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ILO-CIS Bulletin 2007/01CIS 07-1 --- CIS 07-250Laws, regulations, directivesCIS 07-1 Law concerning labour inspection and labour relations [Switzerland - Geneva]. (French: Loi sur l'inspection et les relations du travail (LIRT) [Suisse - Genève]) Internet document, 2004. 10p. (In French) Internet: Cantonal law concerning labour inspection. (106101)
CIS 07-2 Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989 [Jersey]. Internet document, 1989 (as updated to 2006). 31p. (In English) Internet: Basic OSH law for Jersey (one of the Channel Islands). (106109)
CIS 07-3 The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (of Parliament) as applied to the Isle of Man [Isle of Man]. Attorney General's Chambers, 3rd Floor, St Mary's Court, Hill Street, Douglas, IM1 1EU, Isle of Man, 1998. 50p. (In English) Internet: Basic OSH law on the Isle of Man, consisting primarily of the adaptation of the 1974 British Health and Safety Act (see CIS 74-2099). (106110)
CIS 07-4 Regulations implementing the law concerning labour inspection and labour relations [Switzerland - Geneva]. (French: Règlement d'application de la loi sur l'inspection et les relations du travail (RIRT) [Suisse - Genève]) Internet document, 2005. 17p. (In French) Internet: Cantonal regulation implementing the 2004 law concerning labour inspection. (106102)
CIS 07-5 Regulations on the Consultative Committee Concerning Safety and Health Conditions at Work [Switzerland - Geneva]. (French: Règlement de la commission consultative sur les conditions d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail [Suisse - Genève]) Internet document, 1976. 2p. (In French) Internet: Regulations establishing a consultative committee in the Canton of Geneva to function as an intermediary in OSH matters between public authorities and representatives of employers and workers. (106103)
CIS 07-6 Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act [Malta]. (Maltese: Att dwar l-awtorità għas-saħħa u ssigurtà fuq il-post tax-xogħol) Internet document, 2000. 24p. (In English, Maltese) Internet: This Act provides for the establishment of a national Authority responsible for ensuring that the physical, psychological and social well-being of all workers in all workplaces are promoted and safeguarded, and that all relevant legal provisions are respected. The Authority will function as the national OSH inspectorate. The Act also specifies that it is the obligation of the employer to ensure the health and safety of all persons who may be affected by the work being carried out. The Occupational Health and Safety (Promotion) Act, 1994 (CIS 96-1532) is repealed. (106107)
CIS 07-7 The Health and Safety at Work (General) (Guernsey) Ordinance 1987 [Guernsey]. Internet document, 1987. (In English) Internet: Basic OSH regulations for the States of Guernsey (one of the Channel Islands). (106108)
CIS 07-8 Regulations implementing federal measures concerning protection against major hazards and organisms dangerous to the environment [Switzerland - Geneva]. (French: Règlement d'application des dispositions fédérales relatives à la protection contre les accidents majeurs et les organismes dangereux pour l'environnement [Suisse - Genève]) Internet document, 2001. 6p. (In French) Internet: Regulations implementing in Geneva certain Swiss federal ordinances, including the 1991 Major hazards ordinance (OPAM) (CIS 95-1568), the 1999 Ordinance concerning the protection of workers against the risks connected to microorganisms (OPTM) (CIS 01-26) and the 1999 Ordinance on the use of organisms in confined spaces (CIS 07-9). (106104)
CIS 07-9 Ordinance on the use of organisms in confined spaces [Switzerland]. (French: Ordonnance sur l'utilisation des organismes en milieu confiné (Ordonnance sur l'utilisation confinée) [Suisse]; German: Verordnung vom 25. August 1999 über den Umgang mit Organismen in geschlossenen Systemen (Einschliessungsverordnung, ESV); Italian: Ordinanza del 25 agosto 1999 sull'utilizzazione di organismi in sistemi chiusi (Ordinanza sull'impiego confinato, OIConf)) Internet document, 1999. 38p. (In French, German, Italian) Internet: Ordinance on the safe use of microorganisms in confined spaces. In summary: general measures; requirements concerning the use of organisms in confined spaces (general requirements and requirements concerning genetically modified organisms); role of government authorities (verification of notifications and of authorization applications; monitoring of enterprises; monitoring of transportation; collection, treatment and confidentiality of data; directives, training and further education). In annex: definition of the techniques of genetic modification; hazard evaluation (classification of organisms, systems of biological safety, classification of activities); information required for the declaration, notification and authorization of activities; safety measures. (106105)
Training materials and practical informationCIS 07-10 Five steps to risk assessment. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2006. 12p. 2 ref. (In English) Internet: This guide outlines five basic steps for assessing risks in the workplace: identify the hazards; decide who might be harmed and how; evaluate the risks and decide on precautions; record the findings and implement them; review the assessment and update if necessary. (106021)
CIS 07-11 The RIDDOR Incident Contact Centre. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2005. 4p. 3 ref. (In English) Internet: This leaflet explains how to use the Incident Contact Centre, a reporting service for work-related health and safety incidents. It describes the types of incidents that should be reported under The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR, see CIS 95-1930) and provides advice on how to contact the Centre and make a report. (106022)
CIS 07-12 Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969. A guide for employers. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2006. 6p. (In English) Internet: This guide explains the legal requirements of employers in the United Kingdom to insure against liability for injury or disease to their employees arising out of their employment. (106023)
CIS 07-13 Guide to the NEBOSH international general certificate in occupational safety and health. National Examination Board on Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), Dominus Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1QW, United Kingdom, Apr. 2005. ii, 60p. (In English) Internet: This booklet presents the syllabus and requirements of a training programme leading to an international qualification in occupational safety and health. It is based on risk management approaches that take into account internationally-accepted standards and best practices, including ILO codes of practice and the ILO Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (ILO-OSH 2001, see CIS 02-162). (106058)
CIS 07-14 Guide to the NEBOSH level 4 diploma in occupational health and safety practice. National Examination Board on Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), Dominus Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1QW, United Kingdom, Apr. 2004. ii, 122p. (In English) Internet: This booklet presents the syllabus and requirements of a training programme leading to a diploma in occupational safety and health (level 4) in the United Kingdom. Topics addressed: structure and rationale; syllabus; assessment requirements; criteria for the accreditation of centres. (106060)
CIS 07-15 Calendars for occupational safety. (German: Fachkalender 2007) Universum Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, 65175 Wiesbaden, Germany, 2006. 8 booklets. Illus. (In German) Internet: This series of eight booklets provides examples of how basic guidance on occupational safety and health may be incorporated into calendars. Each calendar covers a different safety topic: a glossary of work and health; information for young workers; health and safety in metalworking, chemical industries and public services. (106158)
CIS 07-16 A healthy workplace works for everyone! - A guide for building a workplace wellness program. The Grey Bruce Health Unit, 920 1st Avenue West, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 4K5, Canada, [ca 2004]. Internet document. 76p. Illus. 23 ref. (In English) Internet: This guide, designed to be used by both large and small businesses, offers a user-friendly and flexible framework to address wellness issues within the workplace. Guidance is given on each stage of the programme: obtaining organizational commitment; identification of strengths and challenges within the organization; communication of the plan: creation of a wellness committee; assessment of employee needs; development of the programme plan; follow-up and evaluation. (106184)
CIS 07-17 Workers' magazine: Safety and health at work: Who's who? - Accidents. (Portuguese: Revista do trabalhador: Segurança e saúde no trabalho: Quem é quem? - Acidentes) Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente 710, São Paulo, SP 05409-002, Brazil, [ca 2004]. Two videotapes (VHS format), 17min and 26min. (In Portuguese) Internet: The first of these two videotapes examines the roles of workers, employers, trade unions and governments in providing safe working conditions. The second addresses employers' responsibilities for the prevention of occupational accidents. (106192)
CIS 07-18 Basic advice on first aid at work. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2006. 4p. Illus. (In English) Internet: This leaflet provides advice on basic first aid procedures for use in an emergency. Topics covered: what to do in an emergency; first aid treatment for unconsciousness, wounds and bleeding, suspected broken bones, burns and eye injuries; record keeping. (106030)
CIS 07-19 Workers' magazine: Sick building syndrome. (Portuguese: Revista do trabalhador: Síndrome dos edifícios doentes) Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente 710, São Paulo, SP 05409-002, Brazil, [ca 2004]. Videotape (VHS format), 11min. (In Portuguese) Internet: This videotape explains how indoor air pollution may cause health problems such as eye irritation, fatigue, headache and respiratory difficulties, symptoms of the disease known as sick building syndrome. (106199)
CIS 07-20 Healthy workplace, healthy workforce, better business delivery. Improving service delivery in universities and colleges through better occupational health. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2006. 6p. 9 ref. (In English) Internet: This booklet describes how the workplace has a significant impact on people's health and wellbeing and how poor management of workplace health can lead to work-related ill health and to high levels of sickness absence. It provides advice on how to implement effective occupational health management strategies. (106186)
CIS 07-21 Workers' magazine: Garbage collectors - Batteries in urban waste - reduction of household waste. (Portuguese: Revista do trabalhador: Coletores de lixo - Pilhas e baterias no lixo urbano - Redução do lixo domiciliar) Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente 710, São Paulo, SP 05409-002, Brazil, [ca 2004]. Three videotapes (VHS format), 14min, 11min and 13min. (In Portuguese) Internet: The first of these videotapes examines the working conditions of garbage collectors, the second highlights the problem of the disposal of increasing numbers of batteries in urban waste and the third addresses the need to reduce the quantities of household waste and to raise awareness of the importance of waste sorting and recycling. (106194)
CIS 07-22 Workers' magazine: Galvanizing plants - Exhaust ventilation in galvanizing plants. (Portuguese: Revista do trabalhador: Galvânicas - Ventilaçâo exautoras em galvânicas) Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente 710, São Paulo, SP 05409-002, Brazil, [ca 2004]. Two videotapes (VHS format), 16min and 12min. (In Portuguese) Internet: The first of these two videotapes examines the hazards of galvanizing plants and describes measures for their control. The second focuses on the need for local exhaust ventilation to reduce workers' exposure to toxic gases. (106196)
CIS 07-23 Personal protective equipment. (Portuguese: Equipamento de proteção individual) Sintracon-SP, Rua Conde de Sarzedas 286, Centro, São Paulo SP, Brazil, [ca 2005]. 12p. Illus. (In Portuguese) Internet: In the form of a comic strip, the objective of this booklet aimed at workers on construction sites is to make them aware of the importance of using personal protective equipment and to select equipment suited to the task. (106031)
CIS 07-24 Collective protection systems. (Portuguese: Sistemas de proteção coletiva) Sintracon-SP, Rua Conde de Sarzedas 286, Centro, São Paulo SP, Brazil, [ca 2005]. 12p. Illus. (In Portuguese) Internet: In the form of a comic strip, the objective of this booklet aimed at workers on construction sites is to make them aware of the importance of collective protection measures such as guard rails, protective platforms, trench work support, earthing of electrical equipment, protection against accidents caused by machinery and building site signalling. It also explains the various hazards that are inherent to building sites. (106032)
CIS 07-25 Welfare amenities for workers. (Portuguese: Áreas de vivência) Sintracon-SP, Rua Conde de Sarzedas 286, Centro, São Paulo SP, Brazil, [ca 2005]. 12p. Illus. (In Portuguese) Internet: In the form of a comic strip, the objective of this booklet aimed at workers on construction sites is to make them aware of the importance of safety and hygiene in welfare amenities (canteens, rest rooms, infirmaries, dormitories) and lists the requirements for each of theses facilities. (106033)
CIS 07-26 Guide to the NEBOSH national certificate in construction safety and health. National Examination Board on Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), Dominus Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1QW, United Kingdom, Jan. 2005. ii, 71p. (In English) Internet: This booklet presents the syllabus and requirements of a national training programme leading to a national qualification in occupational safety and health in the construction sector in the United Kingdom. The programme is aimed at site managers, planning supervisors and workers' representatives. It is based on risk management approaches that take into account standards and best practices in the United Kingdom, including the HSE guideline entitled "Successful Health and Safety Management" (HSG65, see CIS 01-48). (106059)
CIS 07-27 Workers' magazine: NR-18 - PROESIC - Not labourers, citizens!. (Portuguese: Revista do trabalhador: NR-18 - PROESIC - Peão não, cidadão!) Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente 710, São Paulo, SP 05409-002, Brazil, [ca 2004]. Three videotapes (VHS format), 11min, 18min and 13min. (In Portuguese) Internet: The first of these video tapes examines the provisions of the revised standard NR-18 which regulates working conditions in the construction industry. The second describes the Brazilian national programme for safety engineering in the construction industry (PROESIC - Programa Nacional de Engenharia de Segurança na Indústria Construção). The third shows how workers, through their trade unions, can ensure compliance with the provisions of NR-18. (106195)
CIS 07-28 Workers' magazine: Operations with dangerous loads - Dangerous loads - Common cargo. (Portuguese: Revista do trabalhador: NR-29 Operações com cargas perigosas - Carga perigosa - Carga comum) Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente 710, São Paulo, SP 05409-002, Brazil, [ca 2004]. Three videotapes (VHS format), 12min, 27min and 12min. (In Portuguese) Internet: Two of these videotapes identify the hazards associated with the transport of dangerous goods and describe standards and technical measures for the prevention of accidents. The third videotape examines the working conditions of road transport drivers, highlighting the hazards of long hours of work and the use of alcohol and other drugs. (106191)
CIS 07-29 Workers' magazine: NR-29 Comfort at work - NR-29 SESSTP and CPATP. (Portuguese: Revista do trabalhador: NR-29 Conforto nos locais de trabalho - NR-29 SESSTP e CPATP) Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente 710, São Paulo, SP 05409-002, Brazil, [ca 2004]. Two videotapes (VHS format), 11min and 13min. (In Portuguese) Internet: The first of these two videotapes examines the heavy physical work and other hazards to which dock workers are exposed and highlights the need for measures to ensure workplace comfort. The second describes the activities of the Brazilian port workers' health and safety service (SESSTP - Serviço Especializado de Segurança e Saúde do Trabalho Portuário) and the commission for the prevention of accidents in ports (CPATP - Comissão de Prevenção de Acidentes no Trabalho Portuário). (106200)
CIS 07-30 Workers' magazine: Instrumentation -Chemical agents; Instrumentation - Physical agents. (Portuguese: Revista do trabalhador: Instrumentação - Agentes químicos; Instrumentação - Agentes físicos) Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente 710, São Paulo, SP 05409-002, Brazil, [ca 2004]. Two videotapes (VHS format), 12min and 16min. (In Portuguese) Internet: These two videotapes describe the chemical and physical hazards present in various workplaces and present methods for keeping them under control. (106193)
CIS 07-31 Workers' magazine: Lead. (Portuguese: Revista do trabalhador: Chumbo) Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente 710, São Paulo, SP 05409-002, Brazil, [ca 2004]. Videotape (VHS format), 12min. (In Portuguese) Internet: This videotape explains how workers and others may be exposed to lead and lead compounds in the form of vapour or dust or ingested in contaminated drinks or food. Exposure may result in lead poisoning, causing damage to the nervous system and kidneys and reproductive effects. (106198)
CIS 07-32 Workers' magazine: Safety and health of truck drivers - Use of safety belts - Defensive driving. (Portuguese: Revista do trabalhador: Segurança e saúde do caminhoneiro - O uso do cinto de segurança - Direção defensiva) Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente 710, São Paulo, SP 05409-002, Brazil, [ca 2004]. Three videotapes (VHS format), 13min, 11min and 12min. (In Portuguese) Internet: The first of these two videotapes examines the hazards to which truck drivers are exposed and describes health and safety measures. The second highlights the dangers of driving without a safety belt and the third explains the benefits of defensive driving. (106197)
CIS 07-33 Joint ILO/WHO guidelines on health services and HIV/AIDS. (Chinese: Youguan aizibing bingdu/aizibing he weisheng fuwu de lianhe daoze; Swahili: Mwongozo wa shirika la kazi duniani na shirika la afya duniani) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2005. xiv, 80p. Illus. Bibl. ref., ISBN 92-2-517553-1 (Chinese), ISBN 92-2-917553-6 (Swahili) (In Chinese, Swahili) Internet: Chinese and Swahili translations of the document indexed under CIS 06-21. These guidelines aim to promote the sound management of HIV/AIDS in health services. They are intended for governments, employers, workers and others concerned with the delivery of health care. Contents: key principles of the ILO Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the world of work (see CIS 03-444); legal and policy framework; the health sector as a workplace and the recognition of HIV/AIDS as a workplace issue; occupational safety and health management systems (protection against infectious pathogens, safe work practices, monitoring and evaluation); exposure incident management; treatment and support; education and training; research and development. Includes an overview of international programmes and instruments and 12 fact sheets on control measures designed to protect health workers from exposure to HIV and other infectious pathogens. (106152)
Periodicals, books, databases, audiovisualsCIS 07-34 KOSHA - Safety & More... Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA), 34-4 Gusan-dong, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, 403-711, Republic of Korea, [ca 2006]. 51p. Illus. (In English) Internet: This brochure describes the objectives and activities of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA). These include technical and financial support for the improvement of working environments and the prevention of accidents, safety and health training and research and development. A section deals with the XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work due to take place from 29 June to 2 July 2008 in Seoul, Rep of Korea (www.safety2008korea.org). (106182)
CIS 07-35 Prevention of injuries at work: The role of the occupational physician. Porru S., Placidi D., Carta A., Alessio L., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Mar. 2006, Vol.79, No.3, p.177-192. 142 ref. (In English) Internet: The role of occupational physicians (OPs) in the prevention of occupational injuries (OIs) is analysed by means of a literature review. The following areas of OP intervention are examined: risk assessment; health surveillance; management; scientific research; health education. Within each of these topics, possible contributions, methodologies and instruments available for the OP are discussed. Pathways for practical applications are illustrated, including OI data generation and analyses, predictors of OI, fitness for work, case management, team work, educational issues, first aid and suggestions for OP contribution in specific research questions. (106083)
CIS 07-36 Morbidity ranking of U.S. workers employed in 206 occupations: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) 1986-1994. Lee D.J., Fleming L.E., Gómez-Marín O., LeBlanc W.G., Arheart K.L., Caban A.J., Christ S.L., Chung-Bridges K., Pitman T., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Feb. 2006, Vol.48, No.2, p.117-134. 71 ref. (In English) Internet: The objective of this study was to rank occupations in the USA by worker morbidity. From 1986 through 1994, morbidity information was collected on over 410,000 workers who participated in the National Health Interview Survey. A multivariate adjusted logistic regression morbidity summary score was created for each worker group based on the following indicators: days of restricted activity, bedrest, and missed work in the previous two weeks; doctor visits and hospitalisations in the previous 12 months; reported hygiene conditions; health status. Worker groups reporting the greatest morbidity included social workers, inspectors, postal clerks, psychologists, and grinding machine operators; worker groups reporting the least morbidity included dentists, pilots, physicians, pharmacists, and dieticians. (106092)
CIS 07-37 The job of the accredited technician - The new system for controlling occupational safety and health regulations. (Spanish: La figura del técnico habilitado - El nuevo sistema de fiscalización de la normativa preventiva) Pérez Capitán L., Prevención, Jan.-Mar. 2006, No.175, p.22-47. Illus. (In Spanish) Internet: This article reviews Royal Decree 689/2005, focusing on the activities of accredited technicians responsible for verifying compliance with occupational safety and health regulations within enterprises. Contents: legal status of accredited technicians with respect to inspection (required qualifications for the job, loss of accreditation); activities of accredited technicians; control procedures and procedures for initiating penalties. (106035)
CIS 07-38 How much work-related injury and illness is missed by the current national surveillance system?. Rosenman K.D., Kalush A., Reilly M.J., Gardiner J.C., Reeves M., Luo Z., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Apr. 2006, Vol.48, No.4, p.357-365. 19 ref. (In English) Internet: This study examined the underestimation of occupational injuries and illnesses in the existing US national surveillance system. Companies and individuals who reported work-related injuries and illnesses in 1999, 2000, and 2001 in Michigan were matched with companies and individuals reported in four other Michigan databases and other sources of information. Calculations revealed that the current national system for work-related injuries and illnesses markedly underestimates the magnitude of these conditions. A more comprehensive system, such as the one developed for traumatic workplace fatalities, that is not solely dependent on employer based data sources, is needed to better guide decision-making and the evaluation of public occupational safety and health programmes. (106075)
CIS 07-39 Funding of pilot projects in Latin America: A tool for capacity building in occupational health research. Felknor S.A., et al., International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Oct.-Dec. 2006, Vol.12, No.4, p.408-414. Illus. 20 ref. (In English) Internet: There is a global need for trained researchers who can address the increasing burden of illness and injury and prepare future generations of researchers. Developing countries have a special need for practical, action-oriented interventions to address workplace problems, based on identification of needs and priorities, development of locally available solutions, and consideration of the sociopolitical context of work and how best to translate research findings into policies. Effective translation and application of research products from industrialized nations to developing countries is essential, but differences in the contexts and local realities of other nations limit extrapolating such research. Funding pilot research projects in developing countries is an effective, practical, and useful tool for training new investigators in research techniques and developing collaborative relationships among countries. (106160)
CIS 07-40 Preparation of the single document. (French: Etablissement du document unique) Labbé F., Santé et Sécurité au Travail Actualités, June 2006, No.91, p.6-7. Illus. (In French) Internet: In France, the preparation of the single document constitutes a crucial step in the approach to hazard evaluation within the enterprise. Whatever the size of the enterprise and its sector of activity, employers are required to record the results of evaluations of occupational hazards in a single document. This article on the legal aspects of employers' responsibilities addresses the characteristics, the contents and the regular updating of the single document. (106162)
CIS 07-41 Development of occupational safety and health management system in Thailand. Chavalitnitikul C., Asian-Pacific Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, July 2005, Vol.12, No.2, p.39-41. Illus. 7 ref. (In English) Internet: Activities and achievements in the promotion of occupational safety and health in Thailand are described, focusing on improvements in the enforcement of regulations and the development of OSH management systems (OSH-MS) through the initiative of the Ministry of Labour. The Master Plan for OSH 2002-2006 provides a national framework for the OSH-MS and a draft Ministerial Regulation requires that organizations employing 50 or more workers must develop and implement such a system. (106230)
CIS 07-42 When it comes to health and safety, your life should be in union hands. O'Neill R., Labour Education, 2002, No.126, p.13-18. 10 ref. (In English) Internet: This paper examines the role that trade unions play in improving workplace safety, citing examples from both industrialized and developing countries. Also shows how unions are finding new ways of organizing across national borders with company-based international agreements underpinning union rights, including safety, and covering millions of workers worldwide. (106238)
CIS 07-43 Building global environmental health capacity through international scientific cooperation and partnerships. Bridbord K., Breman J.G., Primack A., Schonwalder C., Rouse M., Ferreira M., Hrynkow S., International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Oct.-Dec. 2006, Vol.12, No.4, p.295-299. Illus. 5 ref. (In English) Internet: Sponsored by the Fogarty International Center, the NIEHS, and NIOSH, the International Training and Research Program in Environmental and Occupational Health (ITREOH) supports training of health professionals worldwide. The program grants awards to U.S. academic institutions, which partner with institutions in low- and middle-income countries to address health threats of regional importance. (106241)
CIS 07-44 From conflict to collaboration, local political climate accelerates ITREOH's regionalization in South Asia. Sathiakumar N., Janjua N.Z., Kadir M., Spokes A.M., White H., Kristensen S., Delzell E., International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Oct.-Dec. 2006, Vol.12, No.4, p.386-391. Illus. 16 ref. (In English) Internet: As Pakistan becomes industrialized, the development of human resources is essential to addressing emerging health problems. The Fogarty International Center (FIC)-funded University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)-Aga Khan University (AKU) ITREOH initiative has been instrumental in filling the gaps in environmental and occupational health (EOH) training and research. Because of travel impediments to Pakistan, a regional short-term training program was implemented in Nepal and Sri Lanka. Workshop participants were from Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh. The training programs enhanced north-to-south and south-to-south collaboration in research and training in South Asia. A major impact is the development of a certificate program in EOH at AKU. Research initiatives of regional and/or global concern are also under way in the other participating countries. The combination of face-to-face training with Web-based interaction for follow-up was optimal for short-term training. (106249)
CIS 07-45 Addressing the challenges of underdevelopment in environmental and occupational health in southern Africa. Naidoo R.N., Jeebhay M.F., Robins T.G., Myers J.E., Nogueira C., Zeleznik W.S., International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Oct.-Dec. 2006, Vol.12, No.4, p.392-399. 8 ref. (In English) Internet: Since 1996, the University of Michigan's Fogarty International Center training and research program in Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) in Southern Africa has contributed to capacity development in the 14 countries of the Southern African Development Community. Methods include training citizens from the region in master's, doctoral, and short-term focused programs; assisting the development of graduate programs in EOH at institutions, developing resources for distance-based degree programs; direct support of junior and mid-level researchers, and organizing regional short courses and regional conferences. Substantial EOH resources now present in South Africa are leveraged to assist capacity development in the rest of the region. The program's successes appear to be due to strong regional leadership and oversight structures, a strategy of developing EOH resource centers in several countries, and close collaboration with other regional and international EOH programs. (106250)
CIS 07-46 Labour and the environment: A natural synergy. Major Groups and Stakeholders Branch (MGSB), Division of Regional Cooperation (DRC), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), P. O. Box. 30552 Nairobi, Kenya, 2007. xiv, 138p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Available from Earthprint.com (http://www.earthprint.com)., ISBN 978-92-807-2740-1 (In English) Internet: This document is a joint publication by UNEP, the ILO and workers and trade unions and was an outcome of the Trade Union Assembly on Labour and the Environment (WILL 2006) held at UNEP's headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, on 15-17 January 2006. It presents examples of the application of technical expertise, of workplace participation, and of tools that promote workers' health and safety to problems that extend beyond the workplace into areas such as environmental protection, public health and the accountability of employers. Examples are cited of the incorporation of environmental matters in collective bargaining and in agreements at the workplace, nationally and internationally. It is argued that the protection of the environment and ecosystem and ensuring decent jobs should be treated as common sustainable development policy objectives. (106181)
CIS 07-47 Safety and health information aimed at building designers for the integration of occupational safety and health considerations into the design process. (German: Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutzwissen für Bauplaner) Winzer P., Martini J., Popov K., Bergische Universität Wupertal, Shaker Verlag GmbH, Postfach 1290, 52013 Aachen, Germany, 2001. 177p. Illus. 48 ref., ISBN 3-8265-9087-2 (In German) Internet: This report presents the findings of a research project whose objective was to develop and test a tool for the integration of occupational safety and health considerations into building design at the planning stage. In order to encourage its use, improve the reliability of the results and allow the integration of data from other applications or existing databases (in particular concerning dangerous chemicals), it was decided to develop a web-based tool. (106006)
CIS 07-48 Report on occupational accident statistics for the five-year period from 2000 to 2004. (Portuguese: Relatório de estatística de acidentes de trabalho do quinquénio de 2000 à 2004) Ministério da Administração pública, Emprego e Segurança social, Inspecção geral do Trabalho, Rua do 1° Congresso do MPLA n° 5, Luanda, Angola, 2005. 26p. Illus. (In Portuguese) Internet: This report of the Angolan labour inspectorate presents occupational accident statistics for the five-year period from 2000 to 2004. Data on fatal accidents and all accidents are expressed in numbers and percentages by province, sector of activity and age group, type, cause, causal agent, location of injury, occupation and type of incapacitation. During the period under consideration, there was an increase in accident frequency but a decrease in their severity. (106038)
CIS 07-49 Evaluation of CBT self-learning phases in safety personnel training - ESAU. (German: Evaluation von CBT-Selbstlernphasen in der Sicherheitsfachkraftausbildung - ESAU) Packebusch L., Laumen S., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2004. 143p. Illus. 21 ref. Price: EUR 14.00., ISBN 3-86509-149-0 (In German) Internet: In Germany, new training concepts for safety personnel involve classroom instruction together with computer-assisted self-learning sessions. This report evaluates this new type of learning and compares it with traditional forms of training. Its initial premise was that there are no differences in efficiency and cost-effectiveness between the two types of training. The evaluation of the manner in which participants used the training programme was carried out by means of field observations and surveys. Findings indicated that the effectiveness of the two methods was indeed similar, but there were large differences in their cost-effectiveness, the computer-based training phases being more costly. (106007)
CIS 07-50 Prevention of occupational hazards: From the single evaluation document to the enterprise plan. (French: La prévention des risques professionnels: du document unique d'évaluation au projet d'établissement) Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Dec. 2004. 6p. Illus. (In French) Internet: Since 1991, French employers are required by law to carry out occupational hazard evaluations. Following the further requirement in 2001 for the "single document", the use of hazard evaluations should enable improvements in occupational safety and health. This information sheet explains in broad terms how the single document can be used as an occupational safety and health tool. Contents: definition of occupational hazards; new French regulatory context; main elements of the hazard evaluation and prevention approach. (106207)
CIS 07-51 New work quality torn between productivity and workload. (German: Neue Qualität der Arbeit im Spannungsfeld von Produktivität und Arbeitsbelastung) Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2003. 187p. Illus. Bibl.ref., ISBN 3-86509-081-8 (In German) Internet: Proceedings of a symposium on planning productivity increases without causing physical and psychological stress among workers, held in Berlin, Germany on 27 February 2003. Main topics addressed: new work quality or how to reconcile productivity increases with decreases in physical and psychological stress among workers; overall concept of work that integrates occupational safety and health in the design phase; health and ergonomics; INQA (initiative concerning new work quality). (106019)
CIS 07-52 Report on occupational accident statistics for the year 2004. (Portuguese: Relatório de estatística de acidentes de trabalho do ano 2004) Ministério da Administração pública, Emprego et Segurança social, Inspecção geral do Trabalho, Rua do 1° Congresso do MPLA n° 5, Luanda, Angola, 2005. 14p. Illus. (In Portuguese) Internet: This report of the Angolan labour inspectorate presents occupational accident statistics for the year 2004. The analysis involved 2238 accidents, although the total number of reported accidents was 2349. Data are presented by province, enterprise, sector of activity and age group, type, cause, causal agent, location of injury and occupation. Direct and indirect costs of occupational accidents are also presented, together with calculations of frequency and severity rates. These calculations reveal that in 2004, there were two occupational accidents per million man-hours of work, and there were seven minutes of lost work time per 1000 man-hours of work or exposure to a hazard. (106039)
CIS 07-53 Annual statistics of occupational accidents 2004. (Portuguese: Anuário estatístico de acidentes do trabalho 2004) Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco F, CEP 700-9000, Brasilia, Brazil, 2005. 792p. Illus. (In Portuguese) Internet: This publication consists of a compilation of statistics of occupational accidents and diseases occurring in Brazil from 2002 to 2004. Tables present overall statistics by state and urban district, sector of activity, type of accident, consequences (medical treatment, duration of absenteeism and degree of disability), international classification of diseases and accident indicators (frequency rates, severity and cost). (106050)
CIS 07-54 Workplace relations ministers' council - Comparative performance monitoring - Seventh report. Department of employment and workplace relations, Office of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council, GPO Box 9879, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, 2005. 172p. Illus., ISBN 0642325715 (In English) Internet: Comparative performance monitoring (CPM) reports are published each year, providing an analysis of trends in occupational health and safety (OHS) and workers' compensation schemes in Australia and New Zealand. This report covers data for the year 2003-04. Contents: workplace injury and disease; enforcement of OHS legislation; performance indicators of the operations of workers' compensation schemes (costs and disbursements, return to work, industry comparisons). (106120)
CIS 07-55 International labour standards - A global approach. (French: Normes internationales du travail - Une approche globale; Spanish: Las normas internacionales - Un enfoque global) Javillier J.C., Odero A., eds., ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2002. ix, 690p. 194 ref., ISBN 92-2-112668-4 (en), ISBN 92-2-212668-8 (fr), ISBN 92-2-312668-1 (es) (In English, French, Spanish) Internet: This publication commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations. It describes the main content of all ILO Conventions and Recommendations which respond to current needs and makes reference to those instruments which are to be revised. It also identifies the most frequent problems encountered in the application of these standards in various countries. Includes chapters on occupational safety and health, labour administration and labour inspection, seafarers, fishermen, dockworkers and other categories of workers. (106240)
CIS 07-56 Occupational safety with e-networks - Management of scientific knowledge available on the Internet, on intranets and on extranets. Concepts - Tools - Practical examples. (German: Arbeitsschutz mit E-Nets - Wissensmanagement im Inter-, Intra- und Extranet. Konzepte - Instrumente - Praxisbeispiele) Cernavin O., Ebert B., Wilken U.J., Bergische Universität Wupertal, Erich Schmidt Verlag GmbH& Co., Berlin, Germany, 2002. 253p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: EUR 49.80., ISBN 3-503-06654-3 (In German) Internet: It is increasingly important to be able to access scientific information concerning occupational safety and health rapidly and efficiently. This publication on knowledge management of occupational safety and health information available on e-networks proposes concepts, tools and practical examples. It is aimed at all persons concerned by occupational safety and health and explains how to use e-networks in a focused manner and to integrate the findings into work procedures. It also includes a list of useful links classified by topic. (106010)
CIS 07-57 Skills for sustainable employability. (German: Kompetenz für eine nachhaltige Beschäftigungsfähigkeit) Kriegesmann B., Kottmann M., Masurek L., Nowak U., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2005. 86p. Illus. 133 ref. Price: EUR 11.50., ISBN 3-86509-269-1 (In German) Internet: Changing conditions in the world of work raise new questions concerning safety and health protection as well as the development of individual aptitude during the various phases of working life so as to ensure long-term employability. Sustainable employability presupposes being conscious of the importance of preserving one's state of health and good long-term individual management of one's health. Indeed, one needs to be in good health in order to develop professional skills. This report comments on various aspects of long-term employability and highlights certain gaps in German health policies. (106016)
CIS 07-58 Jobs to die for. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2002. ii, 19p. Illus. (In English) Internet: This booklet presents seven case studies of fatal occupational accidents and lessons to be learned from them. It highlights the need for hazard evaluation and safe working methods and outlines the role of accident investigation. (106029)
CIS 07-59 Occupational safety and health dictionary. (Korean: Saneob anjeon pokeon yong-eo sajeon) Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA), 34-4 Gusan-dong, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon 403-711, Republic of Korea, 2006. 917p. Illus. Korean and English indices. (In Korean) Internet: Dictionary and encyclopaedia of occupational safety and health terminology, with special emphasis on the needs of the OSH profession in the Republic of Korea. More than 3000 terms are described, and the English-language equivalent of each is also given. (106106)
CIS 07-60 The global challenges of labour inspection. (French: Les grands défis mondiaux de l'inspection du travail; Spanish: Los grandes desafíos mundiales de la inspección del trabajo) Demaret L., ed., ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2005. viii, 84p. Bibl.ref. Price: CHF 15.00. (In English, French, Spanish) Internet: This publication on labour inspection consists of a collection of articles grouped under the following headings: global challenges of labour inspection (including issues of globalization, the workplace and health, labour-management relations, the informal economy and difficulties faced by labour inspection); labour inspection in various countries and regions (including reports on Africa, Brazil, Singapore, Australia, Western Europe and Russia); integrated labour inspection systems (ILO strategy, steps for strengthening labour inspection, presentation of the International Association of Labour Inspection). (106114)
CIS 07-61 A tool kit for labour inspectors. Rice A., ed., ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2006. ix, 85p., ISBN 978-92-2-118281-8 (web pdf) (In English) Internet: This manual comprises three basic tools for the development of an efficient and effective labour inspection practice: a model enforcement policy (aimed at revitalizing labour inspection); a training and operations manual (setting out the principles and practice of labour inspection); and a code of ethical behaviour for labour inspectors. It is hoped that the manual will become a standard reference tool for labour inspectors and managers at all levels in the labour inspection service in many countries. It will also be invaluable for employers' and workers' organisations and their members who will know what to expect from labour inspectors. (106115)
CIS 07-62 Unity beyond differences: The need for an integrated labour inspection system (ILIS). (French: La diversité dans l'unité: vers un système intégré d'inspection du travail (SIIT); German: Einheit über die Unterschiede hinaus: die Notwendigkeit eines integrierten Gewerbeaufsichtssystems (ILIS - Integrated labour inspection system); Spanish: La diversidad en la unidad: hacia un sistema integrado de inspección del trabajo (SIIT)) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2005. 35p. Illus. (In English, French, German, Spanish) Internet: Final report of a conference on labour inspection systems held in Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg, on 9-11 March 2005. Topics presented: need for strengthening labour inspection in a global economy; presentation of the Luxembourg Labour and Mines Inspectorate; towards a holistic approach to safety, health and work; strategies of the ILO and the European Union; importance of a tripartite partnership; role models of good practice in several countries (Vietnam, Brazil, South Africa, Kenya); ILO audit activities (Luxembourg, Serbia, Russia); examples of good practices at the company level; ratification and implementation of ILO conventions. (106116)
CIS 07-63 Labour inspection - A guide to the profession. (Russian: Inspekcija truda: Vvedenie v professiju; Ukrainian: Inspekcija Praci: Vvedennja v profesiju) von Richthofen W., ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2002. xiii, 352p. 182 ref. (In Russian, Ukrainian) Internet: Russian and Ukrainian translations of the document indexed under CIS 02-1626. This manual on labour inspection is aimed at labour inspectors, labour inspection services, employers' and workers' organizations and their representatives in enterprises. It discusses current approaches to labour inspection, and identifies and analyses some of the best practices in labour inspection systems in ILO member states. Contents: background, evolution and context; inspections systems policy; inspection systems organization and management; sectoral aspects of labour inspection (child labour, small enterprises, agriculture, non-commercial services sector, construction, major hazards prevention, psychosocial hazards). An appendix includes the major international standards on labour inspection. (106151)
CIS 07-64 Basic facts about occupational safety and health in the Yemeni Republic. (Arabic: Ma(lūmāt asāsiya hawala al-salāma wa al-sihha al-mihniyya fī al-jumhūrīya al-yamanīya) Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, Yemeni Republic, International Labour Organization, Regional Office for the Arab States, Beirut, Lebanon, Nov. 2000. 74p., ISBN 92-2-612371-3 (In Arabic) Internet: This booklet provides basic facts and statistics about occupational safety and health in the Yemeni Republic. (106153)
CIS 07-65 Basic facts about occupational safety and health in the Iraqi Republic. (Arabic: Original title: Ma(lūmāt asāsiya hawala al-salāma wa al-sihha al-mihniyya fī al-jumhūrīya al-(irāqīya) Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Iraqi Republic, International Labour Organization, Regional Office for the Arab States, Beirut, Lebanon, Aug. 2001. 62p., ISBN 92-2-612635-6 (In Arabic) Internet: This booklet provides basic facts and statistics about occupational safety and health in the Iraqi Republic. (106154)
CIS 07-66 Current labor situation in Korea. Korea International Labour Foundation (KOILAF), Sogang B/D 3F, 1-3 Sinsu-Dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 121-854, Republic of Korea, June 2006. 51p. Illus. (In English) Internet: Contents of this report on the labour situation in Korea: the labour market (employment trends, manpower development policies); working conditions and workers' welfare (wages, working hours, trends in industrial accidents, social insurance, employee welfare system); industrial relations; labour laws. Includes lists of trade unions, employers' organizations and the ministry of labour and other agencies. (106155)
CIS 07-67 Annual report of JISHA - 2006 edition. Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association, 5-35-1, Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0014, Japan, 2006. 45p. Illus. (In English) Internet: This report describes the organization and functions of the Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association (JISHA) and reviews activities during the year 2005-2006. These include: assistance to small and medium-size enterprises; technical services; research and surveys; total health and mental health promotion; promotion of comfortable workplaces; education and training; zero-accident total participation campaign; safety and health publications; and international cooperation. (106157)
CIS 07-68 Prevention of occupational hazards - Positions of French trade unions and employers' federations. (French: Prévention des risques professionnels - Les positions des partenaires sociaux) Berthet M., Guerin F., Rouilleault H., Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Mar. 2000. 37p. (In French) Internet: This document presents the viewpoints of trade unions and employers' federation collected in 1999 and 2000 during open discussions in France on the question of the prevention of occupational hazards. This led to the requirement to record the results of hazard evaluations within an enterprise in a single document. The viewpoints of two employers' organizations and five trade unions are provided. (106175)
CIS 07-69 The healthy workplace initiative: A new deal for a better workplace. European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, Gran Vía 33, 48009 Bilbao, Spain, 2006. Internet document. 16p. Illus. (In English) Internet: This document shows how placing safety and health at the heart of the workplace can reduce the costs of injuries and ill health and improve productivity. It provides guidance for employers and employees on how to implement a healthy workplace initiative, focusing on workers' rights to safety and health, information and training of workers and risk assessment. (106187)
CIS 07-70 Occupational hazard evaluation and prevention approaches - What impact on the practices of the actors?. (French: Démarches d'évaluation et de prévention des risques professionnels - Quels impacts sur les pratiques des acteurs?) Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Dec. 2005. 68p. Illus. (In French) Internet: Since November 2001, French enterprises have been required to establish an approach to hazard evaluation and prevention by means of a "unique document". This study examined the impact of this requirement in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. It involved a qualitative analysis of a sample of 12 enterprises, together with a statistical survey of the committees of occupational hygiene, safety and working conditions (CHSCT) in the region. Findings allowed the identification of approaches to hazard evaluation and prevention and their impact on management, work organization and social dialogue, as well as ideas for action at the regional level. (106210)
CIS 07-71 Promoting dialogue and cooperation at workplaces (A practical guide). Social Dialogue and Workplace Cooperation Unit, Department of Labour, Labour Secretariat, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka, 2005. 32p. (In English) Internet: This guide explains the advantages of dialogue and cooperation in the workplace and provides guidance on their promotion. It suggests priority areas for dialogue and cooperation including, absenteeism, workers' transportation, productivity, housekeeping and accidents. (106221)
CIS 07-72 Workplace cooperation: An introductory guide. Heron R., Macdonald D., Vandenabeele C., ILO East Asia Multidisciplinary Advisory Team (ILO/EASMAT), ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, P.O.Box 2-349, Rajdamnern Avenue, Bangkok 10200, Thailand, 1997. iii, 45p., ISBN 92-2-110876-7 (In English) Internet: This guide explains the meaning and objectives of workplace cooperation, the principles and preconditions which underpin it and who is involved. Guidance is given on forms of workers' participation and on external influences (international labour standards, national and cultural factors). It suggests how cooperative working relations can contribute to increased productivity, an improved working environment and increased job satisfaction. (106222)
CIS 07-73 Occupational safety and health: Essential for decent work. Gust G.A., ed., Department of Labor and Employment, Occupational Safety and Health Center, North Avenue corner Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, 2004. 68p. (In English) Internet: Proceedings of the 9th National Occupational Safety and Health Congress held in Quezon City, Philippines, 21-11 October 2004. The theme of the Congress was occupational safety and health - essential for decent work. Main issues covered include: human and workers' rights; enforcement of standards; psychosocial factors at work; corporate social responsibility; OSH in the service industries (hotels and call centres); lifestyle diseases (alcohol and drug abuse). (106223)
CIS 07-74 Civil society, participatory governance and decent work objectives: The case of South Africa. Papadakis K., International Institute for Labour Studies (IILS), ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2006. xii, 128p. 245 ref. Price: CHF 20.00., ISBN 978-92-9014-803-6 (In English) Internet: This study presents the findings of a research project designed to better understand how civil society organizations, working within participatory governance structures, may contribute to the goals of the ILO Decent Work agenda. The South African experience is examined. The study focuses on three areas relevant to the Decent Work agenda: employment creation and poverty alleviation; health care and HIV/AIDS; and child labour. It investigates participatory processes set up at the national level to formulate and implement policies in these areas. (106224)
CIS 07-75 Occupational safety and health: Synergies between security and productivity. (French: Sécurité et santé au travail: synergies entre sécurité et productivité; Spanish: Seguridad y salud en el trabajo: sinergia entre la seguridad y la productividad) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, Mar. 2006. 13p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English, French, Spanish) Internet: Report prepared for the 295th Session of the ILO Governing Body, Committee on Employment and Social Policy, March 2006. The paper discusses how improved occupational safety and health (OSH) contributes both to reducing human suffering and to increasing the quality and quantity of jobs, focusing on the links between OSH and productivity. The economic impact of occupational accidents and ill health at the national, enterprise and individual level is addressed and evidence for the economic benefits of OSH at the enterprise and national level is reviewed. Current action and proposed future action are outlined. (106228)
CIS 07-76 Trade unions and industrial injury in Great Britain. Litwin A.S., Centre for Economic Performance, London School of Economics and Political Science, Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom, Aug. 2000. 21p. 16 ref. (In English) Internet: Anecdotal evidence suggests that trade unions succeed in ameliorating workplace health and safety, but no attempt has been made to link specific workplace injury rates with a respective union presence. Based on the Workplace Employee Relations Survey 1998, this paper establishes a cross-sectional link between trade unions and occupational injury rates, revealing that unions gravitate to accident-prone workplaces and react by reducing injury rates. Only in situations where union density is above 80%, but without a closed shop, do unions assuredly fail at reducing accident rates. (106229)
CIS 07-77 Healthy workplaces and productivity: A discussion paper. (French: Milieux de travail sains et productivité: Un document de travail) Lowe G.S., Internet document, Apr. 2003. 52p. 118 ref. (In English, French) Internet: This paper was prepared for the Economic Analysis and Evaluation Division, Health Canada. It examines two main issues: the work environment and organizational factors that positively influence workers' health and wellbeing, and the relationship between healthy workplaces and productivity. Topics covered include: an overview of the major perspectives on health, work and productivity; measurement issues in the areas of health outcomes and organizational-level productivity; characteristics of healthy and unhealthy workplaces and their economic impact; challenges faced in trying to create workplaces that are healthy and productive; recommendations for employers, researchers, policy makers and other stakeholders. (106233)
CIS 07-78 Healthy workplace strategies: Creating change and achieving results. Lowe G.S., Internet document, Jan. 2004. 33p. Illus. 45 ref. (In English) Internet: This report was prepared for the Workplace Health Strategies Bureau, Health Canada. It explores how healthy jobs and workplaces benefit workers and employers, customers and shareholders, citizens and society. It focuses on how organizational change processes, strategies and tactics can bring about healthier and more productive working conditions and presents an action model as a tool for achieving healthy organizations. The model highlights the importance of establishing enabling conditions in order to make the organization more change-ready, then designing a process that engages all stakeholders in actively shaping a healthy workplace. (106234)
CIS 07-79 Healthy Workplaces: What? Why? How?. Burton J., Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA), Centre for Health & Safety Innovation, 5110 Creekbank Road, Suite 300, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 0A1, Canada, 2006. 2p. (In English) Internet: This information note explains what is meant by a healthy workplace, sets out the benefits for both workers and for the profitability of the company and highlights the need to be aware of the many different elements that must be addressed simultaneously in order to create a healthy workplace. (106237)
CIS 07-80 The economics of health, safety and well-being - Barefoot economics: Assessing the economic value of developing a healthy work environment. Teronen A., Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Department for Occupational Safety and Health Finland, Programme on Safety and Health at Work and the Environment (SafeWork), International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, [ca 2001]. 26p. Illus. 13 ref. (In English) Internet: This paper examines the benefits of good and healthy working conditions and explains how to evaluate the costs and benefits of improving the working environment. It provides examples of the economic impact of the working environment in relation to the costs of accidents, absenteeism, turnover and new recruitment, workers' wellbeing and company performance. It also addresses the economic effects of new risks in working life such as HIV/AIDS and stress. (106239)
CIS 07-81 Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs - Part 1: Design principles for safety signs in workplaces and public areas; Part 3: Safety signs used in workplaces and public areas. SPRING Singapore, 2 Bukit Merah Central, Singapore 159835, Republic of Singapore, 2004. 31p. Illus. 7 ref. Price: SGD 27.00 (excluding GST) (Part 1); 45p. Illus. 1 ref. Price: SGD 40.00 (excluding GST) (Part 3), ISBN 9971-67-987-6 (Part 1), ISBN 9971-67-988-4 (Part 3) (In English) Internet: This standard applies to workplaces and all locations and sectors where safety-related questions may be posed. Part 1 specifies the basic principles to be applied when designing safety signs. Part 3 describes safety signs for the purposes of accident prevention, fire protection, health hazard information and emergency evacuation. (106053)
CIS 07-82 Take a fresh look at health and safety. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2004. 10p. 20 ref. (In English) Internet: This brochure outlines the most important factors to be addressed by labour inspectors during the inspection of workplaces. Dutyholders' performance in the following areas priority will be assessed: protection against falls from heights; workplace transport; prevention of musculoskeletal disorders; prevention of slips and strips; reduction of stress. (106027)
CIS 07-83 Occupational safety and health (OSH) management system - Part 1: Specification; Part 2: General guidelines for the implementation of OSH management system. SPRING Singapore, 2 Bukit Merah Central, Singapore 159835, Republic of Singapore, Republic of Singapore, 2004. 31p. Illus. 3 ref. Price: SGD 27.00 (excluding GST) (Part 1); 64p. Illus. 4 ref. Price: SGD 54.00 (excluding GST) (Part 2), ISBN 9971-67-990-6 (Part 1), ISBN 9971-67-991-4 (Part 2) (In English) Internet: This standard is an adoption of the Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001:1999. Part 1 sets out requirements for an occupational health and safety (OHS) management system, to enable an organization to control its OHS risks and improve its performance. Part 2 provides advice on the implemenetation of the OHS management system. It explains the underlying principles of the system and describes the intent, typical inputs, processes and typical outputs, against each requirement in the system. An annexe shows the correspondence between clauses of this standard and those of the ILO-OSH guidelines, ILO-OSH 2001 (see CIS 02-162). (106052)
CIS 07-84 Creating a healthy workplace: A guide for occupational safety and health professionals and employers. Faculty of Public Health and Faculty of Occupational Medicine, 4 and 6 St Andrews Place, London NW1 4LB, United Kingdom, 2006. 38p. Bibl.ref., ISBN 1-900273-21-7 (In English) Internet: This guide provides practical ideas to support occupational safety and health professionals and employers in the improvement of health and well-being in the workplace. For each of the following eight key areas it suggests five simple steps that can make a real difference to the organization and the people working in it: creating a safe and healthy workplace; recruitment, retention and rehabilitation; mental well-being and minimizing stress; musculoskeletal disorders; tobacco smoke and smoking cessation; alcohol and other substance misuse; physical activity; healthy eating. (106183)
CIS 07-85 Evaluation of occupational hazards: Where do regional enterprises stand?. (French: Evaluation des risques professionnels: où en sont les entreprises régionales?) Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Jan. 2006. 4p. (In French) Internet: This document presents the highlights of the findings of a survey carried out in the Limousin region of France on the compliance by enterprises with the current regulations concerning hazard evaluation. It involved a postal questionnaire addressed to a representative sample of enterprises, followed by interviews with five heads of establishments. Findings are discussed with respect to awareness of the legislation, the degree of compliance, specific problems encountered by small enterprises and the need for support. (106211)
CIS 07-86 APOSHO -22 - Proceedings. Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour, Thailand, 2006. CD-ROM (containing documents in Word, Power-Point and PDF formats). (In English) Internet: Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Conference of Asia Pacific Occupational Safety and Health Organization (APPOSHO) held in Bangkok, Thailand, 9-12 May 2006. The CD-Rom contains the papers and posters presented in Word, Power-Point and PDF formats. Main topics covered: global and Asian trends in occupational safety and health; accident and incident investigation and management; risk management; ergonomics; vibration; noise; case studies. (106121)
CIS 07-87 Reproductive history, occupational exposures and thyroid cancer risk among women textile workers in Shanghai, China. Wong E.Y., Ray R., Gao D.L., Wernli K.J., Li W., Fitzgibbons E.D., Feng Z., Thomas D.B., Checkoway H., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Mar. 2006, Vol.79, No.3, p.251-258. 22 ref. (In English) Internet: To investigate the relationship between reproductive history, occupational exposures and the risk of thyroid cancer, a case-control study was conducted, nested in a cohort of 267,400 female textile workers in Shanghai, China, who had been followed for cancer incidence during 1989-1998. The analysis included 130 incident thyroid cancer cases and 3,187 controls. Data on reproductive history were collected by questionnaire. Historical exposures were reconstructed from work history and information on processes and substances used in the factories. Cox proportional hazards analysis was performed to estimate hazard ratios (HR) for reproductive factors and occupational exposures. Associations were observed between thyroid cancer and employment in jobs with 10 or more years of benzene (HR 6.43) and formaldehyde exposure (HR 8.33). However no associations between reproductive factors and thyroid cancer were observed. (106089)
CIS 07-88 Parental occupational exposure and the risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in offspring in Israel. Abadi-Korek I., Stark B., Zaizov R., Shaham J., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Feb. 2006, Vol.48, No.2, p.165-174. Illus. 44 ref. (In English) Internet: This study investigated the possible association between parental employment in occupations that have potential exposures to organic solvents or pesticides and the risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in offspring. This hypothesis was explored in a case-control study that included 224 children, 112 diagnosed with ALL and 112 matched controls. A significantly higher odds ratio (OR) was found between childhood ALL and reported parental occupational exposures. Analysis of exposures of both parents by exposure time revealed significant OR during preconception, pregnancy and postnatal periods. The results provide support for the association between parental occupational exposures and ALL in children. (106094)
CIS 07-89 Cancer and environment scientific conference. (French: Journée scientifique cancers environnement) Biardeau B., Cahiers de médecine interprofessionnelle, 2006, Vol.46, No.1, p.37-44. (In French) Internet: Short reviews of the papers presented at a conference on the role of environmental factors on the incidence of cancer held in Paris, France, on 10 October 2005. Topics addressed: general descriptive and methodological aspects; research on cancer risk due to environmental factors; understanding the exposures faced by the population and modelling of dose-risk relationships. (106140)
CIS 07-90 Influence of occupational factors on lung function in French dairy farmers. A 5-year longitudinal study. Venier A.G., Chaudemanche H., Monnet E., Thaon I., Fury R., Laplante J.J., Dalphin J.C., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Apr. 2006, Vol.49, No.4, p.231-237. 29 ref. (In English) Internet: Dairy farming is associated with a high prevalence of respiratory disorders. However, the relative importance of occupational, environmental and individual factors on lung function remains unclear. This study involved 265 farmers in a dairy-farming region of France. Spirometric and allergological tests were performed in 1994 and 1999. Medical and occupational data were obtained by questionnaires. Data were subjected to multiple linear regression analysis. An accelerated decline in lung function parameters was associated with age, male sex, traditional farm (as opposed to modern farms) and a high rate of total IgE. Blood oxygen saturation was significantly positively linked with the modernization of the farm and negatively with age, smoking status and the logarithm of IgE. Geographical factors (altitude and climatic conditions) had no significant effect. It is concluded that the modernization of farms has an important and beneficial impact on lung function. (106062)
CIS 07-91 Lung cancer mortality in the German chromate industry, 1958 to 1998. Birk T., Mundt K.A., Dell L.D., Luippold R.S., Miksche L., Steinmann-Steiner-Haldenstaett W., Mundt D.J., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Apr. 2006, Vol.48, No.4, p.426-433. Illus. 35 ref. (In English) Internet: This mortality study of workers at two German chromate production facilities evaluated possible dose-response relationships between hexavalent chromium exposure and lung cancer. Mortality was followed-up through 1998 and limited to those employed since each plant converted to a production process involving less chromate dust production. More than 12,000 results of urinary chromium analyses were available, as was smoking information. All-cause mortality indicated a healthy worker effect (standardized mortality ratio (SMR)=0.80); however, lung cancers appeared to be increased (SMR=1.48). No clear dose-response was found in stratified analyses by duration of employment and time since hire. On the basis of urinary chromium data, lung cancer risk was elevated only in the highest exposure group (SMR=2.09). These data suggest a possible threshold effect of occupational hexavalent chromium exposure on lung cancer. (106080)
CIS 07-92 Low back pain risk factors among hospital staff. (French: Facteurs de risque de lombalgie chez le personnel hospitalier) Debbabi F., Bouajina E., Rammeh N., Saad I., Mrizak N., Archives des maladies professionnelles, Feb. 2006, Vol.67, No.1, p.14-18. 18 ref. (In French) Internet: The objective of this cross-sectional survey was to study the prevalence and occupational and non-occupational risk factors of low back pain among nurses. Participants consisted of a randomized sample of 250 nurses (129 women, 121 men) selected among the nursing staff of two hospitals in Tunisia. Data on symptoms and various occupational and non-occupational factors were collected by means of questionnaires. The prevalence of low back pain in the 12 months preceding the survey was 37.6% among women and 43.6% among men. By applying statistical analysis to compare subjects with and without low back pain, it was possible to highlight some risk factors, in particular work schedule, length of commuting journey and movements carried out on the job. On the other hand, there were no differences in low back pain prevalence related to postures adopted while working or patient handling. (106161)
CIS 07-93 Workplace health promotion. Chu C., Korzeniowska E., Puchalski K., Pyzalski J., Wojtaszczyk P., Leka S., Cox T., Griffiths A., Moscatelli E., Gonano F., GOHNET Newsletter, Winter 2003, No.6, p.1-10. Illus. (In English) Internet: This special issue addresses the topic of workplace health promotion (WHP). There are four main papers: international developments in WHP and integrative workplace health management; WHP in Poland; a systems approach to WHP at the Institute of Work, Health & Organisations, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom; and a pilot study in North-Eastern Italy on health promotion among SMEs. The newsletter also includes reports of conferences and workshops on the topic. (106225)
CIS 07-94 Building healthy workplaces: What we know so far - Where we need to be. (French: La constitution d'un milieu de travail sain: ce que nous savons jusqu'à maintenant - où nous devons être) Kelloway E.K., Day A.L., Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, Oct. 2005, Vol.37, No.4, p.223-249. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English, French) Internet: The first of these two articles explores what is meant by a healthy workplace, reviews the individual, organizational and societal costs of unhealthy work and workplaces and provides a framework in terms of a healthy workplace model to help summarize the literature on this subject. The second article focuses on the need to put research into practice and proposes an approach to a national strategy for addressing issues of work and health based on an assessment of the leading indicators of mental and physical health in the workplace, primary interventions and an organizational focus on stress reduction, and education and training within and external to organizations. (106227)
CIS 07-95 Occupational health in Mexico. Sánchez-Román F.R., Juárez-Pérez C.A., Aguilar Madrid G., Haro-García L., Borja-Aburto V.H., Claudio L., International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Oct.-Dec. 2006, Vol.12, No.4, p.346-354. Illus. 33 ref. (In English) Internet: This article describes the current situation of occupational health (OH) in Mexico, including socioeconomic context, legislation, health system, and educative and investigative resources, as well as the practice of OH. Workplace accidents per 100 workers decreased from 7.23 to 2.3 workers in 20 years; deaths decreased from 1.68 to 0.9 per 10,000 workers, while the occupational disease rate increased from 0.6 to 1 per 10,000 workers. This can be interpreted as an improvement in preventive measures as well as in problems of recognition and registry. In Mexico OH faces challenges that range from needs for professional training and performance to needs for development of legal measures, coordination, information, and research. (106246)
CIS 07-96 Report on the replies to the questionnaire on the updating of the "list of occupational diseases" annexed to the List of Occupational Diseases Recommendation, 2002 (No. 194) and on the amendments to the list of occupational diseases submitted to the Committee on occupational accidents and diseases of the 90th Session of the International Labour Conference in 2002. (French: Rapport sur les réponses au questionnaire sur la mise à jour de la "liste des maladies professionnelles" annexée à la recommandation (nº 194) sur la liste des maladies professionnelles, 2002, et sur les amendements à la liste des maladies professionnelles proposés à la Commission des accidents du travail et des maladies professionnelles de la 90e session de la Conférence internationale du Travail en 2002; Spanish: Informe relativo a las respuestas al cuestionario sobre la actualización de la "lista de enfermedades profesionales" anexa a la Recomendación sobre la lista de enfermedades profesionales, 2002 (núm. 194) y sobre las enmiendas a la lista de enfermedades profesionales presentadas a la Comisión de los Accidentes del Trabajo y las Enfermedades Profesionales de la 90.a reunión de la Conferencia Internacional del Trabajo en 2002) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2005. vi, 83p., ISBN 92-2-117974-5 (en), ISBN 92-2-217973-0 (fr), ISBN 92-2-317974-2 (es) (In English, French, Spanish) Internet: This report was prepared as a working document for the Meeting of Experts on updating the List of Occupational Diseases held in Geneva, Switzerland, 13-20 December 2005. It contains the main points indicated in the replies to the questionnaire from governments, employers' and workers' organizations, amendments to the list of occupational diseases submitted to the Committee on Occupational Accidents and Diseases with brief ILO commentaries and a proposed list of occupational diseases to replace the current list. The technical justifications for the new and modified terms are given in Report MEULOD/2005/3 (see CIS 07-98). (106126)
CIS 07-97 Amendments to the list of occupational diseases submitted to the Committee of Occupational Accidents and Diseases of the 90th Session of the International Labour Conference in 2002. (French: Amendements à la liste des maladies professionnelles proposés à la Commission des accidents du travail et des maladies professionnelles de la 90e session de la Conférence internationale du Travail en 2002; Spanish: Enmiendas a la lista de enfermedades profesionales presentadas a la Comisión de los Accidentes del Trabajo y las Enfermedades Profesionales de la 90.a reunión de la Conferencia Internacional del Trabajo en 2002) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2005. 75p. (In English, French, Spanish) Internet: Amendments to the list of occupational diseases submitted to the Committee of Occupational Accidents and Diseases of the 90th session of the international Labour Conference in 2002. This working document was prepared for the meeting of experts on updating the List of Occupational Diseases held in Geneva, Switzerland, 13-20 December 2005. (106127)
CIS 07-98 Technical backgrounder on the modified and newly introduced items proposed to be included in the updated list of occupational diseases annexed to the List of Occupational Diseases Recommendation, 2002 (No. 194). (French: Document technique sur les articles modifiés et les nouveaux articles proposés pour inclusion dans la mise à jour de la liste des maladies professionnelles figurant dans l'annexe à la recommandation (nº 194) sur la liste des maladies professionnelles, 2002; Spanish: Documento de información técnica sobre los puntos modificados y nuevos cuya inclusión se propone en la lista actualizada de enfermedades profesionales que figura como anexo de la Recomendación sobre la lista de enfermedades profesionales, 2002 (núm. 194)) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2005. 19p., ISBN 92-2-117973-7 (en), ISBN 92-2-217974-9 (fr), ISBN 92-2-317974-2 (es) (In English, French, Spanish) Internet: Technical document on the modified and newly introduced items proposed to be included in the updated list of occupational diseases annexed to the List of Occupational Diseases Recommendation, 2002 (No. 194). This working document was prepared for the Meeting of Experts on updating the List of Occupational Diseases held in Geneva, Switzerland, 13-20 December 2005. See Report MEULOD/2005/1 (CIS 07-96) for the proposed amendments to the List. (106128)
CIS 07-99 Prevention of musculoskeletal diseases - Improving the link between health and work organization. (French: Prévenir les troubles musculosquelettiques - Mieux articuler santé et organisation du travail) Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Jan. 2002. 95p. 10 ref., ISBN 2-913488-17-X (In French) Internet: Proceedings of a colloquium on the prevention of musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) held in Paris, France, on 27-28 November 2001. Presentations were grouped under the following topics: extent of occupational MSDs and trends; trends in MSDs due to changes in work organization; upper extremity MSDs; multidisciplinary efforts and social dialogue. Workshops were held on MSDs in the automotive industry, the food industry and on building sites, collective actions, hazard evaluation and prevention projects. (106171)
CIS 07-100 Prevention of MSDs: From the unthinkable to the possible - Enterprise approaches. (French: Prévenir les TMS: de l'impensable au possible - Démarches d'entreprises) Bricault E., Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Mar. 2000. 69p. Illus. 13 ref. Price: EUR 11.43., ISBN 2-913488-01-3 (In French) Internet: After a general overview of the characteristics of musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs), this report presents the results of ergonomic interventions in two enterprises, a pork abattoir and a manufacturer of automotive components. It recounts the history of MDSs occurring in each of the enterprises, together with the preventive actions that were implemented over the years. Finally, it describes the "rapid diagnosis" interventions that were carried out in both enterprises, together with the resulting recommendations for improvements in ergonomic and working conditions. (106172)
CIS 07-101 Conditions for sustainable prevention of MSDs. (French: Les conditions d'une prévention durable des TMS) Douillet P., Schweitzer J.M., eds., Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Mar. 2005. 123p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In French) Internet: Proceedings of a seminar on the sustainable prevention of musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) held in Paris, France, on 7-8 July 2004. Presentations cover the following main areas: development of an approach to the sustainable prevention of MSDs; comments based on practical experience; opposing views. (106173)
CIS 07-102 MSDs and changes in working conditions. (French: TMS et évolution des conditions de travail) Bourgeois F., ed., Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Jan. 1998. 133p. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In French) Internet: Proceedings of a seminar on musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) and changes in working conditions held in Paris, France, in 1998. Nineteen speakers from different backgrounds in human sciences (ergonomics, medicine, economics, epidemiology, psychoanalysis, sociology) contributed their views on one of five areas of musculoskeletal disease prevention: MSDs and company downsizing; MSDs and enterprise organization; MSDs and psychosocial factors; MSDs and the process of reduced job security; approaches for evaluating MSDs. (106174)
CIS 07-103 Injury and asthma among youth less than 20 years of age on minority farm operations in the United States, 2000 - Volume I: Racial minority national data. Myers J.R., Hendricks K.J., Goldcamp E.M., Layne L.A., Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-2002, USA, July 2005. xv, 273p. 66 ref. (In English) Internet: This document presents national US data on non-fatal injuries and asthma among youth on farms operated by Hispanic minorities for the year 2000. These data, drawn from a special survey of minority farm operators across the country, indicate that 366 youth were injured during 2000. The causes of these injuries included falls, animals and vehicles such as ATVs. The overall prevalence of asthma was of 87.7 asthmatics per 1000 household youth. This information will serve as a resource to federal, state and local agencies, health and safety professionals and farm safety advocates in their efforts to develop focused and coordinated strategies to prevent youth injuries and asthma on farms. (106056)
CIS 07-104 Work-related health risks - Research and company practice. (French: Prévention des risques professionnels - Pratiques actuelles et orientations pour la recherche; German: Arbeitsbedingte Gesundheitsgefahren - Forschung und betriebliche Praxis) International Social Security Association (ISSA), ISSA Research Section, c/o Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30, rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Aug. 2004. 74p. Illus., ISBN 92-843-1165-9 (en), ISBN 92-843-2165-4 (fr), ISBN 92-843-7165-1 (de) (In English, French, German) Internet: This report presents the findings of a survey carried out in 2000-2001 by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) at 15 European national OSH research institutes on the subject of prevention of work-related health risks. Data were collected by means of structured questionnaires and interviews. Findings show that the situation in the various countries differs significantly according to the level of economic development and the depth of the legislative systems. (106150)
CIS 07-105 An introduction to comprehensive workplace health promotion. The Health Communication Unit at the Centre for Health Promotion, University of Toronto, 100 College Street, Room 213, The Banting Institute, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1L5, Canada, July 2004. 40p. Illus. 32 ref. (In English) Internet: This guide provides an overview of comprehensive workplace health promotion, examines steps for helping workplaces take effective action, sets out practical ideas and strategies and outlines available resources. Includes data to show how healthy and productive workplaces are conducive to the health of individuals, businesses and society as a whole. (106185)
CIS 07-106 Health in the world of work: Workplace health promotion as a tool for improving and extending work life. Ylikoski M., Lamberg M., Yrjänheikki E., Ilmarinen J., Partinen R., Jokiluoma H., Vainio H., eds., Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Helsinki, Finland, 2006. 142p. Illus. Bibl.ref., ISBN 952-00-2194-9 (paperback), ISBN 952-00-2195-7 (pdf) (In English) Internet: This report is based on the recommendation of a joint project by the Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health: "Health in the World of Work - Prolonging Healthy Working Years". The central principle in the recommendation is that efforts to develop working conditions and the role of well-being at work should be given a more prominent status as factors improving competitiveness in a sustainable manner. The recommendation is divided into four areas: workers' health in all policies; a healthy enterprise; making services accessible to all; and innovations needed to achieve better work life. (106188)
CIS 07-107 Creating healthy workplaces. Burton J., Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA), Centre for Health & Safety Innovation, 5110 Creekbank Road, Suite 300, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 0A1, Canada, 2006. 29p. Illus. 86 ref. (In English) Internet: This document shows that there are excellent legal and economic reasons to strive for a healthy workplace. While it requires some awareness and commitment on the part of employers and employees, the outcomes in terms of worker health, job satisfaction, employee morale and the company's productivity make it well worth the effort for all concerned. Contents: models of workplace health and safety; the physical work environment; health practices of employees; the psychosocial environment; the legal and business case for a healthy workplace; guidance on creating a healthy workplace. (106189)
CIS 07-108 Healthy employees in healthy organisations: Models of good practice. Federal Association of Company Health Insurance Funds (BKK Bundesverband), European Information Centre, Kronprinzenstraße 6, 45128 Essen, Germany, 1999. 74p. Illus. (In English) Internet: This document presents models of good practice from enterprises in 19 European countries which illustrate how it is possible to incorporate workplace health promotion into the daily life of an organization. The examples indicate how implementing measures to secure the health and well-being of the workforce can result in substantial cost savings through a reduction in accidents and absenteeism, lower staff turnover and increased productivity. (106190)
CIS 07-109 Guidelines for the use of the ILO International Classification of Radiographs of Pneumoconioses. (Vietnamese: Hu'ó'ng dân su' dung bang phân loai quô'c tê ILO-2000 phim x-quang các bênh bui phôi) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2005. 56p. Illus. 6 ref (In Vietnamese) Internet: Vietnamese translation 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. (106231)
CIS 07-110 Guidelines for the use of the ILO International Classification of Radiographs of Pneumoconioses. (Portuguese: Diretrizes para utilização de Classificação Internacional da OIT de radiografias de Pneumoconioses) International Labour Office, Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente, 710, CEP 05409, São Paulo, Brazil, 2005. 66p. Illus. 6 ref, ISBN 85-98117-06-04 (In Portuguese) Internet: Portuguese translation 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. (106232)
CIS 07-111 Working for a healthier workplace. British Occupational Hygiene Society, 5/6 Melbourne Business Court, Millennium Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8LZ, United Kingdom, [ca 2005]. 12p. Illus. (In English) Internet: Brochure on the activities of the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS). Contents: definition of occupational hygiene; about BOHS; services offered by the BOHS (training courses, information dissemination, seminars, meetings and visits). Includes details of the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene awards qualifications in occupational hygiene and allied subjects. (106143)
CIS 07-112 Managing a healthier workplace. British Occupational Hygiene Society, 5/6 Melbourne Business Court, Millennium Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8LZ, United Kingdom, [ca 2005]. 12p. Illus. (In English) Internet: This booklet on occupational hygiene is aimed at small enterprises. It explains what occupational hygiene is, and how the work done by occupational hygienists can be beneficial to an organization's well-being. It also introduces the British Occupational Hygiene Society and demonstrates the range of services it offers. (106144)
CIS 07-113 Mortality among a cohort of banana plantation workers in Costa Rica. Hofmann J., Guardado J., Keifer M., Wesseling C., International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Oct.-Dec. 2006, Vol.12, No.4, p.321-328. Illus. 21 ref. (In English) Internet: The nematocide 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP, Nemagon), widely used in Costa Rica during the late 1960s and 1970s, causes sterility in men and is a possible carcinogen. Mortality among a cohort of Costa Rican banana plantation workers was investigated. The cohort included 40,959 individuals who worked on banana plantations between 1972 and 1979. Employment records were linked with the Costa Rican Mortality Registry to determine outcomes through 1999. Standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) were calculated for all causes of death. Poisson regression was also used to calculate mortality risk estimates by duration of employment, but provided no additional insight. All-causes SMRs were 0.77 for men (95% CI 0.75-0.80) and 0.90 for women (95% CI 0.80-1.02) relative to national mortality rates. Mortality from septicaemia was significantly higher than expected. Nonsignificant increases in mortality were also observed for testicular cancer, penile cancer, Hodgkin's disease, and Parkinson's disease in men, and for cervical cancer and lung cancer in women. (106243)
CIS 07-114 Identifying antecedent conditions responsible for the high rate of mining injuries in Zambia. Miller H.B., Sinkala T., Renger R.F., Peacock E.M., Tabor J.A., Burgess J.L., International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Oct.-Dec. 2006, Vol.12, No.4, p.329-339. Illus. 29 ref. (In English) Internet: The incident rates of mining-related accidents and injuries in developing countries exceed those of developed nations. Interventions by international organizations routinely fail to produce appreciable long-term improvement. One major reason is the inability to identify and analyze the underlying factors responsible for creating unsafe working conditions. Understanding these antecedent conditions is necessary to formulate effective intervention strategies and prioritize the use of limited resources. This study utilized a logic model approach to determine the root causes and broad categories of potential interventions for mining accidents and injuries in Zambia. Results showed that policy interventions have the greatest potential for substantive change. A process of educating officials from government and mining companies about the economic and social merits of health and safety programs and extensive changes in regulatory structure and enforcement are needed. (106244)
CIS 07-115 Illnesses and injuries reported by Latino poultry workers in western North Carolina. Quandt S.A., Grzywacz J.G., Marín A., Carrillo L., Coates M.L., Burke B., Arcury T.A., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 2006, Vol.49, No.5, p.343-351. Illus. 31 ref. (In English) Internet: Many workers in the poultry industry in the USA are immigrants. Few data exist on their occupational disease and accident rates in relation to the workplace safety environment. In this study, interviews were conducted with a representative sample of 200 Latino poultry workers employed by three companies in North Carolina. Topics included symptoms, illnesses, injuries and plant safety climate. Most respondents were under 35 years of age and had been in the USA for less than ten years. Frequency of self-reported symptoms was high, particularly for musculoskeletal symptoms. Despite symptoms, few workers reported missing work or seeking medical care. Occupational injuries and illnesses and symptoms varied by company. Company-to-company differences in injury and illness rates were consistent with perceived safety climate and provision of personal protective equipment. Findings suggest policy changes and research are needed to reduce the high rates of occupational illnesses and injuries in this vulnerable population. (106067)
CIS 07-116 Classical musicians - Fine tuning of occupational safety and health. (French: Musiciens classiques - Bien orchestrer la prévention) Schwartz G., Travail et sécurité, June 2006, No.663, p.3-9. Illus. 7 ref. (In French) Internet: Classical musicians, and particularly those playing in an orchestra, often suffer from diseases related to their occupation. The main risks are of musculoskeletal diseases due to prolonged awkward postures or repetitive movements and hearing loss due to prolonged exposure to noise. Stress can be an aggravating factor. This article discusses the occupational hazards faced by classical musicians and their means of prevention. Forthcoming legislation based on the Noise Directive will require employers to carry out an exposure evaluation and provide personal protective equipment. The legislation will be applicable in 2006 in most sectors, and will also apply to the music and entertainment sectors after a two-year transition period. (106136)
CIS 07-117 The relationship between work permits, injury, and safety training among working teenagers. Zierold K.M., Anderson H., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 2006, Vol.49, No.5, p.360-366. 13 ref. (In English) Internet: No information exists on the differences between teenagers with work permits and those without work permits in regard to workplace injury, near-miss incidents and safety training. A questionnaire was administered to 7,506 teens attending high school in the state of Wisconsin. The questionnaire included questions about employment, injury, safety and health training, and school performance. Overall, 6,382 teens participated in the survey and 49% reported working during the school year. Seventy percent of all working teens reported having a permit. Females were more likely to have work permits compared with males (71% vs. 68%). The percentages of teens with permits varied by job and ranged from 55% for teens working in tree-trimming to 85% for teens working in restaurants or fast food establishments. There were no differences with respect to injury rates or the risk of near-miss incidents. However, teens with permits were significantly more likely to be given safety training than were those without permits. (106069)
CIS 07-118 Occupational health in small-scale enterprises and the informal sector. Itani T., Tachi N., Kogi K., Hisanaga N., Hirata M., Araki S., eds., Industrial Health, Jan. 2006, Vol.44, No.1, p.1-168. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English) Internet: This special issue contains an edited selection of articles on occupational health in small enterprises and the informal sector that were originally presented at an international symposium held in November 2004 in Nagoya, Japan. Articles are grouped under the following headings: strategies for innovative approaches to occupational health action in small enterprises; advances in rapid risk assessment and control; health promotion and healthy work life; effective prevention measures in small workplaces; present situations and activities in occupational health at small workplaces. (106098)
CIS 07-119 Apprentices and interns - Safety obligations. (French: Apprentis et stagiaires - Les obligations de sécurité) Ménard A., Travail et sécurité, July-Aug. 2006, No.664, p.30-31. Illus. 2 ref. (In French) Internet: This article summarizes the responsibilities of employers concerning the health and safety of apprentices or interns in France, with reference to the corresponding laws and regulations. Topics addressed: age limits; employment status and social protection; obligations of employers; medical surveillance; length of work and night work; prohibited work. (106170)
CIS 07-120 Decent work in agriculture. (French: Le travail décent dans l'agriculture; Spanish: Trabajo decente en la agricultura) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2003. v, 83p. Illus. (In English, French, Spanish) Internet: This background paper was prepared for the International Workers' Colloquium on Decent Work in Agriculture held in Geneva, Switzerland, 15-18 September 2003. It is based on work carried out by the ILO and other organizations, and aims to place agriculture at the centre of the framework adopted by the ILO to promote decent work. This document is structured according to the four pillars of decent work: principles and fundamental rights; agricultural workers; employment and wages; social protection and social dialogue. It includes a section on health protection and the hazards of pesticides and other work-related health risks. (106129)
CIS 07-121 Safety and health in the construction sector: Brazilian experience and international overview. (Portuguese: Segurança e saúde no trabalho da construção: experiência brasileira e panorama internacional) Moreira Lima J., López-Valcárcel A., Alves Dias L., SafeWork, ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2005. 72p. Illus. Bibl ref., ISBN 92-2-817838-8 (In Portuguese) Internet: The construction industry is the sector with the largest number of occupational accidents and where the risk of accidents is the highest. This working paper on safety and health in the construction sector was prepared for the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. It is divided into three chapters which approach safety and health in the construction sector from three different angles: Brazilian experience; international overview and criteria defined by the ILO; European Union experience, particularly with respect to safety coordination and planning within the sector. (106040)
CIS 07-122 Economics of safety and accidents in the construction sector - Simulation and analysis. (Portuguese: Economia da segurança e dos acidentes na construção - Simulação e análise) Madureira dos Reis C., Soeiro A., Instituto para a Segurança, Higiene e Saúde no Trabalho (ISHST), Rua Barata Salgueiro, 37, 5° 1250-042 Lisboa, Portugal, Apr. 2005. 96p. Illus. 65 ref., ISBN 972-8321-77-5 (In Portuguese) Internet: An economic analysis of the cost of safety in the construction sector in Portugal was carried out using occupational accident statistics. Parameters to be taken into consideration for computing the direct and indirect costs of accidents and preventive measures in this sector were examined. Next, the cost of preventive measures for three construction sites for which safety plans had been defined were calculated and compared to total costs. Finally, simulations for sixteen accidents on the basis of pessimistic or optimistic hypotheses highlighted the costs of preventive measures and the resulting advantages for the construction enterprise, the insurance company and the community at large. (106041)
CIS 07-123 Construction sector - Application of occupational safety and health management systems during the project design phase. (Portuguese: Construção - A aplicação dos princípios gerais de pevenção na fase de projecto) Ribeiro Mendes Cabrito A.J., Instituto para a Segurança, Higiene e Saúde no Trabalho (ISHST), Rua Barata Salgueiro, 37, 5° 1250-042 Lisboa, Portugal, Apr. 2005. 168p. Illus. 26 ref., ISBN 972-8321-72-4 (In Portuguese) Internet: The objective of this thesis was to make a practical contribution to improving occupational safety and health in the construction sector by collecting and analysing information on the application of occupational safety and health management systems during the design phase of a construction project. Main aspects covered: scope of occupational safety and health in the construction sector in Portugal; principles of occupational safety and health management during the design phase; examples of the application of safety and health management systems on construction sites; approach for applying these principles during the design phase of a construction project. (106042)
CIS 07-124 Towards a fair deal for migrant workers in the global economy. International Labour Conference, 92nd Session, 2004. (French: Une approche équitable pour les travailleurs migrants dans une économie mondialisée. Conférence internationale du Travail, 92e session, 2004; German: Der Weg zu einer fairen Behandlung von Wanderarbeitnehmern in der globalen Wirtschaft; Russian: Za spravedlivyj podhod k trudjaščimsja--migrantam v global¿noj ėkonomike; Spanish: En busca de un compromiso equitativo para los trabajadores migrantes en la economía globalizada) ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2004. v, 210p. Illus. Bibl. ref., ISBN 92-2-113043-6 (En), ISBN 92-2-213043-X (Fr), ISBN 92-2-313043-3 (Es), ISBN 92-2-413043-7 (Ru), ISBN 92-2-513043-0 (Zh), ISBN 92-2-613043-4 (Ar), ISBN 92-2-713043-8 (De) (In Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian, Spanish) Internet: This report examines the development and the consequences of labour migration in a globalizing world. A chapter on conditions of work and treatment of migrant workers covers: factors affecting conditions of work; conditions of work in agriculture, construction, manufacturing and services; most vulnerable groups of workers (women domestic workers, migrant workers in irregular situations and trafficked person); and occupational safety and health issues. (106156)
CIS 07-125 Work in storage tanks and confined spaces. (German: Arbeiten in Behältern und engen Räumen) Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften (HVBG), Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburgerstrasse 449, 50939 Köln, Germany, Apr. 2004. 56p. Illus. Index. (In German) Internet: Contents of these guidelines of the German Mutual Occupational Accident Insurance Association on work in storage tanks and confined spaces: scope; definitions; hazard evaluation and list of hazards and dangers; safety measures (organizational, protection against dangerous substances, explosions, hazards related to biological substances, protection against falls, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, radiation, hot and cold environments, protection against burial in loose materials, risks to health due to excessive physical or psychological stress), emergency and rescue measures; special provisions. Appendices include examples of operating procedures, directives and related rules. (106001)
CIS 07-126 Occupational safety and health actions: Automobile repair shops. (French: La prévention en action. Maintenance de véhicules automobiles: mécanique et carrosserie) Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Sep. 2006. 40p. Illus. 18 ref. (In French) Internet: The purpose of this booklet is to offer guidance for the evaluation and prevention of occupational hazards in automobile repair shops. It is aimed at the heads of establishments as well as at workers and their representatives. It addresses the five steps of the prevention approach: preparation; hazard evaluation; definition of the action plan; implementation of the action plan; evaluation of the approach. Appendices include the main French laws and regulations, together with examples of a hazard evaluation checklist and a preventive action programme. (106219)
CIS 07-127 Code of practice for diving at work. SPRING Singapore, 2 Bukit Merah Central, Singapore 159835, Republic of Singapore, 2005. 60p. Illus. 3 ref. Price: SGD 54.00 (excluding GST)., ISBN 981-4154-05-9 (In English) Internet: This standard specifies requirements for the personnel, equipment and procedures involved in occupational underwater operations up to 50m depth, where compressed breathing gas is supplied either through surface-supplied breathing apparatus (SSBA) or self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA). (106055)
CIS 07-128 A guide to establish and implement safety management system for small and medium sized contractors. Singapore Contractors Association Limited, Construction House, 1 Bukit Merah Lane 2, Singapore 159760, Republic of Singapore, 2005. 64p. Illus. (In English) Internet: Aimed at small enterprises in the construction sector, this practical guide describes an approach for establishing and implementing a safety management system. The first part defines the various steps of the approach, and proposes a checklist of required actions for each step. The second part proposes models of various safety documents, forms and checklists needed for implementation, control, safety inspections and accident analyses. (106122)
CIS 07-129 Pottery, brick and tile industry - General aspects. (Portuguese: Indústria cerâmica - Noções gerais) Silva F., Campante H., Marques J., Baio Dias A., Instituto para a Segurança, Higiene e Saúde no Trabalho (ISHST), Rua Barata Salgueiro, 37, 5° 1250-042 Lisboa, Portugal, May 2005. 153p. Illus. 10 ref., ISBN 972-8321-73-2 (In Portuguese) Internet: This manual provides guidance on the prevention of occupational safety and health hazards in the pottery, brick and tile industry. Contents: basic principles and characteristics of the industry; socio-economic framework of occupational safety and health; hazards inherent in the industry; safety organization within the enterprise. (106044)
CIS 07-130 Pottery, brick and tile industry - Brickmaking subsector - Safety manual. (Portuguese: Indústria cerâmica - Subsector de cerâmica estrutural - Manual de prevenção) Silva F., Campante H., Baio Dias A., Marques J., Instituto para a Segurança, Higiene e Saúde no Trabalho (ISHST), Rua Barata Salgueiro, 37, 5° 1250-042 Lisboa, Portugal, May 2005. 98p. Illus. 8 ref., ISBN 972-8321-74-0 (In Portuguese) Internet: This manual describes occupational safety and health hazards in the brickmaking industry and provides guidance on risk prevention. Contents: description of the manufacturing process; hazards related to the manufacturing process; preventive and protective measures. (106045)
CIS 07-131 Pottery, brick and tile industry - Dishware and decorative chinaware industry subsector - Safety manual. (Portuguese: Indústria cerâmica - Subsector de louça cerâmica utilitária e decorativa - Manual de prevenção) Silva F., Campante H., Marques J., Baio Dias A., Instituto para a Segurança, Higiene e Saúde no Trabalho (ISHST), Rua Barata Salgueiro, 37, 5° 1250-042 Lisboa, Portugal, May 2005. 144p. Illus. 9 ref., ISBN 972-8321-75-9 (In Portuguese) Internet: This manual on the prevention of occupational safety and health hazards in the dishware and chinaware industry describes the hazards that are inherent in each of the steps involved in the manufacturing processes, particularly for chinaware, stoneware and earthenware, together with the corresponding preventive measures. (106046)
CIS 07-132 Pottery, brick and tile industry - Sanitary ware and tile subsector - Safety manual. (Portuguese: Indústria cerâmica - Subsector de cerâmica de acabamentos - Manual de prevenção) Silva F., Campante H., Marques J., Baio Dias A., Instituto para a Segurança, Higiene e Saúde no Trabalho (ISHST), Rua Barata Salgueiro, 37, 5° 1250-042 Lisboa, Portugal, May 2005. 196p. Illus. 9 ref., ISBN 972-8321-76-7 (In Portuguese) Internet: This manual describes the potential safety and health hazards inherent in each stage of the manufacturing process of ceramic tiles and sanitary ware together with the corresponding preventive measures. (106047)
CIS 07-133 Hotels and restaurants - Safety manual. (Portuguese: Hotelaria e restauração - Manual de prevenção) Instituto para a Segurança, Higiene e Saúde no Trabalho (ISHST), Rua Barata Salgueiro, 37, 5° 1250-042 Lisboa, Portugal, June 2005. 84p. Illus. 22 ref., ISBN 972-8321-82-1 (In Portuguese) Internet: This manual provides guidance on the prevention of safety and health hazards in the hotel and restaurant industry. Contents: occupational safety, health and hygiene services; economic benefits of occupational safety and health; occupational accidents in the hospitality industry; occupational health and occupational medicine; occupational diseases; specific hazards in this industry; types of premises and tasks in the hospitality industry, together with the associated hazards and preventive measures; hazard evaluation; relevant legislation. Appendices include an example of a table for carrying out periodical safety checks and a checklist for maintenance of electrical equipment; safety signalling within the premises; ergonomic principles for the manual handling of loads. (106048)
CIS 07-134 Occupational safety and health in action: Health and social care institutions. (French: La prévention en action: les structures d'hébergement, secteur sanitaire et social) Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Sep. 2006. 36p. Illus. 22 ref. (In French) Internet: The purpose of this booklet is to offer guidance for the evaluation and prevention of occupational hazards in health and social care institutions. It is aimed at the heads of institutions as well as at workers and their representatives. It addresses the five steps of the prevention approach: preparation; hazard evaluation; definition of the action plan; implementation of the action plan; evaluation of the approach. Appendices include an example of a hazard evaluation checklist, the main French laws and regulations and an example of a hazard evaluation form. (106201)
CIS 07-135 Occupational safety and health in action: Hotels, cafés, restaurants. (French: La prévention en action: les hôtels, cafés, restaurants) Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Sep. 2006. 36p. Illus. 16 ref. (In French) Internet: The purpose of this booklet is to offer guidance for the evaluation and prevention of occupational hazards in the hospitality sector. It is aimed at the managers of the premises as well as at workers and their representatives. It addresses the five steps of the prevention approach: preparation; hazard evaluation; definition of the action plan; implementation of the action plan; evaluation of the approach. Appendices include the main French laws and regulations, together with examples of checklists and forms for hazard evaluation. (106202)
CIS 07-136 Prevention of occupational hazards. Mountain region tourist offices. (French: Prévenir les risques professionnels. Offices de tourisme de montagne) Bisson D., Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Jan. 2006. 50p. Illus. (In French) Internet: This practical guide is based on the experience of five tourist offices of medium and high-altitude mountain resorts. Although it can be used in part by all tourist offices, it is primarily aimed at those located in mountainous regions. Its objective is to help identify hazards that are specific to each establishment unit or job, and highlights the need for collaboration among management, employees and supervisory boards. (106214)
CIS 07-137 Occupational safety and health in action: Retirement homes. (French: La prévention en action. Les maisons de retraite) Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Sep. 2006. 36p. Illus. 22 ref. (In French) Internet: The purpose of this booklet is to offer guidance for the evaluation and prevention of occupational hazards in retirement homes for the elderly. It is aimed at the heads of institutions as well as at workers and their representatives. It addresses the five steps of the prevention approach: preparation; hazard evaluation; definition of the action plan; implementation of the action plan; evaluation of the approach. Appendices include the main French laws and regulations, together with examples of a hazard evaluation checklist and a preventive action programme. (106217)
CIS 07-138 Prevention of occupational hazards. Methodological guide for public sector health and social services institutions. (French: Prévenir les risques professionnels. Guide méthodologique à destination des établissements du secteur public sanitaire et social) Gallet A.M., Sasso M.O., Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Sep. 2006. 36p. 42 ref., ISBN 2-913488-27-7 (In French) Internet: This guide to the prevention of occupational hazards in public sector health and social services institutions proposes several methodological points of reference together with examples of types of occupational safety and health projects that may be considered for implementation. Topics covered: specifics of hospital environments that need to be taken into account when implementing the project; preparation of the approach; examples of projects already undertaken in health care institutions; example of a project implementation procedure. (106218)
CIS 07-139 Occupational safety and health in action: Home care workers. (French: La prévention en action. Les aides à domicile) Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Sep. 2006. 36p. Illus. (In French) Internet: The purpose of this booklet is to offer guidance for the evaluation and prevention of occupational hazards among home care workers. It is aimed at employers as well as at workers and their representatives. It addresses the five steps of the prevention approach: preparation; hazard evaluation; definition of the action plan; implementation of the action plan; evaluation of the approach. Appendices include the main French laws and regulations, together with examples of a hazard evaluation checklist and a preventive action programme. (106220)
CIS 07-140 Occupational safety and health in action. Jewellery: Production and sales. (French: La prévention en action. Les bijouteries: fabrication-vente) Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Jun. 2006. 36p. Illus. 11 ref. (In French) Internet: The purpose of this booklet is to offer guidance for the evaluation and prevention of occupational hazards in the jewellery manufacturing and sales sector. It is aimed at the heads of establishments as well as at workers and their representatives. It addresses the five steps of the prevention approach: preparation; hazard evaluation; definition of the action plan; implementation of the action plan; evaluation of the approach. Appendices include the main French laws and regulations, together with examples of a hazard evaluation checklist and a preventive action programme. (106216)
CIS 07-141 Age management. (French: La gestion des âges) Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Dec. 2005. 6p. Illus. (In French) Internet: Topics addressed by this information sheet on the issue of employee age management within the enterprise: general aspects on the ageing of the workforce; taking the age differences among employees into account; changes that need to be implemented to allow employees to work longer; refresher training and human resources management; avoiding occupational weariness; facilitating cooperation and the transfer of skills among employees. (106206)
CIS 07-142 Age and work: Aging within the enterprise. (French: Ages et travail: le vieillissement dans l'entreprise) Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Sep. 2003. 16p. Illus. 17 ref. (In French) Internet: This study on the ageing of the working population in the French region of Pays de Loire addresses the following issues: age distribution among the working population; age at which one begins to be considered old; effects of ageing; occupational weariness; taking workers' age into account in working conditions; age management approaches; examples of age management approaches in a woodworking shop and a small enterprise. (106212)
CIS 07-143 Health risks from new technologies using the example of aluminium welding. (German: Gesundheitsgefahren durch neue Technologien am Beispiel des Aluminiumschweissens) Letzel S., Buchta M., Zschiesche W., Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin, Arbeitsschutz und Ergonomie, June 2004, Vol.54, No.6, p.202-207. Illus. 23 ref. (In German) Internet: Because of its interesting properties, aluminium is increasingly used in a wide variety of applications including vehicles and storage tanks. New techniques for the welding of aluminium have been developed for these applications. This article discusses the toxic effects related to aluminium welding, mainly due to the inhalation of welding fumes, and the risks from working with aluminium-containing components, together with the related prevention measures (threshold limit values, biological exposure limits, determination in urine, medical supervision). (106013)
CIS 07-144 Telework - A dream or a reality. (French: Le télétravail: rêve ou réalité) Larcher C., Kouloumdjian M.F., Cohen-Montandreau V., Travail et sécurité, June 2006, No.663, p.18-23. Illus. 4 ref. (In French) Internet: This article presents an overview of the current situation in France with respect to telework. Topics addressed: growing importance of telework; enterprises that have recourse to telework; consequences of the distance between workers and their management; charter on telework signed by labour and management representatives; time management; forms of telework (networks, shared workplaces, mobile work and home work); summary of the findings of a survey on telework. (106138)
CIS 07-145 Prospective ergonomics in occupational health protection - Potential offered by virtual reality. (German: Prospektive Ergonomie beim Gesundheitsschutz am Arbeitsplatz - Unterstützungspotential virtuelles Realität) Gude D., Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin, Arbeitsschutz und Ergonomie, Sep. 2004, Vol.54, No.9, p.326-334. Illus. 15 ref. (In German) Internet: In occupational safety and health practice, corrective ergonomics has an important role to play because of its ability to rectify deficiencies in the design of work systems. However, this approach is costly. For this reason, prospective ergonomics is increasingly used in product design. To allow the visualisation of products in a form close to their final form, virtual reality techniques are used. This article presents the application of this approach to the field of occupational safety and health, and describes a laboratory experiment in which subjects were asked to analyse the ergonomic deficiencies of a workstation involving work on a screen, presented in virtual form. The findings are discussed and compared to those of an analysis based on a real workstation. No differences in the quality of the evaluations were found between the two methods; however, virtual reality offers significant cost advantages. (106014)
CIS 07-146 The high road to teleworking. Di Martino V., ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2001. 142p. Illus. 264 ref. (In English) Internet: This publication attempts to identify the forms of teleworking which offer most benefits to all concerned parties. Topics covered: changing nature of teleworking; developments in different countries; the new geography of teleworking; teleworking and employment; telework and equality of employment opportunity; telework and quality of working life; regulation of telework; teleworking and public policy; how to achieve improved working conditions in telework. (106130)
CIS 07-147 Particle toxicology: From coal mining to nanotechnology. (German: Partikeltoxikologie: Vom Steinkohlenbergbau zur Nanotechnologie) Borm P.J.A., Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin, Arbeitsschutz und Ergonomie, June 2004, Vol.54, No.6, p.188-197. Illus. 51 ref. (In German) Internet: Research into the toxicology of particulate matter is closely related to industrial operations and to certain materials such as coal, asbestos, glass wool and more recently, airborne dust. The study of the effects of inhaled particles is no longer limited to the lungs. It is now believed that the particles enter the bloodstream and that the inflammation of the lungs gives rise to systemic effects. Developments in the field of nanotechnology are causing new materials composed of ultrafine particles to appear, whose health hazards are still unknown even if inhalation exposure risks are considered minimal. Toxicological research efforts therefore need to be focused on the activity and biological effects of ultrafine particles as well as on the influence of their surface and their size on these effects. (106012)
CIS 07-148 Respirable dust exposure and respiratory health in male Taiwanese steelworkers. Chen P.C., Doyle P.E., Wang J.D., Industrial Health, Jan. 2006, Vol.44, No.1, p.190-199.32 ref. (In English) Internet: This cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and the determinants of lung function and examined their association with occupational dust exposure in Taiwanese steelworkers. Participants included 1,339 male workers. Data on respiratory symptoms were collected by means of questionnaires, and their lung function was assessed using spirometry. Dust exposure was measured using personal air sampling. Prevalences of frequent cough, chronic cough, frequent phlegm, chronic phlegm, wheezing and breathlessness were 11.4%, 9.3%, 14.6%, 11.9%, 2.6%, and 6.5%, respectively. Duration of employment, smoking, dustiness and past respiratory illnesses could predict these respiratory symptoms. Average respirable dust exposure significantly decreased the forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume in one second among smokers, while a lesser effect was also observed for non-smokers. (106099)
CIS 07-149 Sawmills - Dust during primary woodworking. (French: Scieries - Des poussières de première transformation) Brasseur G., Travail et sécurité, June 2006, No.663, p.10-11. Illus. (In French) Internet: Effective 1st July 2005, the occupational exposure limit for wood dust in France has been set at 1mg/m3 of air. Following a series of measurements conducted in sawmills by the Wood and Furniture Technical Centre (CTBA), it was found that this threshold was exceeded in one quarter of the cases. Various recommendations were made following these findings, concerning in particular cleaning, local and general exhaust ventilation, layout of the premises, the installation of booths and the use of personal protective equipment. (106137)
CIS 07-150 Control of chemical hazards in the future within the European Union - The REACH system. (Spanish: El control del riesgo químico en el futuro de la Unión Europea - Sistema REACH) Recalde Ruiz D.L., Laborda Grima R., Prevención, Jan.-Mar. 2006, No.175, p.48-54. Illus. 6 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: This article presents a broad overview of the REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals) system currently being discussed within the European Union and analyses the advantages and drawbacks in light of current Spanish legislation on the control of chemical hazards. (106036)
CIS 07-151 Acute pesticide-related illness among emergency responders, 1993-2002. Calvert G.M., et al., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 2006, Vol.49, No.5, p.383-393. Illus. 22 ref. (In English) Internet: Emergency services personnel are among the first to arrive at a pesticide-related release event. In this study, data on pesticide poisoning magnitude, severity, and risk from various sources in 21 States were reviewed. Acute occupational pesticide-related illness incidence rates for each category of emergency services worker were calculated. A total of 291 cases were identified. Firefighters accounted for 111 cases, law enforcement officers for 104 cases, emergency medical technicians for 34 cases and 42 cases were unspecified. Most were exposed while performing activities related to a pesticide release event (84%) and not involving patient care, while the remainder involved exposure to pesticide-contaminated patients. A majority of cases were exposed to insecticides (51%). Most had low severity illnesses (90%). The incidence rate was highest for firefighters and law enforcement officers. The findings suggest the need for greater efforts to prevent acute occupational pesticide-related illness among emergency responders. (106070)
CIS 07-152 Medical surveillance of workers exposed to crystalline silica. Raymond L.W., Wintermeyer S., eds., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Jan. 2006, Vol.48, No.1, p.95-101. 66 ref. (In English) Internet: This article outlines the objectives, key elements and implementation strategies of a medical surveillance programme for workers exposed to crystalline silica. Contents: overview of the main health effects of silica (silicosis, chronic bronchitis, connective tissue disorders, lung cancer); principles of medical surveillance; recommended surveillance programme (target population, components for evaluation, frequency of evaluations, education, reporting, record keeping, responsibilities). (106074)
CIS 07-153 Concomitant contact allergy to the resins, reactive diluents and hardener of a bisphenol A/F-based epoxy resin in subway construction workers. Chu C.Y., Pontén A., Sun C.C., Jee S.H., Contact Dermatitis, Mar. 2006, Vol.54, No.3, p.131-139. Illus. 25 ref. (In English) Internet: Among 20 subway construction workers in Taipei, Taiwan, using a new epoxy resin system, nine showed clinical symptoms and signs of contact dermatitis. The objective of the study was to determine which components of the epoxy resin system were responsible for the contact allergy. Patch testing with the various components of the system was performed on both the patients and asymptomatic individuals. Findings are discussed. It is concluded that contact allergy to epoxy resin systems may involve hardeners and diluents as well as resins, and patch testing for reaction to all components should be performed. (106081)
CIS 07-154 Primary prevention in health care employees: A prospective intervention study in a 3-year training period. Löffler H., Bruckner T., Diepgen T., Effendy I., Contact Dermatitis, Apr. 2006, Vol.54, No.4, p.202-209. 50 ref. (In English) Internet: Irritant contact dermatitis is a mayor problem in health care employees. This study investigates the efficiency of a special training program among health care apprentices. 521 apprentices from 14 nursing schools in Germany were randomly divided into an intervention group with a regular teaching protocol regarding all aspects of primary prevention and a control group without any further teaching. In the intervention group, a significantly better hand skin condition was observed at the end of the three-year training period than in the control group, with the prevalence of morphological skin changes of 66.7% and 89.3% respectively. The controls had an odds ratio of 4.8 for developing any skin changes on the hands after three years. Other findings are discussed. This study shows that primary prevention of skin disease by regularly teaching during the training period of medical employees can effectively reduce the risk of development of irritant skin changes of the hands. (106082)
CIS 07-155 Exposure to particles and nitrogen dioxide among taxi, bus and lorry drivers. Lewné M., Nise G., Lind M.L., Gustavsson P., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Mar. 2006, Vol.79, No.3, p.220-226. Illus. 16 ref. (In English) Internet: The objective of this study was to investigate differences in exposure to motor exhaust between taxi, bus and truck drivers. A total of 121 drivers were included in the study: 39 taxi drivers, 42 bus drivers and 40 truck drivers. Personal exposure measurements were performed during one working day. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) was measured with passive diffusive samplers. Particles were measured using a monitoring instrument detecting particles between 0.1 and 10µm in size. It was found that truck drivers experienced the highest exposure and taxi drivers the lowest with bus drivers in an intermediate position, regardless of whether NO2 or particles were used as exposure indicator. The levels of both NO2 and particles were higher for bus drivers in the city than for those driving in the suburbs. Using diesel or petrol as a fuel for taxis had no influence on the exposure for the drivers, indicating that the taxi drivers' exposure mainly depends on exhaust from surrounding traffic. (106087)
CIS 07-156 One-year longitudinal study of young apprentices exposed to airway occupational sensitizers. Talini D., Monteverdi A., Lastrucci L., Buonocore C., Carrara M., Di Pede F., Paggiaro P., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Mar. 2006, Vol.79, No.3, p.237-243. 29 ref. (In English) Internet: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of occupational exposure to irritants and sensitizers on the incidence of respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function impairment in a group of young apprentices. It involved 448 apprentices in various jobs with exposure to irritants and sensitizers, who were evaluated at pre-employment with a standardized questionnaire, spirometry and prick tests. The tests were repeated after one year of exposure to respiratory irritants or sensitizers among 244 subjects of the baseline group. At the first examination, males had a higher prevalence of shortness of breath with wheeze, asthma, smoking habit and atopy than females. At the second examination there was no significant increase in the prevalence of respiratory symptoms. However, incident cases for cough, phlegm, wheezing, shortness of breath with wheeze and asthma were all higher than remittent cases. Incidence of respiratory symptoms was associated with atopy and smoking. A possible healthy worker effect could underestimate the effect of occupational exposure in apprentices. (106088)
CIS 07-157 Occupational exposure to toluene and its possible causative role in renal damage development in shoe workers. González-Yebra A.L., Kornhauser C., Wrobel K., Pérez-Luque E.L., Barbosa G., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Mar. 2006, Vol.79, No.3, p.259-264. Illus. 27 ref. (In English) Internet: Many shoe workers in Leon, Mexico, are in continuous contact with toluene-based glues. The objective of this case-control study involving 50 toluene-exposed shoe workers and 25 control subjects was to evaluate the relationship between toluenel exposure and renal damage. Urinary o-cresol excretion was used as a measure of toluene exposure. Urinary albumin excretion and N-acetyl-Β-D-glucosaminidase (NAG) enzymatic activity were tested to assess renal dysfunction. Urinary o-cresol levels were higher in exposed subjects. Albumin excretion was similar in the exposed and control groups. NAG enzymatic activity was greater in the exposed group compared to the control group (3.5 U/g vs 1.9 U/g creatinine). An inverse relationship was found between schooling years and the NAG enzymatic activity for the two studied groups. The findings support the hypothesis that toluene may be a factor associated with the presence of renal damage in exposed shoe workers. (106090)
CIS 07-158 The beryllium occupational exposure limit: Historical origin and current inadequacy. Borak J., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Feb. 2006, Vol.48, No.2, p.109-116. Illus. 70 ref. (In English) Internet: This review article discusses the historical development of the occupational exposure limit for beryllium and argues in favour of its lowering from the current level of 2µg/m3 at which instances of chronic beryllium disease continue to be reported. (106091)
CIS 07-159 Evaluation of flavorings-related lung disease risk at six microwave popcorn plants. Kanwal R., Kullman G., Piacitelli C., Boylstein R., Sahakian N., Martin S., Fedan K., Kreiss K., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Feb. 2006, Vol.48, No.2, p.149-157. Illus. 14 ref. (In English) Internet: After investigating airway obstruction in workers exposed to butter flavouring at a popcorn plant, this study sought to further characterize lung disease risk from airborne butter flavouring chemicals. Data from medical and environmental surveys were analysed at six microwave popcorn plants. Respiratory symptom and airway obstruction prevalences were higher among oil and flavourings mixers with longer work histories and in packaging-area workers near non-isolated tanks of oil and flavourings. Workers were affected at five of the six plants, one with mixing-area exposure to diacetyl (a butter-flavouring chemical with known respiratory toxicity potential) as low as 0.02ppm. It is concluded that microwave popcorn workers at many plants are at risk of flavouring-related lung disease. Peak exposures may be hazardous even when ventilation maintains low average exposures. Respiratory protection and engineering controls are therefore necessary. (106093)
CIS 07-160 Effect of styrene on postural stability among reinforced plastic boat plant workers in Finland. Toppila E., Forsman P., Pyykkö I., Starck J., Tossavainen T., Uitti J., Oksa P., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Feb. 2006, Vol.48, No.2, p.175-180. Illus. 26 ref. (In English) Internet: Many substances are vestibulotoxic and may impair balance. Styrene is both ototoxic and neurotoxic, but its effect on balance has been little studied. This study evaluated the effect of exposure to low concentrations of styrene on balance among Finnish manufacturers of fibreglass-reinforced plastic boats. Postural stability and urinary mandelic acid concentrations were determined for 252 male employees. Postural stability was evaluated by means of force platform and photographic recording. Individual exposure to styrene in the breathing zone was measured for 148 workers. It was found that the postural stability of laminators was worse than that of other workers. This impairment was observed already in young workers, and tended to worsen with age. (106095)
CIS 07-161 Evaluation of occupational exposure to N-nitrosamines in a rubber-manufacturing industry. Iavicoli I., Carelli G., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Feb. 2006, Vol.48, No.2, p.195-198. 31 ref. (In English) Internet: This study sought to determine volatile N-nitrosamines levels in the air of the rubber-manufacturing industry and to measure urinary N-nitrosamines concentrations among exposed workers. Personal monitoring of 34 workers was performed by sampling nine airborne N-nitrosamines in four Italian factories that manufactured rubber drive belts for automotive engines. Urinary N-nitrosamine levels were determined in all exposed workers and 26 controls. Analyses were conducted by capillary gas chromatography and thermal energy analyser. It was found that airborne and urinary N-nitrosamines levels were very low and, in most cases, below the limit of detection (0.06µg/m3 and 0.1µg/L respectively). However, it is recommended that workers should still be monitored constantly because some of these substances are known to be genotoxic and carcinogenic. (106096)
CIS 07-162 Sensitization and chronic beryllium disease among workers in copper-beryllium distribution centers. Stanton M.L., Henneberger P.K., Kent M.S., Deubner D.C., Kreiss K., Schuler C.R., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Feb. 2006, Vol.48, No.2, p.204-211. Illus. 26 ref. (In English) Internet: Little is known about the risk of sensitization and chronic beryllium disease among workers performing limited processing of copper-beryllium alloys downstream of the primary beryllium industry. In this study, a cross-sectional survey of employees was performed at three copper-beryllium alloy distribution centres. A total of 100 workers were tested for beryllium sensitization using the beryllium blood lymphocyte proliferation test. Available data on beryllium concentrations in air were used to characterize airborne exposure. One participant, who also had exposure to other forms of beryllium, was found to be sensitized and to have chronic beryllium disease, resulting in a prevalence of sensitization of 1% for all tested. This prevalence is lower than for workers in primary beryllium production facilities. (106097)
CIS 07-163 The GHS attacks the chemical tower of Babel. (French: Le SGH s'attaque à la tour de Babel chimique) Annys E., Prevent Focus, Apr. 2006, No.4, p.16-18. Illus. 2 ref. (In French) Internet: Various systems for the classification of chemicals are used across the world. The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of the United Nations aims to create a single system for the classification and labelling of chemicals, as well as for use in the related material safety data sheets. This classification system is currently being drafted. This article summarizes the background and principles behind the system, and provides a preview of what is likely to be the final version of the system, whose introduction is planned for 2008. (106165)
CIS 07-164 Biological monitoring of pesticide exposures among applicators and their children in Nicaragua. Rodríguez T., Younglove L., Lu C., Funez A., Weppner S., Barr D.B., Fenske R.A., International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Oct.-Dec. 2006, Vol.12, No.4, p.312-320. Illus. 37 ref. (In English) Internet: Exposures were assessed for seven small-scale farmers using chlorpyrifos on corn and ten banana plantation employees applying diazinon, and for one child of each worker. Metabolites (TCPY and IMPY) were measured in urine before and after applications. TCPY concentrations peaked at 27 and 8.5 hours post-application for applicators and children, respectively (geometric means, 26 and 3.0µg/L). Proximity to spraying and spray mixture preparation in homes were important exposure factors. IMPY concentrations differed substantially across workers at two plantations (geometric means, 1.3 and 168µg/L); however, their children had little or no diazinon exposure. These workers and children were also exposed to chlorpyrifos, most likely through contact with chlorpyrifos-impregnated bags used in banana production. Several recommendations are offered: 1) monitor children's activities during applications; 2) do not store or prepare pesticides in homes; 3) institute sound occupational hygiene practices at banana plantations; 4) dispose of plastic insecticide bags properly at the worksite. (106242)
CIS 07-165 Children's environmental health in Central Asia and the Middle East. Carpenter D.O., et al., International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Oct.-Dec. 2006, Vol.12, No.4, p.362-368. Illus. 60 ref. (In English) Internet: Children in Central Asia and the Middle East bear disproportionate environmental threats to health, of which the most widespread and serious result from poverty, malnutrition, lack of access to safe drinking water and food, and exposures to toxic chemicals. Their psychological health is threatened in several parts of this region by internal wars and strife. Many, or even most, children are regularly exposed to environmental tobacco smoke. In many of these countries, children constitute very high percentages of the population. Because children constitute the future, it is critical that these threats to their health be addressed and reduced to the greatest extent possible through both provision of safe and adequate drinking water and nutrition and reduction of exposures to environmental contaminants. (106248)
CIS 07-166 Case-by-case assessment of adult-onset asthma attributable to occupational exposures among members of a health maintenance organization. Sama S.R., Milton D.K., Hunt P.R., Houseman E.A., Henneberger P.K., Rosiello R.A., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Apr. 2006, Vol.48, No.4, p.400-407. 30 ref. (In English) Internet: A two-year prospective study was conducted to identify adult-onset asthma among health maintenance organization (HMO) members. Telephone interviews regarding occupational exposures, symptoms, medication use and triggers were used to assess the likelihood of work-related asthma for each case. Weighted estimating equations were used to adjust the proportion of asthma attributable to workplace exposures. Overall, 29% of adult onset asthma was found to be attributable to workplace exposures, with 26% and 22% of cases attributable to irritants and sensitizers, respectively. (106079)
CIS 07-167 Risk perception and communication regarding pesticide use in rural work: A case study in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. Peres F., Moreira J.C., Rodrigues K.M., Claudio L., International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Oct.-Dec. 2006, Vol.12, No.4, p.400-407. 24 ref. (In English) Internet: In an agricultural region of Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, rapid assessment procedures were used for risk-perception studies based on semi-structured interviews, participatory observations, and focus groups. Data were qualitatively categorized. Women's risk perception was prioritized, as they did not recognize some risks they were exposed to during work activities. To reach women likely to be exposed to pesticides, a photographic soap opera (fotonovela) was constructed in collaboration with rural workers, using community-based participatory research methods. Contents of the risk-communication strategies included the harmful effects of pesticides. Results showed that the inclusion of risk-perception studies in the development of educative and risk-communication campaigns is very important for linking research to action. (106159)
CIS 07-168 Semen quality and reproductive sex hormone levels in Peruvian pesticide sprayers. Yucra S., Rubio J., Gasco M., Gonzales C., Steenland K., Gonzales G.F., International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Oct.-Dec. 2006, Vol.12, No.4, p.355-361. Illus. 38 ref. (In English) Internet: To determine the association between occupational pesticide exposure and semen quality among sprayers using organophosphate (OPs) pesticides, 31 pesticide sprayers and 80 men who were not exposed were studied. Semen and blood samples were obtained one day after last pesticide application. Semen samples were analyzed for sperm concentration, percentage of sperm motility, percentage of normal morphology, and fructose and zinc concentrations. Blood samples were analyzed for sex hormones. Pesticide sprayers had significantly reduced age-adjusted seminal volume, percentage of motility, percentage of sperm with normal morphology, serum luteinizing hormone, serum testosterone levels, and seminal zinc concentration (a marker of prostate function), as well as significantly increased time of liquefaction, seminal pH, percentage of immature sperm morphology, and leukocyte concentration. These findings provide further evidence that occupational exposures to OP pesticides adversely affect semen quality and sex hormones. (106247)
CIS 07-169 Mercury exposures in informal gold miners and relatives in southern Peru. Hurtado J., Gonzales G.F., Steenland K., International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Oct.-Dec. 2006, Vol.12, No.4, p.340-345. Illus. 25 ref. (In English) Internet: Subjects working in or living near informal gold mining and processing in southern Peru were studied to determine mercury exposures from two tasks: amalgamation and amalgam smelting. The authors collected 17 airborne and 41 urinary mercury levels. The mean urinary levels were 728 (range: 321-1,662) and 113 (45-197)µg/L for working in smelters and living near smelters, respectively. A third group working in amalgamation had a mean 18µg/L (range 8-37). People living in the mining town but with no mining activities had 8µg/L (5-10), while a control group outside the town had 4µg/L (2-6). Mean airborne mercury exposure was 2,423µg/m3 (range 530-4,430) during smelting, 30.5µg/m3 (12-55) during amalgamation, and 12µg/m3 (3-23) in the mining town. Smelters are highly contaminated with mercury, as are the people living around smelters. (106245)
CIS 07-170 Lung cancer development in primary smelter workers: A nested case-referent study. Lundström N.G., Englyst V., Gerhardsson L., Jin T., Nordberg G., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Apr. 2006, Vol.48, No.4, p.376-380. 30 ref. (In English) Internet: The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of work-related exposure to arsenic and lead versus smoking among lead smelter workers who had developed lung cancer. In a cohort of 3979 lead smelter workers, 46 male subjects had contracted respiratory malignancies. They were compared with 141 age-matched male referents by conditional logistic regression analysis. Cases showed a fourfold higher smoking rate compared with referents. When restricted to smokers, the cumulative air arsenic exposure index, but not the lead exposure indices, was also significantly higher among the cases. It is concluded that cumulative arsenic exposure and smoking were the main risk factors for the development of lung cancer, but not lead exposure. (106076)
CIS 07-171 A retrospective occupational cohort study of end-stage renal disease in aircraft workers exposed to trichloroethylene and other hydrocarbons. Radican L., Wartenberg D., Rhoads G.G., Schneider D., Wedeen R., Stewart P., Blair A., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Jan. 2006, Vol.48, No.1, p.1-12. 32 ref. (In English) Internet: Various case-control studies suggest that hydrocarbons increase end-stage renal disease (ESRD) risk. No cohort studies have been conducted. In this study, an occupational database was matched to the U.S. Renal Data System, and the outcome of ESRDs was examined using multivariable Cox regression. Sixteen individual hydrocarbons were studied. For the 1973-2000 period there was an approximate twofold increased risk of ESRD among workers exposed to trichloroethylene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, and JP4 gasoline compared with unexposed subjects. Relative risk was greater than unity for several other hydrocarbons. Associations attenuated when 2001-2002 data were included in the analyses. It is concluded that certain hydrocarbons may increase ESRD risk, although some findings are contradictory and further research is needed. (106071)
CIS 07-172 Electrocardiographic abnormality for workers exposed to carbon disulfide at a viscose rayon plant. Chang S.J., Chang H.Y., Shih T.S., Chou T.C., Chen C.J., Chen P.C., Sung F.C., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Apr. 2006, Vol.48, No.4, p.394-399. 22 ref. (In English) Internet: This study investigated electrocardiography (ECG) manifestations for male workers with carbon disulfide exposure at a Taiwanese rayon manufacturing plant. A total of 251 men in the exposed group and 226 controls underwent physical examinations and completed questionnaires. The prevalence of ECG abnormalities was much higher in the exposed group (25.9%) than in the reference group (2.7%), with an odds ratio (OR) of 12.8. Foremen were at the highest risk of abnormal ECG (OR=20.6), followed by filament-spinning workers (OR=14.2), viscose manufacturing workers (OR=11.3), and carbon disulfide-manufacturing workers (OR=8.1). Multivariate logistic regression analysis based on cumulative exposure index also showed a dose-response relationship, and the risk of ECG abnormality could be initiated at an exposure history of 31 to 57ppm-years, with an OR of 7.2. The ECG abnormalities observed among workers exposed to permissible levels of carbon disulfide highlight the importance of environmental control of the chemical and of workers' education in exposure prevention at work. (106078)
CIS 07-173 Endocrine disruptions during an alfalfa production run. (French: Perturbations endocriniennes lors d'une campagne de luzerne) Derache V., Fontaine B., Buisset C., Couplet G., Documents pour le médecin du travail, 1st Quarter 2006, No.105, p.61-64. Illus. 8 ref. (In French) Internet: Alfalfa contains a phyto-oestrogen that can cause feminizing effects in cattle when consumed in large quantities. Literature surveys have not identified any human effects. This study involved workers in a food processing plant working in the vicinity of a drying tower occasionally used for producing alfalfa powder as a protein supplement in cattle feed. It involved twelve male workers, including nine potentially exposed workers and three unexposed controls, who were subjected to medical examinations and biological sampling before and after an alfalfa powder production run. No feminizing effects were noted among the long-term potentially exposed workers, neither were there any differences between potentially exposed subjects and controls. However, in view of the small sample size, no final conclusions can be drawn and further work will be required. (106133)
CIS 07-174 Application of a probabilistic model for evaluating risks among employees. (German: Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung als Hilfsmittel zur Wirkungsabschätzung bei Arbeitsnehmern) Schneider K., Hassauer M., Oltmanns J., Schuhmacher-Wolz U., Elmshäuser E, Mosbach-Schulz O., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2004. 281p. Illus. 81 ref. Price: EUR 22.00., ISBN 3-86509-121-0 (In German) Internet: This report describes a probabilistic model for estimating the risk of worker exposure to harmful substances in the workplace. It also presents examples of application of the model to five substances (trimethyl pentene, aniline, dichloroaniline, vinyl acetate and dibutyl phthalate). Results of the probabilistic evaluation are compared with those of occupational hygiene reference values that require the implementation of protective measures at the workplace, obtained through a deterministic evaluation. The impact on regulations of the use of these methods is discussed. (106008)
CIS 07-175 Target exposure limits with regard to repeated dose toxicity in the framework of an easy-to-use workplace control scheme. (German: Expositionszielgrössen hinsichtlich chronischer Toxizität im Rahmen eines einfachen Massnahmenkonzeptes) Roller M., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2005. 203p. Illus. 24 ref. Price: EUR 17.50., ISBN 3-86509-297-7 (In German) Internet: Approximately 170 substances for which no MAK values are specified and which are not classified as being mutagenic, carcinogenic or reprotoxic of category 1 or 2 were identified by means of a search in the IUCLID database. 99 of these substances were then grouped into four chronic toxicity classes from which exposure limits were derived. By comparing this classification with the hazard bands of the British COSHH Essentials system based on R phrases, the reliability of the method and of the derived exposure limits was found to be limited. Despite the uncertainties highlighted, this study proposes the use of other toxicological information in addition to R phrases in cases where threshold limit values are not specified, including in particular the exposure levels that trigger the implementation of preventive measures. (106018)
CIS 07-176 Occupational exposure to chemicals in the Portuguese foundry industry. (Portuguese: Esposição profissional a agentes químicos na indústria da fundição portuguesa) Costa J.C., Dias A.M., Peixoto A.R., Botelho Chaves A., Silva Ribeiro C., Malheiros L.F., Maia e Costa H., Instituto para a Segurança, Higiene e Saúde no Trabalho (ISHST), Rua Barata Salgueiro, 37, 5° 1250-042 Lisboa, Portugal, June 2005. 224p. Illus. 66 ref., ISBN 972-8321-83-X (In Portuguese) Internet: Chemical occupational exposure profiles were defined for the ferrous and nonferrous metal subsectors of the foundry industry in Portugal. The study involved 15 foundries. Chemicals considered included crystalline silica, metal dusts and fumes, total dusts and mineral oils. The study enabled the characterisation of 148 exposure profiles, based on hazard evaluation. Several recommendations for improved occupational exposure risk management that comply with legal requirements in this sector are proposed. (106043)
CIS 07-177 Benzene agreement and legislation - 10 years. (Portuguese: Acordo e legislação sobre o benzeno - 10 anos) Abel Arcuri A.S., Nunes Cardoso L.M., Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente 710, São Paulo, SP 06409-002, Brazil, 2005. 135p. Bibl. ref., ISBN 85-98117-11-0 (In Portuguese) Internet: The "benzene agreement" was signed in Brazil in 1995. This publication commemorates the ten years since this agreement was passed. It recounts the history of benzene legislation, the work involved for its implementation and the progress accomplished since, together with some setbacks. It also presents the full text of the final version of the agreement of 28 September 1995, along with all the related legislation on occupational exposure to benzene that followed from the agreement and Regulation No.14 of 20 December 1995 on carcinogens (see CIS 96-403). (106049)
CIS 07-178 Pesticide-related illness and injury surveillance - A how-to guide for state-based programs. Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-2002, USA, Nov. 2005. xv, 272p. Illus. Bibl. ref. (In English) Internet: This guide explains how to define and operate medical surveillance programmes for acute and subacute effects of pesticide exposure. It includes guidelines for case investigation, data collection, outreach, and occupational hygiene education. Additional useful information for use both in the initial phases of developing a surveillance programme and the ongoing implementation of the surveillance system is provided in the appendices. The guide also addresses issues of capturing data on pesticide-related illnesses and injuries in workplace and non-workplace settings. (106057)
CIS 07-179 Evaluation of the air quality in pig housing facilities equipped with a liquid-solid manure separation system. (French: Evaluation de la qualité de l'air dans les porcheries équipées d'un système de séparation liquide-solide des déjections) Lavoie J., Beaudet Y., Létourneau C., Godbout S., Lemay S., Belzile M., Lachance I., Pouliot F., Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), 505 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3C2, Canada, 2006. iv, 35p. Illus. 41 ref. Price: CAD 5.30. Downloadable version (PDF format) free of charge., ISBN 2-89631-039-8 (In French) Internet: This project involved the evaluation of a system consisting of the separation of solid and liquid manure in a pig facility and its effects on odour, toxic gas emissions and bioaerosol formation. Air samples were collected twice a week during 16 weeks, and concentrations were measured for the following pollutants: bacteria, moulds, endotoxins, ammonia, methane, hydrogen sulphide and nitrous oxide. Other data collected included ventilation throughputs and a subjective evaluation of smell. Findings are discussed. The separation had little effect except for ammonia emissions, that were reduced by half. (106177)
CIS 07-180 Pollution by sulfuric acid in pickling workshops. (German: Belastung durch Schwefelsäure in Beizereien) Guba C., Kuhlmann G., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2005. 52p. Illus. 9 ref. Price: EUR 9.50., ISBN 3-86509-325-6 (In German) Internet: Sulfuric acid is widely used, in particular for treating metal surfaces. Workers in pickling workshops are exposed to sulfuric acid aerosols that have corrosive effects on the skin and the respiratory tract. In this study involving 156 pickling workshops, worker exposure was evaluated by means of ambient and breathing air sampling. Findings showed that most workshops were in compliance with threshold limit values. Measures aimed at limiting worker exposure to sulfuric acid (increase in ventilation flow, local exhaust) were proposed in several cases where MAK values were exceeded. (106017)
CIS 07-181 Asbestos: The licensed contractors' guide. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2006. vi, 126p. Illus. 43 ref. Price: GBP 14.50., ISBN 0-7176-2874-4 (In English) Internet: This guidance covers various work with asbestos which requires a licence under the Asbestos (Licensing) Regulations 1983 (CIS 83-1850) (as amended). Contents: introduction to working with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs); licences for work with ACMs; risk assessments, plans of work and notifications of work; training of workers, supervisors and others; personal protective equipment; enclosures for work with ACMs; controlled techniques for the removal and repair of ACMs; decontamination. This document replaces and consolidates into one document most HSE guidance on licensed asbestos removal work: HSG189/1 (CIS 00-1692); INDG288 (CIS 06-7); EH47 (CIS 06-163); EH50 (CIS 88-1492); EH51 (CIS 01-517). (106118)
CIS 07-182 Occupational dermatitis caused by plants. (French: Dermatoses professionnelles aux végétaux) Crépy M.N., Documents pour le médecin du travail, 1st Quarter 2006, No.105, p.77-90. Illus. 66 ref. (In French) Internet: Plants can cause often-severe mechanical or chemical irritation dermatitis, as well as allergic contact dermatitis. Florists, agricultural workers, forestry workers and woodworking and food industry workers are particularly at risk. Contents of this information sheet on occupational dermatitis from plants: plant classification; irritants and allergens contained in plants; epidemiology; diagnosis in occupational settings; diagnosis in specialized institutions; prognosis; prevention and treatment; compensation. (106135)
CIS 07-183 Specification for protective gloves - General requirements and test methods. SPRING Singapore, 2 Bukit Merah Central, Singapore 159835, Republic of Singapore, 2003. 36p. Illus. 16 ref. Price: SGD 34.00 (excluding GST)., ISBN 9971-67-997-3 (In English) Internet: This standard defines the general requirements and relevant test procedures for protective glove design and construction, resistance of glove materials to water penetration, innocuousness, comfort and efficiency, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer. It does not apply to gloves used by the medical profession, for protection against electrical hazards or in clean-room environments (food industry, electronics industry). Replaces Singapore Standard SS 261:1997 (CIS 00-818). (106051)
CIS 07-184 Are you a woodworker? Protect yourself against wood dust. (French: Vous travaillez le bois? Protégez-vous des risques liés aux poussières de bois) Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Sep. 2006. 6p. Illus. (In French) Internet: This leaflet provides recommendations for the prevention of occupational exposure to dust formed during woodworking. Its aim is to increase awareness among workers, employers and worker's representatives on the benefits of the prevention of occupational hazards and to enable occupational health services to provide practical support to the sector. Contents: regulations; effects of wood dust on health (skin diseases, respiratory impairment, rhinitis, sinonasal cancer); limitation of exposure. (106203)
CIS 07-185 Fires near electrical power. (Spanish: Incendios en presencia de tensión eléctrica) Calvo Sáez J.A., Palmero Mangado Á., Prevención, Jan.-Mar. 2006, No.175, p.56-64. Illus. (In Spanish) Internet: The use of fire extinguishers in the presence of electricity is hazardous, particularly if the fire involves high voltage equipment. This article discusses the relationship between the type of fire extinguisher, the voltage of the electrical equipment and the safety distance necessary to avoid all risk of electrical hazards. Main topics addressed: classes of fire; selection of the extinguishing medium; Spanish legislation regarding human interventions on electrical installations; labelling of fire extinguishers according to the UNE-EN 3-7:2004 standard; distances to be observed with respect to power equipment. (106037)
CIS 07-186 Preventing arc flash injuries. White J., Occupational Hazards, Mar. 2006, Vol.68, No.3, p.47-48. Illus. (In English) Internet: Between 1992 and 2001, there were 17,201 injuries in the USA caused by electric arc flash burns. This article explains the causes of these types of incidents and their risk factors. It proposes a six-step approach to prevention: hazard analysis; collection of information; performing an arc flash study according to the guidelines of the IEEE 1584-2002 standard; selecting appropriate personal protective equipment; marking equipment; training the workers. (106061)
CIS 07-187 Fewer accidents but risks remain. (French: Moins d'accidents mais toujours du danger) Larcher C., Travail et sécurité, June 2006, No.663, p.36-37. Illus. (In French) Internet: During the last thirty years in France, the overall number of occupational accidents decreased by 38% while those due to electricity decreased by 69%. However, electrical accidents are 28 times more likely to result in a fatality than ordinary accidents. This article summarizes the main statistics of occupational electrical accidents that resulted in lost working days, permanent invalidities or fatalities during 2004, by cause and sector, together with the trends observed since 1990. The breakdown by job level is also given for the 108 fatal accidents included in the EPICEA database that occurred between 2000 and 2004 (106139)
CIS 07-188 Guidelines for assessing the competence of electrically skilled persons. (German: Leitlinie zur Beurteilung der Befähigung von Elektrofachkräften) International Social Security Association (ISSA), International Section of the ISSA on Prevention of Occupational Risks due to Electricity - Gas - Long-Distance Heating - Water, c/o Berufsgenossenschaft der Feinmechanik und Elektrotechnik, Gustav-Heinemann-Ufer, 50968 Bonn, Germany, [ca 2006]. 50p. Illus. Bibl.ref., ISBN 3-927824-01-4 (de), ISBN 3-937824-00-6 (en) (In English, German) Internet: This booklet provides guidelines for assessing the competence of persons required to carry out electrotechnical work. Contents: objectives of the guideline; definitions; required knowledge and experience for specific work activities; non-electrical work carried out in the vicinity of electrical installations; work-related task allocation; basic occupational safety and health regulations; competence certification card. Appendices include examples of qualification levels and competence certification cards of various countries. (106146)
CIS 07-189 Guidelines for assessing the competence of persons involved in live working. (French: Guide pour l'évaluation de la compétence des personnes impliquées dans les travaux sous tension; German: Leitlinie für die Beurteilung der Befähigung von AuS-Personal; Spanish: Guía para la evaluación de la competencia del personal que realiza trabajos en tensión) International Social Security Association (ISSA), International Section of the ISSA on Prevention of Occupational Risks due to Electricity - Gas - Long-Distance Heating - Water, c/o Berufsgenossenschaft der Feinmechanik und Elektrotechnik, Gustav-Heinemann-Ufer, 50968 Bonn, Germany, [ca 2006]. 65p. Illus., ISBN 3-9807576-5-X (fr), ISBN 3-9807576-6-8 (en), ISBN 3-9807576-7-6 (de), ISBN 3-9807576-7-6 (es) (In English, French, German, Spanish) Internet: This booklet provides guidance for assessing the competence of persons involved in live work, which consists of working in contact with or near to live conductors. Topics addressed: definitions of live work and competence; developing the competence criteria; factors to be considered; aspects not addressed in this guidance; competence hierarchy; process for assessing live workers. Appendices include further assessment criteria, examples of national criteria and management elements of live working. (106147)
CIS 07-190 Guidelines for the selection of personal protective clothing when exposed to thee thermal effects of an electric arc. (German: Leitlinie für die Auswahl von persönlicher Schutzausrüstung gegen thermische Auswirkungen durch einen Störlichtbogen; Spanish: Guía para la selección de equipamiento de protección personal contra los efectos térmicos del arco eléctrico) International Social Security Association (ISSA), International Section of the ISSA on Prevention of Occupational Risks due to Electricity - Gas - Long-Distance Heating - Water, c/o Berufsgenossenschaft der Feinmechanik und Elektrotechnik, Gustav-Heinemann-Ufer, 50968 Bonn, Germany, [ca 2006]. 64p. Illus. 11 ref., ISBN 3-9807576-2-5 (de), ISBN 3-9807576-3-3 (en), ISBN 3-9807576-4-1 (es) (In English, German, Spanish) Internet: This booklet provides guidance on the selection of personal protective clothing for workers exposed to the thermal effects of electric arcs. Topics addressed: definitions; effects of electric arcs; assessment of materials; calculation of heat stress parameters; electric arc test procedures; classification of arc resistant protective clothing; quality control; recommendations for selection and wear. (106148)
CIS 07-191 Recommendations to promote electrical safety at work. (French: Recommandations relatives à la sécurité électrique au travail; German: Empfehlungen für den sicheren Einsatz elektrischer Anlagen und Betriebsmittel) International Social Security Association (ISSA), International Section of the ISSA on Prevention of Occupational Risks due to Electricity - Gas - Long-Distance Heating - Water, c/o Berufsgenossenschaft der Feinmechanik und Elektrotechnik, Gustav-Heinemann-Ufer, 50968 Bonn, Germany, [ca 2006]. 14p. Illus. (In English, French, German) Internet: This booklet provides recommendations for promoting electrical safety at work by means of inspections and controls. Contents: basic requirements; principles for the control and inspection of electrical plant and equipment; inspections to be arranged by the owner; field of application of the recommendations for the inspection of electrical plants and equipment; qualifications of the persons charged with the inspections; purpose of the inspection; dates and intervals of inspection. (106149)
CIS 07-192 Application of the new Royal Decree 286/2006 on noise at the place of work. (Spanish: Aplicación del nuevo Real Decreto 286/2006 sobre ruido laboral) Perramon Lladó A., Prevención, Jan.-Mar. 2006, No.175, p.8-20. Illus. 7 ref. (In Spanish) Internet: This article reviews the provisions specified by the new Royal Decree 286/2006 on noise at the place of work, which transposes Directive 2003/10/EC on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to noise into Spanish legislation. It compares the more stringent requirements of the new Decree with those of Royal Decree 1318/89 in force until now. The main changes introduced in R.D. 286/2006 involve new exposure limits and the preventive measures to be adopted. The methods for estimating noise levels according to the UNE-ES ISO 4869-2 standard are also presented. (106034)
CIS 07-193 Nerve conduction and sensorineural function in dental hygienists using high frequency ultrasound handpieces. Cherniack M., et al., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 2006, Vol.49, No.5, p.313-326. 43 ref. (In English) Internet: Oscillatory vibration from industrial power tools poses a well-recognized risk of peripheral nerve injury. There have been reports of elevated vibrotactile perception thresholds (VPT) among dentists, dental technicians, and dental hygienists, using rotary devices and ultrasonics. Elevated VPTs are an indicator of small fibre nerve or mechanoreceptor injury. This cross-sectional study of 94 experienced dental hygienists was conducted to assess peripheral nerve function and clinical signs and symptoms. Testing included measurement of VPTs for three different categories of mechanoreceptors, sensory nerve conduction tests with fractionated digit and palmar segments, and measurement of calibrated pinch force. A high level of paraesthesia was observed among dental hygienists. This and other findings are discussed. (106065)
CIS 07-194 Medicine and ionizing radiation: Information sheets for facilitating hazard evaluation in nuclear medicine. (French: Médecine et rayonnements ionisants: fiches d'aide à l'analyse des risques en médecine nucléaire) Gauron C., Documents pour le médecin du travail, 1st Quarter 2006, No.105, p.7-48. Illus. (In French) Internet: This set of six information sheets for facilitating hazard analysis in the field of nuclear medicine was compiled by a multidisciplinary committee comprising various institutions and experts, following a survey on radiation protection conducted in the Ile-de-France region. The sheets address the following topics: relevant legislation; in vivo diagnosis other than by means of positron emission tomography; in vivo diagnosis using fluorine 18 positron emission tomography; outpatient iodine 131 therapy; in-hospital iodine 131 therapy; follow-up of nuclear medicine patients. (106131)
CIS 07-195 Managing sources of ionizing radiation. (French: Gestion des sources de rayonnements ionisants) Gauron C., Servent J.P., Documents pour le médecin du travail, 1st Quarter 2006, No.105, p.65-75. (In French) Internet: Short reviews of papers presented at a conference on the management of sources of ionizing radiation held in Paris, France, on 19-20 September 2005. Topics addressed: sources of radiation in France; use of tritium in watchmaking and its replacement by non-radioactive luminescent substances; review of radiation protection incidents in France; regulations governing notifications and permissions; scale for communicating the severity of nuclear incidents; radiation protection management in nuclear power stations in France; management of radioactive sources; application of the ALARA ("as low as reasonably applicable") approach in medical applications; standards and standardization trends; transport of radioactive sources; return of radioactive sources; source disposal chains; French national plan for the management of radioactive sources. (106134)
CIS 07-196 Radioactive hospital waste - Radiation under control. (French: Déchets hospitaliers radioactifs - Rayonnements sous contrôle) Bondéelle A., Delmotte H., Gauron C., Travail et sécurité, July-Aug. 2006, No.664, p.21-29. Illus. 16 ref. (In French) Internet: This collection of articles describes current practices and regulatory provisions in France governing the disposal of hospital radioactive waste. Topics addressed: regulatory trends; role of the competent person; flowchart of a hospital radioactive waste management system (sorting, storage, elimination) for liquid and solid wastes generated by health care activities contaminated by radioactive substances; training and information; glossary. (106169)
CIS 07-197 Occupational sun exposure and mycosis fungoides: A European multicenter case-control study. Morales-Suárez-Varela M.M., et al., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Apr. 2006, Vol.48, No.4, p.390-393. 25 ref. (In English) Internet: This European multi-centre case-control study conducted between 1995 and 1997 sought to evaluate the association between occupational exposure to sunlight and mycosis fungoides (MF), a peripheral T-cell lymphoma. From the 118 accepted cases, 104 were interviewed, of which 76 were confirmed cases. Population controls were selected randomly from the regions of case ascertainment. Information based on occupational history was coded according to industry types. A job exposure matrix was created according to the expected exposure to sunlight. Once exposures to aromatic halogenated hydrocarbons were eliminated, a high MF risk was associated with exposures to solar radiation. (106077)
CIS 07-198 Leukemia and exposure to ionizing radiation among German uranium miners. Möhner M., Lindtner M., Otten H., Gille H.G., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Apr. 2006, Vol.49, No.4, p.238-248. Illus. 23 ref. (In English) Internet: It is well known that uranium miners are at an increased risk of lung cancer. Whether they also have an increased risk for other cancer sites remains under discussion. The aim of this study was to examine the leukaemia risk among uranium miners. It involved 377 former uranium miners in East Germany and 980 matched controls. Using conditional logistic regression models, a dose-response relationship between leukaemia risk and exposure to radon progeny could not be confirmed. Yet, a significantly elevated risk is seen in workers with the highest exposure to the combined effect of γ-radiation and long-lived radionuclides. The results suggest that an elevated risk for leukaemia is restricted to employees with a very long occupational career in underground uranium mining or uranium processing. Moreover, the study does not support the hypothesis of an association between exposure to short-lived radon progeny and leukaemia risk. (106063)
CIS 07-199 Recompression chambers. (German: Taucherdruckkammern) Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften (HVBG), Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburgerstrasse 449, 50939 Köln, Germany, Jan. 2004. 23p. Illus. Index (In German) Internet: Contents of these guidelines of the German Mutual Occupational Accident Insurance Association on recompression chambers: scope; definitions; general provisions; construction and equipment of recompression chambers; operations; checks; date of entry into force. Appendices include inspections of recompression chambers, directives and related rules. (106002)
CIS 07-200 Whole-body vibration - The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2005. iv, 60p. 29 ref. Price: GBP 10.95., ISBN 0-7176-6126-1 (In English) Internet: This document contains in-depth guidance on the requirements of the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 (see CIS 06-1260) as they relate to whole-body vibration. Part 1 of sets out the text of the Regulations and explains their meaning, while Part 2 is a practical guide for employers covering the following aspects: risk assessment; estimating vibration exposure; controlling risks; arranging health monitoring; duties of machine manufacturers; obtaining competent help for the assessment and control of risks. (106117)
CIS 07-201 Applying radiation safety standards in radiotherapy. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Wagramerstrasse 5, P.O. Box 100, 1400 Wien, Austria, 2006. 120p. Illus. 60 ref. Price: EUR 28.00. Downloadable version free of charge, ISBN 92-0-110904-0 (In English) Internet: The International Basic Safety Standards for Protection against Ionizing Radiation and for the Safety of Radiation Sources (BSS) establish requirements for persons responsible for designing, running and decommissioning activities involving ionizing radiation. This report is intended as a guide to both regulators and users of radiation sources in radiotherapy in applying the BSS. Contents: background, objective and scope; principal requirements of the BSS; safety of sources; occupational exposure; medical exposure; public exposure; potential exposure, mitigation and emergency plans; safety in the transport of radioactive materials. Appendices include checklists, dose limits, emergency procedures and case studies. (106112)
CIS 07-202 Environmental consequences of the Chernobyl accident and their remediation: Twenty years of experience. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Wagramerstrasse 5, P.O. Box 100, 1400 Wien, Austria, 2006. 166p. Illus. Bibl ref. Price: EUR 38.00. Downloadable version free of charge., ISBN 92-0-114705-8 (In English) Internet: The explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986 resulted in an unprecedented release of radioactive material, with adverse consequences for the public and the environment. Although the accident occurred two decades ago, controversy still surrounds the real impact of the disaster. Therefore the IAEA, in cooperation with other agencies and authorities, established the Chernobyl Forum in 2003. The mission of the Forum was to generate authoritative consensual statements on the environmental consequences and health effects attributable to radiation exposure arising from the accident, to provide advice on environmental remediation and special health care programmes, and to suggest areas in which further research is required. This report presents the findings and recommendations of the Chernobyl Forum concerning the environmental effects of the Chernobyl accident. (106119)
CIS 07-203 Code of practice for welding and cutting (and other operations involving the use of heat). SPRING Singapore, 2 Bukit Merah Central, Singapore 159835, Republic of Singapore, 2005. 64p. Illus. 19 ref. Price: SGD 54.00 (excluding GST)., ISBN 981-4154-02-4 (In English) Internet: This standard covers the safety practices to be implemented for protecting persons from injury and illness and the protection of property and equipment from damage by fire and other causes arising from the installation, operation and maintenance of welding and cutting equipment. It includes specific provisions for gas welding, shielded metal arc welding, submerged arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, brazing, resistance welding, and thermit welding. Replaces CIS 00-811. (106054)
CIS 07-204 Personal and non-occupational risk factors and occupational injury/illness. Craig B.N., Congleton J.J., Kerk C.J., Amendola A.A., Gaines W.G., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Apr. 2006, Vol.49, No.4, p.249-260. 86 ref. (In English) Internet: In this study of workers involved in materials handling, 48 personal and non-occupational risk factors were measured and evaluated for relationships with occupational injury in 442 volunteers who worked for three different employers at nine locations in the United States. Data on occupational injury within this population were collected for one year after measuring muscular strength and various anthropometric factors. Higher occurrences of occupational injury were significantly associated with aerobic power, smoking status, perceived fitness level, fishing/hunting as a hobby, speed limit compliance, percent body fat, witnessing or being involved in a violent fight and a measure of flexibility. Effective injury reduction programmes should go beyond traditional methods of job-related ergonomic risk factors and include personal factors such as smoking, weight control, and alcohol abuse. (106064)
CIS 07-205 Profile of machine safety in small metal fabrication businesses. Samant Y., Parker D., Brosseau L., Pan W., Xi M., Haugan D., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 2006, Vol.49, No.5, p.352-359. Illus. 30 ref. (In English) Internet: This study evaluates the effectiveness of interventions designed to reduce the risk of amputation among workers in small metalworking businesses in the state of Minnesota. Forty businesses participated. Checklists were developed to quantify machine-guarding practices. Up to 25 randomly-selected machines were evaluated in each facility. Overall, only 55% of items addressing machine guarding were present. No single machine complied with all critical safety requirements. Shops with safety committees tended to have better scores than did shops without safety committees. Thirty-five percent of all businesses had established machine guarding procedures and 17% provided training in machine guarding to their employees. These findings indicate that machine guarding and related safety programmes in small metal fabrication businesses are inadequate. They also suggest that safety committees are an important component in improving machine safety and related programmes in small businesses. (106068)
CIS 07-206 Wind turbines - Safety, higher and higher. (French: Eoliennes - La sécurité, toujours plus haut) Brasseur G., Cheneau V., Bondéelle A., Travail et sécurité, May 2006, No.662, p.21-31. Illus. 4 ref. (In French) Internet: Contents of this collection of articles on wind turbines: overview of current French installations and major planned investments in France and in Europe; summary of a survey carried out in a region of France on the safety and working conditions during the design phase, construction, erection and operation of wind turbines. (106167)
CIS 07-207 Study of the effectiveness of ultrasonic sensors - Alarm systems on trucks for parking manoeuvres can avoid accidents. (German: Tauglichkeit von Ultraschall-Sensoren untersucht - Rangier-Warneinrichtungen an LKW helfen Unfälle vermeiden) Behrens H., Amtliche Mitteilungen der Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz, 2004, No.2, p.7. Illus. (In German) Internet: Accidents during truck parking manoeuvres, particularly during reversing, are frequent and often fatal. In Germany, there were 158 such occupational accidents between 1992 and 2000, excluding those that occurred in the mining industry. The Federal institute of occupational safety and health (BAuA) analysed the most important safety characteristics of three alarm devices for parking manoeuvres that can be mounted on the rear of trucks. They are based on an echo system and on ultrasounds. All three devices evaluated showed weaknesses with respect to safety. However, it was found that devices based on ultrasonic sensors complying with the DIN 75031 standard can reduce the number of accidents occurring when reversing. The results of this study are published in a BauA report (Fb 999). (106011)
CIS 07-208 Lifting and carrying aids in emergency services - Compilation and examination of major interfaces. (German: Hebe- und Tragehilfen im Rettungsdienst - Zusammenstellung und Betrachtung wesentlicher Schnittstellen) Bleyer T., Hold U., Macheleidt M., Müller-Arnecke H.W., Rademacher U., Windel A., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2004. 140p. Illus. 54 ref. Price: EUR 14.00., ISBN 3-86509-214-4 (In German) Internet: Factors such as patient weight, the narrowness of stairways and landings and the use of lifting aids have an impact on the physical load of the bearer's body during patient transport or emergency operations. This study evaluates various transport aids from the standpoint of their ease of handling and flexibility of use. By means of an ergonomic evaluation, it examines the interfaces between aids and bearers. An analysis of patient transport operations also provides information on postures and movements, particularly with respect to the hand-arm system. Recommendations are proposed for optimizing the use of various aids on the basis of the overall information gathered, taking ergonomic and anthropometric aspects into account. (106020)
CIS 07-209 Objective review of tools available for assessing risks associated with industrial machinery. (French: Bilan raisonné des outils d'appréciation des risques associés aux machines industrielles) Paques J.J., Gauthier F., Pérez A., Charpentier P., Lamy P., David R., Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), 505 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3C2, Canada, 2006. ix, 50p.38 ref. Price: CAD 6.36. Downloadable version (PDF format) free of charge., ISBN 2-89631-038-X (In French) Internet: This report consists of a literature survey of available methods and tools for evaluating the hazards due to industrial machinery. The various methods identified were classified and grouped based on their specific features. These methods will be the subject of further evaluations aimed at identifying and proposing methods that are reliable and easy to implement, particularly in small enterprises. (106178)
CIS 07-210 Optimal layout for a garbage truck with an articulated arm. (French: Aménagement optimal du camion avec bras assisté pour la collecte d'ordures ménagères) Lavoie J., Guertin S., Trudel M., Filion M., Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), 505 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3C2, Canada, 2006. iii, 25p. Illus. 10 ref. Price: CAD 7.42. Downloadable version (PDF format) free of charge., ISBN 2-89631-042-8 (In French) Internet: Trucks with articulated arms significantly reduce the main biological and ergonomic hazards as well as the safety risks to which garbage collectors are exposed when collecting household waste. However, they also cause new problems related to their layout, cleaning and maintenance. The objective of this study was to validate various proposed improvements in workplace layout and driving methods, aimed at resolving these problems. Data were collected by means of job observations during six garbage collection journeys as well as through interviews of the workers. Changes were generally beneficial and most have already been implemented. (106179)
CIS 07-211 Flooring that presents a risk of slips in premises and workplaces. (German: Fussböden in Arbeitsräumen und Arbeitsbereichen mit Rutschgefahr) Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften (HVBG), Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburgerstrasse 449, 50939 Köln, Germany, Oct. 2003. 38p. Illus. (In German) Internet: Contents of these guidelines of the German Mutual Occupational Accident Insurance Association on flooring that presents a risk of slips in premises and workplaces: scope; slippery floors and evaluation of the risk of slips; anti-slip floorcoverings; other architectural specifications concerning flooring; other specifications concerning flooring related to operations. Appendices include specifications for flooring that presents a risk of slips as a function of the use of the premises (hazard groups), slip resistance test methods, directives and related rules. (106003)
CIS 07-212 Tower cranes. (French: Les grues à tour) Laine P., Travail et sécurité, May 2006, No.662, 4p.Insert. Illus. 6 ref. (In French) Internet: Tower cranes consist of work equipment used on construction sites for transporting loads. They are not designed to transport persons. This practical safety information sheet on tower cranes covers the following aspects, with reference to French laws and regulations: design rules; rules for calculating resistance to wind; rules governing operations (inspection, maintenance, layout, operator training). (106168)
CIS 07-213 Use of human detection alarm systems. (German: Einsatz von Personen-Notsignal-Anlagen) Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften (HVBG), Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburgerstrasse 449, 50939 Köln, Germany, Jan. 2004. 37p. Illus. (In German) Internet: Contents of these guidelines of the German Mutual Occupational Accident Insurance Association on the use human detection alarm systems: scope; definitions; general provisions concerning the use of human presence alarm and detection systems. Appendices include flowcharts for supporting decisions to implement human detection alarm systems for certain workplaces, measures to be taken in the event of the alarm being set off; guide to the use of human detection alarms, directives and related rules. (106004)
CIS 07-214 Construction site transport safety: Safe use of compact dumpers. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, rev. ed. 2006. 4p. Illus. 14 ref. (In English) Internet: This information sheet outlines the precautions necessary to ensure the safe use of forward tipping dumpers (commonly known as site dumpers) in the construction industry. It is aimed at managers and drivers and all those who influence the use of site dumpers. Contents: causes of dumper accidents; legal requirements; site management; vehicle safety; driver competence and safe driving practices. Replaces CIS 01-248. (106028)
CIS 07-215 Use of remote controls for trains. (German: Betrieb von Funkfernsteuerungen bei Eisenbahnen) Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften (HVBG), Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburgerstrasse 449, 50939 Köln, Germany, Jan. 2004. 18p. Illus. (In German) Internet: Contents of these guidelines of the German Mutual Occupational Accident Insurance Association on the use of remote controls for trains: scope; definitions; measures aimed at preventing the risk of fatalities and health impairment at work; date of entry into force. Appendices include the design of the last step of goods wagons, directives and related rules and standards. (106005)
CIS 07-216 Avian influenza, including influenza A (H5N1), in humans: WHO interim infection control guideline for health care facilities. World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service,1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, updated Apr. 2006. PDF document. iii, 54p. Illus. 67 ref. (In English) Internet: This publication provides guidance on the prevention of infections among health care personnel in contact with patients who are suspected or confirmed bearers of the avian flu virus. It is aimed at health specialists and all persons in governments and administrations faced with the avian flu problem. It consists of three parts. The first part summarizes WHO recommendations with respect to infection prevention and personal protective equipment and the second part details the precautions to be taken to prevent infections. Appendices include general information on avian flu, its routes of transmission, respiratory protection, confinement units, the use of disinfectants and prophylaxis. (106124)
CIS 07-217 Patient transfers and health care workers' backs. (French: Le transfert des patients, le dos des soignants...) Willlems F., Prevent Focus, Apr. 2006, No.4, p.4-8. Illus. 6 ref. (In French) Internet: Nursing is a physically strenuous activity. Transferring patients within hospitals or other health care institutions consists of heavy work that can be aggravated by stress or neuropsychic pressures. This article summarizes the findings of various studies aimed at characterizing the physical workload of nursing staff in health care institutions in Belgium. Topics addressed: definition of physical workload; description of the task of transferring and transporting patients; equipment (beds, wheelchairs); lifting aids; factors that play a role in the pushing effort (wheels, ramps). (106163)
CIS 07-218 Musculoskeletal pain in ragpickers in a southern city in Brazil. da Silva M.C., Fassa A.G., Kriebel D., American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 2006, Vol.49, No.5, p.327-336. Illus. 37 ref. (In English) Internet: Ragpickers are informal workers who collect recyclable materials to earn a small wage. Their life and working conditions are extremely precarious. This case-control study examined ergonomic hazards and musculoskeletal pain in a sample of ragpickers of a city in southern Brazil. It involved 455 ragpickers and 455 matched referents from the same poor neighbourhoods. Data were collected by means of interviews and musculoskeletal pain was assessed using the Nordic Questionnaire. Ragpickers reported higher prevalences for most awkward postures and ergonomic exposures compared to controls with other demanding manual jobs. However the prevalence within the previous 12 months of low back pain, lower extremity pain and upper extremity pain were similar for both groups, and both groups reported higher ergonomic exposures and more prevalent low back pain than the general population (49% vs. 35% respectively). (106066)
CIS 07-219 Postural balance changes in on-duty firefighters: Effect of gear and long work shifts. Sobeih T.M., Davis K.G., Succop P.A., Jetter W.A., Bhattacharya A., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Jan. 2006, Vol.48, No.1, p.68-75. Illus. 28 ref. (In English) Internet: The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of long work shifts and turnout gear, including the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), on firefighters' postural stability. The postural stability of sixteen firefighters was assessed at the fire station using a portable forceplate system allowing the recording of the variations of the point at which the subject's weight is applied. Postural sway parameters were recorded at the beginning of the work shift and repeated until the work shift ended. Work tasks had the greatest impact on postural stability for all sway parameters. Turnout gear, with and without SCBA, improved postural stability. Postural stability decreased as firefighters spent more time on duty. Prolonged work shifts may be an important contributor to the high prevalence of slips and falls among firefighters. Overall, the results indicate that many aspects of the firefighters' job may adversely impact their postural stability thereby increasing their risk of falling. (106073)
CIS 07-220 Maximum acceptable weight of manual load carriage for young Taiwanese males. Cheng T.S., Lee T.H., Industrial Health, Jan. 2006, Vol.44, No.1, p.200-206. Illus. 19 ref. (In English) Internet: This study examined the maximum acceptable weight of carriage (MAWC) for young Taiwanese males experienced in manual load carriage tasks. The elements of the examined load carriage tasks included lifting a box from the floor to waist height, turning around while holding the box, carrying the box at waist height for a certain distance, lowering the box to the floor, turning around, and walking without carrying a load, back to the original position. Results showed that the MAWC decreased with carriage distance, frequency and box width, while heart rate and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) increased with carriage distance, task frequency and box width. The MAWC for box with handles was on average 1.5 kg more than that for box without handles, while the effects of handle on heart rate and RPE were minimal. (106100)
CIS 07-221 Test-retest reliability of the ARCON® method for the evaluation of work-related functional physical capacity. (German: Test-Retest-Reliabilität des ARCON®-Verfahrens zur Erfassung des arbeitsbezogenen körperlichen Leistungsfähigkeit) Nellessen G., Borger S., Alles T., Tautz A., Froböse I., Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin, Arbeitsschutz und Ergonomie, Sep 2004, Vol.54, No.9, p.336-350. Illus. 13 ref. (In German) Internet: The reliability of the ARCON® method of evaluating physical capacity was assessed prior to its adoption by occupational physicians of the German post office. Various standard tests (lifting strength, pulling strength, pushing strength and grip strength) were measured several times (test and retest). Besides the fact that tests were somewhat plagued by technical problems, there were marked differences in some cases between the test and the retest (from 16 to 35%). Given the current state of the technology, the evaluation of work capacity should not depend solely on values measured by the equipment. When interpreting the results, examiners should also rely on their own observations. (106015)
CIS 07-222 Limits on workload capacity. (French: Les limites de la capacité de charge) D'hertefelt H., Prevent Focus, Apr. 2006, No.4, p.10-14. Illus. (In French) Internet: This article examines statistics on occupational accidents and diseases in Belgium and argues that prolonged absenteeism is often the consequence of excessive physical or psychological workload. It recommends that preventive measures take greater account of workload aspects. (106164)
CIS 07-223 Prevention of musculoskeletal diseases. (French: Prévenir les troubles musculosquelettiques) Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Oct. 2003. 6p. Illus. (In French) Internet: Musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) constitute the most important occupational disease in France. They account for 65% of all compensated occupational diseases and their numbers are increasing by 20% per year. Contents of this information sheet on the prevention of MSDs: definition of MSDs; why the number of MSDs is increasing; risk factors; work organization as a prime cause of MSDs; prevention approach. (106208)
CIS 07-224 Strenuous work - Positions of employers' federations and trade unions. (French: Pénibilité - Les positions des partenaires sociaux) Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Apr. 2004. 25p. (In French) Internet: The ageing of the population requires an in-depth revision of the conditions under which workers employed in various occupations can retire. In this context, a discussion is taking place on the definition of strenuous work. This documents presents the views on strenuous work expressed by three employers' federations and five trade unions in France. (106176)
CIS 07-225 Workload and how to regulate it. (French: La charge de travail et les moyens de la réguler) Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, May 2004. 6p. Illus. (In French) Internet: Uneven workloads affect both working conditions and enterprise performance. This information sheet explains in broad terms how to implement changes in work organization so as to improve workload distribution. The approach integrates health, competency and performance issues. (106209)
CIS 07-226 Addressing MSDs through work organizational measures. (French: Agir sur les TMS par des actions sur l'organisation du travail) Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Dec. 2003. 8p. Illus. (In French) Internet: Topics addressed by this information sheet on the prevention of musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) through organizational measures: definition of MSDs; MSDs due to occupational factors; cost of MSDs to enterprises; examples of actions implemented by enterprises in various sectors, including a poultry packaging plant, the sterilisation service unit of a clinic, an automotive component manufacturer and a pork packaging plant. (106205)
CIS 07-227 The effect of women's occupational psychologic stress on outcome of fertility treatments. Barzilai-Pesach V., Sheiner E.K., Sheiner E., Potashnik G., Shoham-Vardi I., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Jan. 2006, Vol.48, No.1, p.56-61. 29 ref. (In English) Internet: The objective of this study was to examine the association between women's occupational stress and the outcome of fertility treatments. A prospective cohort study was performed, involving a group of 75 working women who had attended fertility clinics in 1999 and 2000. Data on burnout, job strain and job satisfaction were collected by means of a structured questionnaire. Workload was assessed by the number of working hours and the existence of shift work. Women who perceived their job as more demanding were less likely to conceive (relative risk (RR) 0.6). Among women who conceived after receiving a fertility treatment, the actual workload measured in terms of hours worked per week was found to be significantly associated with a lower likelihood to successfully complete a pregnancy (RR 0.3). (106072)
CIS 07-228 Correlation between burnout syndrome and psychological and psychosomatic symptoms among teachers. Bauer J., Stamm A., Virnich K., Wissing K., Müller U., Wirsching M., Schaarschmidt U., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Mar. 2006, Vol.79, No.3, p.199-204. Illus. 28 ref. (In English) Internet: Burnout is the main cause of the increasing rates of premature retirement among schoolteachers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between occupational burden and the psychological strain of teachers who are still in work. A sample of 408 teachers at ten German high schools was evaluated. Modes of coping with occupational burden were determined using the coping capacity questionnaire (MECCA). Psychopathological and psychosomatic symptoms were determined using the SCL90R questionnaire. Findings are discussed. Burnout was significantly correlated with psychological and psychosomatic symptoms. Burnout was significantly higher among women, divorced teachers and teachers working part-time. Besides high numbers of pupils per class, teachers regarded the destructive and aggressive behaviour of pupils as the primary stress factor. (106084)
CIS 07-229 Associations of psychosocial working conditions with self-rated general health and mental health among municipal employees. Laaksonen M., Rahkonen O., Martikainen P., Lahelma E., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Mar. 2006, Vol.79, No.3, p.205-212. 47 ref. (In English) Internet: The objective of this study was to examine associations between various occupational psychological factors and self-rated general health and mental health. Data were collected through a postal survey addressed to middle-aged employees of the city of Helsinki. A total of 5,829 responses were received (response rate 67%). All working conditions studied were strongly associated with both general and mental health but the associations weakened after various adjustments. Of the two organizational fairness measures considered, procedural fairness remained independently associated with both health outcomes. The associations between working conditions and different outcomes also depended strongly on occupational class. (106085)
CIS 07-230 Job strain and sick leave among Japanese employees: A longitudinal study. Kondo K., Kobayashi Y., Hirokawa K., Tsutsumi A., Kobayashi F., Haratani T., Araki S., Kawakami N., International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Mar. 2006, Vol.79, No.3, p.213-219. 27 ref. (In English) Internet: The objective of this study was to investigate the association between job stress and sickness absenteeism among Japanese workers. Subjects included 448 men and 81 women who had taken no sick leave in the year preceding the baseline (1997). All were observed until 1999. Data on socio-demographic variables, occupations, health-related behaviour, job content and the number of absences due to sickness were collected by means of self-administered questionnaires. Data were subjected to logistic regression analyses. Compared to the lowest tertile of the ratio of demand to control (job strain), the highest tertile was significantly associated with an increased risk of sickness absence of five days or more per year (odds ratio 3.02) at follow-up. A dose-response relationship also was found. However, individual variables of job demand, job control, and worksite social support were not significantly associated with the risk of sickness absenteeism. (106086)
CIS 07-231 Social and employment outcomes of patients presumed to be victims of bullying. (French: Devenir socioprofessionnel de patients en situation de harcèlement moral présumé) Paolillo A.G., Haubold B., Leproust H., D'Escatha A., Soula M.C., Ameille J., Documents pour le médecin du travail, 1st Quarter 2006, No.105, p.49-59. 18 ref. (In French) Internet: A large greater Paris hospital set up a unit specializing in the treatment of victims of bullying. This study examined the social and employment outcomes of the 202 patients who consulted the unit between January 2000 and December 2002. Data were collected during the examinations of the patients as well as by means of questionnaires addressed to the patients three months after the first consultation. A poor medical, social and employment prognosis was found, with loss of employment and often prolonged sickness absenteeism. The study also highlights the importance of organizational factors in causing mental health changes at work. It concludes that the best prospects of effective primary prevention involve acting on organizational factors. (106132)
CIS 07-232 Burnout? It's time to act! - Burnout among teachers. (French: Burn-out? Il est temps d'agir! - Le burn-out de l'enseignant) Kopp Viglino Y., Bruttin F., Focus, June 2006, No.27, p.12-16. Illus. 5 ref. (In French) Internet: These two articles address the problem of burnout. The first covers general aspects (definition, proportion of workers affected, societal costs, responsibilities of employers, preventive measures), while the second covers more specifically the issue of burnout among teachers, summarizing the findings of a survey that was part of a master's thesis on the topic. Proposed preventive measures aimed at employers are also listed. (106166)
CIS 07-233 Psychosocial factors and mental health at work. Artazcoz L., Benach J., Cortès I., Borrell C., Leka S., Burton J., Shain M., Cox T., Elo A.L., Fichera G.P., Gilioli R., GOHNET Newsletter, 2006, No.10, p.1-12. Illus. Bibl.ref. (In English) Internet: Topics covered in this special issue: impact of flexible employment on mental health and choice of living arrangements; towards the development of a psychosocial risk management toolkit (PRIMAT); psychosocial factors and mental health at work in Canada; occupational health psychology education and training; managing mental health at Finnish workplaces; work-related post traumatic stress disorder among Italian bank employee victims of robbery. (106226)
CIS 07-234 Assessing mental constraints in relation to location and time. (German: Erfassung psychischer Fehlbelastung unter den Aspekten Ort und Zeit) Metz A.M., Degener M., Pitack J., Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2004. 118p. 91 ref. Price: EUR 12.50., ISBN 3-86509-198-9 (In German) Internet: German legislation requires that workplace hazard evaluations also take into account an evaluation of occupational mental stress. This study examines whether one of the methods of screening for occupational mental stress risk factors, namely the SPA method, also enables the assessment of mental stress factors for jobs with variable working hours or workplace locations. Findings indicate that the SPA method allows the determination of occupational stress risk factors with sufficient precision and reliability. As far as flexible work is concerned, the outcome is that the risk of mental stress depends more on the content of work than on working hours or workplace location. (106009)
CIS 07-235 Socioeconomic status, occupational factors and lifestyle as predictors of hospitalisation for back disorders. Kaila-Kangas L., Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, FIOH-Bookstore, Topeliuksenkatu 41 a A, 00250 Helsinki, Finland, 2006. 76p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: EUR 19.00., ISBN 951-802-678-5 (In English) Internet: Back pain is a major public health problem in developed countries, and a significant cause of disability. Recent studies have shown that back symptoms have a marked tendency to recur and become chronic. The aim of this study was to examine the determinants of severe back disorders leading to hospital admission in Finland. It involved a literature survey, a review of Finnish hospital discharge data for back patients and a review of the data of a cohort of Finnish blue-collar workers. Findings are discussed with respect to the risk factors of socio-economic status, occupation, sector of activity, psychosocial factors at work, sleep disturbances and lifestyle. (106113)
CIS 07-236 Psychosocial factors and mental health at work. Artazcoz L., Benach J., Cortès E., Borrell C., Leka S., Burton J., Shain M., Cox T., Elo A.L., Fichera G.P T., Gilioli R., GOHNET Newsletter, 2006, No.10, p.2-12. Illus. 83 ref. (In English) Internet: Topics covered by this issue dedicated to psychosocial factors and mental health at work: impact of flexible employment on mental health and choice of living arrangements; development of a psychosocial risk management toolkit (PRIMAT); Canadian perspective of psychosocial factors and mental health at work; occupational health psychology education and training; managing mental health at Finnish workplaces; study of work-related post-traumatic stress disorder among Italian bank employee victims of robbery. (106123)
CIS 07-237 Workplace interventions for people with common mental health problems: Evidence review and recommendations. Seymour L., Grove B., British Occupational Health Research Foundation (BOHRF), 6, St. Andrew's Place, Regent's Park, London. NW1 4LB, United Kingdom, 2005. PDF document. 96p. 104 ref. (In English) Internet: Common mental health problems are widespread among employed persons. This literature review was designed to provide evidence-based answers on key questions related to mental ill-health in the workplace. It is intended to assist managers, occupational health professionals and other interested parties in making management decisions and offering advice. The main questions addressed are: evidence for preventive programmes at work and the conditions under which they are most effective; interventions that most effectively enable employees identified as being at risk to remain at work; interventions that most effectively support rehabilitation and return to work of employees who have had periods of mental ill-health related sickness. Findings are discussed. (106125)
CIS 07-238 Employment relations and union services: Health and safety - Workplace stress. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, 14 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4ED, United Kingdom, May 2004. 36p. 42 ref. (In English) Internet: This guide is aimed at safety representatives of health service unions in the United Kingdom. Topics addressed: definition and causes of stress at work; effects of stress on workers; effects of stress on the organization; stress among health services workers and physiotherapists; role of the Health and Safety Executive; stress research; responsibilities of employers; United Kingdom laws and regulations; jurisprudence; role of safety representatives. (106142)
CIS 07-239 Mental suffering at work - A point of reference for action. (French: Souffrance mentale au travail - Un repère pour l'action) Depuydt B., Tirard-Collet O., eds., Ministère de l'emploi, de la cohésion sociale et du logement, Institut national du travail, de l'emploi et de la formation professionnelle, Direction de l'administration des ressources SIRPAC, 1498 route de Saint-Bel, BP 84, 69280 Marcy l'Etoile, France, Apr. 2006. 28p. Illus. 21 ref., ISBN 2-9520602-1-5 (In French) Internet: This booklet consists of a review of the main papers presented at a seminar on mental suffering held in Dijon, France, from 7 to 10 November 2005. Presentations are grouped under the following headings: increased prevalence of mental suffering at work; medical and legal definitions of mental suffering; mental suffering indicators; importance of work organization; roles of labour inspectors, occupational physicians, occupational psychologists, and occupational safety and health institutions. (106180)
CIS 07-240 Psychosocial risk management: What every business manager should know!. Burton J., Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA), Centre for Health & Safety Innovation, 5110 Creekbank Road, Suite 300, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 0A1, Canada, 2006. 2p. (In English) Internet: This information note explains the concept of psychosocial hazards related to work organization and workplace stress and shows how these conditions can give rise to physical and mental ill-health among workers and increased costs for the company. Strategies to help companies control psychosocial risks are outlined. (106236)
CIS 07-241 Work-life balance: A strategic business issue!. Burton J., Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA), Centre for Health & Safety Innovation, 5110 Creekbank Road, Suite 300, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 0A1, Canada, 2006. 2p. (In English) Internet: This information note explains how a good balance between work and home life benefits both workers and the efficient running of the company. Research shows that a supportive work-family policy results in improvements in a company's recruitment costs, absenteeism, benefits costs, productivity and, ultimately, its profitability. Ways in which employers can strategically address this issue are outlined. (106235)
CIS 07-242 Tackling stress: The Management Standards approach. Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2005. 4p. (In English) Internet: This leaflet describes the Management Standards approach, developed by the HSE to reduce levels of work-related stress. The Standards and supporting processes are designed to help simplify risk assessment for stress, encourage employers and employees to work in partnership to address work-related stress and provide a benchmark for assessing performance in tackling the causes of stress. They cover six primary sources of stress at work: demands, control, support, relationships, role and change. (106024)
CIS 07-243 Making the stress Management Standards work: How to apply the standards in your workplace. International Stress Management Association (ISMA) UK, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2005. 8p. (In English) Internet: This leaflet outlines the Health and Safety Executive's Management Standards approach to work-related stress (see CIS 07-242) and gives practical advice on how to implement them. The standards are based on the HSE's "Five steps to risk assessment" (see CIS 07-10): identify the hazards; decide who may be harmed and how; evaluate the risk; record the findings; monitor and review. Although the risk assessment process takes a collective, proactive approach, it also takes account of individual differences and problems. (106025)
CIS 07-244 Working together to reduce stress at work: A guide for employees. International Stress Management Association (ISMA) UK, HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2005. 6p. (In English) Internet: This leaflet describes the Health and Safety Executive's Management Standards for work-related stress (see CIS 07-242) and explains the role of employees in their implementation. (106026)
CIS 07-245 Tackling workplace stress - A guide for safety reps. Labour Research Department, LRD Publications Ltd., 78 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8HF, United Kingdom, Oct. 2000. 40p. Illus. 6 ref. Price: GBP 3.50. GBP 10.00 for employers and commercial organizations., ISBN 1-900544-55-5 (In English) Internet: This guide for safety representatives describes the extent of stress in the workplace using official statistics and surveys by unions and professional organisations. It includes practical guidance on tackling stress in the workplace. Contents: introduction; scale of the problem (causes, symptoms and consequences of stress); legal framework; responsibilities of employers, role of trade unions (risk assessment checklist; carrying out a workplace survey; negotiating a stress prevention policy). (106111)
CIS 07-246 Stress at work - A guide for safety reps. UNISON, 1 Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9AJ, United Kingdom, Oct. 2002. 25p. 5 ref. (In English) Internet: This booklet is aimed at the safety representatives of a large public service trade union in the United Kingdom. It contains guidance for preventing stress among workers. Contents: definition of stress; causes of stress; cost of stress to employers; legal aspects; cases of workers having received compensation for occupational stress or bullying at the place of work; stress prevention policy; hazard evaluation; support for stressed workers; post-traumatic stress disorder; rights of safety representatives. An appendix includes a sample questionnaire for a workplace stress survey. (106141)
CIS 07-247 Mental health policies and programmes in the workplace. World Health Organization, WHO Press, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 2005. xiii; 81p.138 ref., ISBN 92-4-154679-4 (In English) Internet: The overall WHO programme on mental health is aimed at policy makers and planners. It provides practical information for helping countries improve the mental health of their populations. This module on health policies and programmes in the workplace is more specifically targeted at employers, employees, safety representatives, trade union representatives and professionals in human resources, occupational health and mental health. Contents: work and mental health; role of government; implementing a four-step workplace mental health policy (analysing mental health risk factors, developing the policy, developing strategies to implement the policy, implementing and evaluating the policy); barriers and solutions. (106145)
CIS 07-248 Workload, absenteeism and occupational weariness. (French: Charge, absentéisme et usure au travail) Bertin J., Fraix N., Paljkovic G., Sasso M.O., Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Mar. 2005. 6p. Illus. 17 ref. (In French) Internet: This information sheet presents examples of methods adopted by enterprises for addressing issues of absenteeism, excessive workload, stress, violence and burnout. Sectors covered include a call centre, a vocational training centre, health care institutions and a local government administration. (106204)
CIS 07-249 Stress prevention...Two complementary approaches of TNO Work and Employment (Netherlands). (French: Prévention du stress... Deux approches complémentaires de TNO Work and Employment (Pays-Bas)) Pot F.D., Lourijen E., de Kleijn E., Dhondt S., Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Nov. 2001. 20p. Illus. (In French) Internet: This report consists of a translation of papers on stress research projects carried out at the Dutch TNO Institute. The first paper shows that stress is the most important occupational disease in Europe, resulting in high costs both for enterprises and for the society at large. It is argued that in order to reduce the level of absenteeism due to stress, prevention at source should be favoured over stress management. The second paper proposes an organizational approach to coping with strong work demands and time pressures. It involves making an inventory of the current situation, identifying problem areas, proposing measures, and implementing and evaluating the measures. An example of a survey questionnaire in included. (106213)
CIS 07-250 Psychosocial hazards. Stress, malaise, suffering...A collective challenge to occupational health and the quality of working life. (French: Risques psychosociaux. Stress, mal-être, souffrance...Un enjeu collectif de la santé et de la qualité de vie au travail) Brun C., Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Dec. 2005. 23p. Illus. (In French) Internet: Following a brief explanation of what constitutes psychosocial disorders, this guide presents a four-step multidisciplinary approach to the prevention of occupational stress: developing a collective approach; identifying indicators; understanding disequilibria; acting at several levels and implementing a monitoring system. (106215)
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