers in the stone and quarry industry, current levels of exposure to silica should be reduced. (103864)
CIS 05-162 Decreased fecundity among male lead workers. Shiau C.Y., Wang J.D., Chen P.C., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Nov. 2004, Vol.61, No.11, p.915-923. Illus. 42 ref. (In English) Internet: The objective of this study was to investigate time to pregnancy (TTP) in wives of male workers exposed to lead in order to determine the dose-response relation between blood lead and decreased fecundity. 163 currently-employed married male lead battery workers were classified into five categories of exposure based on questionnaire information and annual blood lead levels. Information pertaining to the TTP was collected using personal interviews of men and their spouses. Fecundity ratios (FRs) were calculated using regression techniques. After controlling for other factors associated with TTP, a dose-response relation was observed between blood lead level and TTP. The measured FRs were 0.90, 0.72, 0.52 and 0.40 for concurrent blood lead levels of <20, 20-29, 30-39, and >40µg/dl, respectively. These results corroborate the hypothesis that a raised blood lead level affects fecundity. (103901)
CIS 05-163 Patch testing with metalworking fluids from the patient's workplace. Geier J., Uter W., Lessmann H., Frosch P.J., Contact Dermatitis, Oct. 2004, Vol.51, No.4, p.172-179. 27 ref. (In English) Internet: This study consisted of a retrospective analysis of patch test data from the dermatology department of a German teaching hospital between 1992 and 2003. 141 metalworkers had been tested because of suspected occupational contact dermatitis due to metalworking fluids (MWFs). 829 patch tests with 306 samples of MWF had been performed on these workers. Positive reactions to water-based MWFs occurred in 27 patients. From the analysis of reaction patterns, it is concluded that most of these reactions indicated true contact allergy. (103910)
CIS 05-164 Neurological symptoms among Sri Lankan farmers occupationally exposed to acetylcholinesterase-inhibiting insecticides. Smit L.A.M., van-Wendel-de-Joode B.N., Heederik D., Peiris-John R.J., van der Hoek W., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Sep. 2003, Vol.44, No.3, p.254-264. Illus. 32 ref. (In English) Internet: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of pesticide use on Sri Lankan farmers' health. 260 rice farmers were surveyed in both low and high pesticide exposure periods. A control group of 55 fishermen was recruited from a nearby fishing community. Acetylcholinesterase activity was measured and data on symptoms were collected by means of questionnaires. 24%of surveyed farmers had suffered at least once from acute pesticide poisoning. Farmers showed significantly more inhibition of cholinesterase activity than controls. Acute symptoms indicative for exposure to cholinesterase-inhibiting pesticides were associated with farming and a higher degree of cholinesterase suppression (more than 13% inhibition). Integrated pest management training resulted in less insecticide use, and less cholinesterase inhibition. Overall reduction in pesticide use seems the best option to protect farmers from the adverse effects of pesticides. (103917)
CIS 05-165 The Drake Health Registry Study: Cause-specific mortality experience of workers potentially exposed to beta-naphthylamine. Cassidy L.D., Youk A.O., Marsh G.M., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Sep. 2003, Vol.44, No.3, p.282-290. 36 ref. (In English) Internet: The objective of this study was to examine the cause-specific mortality experience of a cohort with past exposure to beta-naphthylamine (BNA). Subjects were 374 male and 26 female workers employed at a chemical plant that produced or used BNA between 1940 and 1981. Vital status through 1998 was determined for 97.5% of the cohort and cause of death for 100% of 79 deaths. Industrial hygiene data and reports from former employees were used to categorize workers as high, medium, or low risk for BNA exposure. Standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) were calculated on the basis of mortality data of the local population. Statistically-significantly elevated SMRs were observed for all causes (SMR=1.98), all malignant neoplasms (28 deaths, SMR=3.08), respiratory system cancer (12 deaths, SMR=3.91) and bladder cancer (four deaths, SMR=16.83). Mortality risks were also elevated for most other malignant and non-malignant diseases examined. (103920)
CIS 05-166 Occupational exposure to hazardous substances during plastics recycling. (German: Stoffbelastungen bei der werkstofflichen Verwertung von Kunststoffen) Auffarth J., Hebisch R., Johnen A., Linsel G., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2004. 89p. Illus. 39 ref. Price: EUR 11.50., ISBN 3-86509-176-8 (In German) Internet: Workers' exposure to hazardous substances and biological agents during the recycling of plastics was evaluated in twelve enterprises. Findings indicate that workers are mainly exposed to inhalable dust, with exposure levels in most cases being within occupational exposure limits for inhalable dust and heavy metals in this dust fraction. Exposure to respirable dust is low. Forklift trucks with diesel engines not equipped with particle filters and used in closed shops yield a significant exposure to diesel particulate matter. The concentration found was up to twice the short term exposure limit for diesel exhaust emissions. During the recycling of biologically-contaminated plastics, the mean exposure to endotoxins was found to be approximately 30 times higher than their normal ambient air concentration levels, with peak values of up to a factor of a thousand. (103935)
CIS 05-167 Evaluation of the impact of liquid manure additives on workers' exposure and on odour attenuation. (French: Evaluation de l'impact des additifs de lisier sur l'exposition des travailleurs et l'atténuation des odeurs) Lavoie J., Massé D., Croteau F., Masse L., Institut de recherche en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), 505 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3C2, Canada, 2004. iii, 35p. Illus. 31 ref. Price: CAD 5.35. Downloadable version (PDF format) free of charge., ISBN 2-551-22537-X (In French) Internet: Various suppliers have developed additives for liquid manure claimed to be effective for reducing the level of smell and in lowering the emissions of toxic and dangerous gases such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia and methane. These assertions are sometimes unfounded and may mislead users into a false sense of security. This report presents a protocol for examining the environmental impact of these liquid manure additives and for evaluating the health hazards of exposed workers. Four additives were evaluated over a period of one year in laboratory conditions simulating the collection and storage of manure in livestock farming. Gases were sampled at regular intervals and subjected to chemical and olfactometric analyses. It was found that the four additives tested had no effect on the physical and chemical properties of the gases and aerosols emitted or on their smell. (103789)
CIS 05-168 Occupational toxicology - Criteria that apply to the monitoring of workers exposed to harmful chemicals. (Spanish: Toxicología laboral - Criterios para la vigilancia de los trabajadores expuestos a sustancias químicas peligrosas) Albiano N.F, SRT Superintendencia de Riesgos del Trabajo, Florida 537, Piso 11°, C1005AAK Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2003. 366p. 41 ref. Index., ISBN 9879165-17-9 (In Spanish) Internet: Aimed at occupational physicians, this manual provides information on the toxicology of various groups of chemicals, including: metals and their compounds; hydrocarbons (solvents); alcohols and ketones; ethers and aldehydes; phenol derivatives; crude coke-oven gas; petroleum derivatives; natural or synthetic acids and greases; respiratory tract irritants; inorganic powders; cotton and other vegetable fibres; asphyxiating gases; skin, respiratory tract and lung sensitizers; enzymes; pesticides; pharmaceutical industry products (oestrogens, penicillin, cephalosporin); plastics; substances that cause skin hypopigmentation; substances that are harmful to tooth enamel or tooth structure. For each product, a table presents the general characteristics, areas of use and permissible levels, acute and chronic effects, periodical medical examinations and recommended biological sampling. Surveillance criteria for exposed workers are also summarised and accompanied by information on the course of action to be followed by the occupational physician. (103845)
CIS 05-169 Occupational exposure to lead: Use of zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP) for the health surveillance of exposed workers. (Portuguese: Exposição profissional a chumbo: utilização da protoporfirina-zinco (PPZ) na vigilância de saúde de trabalhadores expostos) Machado Prista e Silva J.M., Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal, 2002. 246p. Illus. 432 ref. (In Portuguese) Internet: This thesis examines the feasibility of implementing a surveillance method for lead poisoning based on zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP) among workers exposed to lead. The study involved 180 workers, of which 110 had blood lead (BL) levels over 40µg/dL. ZPP was determined by fluorimetry on samples of capillary blood; haemogrammes were also carried out. Urinary δ-aminolevulininc acid (U-ALA) was also determined in approximately 25% of the workers. A strong relationship was found between BL and ZPP, with an earlier detection threshold than that between BL and U-ALA. This study shows that fluorimetric determination of ZPP in capillary blood is a more reliable method than haemogrammes or U-ALA determinations for the medical supervision of workers exposed to lead. (103878)
CIS 05-170 Globally harmonized system for the classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS). (Arabic: Al?ni@.zām al?mutawā'im (ala al?sa(īd al?(alāmī li?tasnīf al?mawādd al?kīmiyā'iya wa wasmiha (Nun?Mim?(Ein); Spanish: Sistema globalmente armonizado de clasificación y etiquetado de productos químicos (SGA)) United Nations, Sales Section, 1211 Genève 10, Switzerland, 2003. vi, 461p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (Spanish version); vi, 444p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (Arabic version). Price: USD 80.00., ISBN 92-1-316006-2 (es) (In Arabic, Spanish) Internet: Spanish and Arabic versions of the document analysed under CIS 03-822. It describes the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS). Following an introduction defining the purpose, scope and application, the classification criteria and the hazard communication elements (labelling and safety data sheets) as well as a glossary of the terms and abbreviation used, the harmonized classification criteria and hazard communication elements are given for 16 physical hazards and 10 health and environmental hazards. In addition, guidance is included in the document to assist countries and organizations in the development of tools for implementation of the GHS. (103900)
CIS 05-171 Soil and sediment risk assessment of organic chemicals. European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals, Avenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse 4, Bte. 6, 1160 Bruxelles, Belgium, Dec. 2004. 140p. Illus. 166 ref. Price: EUR 125.00. (In English) Internet: When assessing the risks of chemicals to organisms in soils and sediments, the method for estimating the likely concentration and the potential for harm to the organisms need to be properly understood. This report identifies a number of key variables that require better definition in the current technical guidance document (TGD), especially as the risk assessment is refined and moves from the screening stage to the successive investigative phases. These include estimates of emissions, phase partitioning behaviour, bioavailability, test protocols, research topics and test strategies. (103923)
CIS 05-172 The toxicology of glycol ethers and its relevance to man. European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals, Avenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse 4, Bte. 6, 1160 Bruxelles, Belgium, 4th ed., Feb. 2005. 202p. Illus. Approx. 1000 ref. Price: EUR 125.00. Profiles of 44 substances are provided on a companion CD-ROM (included). (In English) Internet: Glycol mono-ethers are liquids that combine the solubility characteristics of ethers and alcohols since both functional groups are present. As a result, they are widely used in solvent applications, including formulations such as paints, inks and cleaning fluids. Non-solvent applications include anti-icing agents in jet fuel, hydraulic system fluids and chemical intermediates. Glycol ethers have a high potential to penetrate the skin (as a liquid or vapour) and this represents the dominant potential route of exposure. The majority of glycol ethers are of low acute toxicity; the main effect seen in laboratory animals at high doses is narcosis, typical of many solvents. Some glycol ethers are eye irritants. Numerous studies with glycol ethers show that they do not exhibit genotoxic activity. Glycol ether exposure has been associated with anaemia, leukaemia, granulocytopenia, increased risk of abortion or reduced sperm count in painters, but these effects could be confounded by simultaneous exposure to other chemicals. (103924)
CIS 05-173 Third supplement to NIOSH manual of analytical methods (NMAM). 4th edition. Schlecht P.C., O'Connor P.F., eds., Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998, USA, Mar. 2003. Loose-leaf sheets. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. (In English) Internet: Supplement to the fourth edition of the NIOSH manual of analytical methods for monitoring exposure to toxic substances published in 1994 (see CIS 98-217). Includes methods for the measurement of fibres, sampling and analysis of soluble metal compounds, aerosol sampling, monitoring of diesel particulate exhaust and the determination of airborne crystalline silica. (103997)
CIS 05-174 Safety during the production and use of acetylene. (French: La sécurité dans la production et l'utilisation de l'acétylène) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1931. vii, 196p. Illus. 24 ref. Price: CHF 7.50. (In French) Internet: The objective of this publication is to provide an overall view of the production and use of acetylene, the related explosion and accident hazards and the measures adopted by various countries to prevent these hazards. A first part is devoted to industrial processes involved in the production and use of acetylene and the related hazards. A second part covers the legislative measures adopted for the prevention of accidents during the production and use of acetylene in various countries (Germany, Belgium, United States, Finland, France, Great Britain, Netherlands and Switzerland). Appendices include: official inspections of acetylene equipment in Germany; inspection of porous materials; methods for the determination of the permissible quantity of oxygen or air that can be admitted into acetylene generators. (103802)
CIS 05-175 Safety during the production and use of celluloid. (French: La sécurité dans la fabrication et l'utilisation du celluloïd) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1933. iv, 183p. 9 ref. Price: CHF 5.00. (In French) Internet: The objective of this publication is to provide an overall view of the production and use of celluloid, the related fire and accident hazards and the measures adopted by various countries to prevent these hazards. A first part is devoted to industrial processes involved in the production and use of celluloid and the related hazards. A second part covers the legislative measures adopted for the prevention of accidents during the production and use of celluloid in various countries (Germany, Austria, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Sweden and Switzerland). (103803)
CIS 05-176 Work with asbestos insulation, asbestos coating and asbestos insulating board (Fourth edition) - Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002. Approved Code of Practice and Guidance. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 4th ed., 2002. v, 55p. Illus. 37 ref. Price: GBP 9.50., ISBN 0-7176-2563-X (In English) Internet: Contains the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 together with the Approved Code of Practice and additional guidance. Includes information on: the assessment of work which exposes employees to asbestos; plans and notification of work with asbestos; provision of information, instruction and training; prevention or reduction of exposure to asbestos; maintenance of control measures; arrangements for accidents and emergencies; cleanliness of premises; air monitoring; storage and labelling of asbestos. Replaces previous edition (CIS 00-1693). (103987)
CIS 05-177 Refractory ceramic fibres. (French: Les fibres céramiques réfractaires) Burgaud M., Catani J., Certin J.F., Charretton L., Créau Y., Goutet P., Guimon M., Hou A., Kauffer E., Laureillard J., Soyez A., Vincent R., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 2003. 4p. Illus. 4 ref. Price: EUR 1.50. Downloadable version free of charge. (In French) Internet: Refractory ceramic fibres are rated as class 2 carcinogens by European institutions and their use requires the implementation of strict occupational safety and health measures. This data sheet summarizes the main properties of these fibres, the regulatory requirements and good practices with respect to occupational safety and health (substitution, technical measures, personal protection, information of workers, medical supervision). (103785)
CIS 05-178 Dioxins and furanes. (French: Dioxines et furanes) Falcy M., Poisson N., Protois J.C., Dornier G., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 2004. 4p. Illus. 4 ref. Price: EUR 1.50. Downloadable version free of charge. (In French) Internet: Dioxins and furanes are organic chemical pollutants produced in traces during thermal, industrial or natural processes. They constitute a class of compounds with a particularly low toxicity threshold and a long environmental persistence. Among humans, exposure to dioxins and furanes may give rise to skin diseases, immune system disorders, cancer and reproductive system disorders. Occupational exposure occurs mainly during the cleaning of incinerator filters. Contents of this information sheet on dioxins and furanes: description of the mechanism which gives rise to the formation of dioxins and furanes; risks to humans; preventive measures; regulations. (103787)
CIS 05-179 Aluminium. (French: Aluminium) Gourier-Fréry C., Fréry N., Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 3rd Quarter 2004, No.144, 10p. Illus. 117 ref. (In French) Internet: Because of its attractive physical and chemical properties, aluminium is used in a wide variety of sectors including building, transportation, packaging, food, kitchen utensils, pharmaceuticals, surgery, cosmetics and the treatment of drinking water. Populations currently at greatest risk of exposure are dialysis patients, long-term users of antacid drugs and aluminium industry workers. Toxic effects observed after high levels of chronic exposure are mostly neurological (encephalopathies and psychomotor functional disturbances), skeletal (osteomalacia) and haematolgical (microcytic anaemia). Aluminium is also responsible for immunological and allergic reactions. Other suspected effects such as Alzheimer's disease have not been confirmed. (103791)
CIS 05-180 Work on lead-containing paints - Prevention of occupational hazards. (French: Interventions sur les peintures contenant du plomb - Prévention des risques professionnels) Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Apr. 2003. 52p. Illus. 30 ref. Price: EUR 7.30. Downloadable version free., ISBN 2-7389-1116-1 (In French) Internet: Aimed at building contractors and their clients, the objective of this guide is to describe the exposure hazards during work involving lead-containing paint and to provide guidance for enterprises on evaluating the hazards specific to building sites and on selecting appropriate prevention measures to limit these hazards. It also enables clients to take into account the constraints related to lead hazards when defining the scope of work, allowing the contractors to submit proposals that include the required prevention measures. (103833)
CIS 05-181 Safety in the use of chemicals at work - An ILO Code of Practice. (Arabic: Al?salāma fi isti(māl al?mawādd al?kīmiyā'iya fi al?(amal) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1997. xii, 97p. Index. Price: CHF 17.50., ISBN 92-2-608006-2 (In Arabic) Internet: Translation into Arabic of an ILO Code of Practice published in 1993 (see CIS 93-1998). It provides practical guidance on the implementation of the provisions of the ILO Chemicals Convention No.170 and Recommendation No.177, both of 1990 (see CIS 91-1421). Contents: general obligations, responsibilities and duties; classification systems; labelling and marking; chemical safety data sheets; operational control measures; design and installation; work systems and practices; personal protection; information and training; maintenance of engineering control measures; monitoring in the workplace; medical and health surveillance; emergency procedures and first aid; investigation and reporting of accidents, occupational diseases and other incidents. (103945)
CIS 05-182 Prevention of asbestos-related hazards. (French: Prévention des risques liés à l'amiante) Roos F., Guimon M., Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 4th Quarter 2004, No.145, 14p. Illus. 56 ref. (In French) Internet: In view of its remarkable properties and low cost, asbestos was widely used in a number of industrial sectors. It has been banned in France since 1 January 1997, but asbestos-containing materials are still in place and the risk of inhaling asbestos fibres still exists. Activities that involve exposure to asbestos have been classified into three categories: processing of asbestos or asbestos-containing materials, removal or confinement of asbestos-containing materials and activities that are likely to involve exposure to asbestos but whose primary purpose is not to process the asbestos. The detailed regulatory system applicable in France, together with principles for prevention and medical supervision applicable to each type of activity, are discussed. (103975)
CIS 05-183 Organic mental disorders of toxic origin. (French: Troubles mentaux organiques d'origine toxique) Boillat M.A., Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 4th Quarter 2004, No.145, 5p. 40 ref. (In French) Internet: Solvents are among the substances that are most frequently involved in the occurrence of organic mental disorders of toxic origin. While acute effects such as reversible pre-narcotic disorders are unanimously recognized within the scientific community, chronic effects due to several years of low-level exposures are the subject of scientific debate. From the 1970s onwards, various studies have described an organic disorder syndrome (chronic toxic encephalitis). Some questions concerning the conditions of occurrence of this syndrome and its relationship with the level, duration and nature of exposure to solvents remain unanswered. Diagnosis is difficult because of the lack of specificity. Once exposure is confirmed and other mental or psychiatric disorders excluded, diagnosis rests on the presence of thymic disorders together with memory loss, concentration difficulties and sensorimotor disorders, with the deterioration of cortical functions appearing in later stages. (103977)
CIS 05-184 Control of lead at work (Third edition) - Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 - Approved Code of Practice and guidance. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 3rd ed., 2002. iv, 122p. 26 ref. Price: GBP 10.50., ISBN 0-7176-2565-6 (In English) Internet: This code of practice provides guidance on the provisions of the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 (CIS 03-1030). Includes guidance on: assessment of health risks created by work involving lead; prevention or control of exposure to lead; personal protective equipment; maintenance of control measures; air monitoring; medical surveillance; provision of information and training; arrangements for accidents and emergencies; health hazards and biological monitoring. Replaces previous edition (CIS 98-857). (103988)
CIS 05-185 Control of substances hazardous to health (Fourth edition). The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 - Approved Code of Practice and Guidance. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2002. iv, 131p. Illus. 45 ref. Price: GBP 10.50., ISBN 0-7176-2534-6 (In English) Internet: Contains the Approved Code of Practice for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 with supporting guidance on the control of carcinogenic substances, work with biological agents and the control of substances that cause occupational asthma. Covers: the assessment of health risks; prevention or control of exposure; use and maintenance of control measures; exposure monitoring; health surveillance; provision of information and training; arrangements for dealing with accidents. Replaces previous edition (CIS 00-814). (103990)
CIS 05-186 How to convey OSH information effectively: The case of dangerous substances. European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, Gran Vía 33, 48009 Bilbao, Spain, 2003. 157p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: EUR 25.00, ISBN 92-9191-044-9 (In English) Internet: This report describes 19 European initiatives which demonstrate successful approaches to the transmission of information concerning dangerous substances. Case studies relate to the supply of information at three levels: communications within enterprises (informing workers and safety representatives of the hazards and preventive methods related to dangerous substances); approaches by substance suppliers (informing enterprises of dangers and risks); and interventions by third parties (local, regional, national, sector or social group level). The report describes the nature of the initiatives and identifies the main elements for successful strategies. (103983)
CIS 05-187 SIMDUT 2005 PRO®. (French: SIMDUT 2005 PRO®) SSTmedia.net, e-mail serviceßtmedia.net, 2005. CD-ROM. (In French) Internet: Demonstration version of a training and self-evaluation course on chemical safety on CD-ROM, entitled "Information system on dangerous substances used at the place of work" (Système d'information sur les matières dangereuses utilisées au travail - SIMDUT). It is the result of a collaboration between industry, workers' organizations and the Canadian federal and provincial governments. Training courses and related multiple-choice self-evaluation tests are divided into four sections: introduction, labelling, safety data sheets and danger symbols. (103921)
CIS 05-188 Inventory of industrial accidents 1992-2004. (French: L'inventaire des accidents technologiques 1992-2004) Préventique-Sécurité, July-Aug. 2004, No.76, p.4-14. Illus. (In English, French) Internet: This article presents the main highlights of a report analysing the 17,501 accidents which occurred in France between 1992 and 2004, and that are featured in the ARIA database. Data are presented by type of event, sector of activity, substances involved, primary cause of accident and consequences. The article also presents trends in fatal accidents as well as an accident severity scale. Data on all accidents having occurred in France and other countries from 1997 are made public on the website of the French Ministry of the Environment (www.aria.environnement.gouv.fr). (103798)
CIS 05-189 Prevention of major industrial accidents. Code of practice. (Arabic: Man' al?hawādi@?t al?sanā(iya al?kubrā) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1997. xiv, 108p. Index. Price: CHF 20.00., ISBN 92-2-607101-2 (In Arabic) Internet: Arabic version of the ILO code of practice on the prevention of major industrial accidents (see CIS 91-972). Contents: general provisions; components of a major hazard control system; general duties; prerequisites for a major hazard control system; analysis of hazards and risks; control of the causes of major industrial accidents; safe operation of major hazard installations; emergency planning; installations; siting and land-use planning; reporting to competent authorities; implementation of a major hazard control system. Annexes: use of consultancy services and publications on the control of major hazards. (103946)
CIS 05-190 Fire safety instructions. Guidance on their compilation and implementation within an establishment. (French: Consignes de sécurité incendie. Eléments de rédaction et de mise en œuvre dans un établissement) Mauguen G., Lesné P., Petit J.M., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, July 2004. 7p. Illus. 3 ref. Price: EUR 1.50. Downloadable version free of charge., ISBN 2-7389-1253-2 (In French) Internet: Safety instructions that apply to fire hazards within an enterprise are an integral part of the preventive measures to be implemented by management. This booklet contains proposals for preparing fire safety instructions and passing them on to employees. The instructions relate to general fire safety within the enterprise, responsibilities of designated fire safety personnel and organizational measures. (103849)
CIS 05-191 Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods - Manual of tests and criteria - 4th revised edition. (Arabic: Tawsiyāt bi?ša'ni naql al?badā'i( al?@?hatira. Dalīl al?i@?htibārāt wa al?ma(āyir. Al?tab(a al?rābi(a al?munaqha; French: Recommandations relatives au transport de marchandises dangereuses - Manuel d'épreuves et de critères - 4e édition révisée; Russian: Rekomendacii po Perevozke opasnyh gruzov - Rukovodstvo po ispytanijam i kriterijam - Četvertoe peresmotrennoe izdanie; Spanish: Transporte de mercancías peligrosas - Manual de pruebas y criterios - 4 edición revisada) United Nations, Sales Section, 1211 Genève 10, Switzerland, 4th ed., 2003. vi, 430p. Illus., ISBN 92-1-139087-7 (En), ISBN 92-1-239083-8 (Fr), ISBN 92-1-339028-9 (Es) (In Arabic, English, French, Russian, Spanish) Internet: This manual presents the United Nations scheme for the classification of certain types of dangerous goods and describes the test methods and procedures considered to be the most useful for the classification of substances and articles for transport. Includes procedures and criteria relating to explosives, self-reactive substances, organic peroxides, flammable aerosols and oxidizing substances. These recommendations supplement the "Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods" (CIS 03-1036) and may also be used in connection with the "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals" (CIS 03-822). (103993)
CIS 05-192 Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods - Manual of tests and criteria - 4th revised edition. Amendment 1 [United Nations]. (French: Recommandations relatives au transport des marchandises dangereuses - Manuel d'épreuves et de critères - 4e édition révisée. Amendement 1 [Nations Unies]; Spanish: Recomendaciones relativas al transporte de mercancías peligrosas - Manual de pruebas y criterios - cuarta edición revisada. Enmienda 1 [Naciones Unidas]) United Nations Publications, 1211 Genève 10, Switzerland, 2003. v, 12p. Illus., ISBN 92-1-139109-1 (En), ISBN 92-1-239100-1 (Fr) (In English, French, Spanish) Internet: The amendments listed in this publication refer to criteria for the classification of mixtures of oxidizing substances containing combustible organic substances, an impact test for portable tanks and multiple-element gas containers and a test method for vent sizing. (103996)
CIS 05-193 Regulations and implementation directive on accident prevention in silos. (German: BG-Vorschrift und Durchführungsanweisungen zur Unfallverhütungsvorschrift - Silos) Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften (HVBG), Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburgerstrasse 449, 50939 Köln, Germany, Jan. 2002. 10p. (regulations); 21p. Illus. (implementation directive). (In German) Internet: Contents of this regulation of the German Mutual Occupational Accident Insurance Association on accident prevention in silos, together with its corresponding implementation directive: scope; definitions; silo construction and equipment; measures that apply to operations; violations; transitional and application measures; effective date. (103934)
CIS 05-194 Evaluation of noise levels caused by different groups of mechanical equipment. (Portuguese: Avaliação do nível de ruído causado por diferentes conjuntos mecanizados) de Souza L.H., Fernandes H.C., da Vitória E.L., Revista brasileira de saúde ocupacional, 2003, Vol.28, No.105/106, p.21-30. 24 ref. (In Portuguese) Internet: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the noise levels emitted by various agricultural machines in order to determine the risks faced by operators during work in the fields. The equipment evaluated included a tractor coupled to a plough, a grader, a liquid manure spreader and a sower, as well as a harvester. Trials were carried out with the tractor coupled to each of these devices while being driven at different speeds with the engine turning at 1700 rpm. The harvester was also tested at different speeds. Noise levels recorded to the left and right of the operator were very high and exceeded permissible levels. The noise generated by the equipment was unpleasant to the operator, the most unpleasant being that generated by the harvester. The noise levels of the tractor and harvester engines at standstill were also very high and presented a risk not only to the operator but also to persons situated near the machines. (103767)
CIS 05-195 Hearing loss induced by high-speed motors among professional odontologists and odontology students: Audiometric analysis at frequencies ranging from 250Hz to 16kHz. (Portuguese: Perda auditiva induzida por ruído de motores de alta rotação em odontólogos e alunos de odontologia: análise audiométrica em freqüências entre 250Hz e 16kHz) Berbare G.M., Fukusima S.S., Revista brasileira de saúde ocupacional, 2003, Vol.28, No.107/108, p.29-38. Illus. 24 ref. (In Portuguese) Internet: The objective of this study was to determine whether odontology students and dental surgeons were at risk of hearing loss related to the noise from high-speed motors used in this profession. The study involved 80 students and 40 dentists exposed to noise, together with a control group of 20 dentists unexposed to noise. All participants were subjected to audiometric examinations for frequencies ranging from 250Hz to 16kHz; those handing mercury were further subjected to a urinary mercury determination. Hearing loss was observed among 5% of the students and 70% of the dentists. Dentists exposed to noise showed a more pronounced hearing loss and higher levels of urinary mercury. (103775)
CIS 05-196 Preventive action aimed at limiting noise in a hospital laundry. (Spanish: Acción preventiva correctora del ruido en una lavandería hospitalaria) Uribe Llopis P., Barbero del Palacio P., Bernat Jiménez A., Rodríguez de la Pinta M.L., Cruzet Fernández F., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, Mar. 2004, Vol.L, No.194, p.37-42. Illus. 9 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: This article describes the preventive actions that were undertaken in a hospital laundry to lower the noise level below the intervention level 1 specified in Royal Decree 1316/1989 (CIS 91-287). The intervention involved insulating the two industrial dryers that generated high noise levels in all work zones. Noise level measurements were carried out before and after the fitting of the insulating enclosure. Results indicate that an important decrease in noise level was achieved, down to values that do not represent a risk to workers. (103812)
CIS 05-197 Hypoacusia induced by workplace noise among insulin-dependant diabetics. (Spanish: Hipoacusia inducida por ruido laboral en diabéticos insulinodependientes) García Callejo F.J., García Callejo F., Velert Vila M.M., de Paula Vernetta C., Morant Ventura A., Marco Algarra J., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, June 2004, Vol.L, No.195, p.15-23. Illus. 23 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: Diabetes mellitus alters the rheological properties of blood and is related to a risk of neurosensory hypoacusia. This study was carried out to examine whether noise levels in occupational settings had a more pronounced effect on hearing loss among insulin-dependant diabetic workers and whether there was a correlation between the magnitude of the hearing loss and blood viscosity. The study involved 19 diabetic workers for whom results of audiometric tests conducted five years earlier were available, together with a control group 19 healthy workers exposed to similar noise levels. Results show a statistically-significant increase in binaural hearing loss among diabetic subjects, together with an increase in blood viscosity. A significant correlation between the magnitude of hypoacusia and blood viscosity values at high sheer velocities was also highlighted. It appears that diabetics show an increased predisposition to noise-induced hypoacusia, which may be related to the hyperviscosity syndrome associated with this metabolic disorder. (103814)
CIS 05-198 Noise-induced tinnitus, an occupational and legal medical issue. (Spanish: Los acúfenos inducidos por ruidos, un problema laboral y médico legal) Werner A.F., Salud Ocupacional, Jan.-Mar. 2004, Vol.XXII, No.88, p.23-31. Illus. 22 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: Noise-induced tinnitus is the term used to describe the hearing of sounds that don't exist physically but that are perceived as real by the patient. In particular, it may be caused by chronic and acute exposure to noise. Although not considered a recognised occupational disease, it may nonetheless be incapacitating. Contents of this review article on tinnitus: description, aetiology; prevalence; pathologies that can cause tinnitus; diagnosis; detecting cases of tinnitus malingering; clinical character of noise-induced tinnitus; medical treatment, permanent disability due to tinnitus (legal basis, scales applied in Argentina and Europe). (103818)
CIS 05-199 Comparison of otoacoustic emissions among workers exposed and not exposed to noise. (Spanish: Comparación de emisiones otoacústicas en individuos expuestos y no expuestos al ruido ocupacional) Salazar A.M., Salud, Trabajo y Ambiente, 2nd Quarter 2004, Vol.11, No.40, p.7-11. Illus. (In Spanish) Internet: In this study, the average amplitude of distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE) were compared in 36 volunteers aged between 20 and 30 years, occupationally exposed to noise for at least a year but wearing hearing protectors all day, and 36 unexposed controls of similar age. Results of audiometric tests were normal in both groups. The duration of exposure had little influence on the DPOAE amplitudes. This article underscores the importance of wearing hearing protectors during exposure to noise for avoiding hearing loss. (103841)
CIS 05-200 Surveillance of noise exposure in the Danish workplace: A baseline survey. Kock S., Andersen T., Kolstad H.A., Kofoed-Nielsen B., Wiesler F., Bonde J.P., Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 2004, Vol.61, No.10, p.838-843. Illus. 25 ref. (In English) Internet: Noise exposure was measured among 830 workers employed at 91 enterprises selected in each of the ten industries considered to be at high risk of noise exposure in Denmark. The A-weighted equivalent sound level (LAeq) for a full shift was measured by portable dosimeters. A control group of office workers and a sample of residents was investigated according to the same protocol. The LAeq values in the selected industries were highly elevated (mean 83.7dB(A) in comparison with those of the control group (mean 69.9dB(A))). Approximately 50% of the workers were exposed to levels higher than the current threshold limit of 85dB(A), and 20% to more than 90dB(A). Ongoing surveillance of noise exposure using full shift dosimetry of workers in random samples of workplaces most at risk to high noise levels may help reinforce preventive measures. (103914)
CIS 05-201 Noise and ototoxic agents. (French: Bruit et agents ototoxiques) Campo P., Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, Oct. 2004, Vol.65, No.6, p.503-512. Illus. 80 ref. (In French) Internet: While exposure to noise remains the most important risk factor for hearing loss, the potential of certain chemical agents to increase the traumatic effects of occupational noise is rarely reported in the literature and is not taken into consideration by legislation. This literature review examined the results obtained from studies of laboratory animals and from epidemiological findings and clinical observations. Hearing loss risk was evaluated firstly after exposures to identified ototoxic agents such as aminoglycosides, diuretics, aspirin, antineoplastic drugs and aromatic solvents, and secondly after co-exposure with noise, whenever such data were available. The review highlights the lack of specific legislation for persons exposed to both noise and chemical agents. Recent experimental data reported in this review should be taken into consideration by regulators in order to reduce the risks to hearing encountered by workers exposed to multiple pollutants. (103974)
CIS 05-202 Accidents caused by ionizing radiation - Data interpretation. (Spanish: Accidentes por radiaciones ionizantes - Interpretación de datos) Cascón A.S., Salud Ocupacional, May-Aug. 2003, Vol.XXI, No.86, p.20-26. Illus. 6 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: This article describes the health effects of exposure to ionizing radiation and outlines measures for exposure control and monitoring in the workplace. Contents: radiation protection; definitions; effects at the cellular and molecular levels; DNA damage; acute radiation syndrome; local exposures (skin, digestive tract, haematopoietic tissue, respiratory tract, gonads, central nervous system); ionizing radiation and occupational health (medical supervision, exposure tests, dose limits); course of action to be adopted by physicians in cases of suspected irradiation. (103842)
CIS 05-203 Evaluation and design of acoustic communications systems. (German: Bewertung und Gestaltung von akustischen Kommunikationssystemen) Feneberg G., Gralla G., Mönninger B., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2004. 215p. Illus. 160 ref. Price: EUR 18.00., ISBN 3-86509-159-8 (In German) Internet: This study evaluated telecommunication appliances (conventional phones as well as cordless phones, headsets, hands-free phones, mobile phones, headsets and walkie-talkies) in typical working situations. It focused mainly on office-like working environments such as call centers and on mobile telecommunications. It examined the acoustic boundary conditions, including background noise and the spatial situation, together with impairments and disturbances of the systems and their transmission method. Based on this study, requirements for individual appliances and their working environment were defined. (103936)
CIS 05-204 Examination of laser classification with regard to the eye blink reflex. (German: Überprüfung der Laserklassifizierung unter Berücksichtigung des Lidschlussreflexes) Riedenbach H.D., Dollinger K., Hofmann J., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2003. 204p. Illus. 66 ref. Price: EUR 17.50., ISBN 3-89701-968-X (In German) Internet: Laser equipment is more and more frequently used. It is generally recognized that the blink reflex is a physiological protection against overexposure to lasers, and the classification of class 2 lasers according to DIN EN 60825-1 is based on an exposure duration of 0.25s. The investigations carried out in this study on more than 1400 subjects showed that only about 20% showed a blink reflex when irradiated with a class 2 laser under both laboratory and field conditions. It is therefore recommended that laser users be advised to look away from the laser beam. (103938)
CIS 05-205 Cold working conditions. (French: Travail au froid) Bittel J., Savourey G., Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 3rd Quarter 2004, No.144, 10p. 37 ref. (In French) Internet: Severe accidents due to cold working environments can often be avoided by proper preventive efforts. However, routine work in cold environments may present hazards of greater or lesser severity, both outdoors and in industrial premises. The main local effects of exposure to cold are frostbite and peripheral non-freezing cold injury neuropathies; less severe disorders or pathologies include local pain, cold urticaria, chilblains, arcocyanosis and numbness of the extremities. The main general effect is hypothermia, which causes loss of consciousness and coma, possibly leading to death. The key elements for preventing accidents due to exposure to cold include keeping physically fit, following a suitable diet, developing adaptive capabilities, wearing appropriate protective clothing and implementing suitable methods of work organization. (103792)
CIS 05-206 Hot working conditions. (French: Travail à la chaleur) Malchaire J., Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 3rd Quarter 2004, No.144, 14p. 31 ref. (In French) Internet: This article presents the basic principles of work in hot environments, as well as the relevant European regulations and the indices which enable the prediction of thermal comfort and stress. Rather than attempting to systematically quantify the conditions of work in hot environments, it recommends following a general strategy of managing the thermal environment at the place of work with the involvement of workers, supervisory staff and occupational hygiene specialists. The four phases of this approach are outlined, together with the main prevention principles. Finally, the health hazards and their means of prevention through the selection, training, acclimatization and supervision of exposed persons are addressed. (103793)
CIS 05-207 Erection and use of built-up scaffolds (modular system). (Spanish: Montaje y utilización de los andamios perimetrales fijos (sistema modular)) Tamborero del Pino J.M., Prevención, trabajo y salud, 2004, No.32, p.5-18. Illus. 6 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: This article describes the characteristics and building standards applicable to modular built-up scaffolds, their hazards (falls from heights, collapse) and procedures to be followed for their safe erection, use and dismantling. Related legislation is also cited. (103891)
CIS 05-208 Prevention of mechanical hazards. (French: La prévention du risque mécanique) Soltani C., Zekri S., Triaâ R., Gharbi M., Kahouach L., SST - Santé et Sécurité au Travail, July 2004, No.30, p.2-21. Illus. 7 ref. (In French) Internet: In Tunisia, four percent of fatal occupational accidents and thirteen percent of all occupational accidents are caused by machinery. This feature article on the prevention of mechanical hazards covers the following aspects: legislation and regulations; definitions; hazards related to machinery; means of protection against hazards related to machinery; safety devices; distance protection; control circuits. The article also includes safety information sheets on band saws, surface planers, circular saws and spindle moulders, together with a check list on machine hazards and accident descriptions. (103797)
CIS 05-209 Non-fatal injuries in the West Virginia logging industry: Using workers' compensation claims to assess risk from 1995 through 2001. Bell J.L., Helmkamp J.C., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Nov. 2003, Vol.44, No.5, p.502-509. Illus. 29 ref. (In English) Internet: The logging industry has a high rate of both fatal and non fatal injuries in comparison to other industries, and plays a vital role in the economy of West Virginia. Workers' compensation (WC) injury claims and employment data were examined to highlight patterns and rates of non-fatal logging injuries in West Virginia from 1995 through 2001. The average annual rate of injury claims was 16.0 per 100 workers per year with rates remaining relatively steady over the 7-year period. The highest rates of injury were a result of being struck by an object, typically trees, snags, or logs. Assessment of risk is a critical component in helping regulators, researchers and the logging industry develop viable prevention strategies to reduce the incidence and severity of occupational accidents. (103868)
CIS 05-210 Development of theoretical model for simulating FLT overturn - Rate of steering response - Fixed geometry vehicle. Challener S.A., Wylie A.F., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2004. 27p. Illus. 5 ref. Price: GBP 10.00. Downloadable version free of charge., ISBN 0-7176-2928-7 (In English) Internet: The objective of this project was to evaluate the stability of forklift trucks under steady-state cornering conditions. A model was developed which enabled the simulation of the effect of rear wheel steering on the path taken and the effect of rate of change of steer angle on stability. It shows that rear wheel steer leads to a tightening up of the turning radius of the rear wheel on straightening out from a turn. Depending on the conditions, this may mean that the truck is more likely to roll over when exiting the turn than when continuing the turn under steady state conditions. The model is able to rapidly analyse the stability of a wide configuration of forklift trucks under different steering manoeuvres and can give an insight into the mechanisms involved in rollover. (103954)
CIS 05-211 Safety of carding machines - Identifying the hazards and exploring possibilities for improvement. (French: La sécurité des cardes - Identification des risques et exploration des possibilités d'amélioration) Gagné N., Massé S., Turcot D., Giraud L., Sirard C., Institut de recherche en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), 505 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3C2, Canada, 2004. ix, 182p. Illus. 13 ref. Price: CAD 13.00. Downloadable version (PDF format) free of charge., ISBN 2-551-22539-6 (In French) Internet: Operators and mechanics working on carding machines are often victims of severe accidental injuries to the upper extremities, possibly including dismemberment. In terms of lost days and costs of these accidents, carding machines are almost as dangerous as metal presses. Faced with the diversity of equipment installed in textile enterprises in Quebec, occupational safety specialists have little information available for proposing preventive actions. This field study was undertaken to better understand why and how workers come into contact with carding machines in operation, while being aware of the risks they incur. These observations also allowed data to be collected on maintenance, existing safety devices and accident history. This information was analysed for the purpose of identifying possible means of making carding machines safer. (103790)
CIS 05-212 The effect of multiple member failure on the risk of gross collapse over typical inspection intervals. Nelson A., Sanderson D., Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2005. viii, 31p. Illus. 5 ref. Price: GBP 20.00. Downloadable version free of charge., ISBN 0-7176-6104-0 (In English) Internet: The objective of this project was to examine the existing practice for establishing the reliability of offshore structures. Specifically, it examines whether ignoring the risk of platform collapse from multi-member failure is significant or not. Probabilistic fracture mechanics calculations are used to predict the probability of individual member failures and the effects of stress redistribution on the integrity of neighbouring joints are examined. The report concludes that multimember failures may result in large reductions in platform strength which can have a significant effect on platform reliability predictions. (103926)
CIS 05-213 Railway safety. HSE's Annual Report on the safety record of the railways in Great Britain during 2001/02. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2002. xii, 139p. Illus. 41 ref. Price: GBP 17.95., ISBN 0-7176-2584-2 (In English) Internet: This report provides statistics and comments on accidents and dangerous occurrences in railway operations in Great Britain during 2001/2002 and on the health and safety of railway employees. Includes reports on: management of railway safety cases; incident investigations; train protection strategy; incidents at level crossings; failures of rolling stock and infrastructure; and research. (103989)
CIS 05-214 Delivery of beverages in cafés, hotels, restaurants and discotheques. (French: Livraisons de boissons dans les cafés, hôtels, restaurants et discothèques) Ballue C., Lavergne G., Vernois G., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Sep. 2003. 6p. Illus. 10 ref. Price: EUR 1.50. Downloadable version free., ISBN 2-7389-1187-0 (In French) Internet: This guide covers client-supplier relationships in the distribution of beverages other than to individual homes. It is aimed at managers of cafés, hotels, restaurants and discotheques. It complements the guide entitled "Distribution of beverages for consumption other than in individual homes" ("La distribution de boissons en consommation hors domicile", INRS ED 892). Contents: duties and responsibilities of managers; occupational safety and health issues; good occupational safety and health practices in client-supplier relationships. (103836)
CIS 05-215 Manual handling of loads - Practical ergonomics guide - Cotton industry. (Portuguese: Movimentação manual de cargas - Guia prático de ergonomia - Subsector algodoeiro) Carvalho M.J., Maia E., Maia J., Cunha G., Vinheiras V., Baptista M.C., Lapa N., Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho (IDICT), Lisboa, Portugal, Dec. 2002. 48p. Illus., ISBN 972-96004-1-4 (In Portuguese) Internet: The purpose of this practical guide is to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries in the cotton industry. After describing the musculoskeletal system, the most frequent injuries and the risks due to repetitive movements, it goes on to present the various operations that involve injury risks together with ergonomic measures for their prevention. Tasks that involve risks in this sector include: bale transport, manual feeding, moving bins, handling and packing of bobbins, transport of boxes, handling of fabric rolls, transport of textiles on carts and handling of fabric pieces. The guide also describes the correct postures to be adopted in various situations as well as several gymnastic exercises for reinforcing back and abdominal muscles. (103871)
CIS 05-216 Manual handling of loads - Practical ergonomics guide - Ropes and nets industry. (Portuguese: Movimentação manual de cargas - Guia prático de ergonomia - Subsector de cordoaria e redes) Carvalho M.J., Maia E., Maia J., Cunha G., Vinheiras V., Baptista M.C., Lapa N., Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho (IDICT), Lisboa, Portugal, Dec. 2002. 48p. Illus., ISBN 972-96004-3-0 (In Portuguese) Internet: The purpose of this practical guide is to reduce the risks of injuries related to manual handling in the manufacture of ropes and nets. After describing the musculoskeletal system, the most frequent injuries and the risks due to repetitive movements, it goes on to present the various operations that involve injury risks together with the ergonomic measures for their prevention. Tasks that involve risks in this sector include: feeding the blender, removing bobbins from the extruder, transport and handling of bobbins, moving of carts and bins, using forklift trucks, transport and handling of rolls. The guide also describes the correct postures to be adopted in various situations as well as several gymnastic exercises for reinforcing back and abdominal muscles. (103872)
CIS 05-217 Manual handling of loads - Practical ergonomics guide - Wool industry. (Portuguese: Movimentação manual de cargas - Guia prático de ergonomia - Subsector de lanifícios) Carvalho M.J., Maia E., Maia J., Cunha G., Vinheiras V., Baptista M.C., Lapa N., Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho (IDICT), Lisboa, Portugal, Dec. 2002. 44p. Illus., ISBN 972-96004-2-2 (In Portuguese) Internet: The purpose of this practical guide is to reduce the risks of injuries related to manual handling in the wool industry. After describing the musculoskeletal system, the most frequent injuries and the risks due to repetitive movements, it goes on to present the various operations that involve injury risks together with the ergonomic measures for their prevention. Tasks that involve risks in this sector include: bale handling, manual feeding, handling and packing of bobbins, transport and handling of rolls and the moving of carts. The guide also describes the correct postures to be adopted in various situations as well as several gymnastic exercises for reinforcing back and abdominal muscles. (103873)
CIS 05-218 Manual handling of loads - Practical ergonomics guide - Knitting industry. (Portuguese: Movimentação manual de cargas - Guia prático de ergonomia - Subsector de malhas) Carvalho M.J., Maia E., Maia J., Cunha G., Vinheiras V., Baptista M.C., Lapa N., Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho (IDICT), Lisboa, Portugal, Dec. 2002. 44p. Illus., ISBN 972-96004-5-7 (In Portuguese) Internet: The purpose of this practical guide is to reduce the risks of injuries related to manual handling in the knitting industry. After describing the musculoskeletal system, the most frequent injuries and the risks due to repetitive movements, it goes on to present the various operations that involve injury risks together with the ergonomic measures for their prevention. Tasks that involve risks in this sector include: use of hand lift trucks, handling and transport of bobbins and rolls, transport of carts containing knitted fabrics, loading of dryers. The guide also describes the correct postures to be adopted in various situations as well as several gymnastic exercises for reinforcing back and abdominal muscles. (103874)
CIS 05-219 Manual handling of loads - Practical ergonomics guide - Garment industry. (Portuguese: Movimentação manual de cargas - Guia prático de ergonomia - Subsector de vestuário) Carvalho M.J., Maia E., Maia J., Cunha G., Vinheiras V., Baptista M.C., Lapa N., Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho (IDICT), Lisboa, Portugal, Dec. 2002. 44p. Illus., ISBN 972-96004-4-9 (In Portuguese) Internet: The purpose of this practical guide is to reduce the risks of injuries related to manual handling in the garment industry. After describing the musculoskeletal system, the most frequent injuries and the risks due to repetitive movements, it goes on to present the various operations that involve injury risks together with the ergonomic measures for their prevention. Tasks that involve risks in this sector include: handling of rolls, packing of and manual handling of garments, moving of garment batches, work in sitting postures (sewing), work in standing postures (starching and folding) and crate handling. The guide also describes the correct postures to be adopted in various situations as well as several gymnastic exercises for reinforcing back and abdominal muscles. (103875)
CIS 05-220 Mechanical presses for the cold processing of metals - Improving the safety of existing presses during renovation - Technical specifications aimed at safety specialists and overhaul contractors. (French: Presses mécaniques pour le travail à froid des métaux - Amélioration de la sécurité sur les presses en service dans le cadre de leur rénovation - Spécifications techniques à l'usage des préventeurs et des rénovateurs) Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 2nd ed., June 2004. 46p. Illus. 17 ref. Price: EUR 7.30. Downloadable version free., ISBN 2-7389-1243-5 (In French) Internet: These technical specifications complement the guide aimed at safety specialists and users of presses (see INRS ED 783). They describe the implementation of technical solutions for improving the safety of presses that have been selected with the help of the above-mentioned guide. These specifications cover the technical requirements that apply to all presses, and those that concern more specifically key and friction clutch presses. (103831)
CIS 05-221 Safety of machinery and work equipment - Power and control circuits - Principles for the integration of safety requirements. (French: Sécurité des machines et des équipements de travail - Circuits de commande et de puissance - Principes d'intégration des exigences de sécurité) Marsot J., Klein R., Pagliero D., Dei-Svaldi D., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Nov. 2003. 35p. Illus. 21 ref. Price: EUR 7.30. Downloadable version free., ISBN 2-7389-0411-4 (In French) Internet: This guide covers machinery control circuits for which operator safety is achieved by stopping the hazardous elements and maintaining them in the stop mode. Its purpose is to alert equipment designers to the need to provide for an architecture and a functionality capable of accommodating safety features such as electronic guards, emergency stop devices or lock devices in the "power" and "control" functions of the automated system. It complements the guide INRS ED 807 (CIS 01-386) on means of protection against mechanical hazards. (103834)
CIS 05-222 Airbags. Inflatable safety bags. Seatbelt pretensioners - Protection and safety. (French: Airbags. Coussins gonflables de sécurité. Prétendeurs de ceinture - Protections et sécurité) Bouet A., Petit J.M., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Oct. 2004. 20p. Illus. 7 ref. Index. Price: EUR 5.10. Downloadable version free of charge., ISBN 2-7389-1189-7 (In French) Internet: Passive safety devices in automobiles have allowed important reductions in the number of fatal accidents. After a general overview of the functioning of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, this guide discusses the risks that are inherent to these systems, together with their corresponding prevention measures. It is primarily aimed at workers involved in the automobile maintenance and repair exposed to the risk of accidental triggering of passive safety devices. (103879)
CIS 05-223 Hydraulic press brakes for the cold forming of metals - Improving the safety of existing presses during renovation - Technical specifications aimed at users, safety specialists and overhaul contractors. (French: Presses plieuses hydrauliques pour le travail à froid des métaux - Amélioration de la sécurité sur les machines en service dans le cadre de leur rénovation - Spécifications techniques à l'usage des utilisateurs, des préventeurs et des rénovateurs) Gillot J., Baudoin J., Bello J.P., Blaise J.C., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, July 2004. 64p. Illus. 20 ref. Price: EUR 9.40. Downloadable version free., ISBN 2-7389-1229-X (In French) Internet: This guide covers manually loaded or unloaded hydraulic press brakes that do not bear the "EC" mark. It provides guidance to users and safety specialists on the identification of safety hazards and of areas where safety may be improved while keeping in mind the constraints of production. Contents: introduction; identifying safety hazards prior to renovation; renovation alternatives; implementing the renovation; general design rules for safety devices; electronic stop devices; general rules for the renovation of electrical control circuits; rules for the renovation of hydraulic control circuits; selection of the fluid and hydraulic components. (103840)
CIS 05-224 Hepatitis C in healthcare workers: Risks of exposure and infection. (Portuguese: Hepatite C em profissionais da saúde: risco de exposição e infecção) de Souza Ciorlia L.A., Zanetta D.M.T., Revista brasileira de saúde ocupacional, 2003, Vol.28, No.107/108, p.91-100. 66 ref. (In Portuguese) Internet: This review article is devoted to the topic of hepatitis C and the risks of exposure and infection among health care personnel. Contents: general aspects concerning hepatitis C; epidemiology; diagnosis; preventive measures in the absence of vaccines or HCV-specific IgG immunoglobulins; notification of accidents; occupational accidents involving biological material; consequences of cut or needlestick accidents and microcutaneous exposures. (103778)
CIS 05-225 Legionella in occupational settings. (French: Légionelles et milieu de travail) Balty L., Bayeux-Dunglas M.C., Documents pour le médecin du travail, 2nd Quarter 2004, No.98, p.173-199. Illus. 67 ref. (In French) Internet: The bacteria responsible for legionellosis, Legionella pneumophila, was identified in 1997. Propagation of the disease in humans occurs through the inhalation of micro-droplets of contaminated water. Despite the lack of data on contamination in occupational settings, it is generally accepted that certain occupational groups are at risk of exposure. The prevention of hazards related to Legionella is based on the sound design of equipment, followed by appropriate management and maintenance. Occupational physicians and persons responsible for occupational hygiene in enterprises where equipment that may present a hazard is present frequently question the INRS on the means of prevention against Legionella and on the surveillance systems to be implemented. The objective of this review article is to present the current state of knowledge in this area and to describe the appropriate prevention measures. (103821)
CIS 05-226 Viral hepatitis among health care workers: Time trends. (Spanish: Hepatitis víricas en personal sanitario: Evolución temporal) Caso Pita C., Insausti Macarrón D., Rodríguez de la Pinta M.L., Lucas J.C., Alonso Cobo M.T., Cruzet Fernández F., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, Mar. 2004, Vol.L, No.194, p.11-21. Illus. 47 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: The objective of this study was to examine the trends in the incidence of viral hepatitis cases among workers of a Spanish hospital between 1979 and 2003. 253 cases of occupational disease caused by a biological agent were recorded during this period, including 89 cases of hepatitis (35.2%). The distribution of hepatitis cases by category of staff shows that qualified nurses and physicians are the most affected. The incidences of all types of hepatitis and hepatitis B show a decreasing trend during the study period, with very low rates since 1985 when hepatitis B vaccination was first introduced. A significant decrease was also observed for hepatitis C or non-A, non-B (NANB) hepatitis. (103811)
CIS 05-227 Hepatitis C virus infection among health care personnel following accidents involving biological material. (Spanish: Infección por virus de hepatitis C en profesionales sanitarios tras accidente con material biológico) Insausti Macarrón D., Caso Pita C., Rodríguez de la Pinta M.D., Gómez Parra I.R., Lucas J.C., Cruzet Fernández F.R., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, June 2004, Vol.L, No.195, p.31-38. 25 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: The objective of this study was to analyse cases of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections that occurred following accidents involving biological material reported between 1991 and 2002 among the health care personnel of a Spanish hospital. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire. 554 needlestick injuries with potential HCV contamination were reported during the study period. Five workers were infected, corresponding to an overall risk of 0.9%. Unexpected situations being difficult to avoid, it is advised that health care personnel be provided with safe equipment and that accident cases be followed so as to allow the early detection and efficient treatment of cases. (103815)
CIS 05-228 Biological safety in blood banks. (Spanish: Bioseguridad en bancos de sangre) Salico de Sosa S.H., Salud Ocupacional, Jan.-Mar. 2004, Vol.XXII, No.88, p.7-14. Illus. 13 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: Blood banks are responsible for collecting and preparing blood formulations for transfusion. These operations need to be carried out with care to avoid the exposure of personnel, donors and patients. This article describes the hazards that are inherent in the activities of blood banks (chemical, physical, psychological and social hazards, but primarily biological hazards related to blood exposure), the biological safety measures to be adopted, prophylaxis (vaccination against HBV, possibly with injection of IgG) and the procedure to adopt in the event of an accident, in particular when involving exposure to contaminated blood. Current Argentinean biological safety standards and regulations are also cited. (103817)
CIS 05-229 Living in a world with HIV and AIDS. (French: Vivre dans un monde confronté au VIH et au SIDA; Russian: Žizn' v mire VIČ/SPIDa; Spanish: Vivir en un mundo con VIH y SIDA) Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), 20 avenue Appia, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 2004. 56p. Illus. 20 ref., ISBN 92-9-173371-7 (En), ISBN 92-9-173372-5 (Fr), ISBN 92-9-173376-8 (Ru), ISBN 92-9-173377-6 (Es) (In English, French, Russian, Spanish) Internet: This booklet is aimed at employees of the UN system and their families. It is designed to provide important information about HIV and AIDS and to make them aware of the resources and services available. Many UN employees do not really know how HIV is transmitted or prevented, or even if they themselves have been infected with the virus. Many employees are also unfamiliar with the UN's workplace policy on HIV and AIDS, which is aimed at eliminating the HIV-related stigma and discrimination that are still all too common in workplaces. This booklet attempts to answer questions that can make a positive difference in the lives of employees and their families: how to protect oneself and loved ones from HIV; how to talk about HIV and AIDS with one's partner or children; why be tested; when living with HIV, where can one turn, inside and outside the UN, for support and treatment; what can be done to create a compassionate workplace for all, including colleagues living with, and affected by, HIV. (103922)
CIS 05-230 Respirators and health care services. (French: Appareils de protection respiratoire et métiers de la santé) Balty I., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 2003. 4p. Illus. 3 ref. Price: EUR 1.50. Downloadable version free of charge. (In French) Internet: In order to protect the respiratory tract of health care workers exposed to infectious agents, one needs to select appropriate personal protective equipment. However, there is often confusion as to whether surgical masks or respirators are best suited. The purpose of this information sheet is to clarify the issue. Written in the form of answers to frequently-asked questions, it explains the selection and use of respiratory protective equipment under the specific conditions that prevail in the health care environment. (103784)
CIS 05-231 Infectious wastes - Disposal of health care sector and similar wastes involving infection hazards. (French: Déchets infectieux - Elimination des DASRI et assimilés) David C., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, June 2004. 50p. Illus. 24 ref. Price: EUR 7.30. Downloadable version free., ISBN 2-7389-1200-1 (In French) Internet: Many occupational groups are involved with the management of infectious wastes. This guide presents the various regulations concerning the disposal of infectious health care waste and body parts. It describes the sectors of activity that are involved, measures concerning the packing, storage, transport, pre-treatment, incineration or cremation and traceability of the waste, as well as the training and information of persons at risk of exposure. (103837)
CIS 05-232 Study of work organization and accident indices among health care personnel. (Spanish: Estudio de la organización de trabajo y de los índices de accidentabilidad en el personal sanitario) Herrero A.M., Vila A.M., Pérez-Piqueras P., Pérez-Piqueras N., Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 2000, Vol.XLVII, No.186, p.53-67. Illus. 7 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: The aim of this study was to describe the occupational characteristics of work in service enterprises, and more particularly of health care personnel, on the basis of accident rates. It makes use of the yearly statistical records published by the Spanish Ministry of Labour for the years 1995-1997. The statistics refer to sanitary activities, a broad group which does not precisely reflect the characteristics of health care personnel. However within these services, accident frequency, severity and incidence rates are lower than in service activities in general, while the duration of absenteeism is longer. (103754)
CIS 05-233 Night work: Its consequences on the health of hospital staff. (French: Le travail de nuit: ses répercussions sur la santé du personnel hospitalier) Debbabi F., Chatti S., Magroun I., Maalel O., Mahjoub H., Mrizak N., Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, Oct. 2004, Vol.65, No.6, p.489-492. 23 ref. (In French) Internet: Night work and its consequences on health and social life were studied in 118 health care workers at the two university hospitals in Sousse, Tunisia. A case-control study nested in a cross-sectional study was conducted from January to April 1999, based on a standardized questionnaire. It was found that sleep disturbances consisting of difficulties in falling asleep and restless sleep were significantly higher in night workers than in day workers. Gastro-intestinal complaints were found in 38.2% of the night workers and 23.8% of the day workers respectively. Weight gains were noted in 32.7% of night workers and in 7.9% of day workers. The neuropsychic disturbances found in 76.3% of night workers and 31.7% of day workers were mainly memory disorders, anxiety, stress during work and mental fatigue. (103973)
CIS 05-234 Repetitive strain injuries and mental suffering in various occupations. (Portuguese: Lesões por esforços repetitivos e sofrimento mental em diferentes profissões) de Carvalho Chaves M.E., Melgaço Valadares C.A., Lino M.L.M.R., Bussacos M., Revista brasileira de saúde ocupacional, 2003, Vol.28, No.105/106, p.43-49. 13 ref. (In Portuguese) Internet: The objective of this study was to examine the mental suffering of persons afflicted with musculoskeletal disorders or repetitive strain injuries. It involved 105 workers from the banking, commercial, telecommunication and other sectors of activity, who responded to a self-administered questionnaire containing 120 objective and subjective questions (SRQ-20). Results were analysed using various statistical methods. The workers' average age was 41 years, with a high proportion of women (87%). As far as work time schedules were concerned, telecommunications workers generally worked in shifts; in the other sectors, a wide majority worked overtime and many were subjected to pressures from their superiors. In all sectors however, similar levels of mental suffering were observed, vastly greater than had been observed in earlier studies. This is probably due to the fact that the totality of the study population suffered from repetitive strain injury, which no doubt increased their level of mental suffering. (103768)
CIS 05-235 Survey of ergonomic features of supermarket cash registers. Shinnar A., Indelicato J., Altimari M., Shinnar S., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Dec. 2004, Vol.34, No.6, p.535-541. 33 ref. (In English) Internet: This research was conducted to examine the biomechanical features of cash register workstations in the State of New York. Comparisons and conclusions about the designs were based on the current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards regarding supermarket cash registers. 15 supermarkets representing a cross-section of neighbourhoods were included in the study. Stores were measured for heights of the various work surfaces and reach distances to the commonly used components. Results revealed that none of the stores applied biomechanically-correct designs. Disregard for certain biomechanical aspects of the register design, specifically surface heights and reach distance may contribute significantly to a high risk for musculoskeletal injury faced by cashiers. (103911)
CIS 05-236 Participatory ergonomics as a return-to-work intervention: A future challenge?. Anema J.R., Steenstra I.A., Urlings I.J.M., Bongers P.M., de Vroome E.M.M., van Mechelen W., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Sep. 2003, Vol.44, No.3, p.273-281. Illus. 33 ref. (In English) Internet: A participatory ergonomics programme applied to the disability management of workers suffering from low-back pain (LBP) is presented. It involved 35 workers who were absent from work for periods of 2-6 weeks due to LBP. Questionnaires were addressed to the workers, to their occupational physicians, who had received prior training in the programme, and to participating ergonomists. Workers, their supervisors and the ergonomists jointly identified a number of ergonomic solutions to be presented to the employers. Most workers were satisfied with the programme and reported a stimulating effect on return-to-work. Almost half of the proposed solutions were implemented. The main obstacles to implementation were technical or organizational difficulties and physical disabilities of the worker. (103919)
CIS 05-237 Employment-effective working time models for older employees. (German: Beschäftigungswirksame Arbeitszeitmodelle für ältere Arbeitnehmer) Husemann R., Duben K., Lauterbacher C., Vonken M., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2003. 375p. Illus. 158 ref. Price: EUR 28.00., ISBN 3-89701-951-5 (In German) Internet: The ageing and decreasing of the population as well as early retirement pose threats to the financing of the pension systems and to future employment policies, and will require the employment of workers older than is the case today. One answer to these questions lies in the development of employment-effective working time models for older employees. This report describes such models, based on empirical research, aimed at prolonging the individual working lifetime on a volume-neutral level by shortening the working hours or by interruptions such as sabbaticals. The model design includes measures concerning the rearrangement of work schedules and workload by reducing working hours or taking breaks for further vocational education for improving one's employability. (103937)
CIS 05-238 Unconventional work schedules. (French: Horaires atypiques de travail) Rousseau C., Dornier G., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 2004. 4p. Illus. 20 ref. Price: EUR 1,50. Downloadable version free of charge. (In French) Internet: Unconventional work schedules consist of work time arrangements other than the regular working week, namely five days of work from Mondays to Fridays at times between 7 a.m and 8 p.m., with regular days and hours worked and regular time off and holidays. The most common forms of unconventional working schedules are night work, shift work and weekend work. Contents of this information sheet on unconventional working schedules: definitions; risks to humans (effects on occupational accidents, on physical health and on psychological health); prevention measures to be implemented. (103788)
CIS 05-239 50 questions on working at screens. (French: Le travail sur écran en 50 questions) Cail F., Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, July 2004. 27p. Illus. Index. Price: EUR 5.10. Downloadable version free of charge., ISBN 2-7389-1207-9 (In French) Internet: This practical guide includes 50 frequently-asked questions by operators working at visual display screens. For each question, it proposes one or several solutions and wherever possible, provides a ranking of the ergonomic quality of the proposed solutions. Questions are grouped under the following headings: layout; display; work organization. Replaces CIS 94-501. (103848)
CIS 05-240 Importance of psychosocial factors and work culture in the prevention of occupational hazards among fishermen. (Spanish: Importancia de los factores psicosociales y de la cultura del trabajo en el ámbito de la prevención de riesgos laborales de los pescadores) García Puente N., Corbacho Gandullo M.A., Medicina Marítima, June 2004, Vol.4, No.1, p.52-57. 25 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: This analysis is based on the observation that certain work environments with high accident risks give rise to attitudes and behaviour patterns that are likely to significantly influence work practices. It attempts to clarify the extent to which these psychosocial factors are related to work culture and whether they represent an obstacle or an incentive to the implementation of rules and preventive measures that regulate living conditions, safety, hygiene and working conditions on board trawlers. A questionnaire approach for evaluating psychosocial risks among fishermen is also included. (103894)
CIS 05-241 Psychosocial working conditions and health in newspaper and magazine distribution - Descriptive results of an occupational medicine epidemiological survey. (French: Conditions psychosociales de travail et santé dans la distribution de la presse - Résultats descriptifs d'une enquête épidémiologique menée en médecine du travail) Niedhammer I., Barouhiel L., Barrandon G., Chastang J.F., David S., Barragué A., Gaillot M.P., Guilman J., Heim A., Kerlirzin L., Laguitton E., Leget M.C., Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, July 2004, Vol.65, No.4, p.311-325. 28 ref. (In French) Internet: The aim of this cross-sectional survey was to evaluate psychosocial work factors among workers of a newspaper and magazine distribution company and to examine their effects on various health outcomes. Data were collected by means of self-administered questionnaires and medical questionnaires administered by occupational physicians during regular medical check-ups. The survey was carried out during a period of major organizational change, including restructuring and downsizing. 1530 medical questionnaires were completed (80% participation), while the participation rate for the self-administered questionnaire was substantially lower (36%), with only 697 questionnaires being returned by post. Differences were observed by gender and work place for selected variables. Organizational changes contributed to the low participation rate for the self-administered questionnaire. Comparisons of the results for psychosocial factors at work with those obtained in a cohort of gas and electricity utility workers (GAZEL cohort) for which the same evaluation methods were applied do not show significant differences between these two populations. This study highlights the problems of performing surveys in firms or sectors during periods of major organizational change. (103827)
CIS 05-242 Human error and the control of accident causes. (Spanish: El error humano y el control de las causas de los accidentes) Niño Escalante J., Herrero Tejedo J., Mapfre seguridad, 2nd Quarter 2004, Vol.24, No.94, p.13-23. Illus. 3 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: Human error is often cited as the cause of an accident. The objective of this work was to show that, given its characteristics, human error is practically uncontrollable because it cannot be foreseen. The control and prevention of accidents requires a definition of causal characteristics and an investigation into the deep-rooted causes by an analysis of the chain of events. (103844)
CIS 05-243 Evaluation of sleep and vigilance disturbances in a population of employees of SMEs in Ile-de-France. (French: Evaluation des troubles du sommeil et de la vigilance dans une population de salariés de PME de l'Ile-de-France) Boyer C., Manillier P., Marchon-Jourdan M.F., Meyer A., Ouallet C., Trimbach M., Wargon C., Montéléon P.Y., Cahiers de médecine interprofessionnelle, 2004, Vol.44, No.2, p.157-179. 40 ref. (In French) Internet: The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of sleep and vigilance disturbances in a group of employed persons and to explore possible relationships between these disturbances and the conditions of work. An anonymous standardized questionnaire was submitted to randomly-selected workers. The insomnia criteria defined in DSM IV were used and vigilance was expressed according to the Epworth scale. The responses were subjected to statistical analysis. 1410 workers (32.2%) suffered from insomnia. Occupational factors responsible for this insomnia included having very physically-demanding work (relative risk RR=2.25), very stressful work (RR=2,20), monotonous work (RR=1.65) and a noisy environment (RR=1.22). 16.1% of workers showed an Epworth score greater than 10, which is indicative of reduced vigilance. (103794)
CIS 05-244 Mobbing, persecution, harassment and psychological aggression at the workplace (not psychological harassment): Legal considerations and prevention based on a case study. (Spanish: Mobbing, acoso psicológico en el trabajo, hostigamiento psicológico en el trabajo (no acoso moral): consideraciones preventivas y jurídicas a propósito de un caso) López García Silva J.A., Sánchez Gómez E., Petkova Sáiz E., Prevención, trabajo y salud, 2004, No.29, p.4-16. Illus. (In Spanish) Internet: Based on a specific case of bullying, this article defines mobbing, persecution, harassment and psychological aggression, which encompass behaviours which are often wrongly termed "psychological harassment". It also discusses legal aspects, explains how to recognize bullying at work and suggests how occupational safety and health services should respond to these situations. (103755)
CIS 05-245 Occupational stress factors - Survey among employees of inter-company services. (French: Les facteurs de stress professionnel - Enquête auprès des salariés des services interentreprises) Chini B., Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, Sep. 2003, Vol.64, No.5, p.297-309. 19 ref. (In French) Internet: The objective of this study was to identify occupational stress factors and to highlight relationships between stress and absenteeism and between stress and the risk of being medically unfit to work. Data were collected by means of questionnaires administered by occupational physicians to a randomly-selected population of 839 workers. Responses were subjected to statistical analysis. Stress was found to be a widespread phenomenon among workers. The most significant risk factors for stress were not those related to personality characteristics, but to factors associated with the occupational environment such as work overload or intensity, social support at the workplace, role ambiguity and more generally the work organization and structure. These factors explain the observed variations between different occupational categories and the association between stress and sickness absenteeism. The link between stress and the risk of being medically unfit to work requires further investigation. (103824)
CIS 05-246 Violence at work. Saarela K.L., Gold D., Miretsky G., Nikanov A., Bykov V., Nikanova A., Talykova L., Menckel E., Eliasson M., Geijer P., Viitsara E., Isotalus N., Barents - Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, 2002, Vol.5, No.1, p.3-31 (whole issue). Illus. 34 ref. (In English, Russian) Internet: Collection of articles on violence at work in the Nordic countries and Russia. Topics covered: the ILO SOLVE programme for managing psychosocial issues at work; Russian view of the problem of violence at work; Swedish research in the field of violence at work; verbal abuse and violence in the school environment; survey of violence in the health care sector in Sweden; pilot study of threats and violence at all-night retail stores in Stockholm; prevention of physical violence at work. (103886)
CIS 05-247 Bullying and the evaluation of occupational hazards. (Spanish: El "mobbing" y las evaluaciones de riesgos laborales) Niño Escalante J., Mapfre seguridad, 3rd Quarter 2004, Vol.24, No.95, p.9-17. Illus. 7 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: Bullying is a recent phenomenon which, besides its impact on work, also has clinical and legal consequences. It is considered a risk factor, although it differs from other risk factors in that it consists of a conscious and deliberate intent to harm another person, and should therefore be taken into account in the evaluation of working conditions likely to impact health. This article outlines the approach that should be followed by the person responsible for conducting an evaluation of psychosocial hazards when faced with evidence of bullying, together with the preventive measures to be implemented within the enterprise. (103967)
CIS 05-248 Protocol for establishing the origin of stress-induced pathologies. (Spanish: Protocolo para la determinación del origen de las patologías derivadas del estrés) Ministerio de la Protección Social, Bogotá, Colombia, 2004. 69 p. Illus. 17 ref., ISBN 958-97494-3-7 (In Spanish) Internet: According to Colombian Decree 1832 of 1994 (CIS 98-376), pathologies induced by occupational stress, in particular cardiovascular, digestive system and mental disorders are considered occupational diseases. This guide presents the seven-step protocol to be followed in order to establish the occupational nature of a stress-induced disease. Appendices present tables and matrices aimed at helping the evaluation and decision-making process. (103898)
CIS 05-249 Work stress in the context of transition - A case study of three public sectors in Bulgaria. Hristov Z., Tomev L., Kircheva D., Daskalova N., Mihailova T., Ivanova V., Naidenova Z., ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2003. x, 106p. Illus. 20 ref., ISBN 92-2-114911-0 (In English) Internet: This publication examines work-related stress in three public sectors in Bulgaria (education, health care and public administration) in the context of political and economic transition. Explores work-related stress factors, symptoms and effects of stress and the strategy of trade unions in work stress prevention. It is a pilot effort of trade unions in Central and Eastern Europe to raise public awareness and to develop a trade union response to stress at the workplace. Stress at work has long been a neglected area of policy intervention in most transition countries. This study helps to broaden understanding on this important issue, and to stimulate governments and the social partners to look at the complex web of interaction between work-related stress and contributing factors stemming from the economic and political environment, and to find a coordinated policy response to it. The results presented are specific to Bulgaria and to the three sectors studied, but the methodology is applicable to other countries. (103855)
CIS 05-250 Forms of violence at work and their consequences. Columbia 2004. (Spanish: Formas y consecuencias de la violencia en el trabajo. Colombia 2004) Ministerio de la Protección Social, Carrera 13 No. 32 -76 piso 15, Bogotá, Colombia, 2004. 64p. Illus. 50 ref., ISBN 958-97494-4-5 (In Spanish) Internet: This document presents the results of a survey on violence carried out during 2004 in four cities in Columbia. It analyses the various forms of violence in the workplace (physical assault, verbal aggression, threats, sexual harassment and bullying), together with their consequences in four sectors of activity: private investigation and security services, road and urban transport, financial services and health care services. It also proposes an epidemiological monitoring protocol aimed at preventing violence in occupational settings. (103964)
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