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2000

CIS 02-620 Castriotta M., Roseo G.
Priorities and emerging needs in OSH research
Priorità ed esigenze emergenti nel settore della ricerca in tema di Salute e Sicurezza sul lavoro [in Italian]
The Italian Istituto Superiore per la Prevenzione e la Sicurezza sul Lavoro (ISPESL) has finalized the results of an extensive data collection from both national and EU research establishments, government services and other sources with the aim of highlighting and classifying into precise thematic areas the current OSH situation in Italy. This document will also be used as the basis for future research plans in conjunction with the European Commission as well as the future OSH activities of a number national government services. A target is the optimization of resources and the avoidance of duplication. A list of Italian experts active in OSH is annexed.
Fogli d'informazione ISPESL, Jan.-Mar. 2000, Vol.13, No.1, p.3-18.

CIS 01-1563 Riopelle D.D., Bourque L.B., Robbins M., Shoaf K.I., Kraus J.
Prevalence of assault and perception of risk of assault in urban public service employment settings
The prevalence and correlates of physical assaults, threats of assault, and workers' perceptions of safety in selected urban employment settings in the Los Angeles area (California, USA) are described. Questionnaires were mailed to a random sample of 1,763 persons working at various jobs, who were asked to describe their work environments, their perceptions of personal safety at work, and physical assaults and threats they had experienced. Three percent of the respondents reported being assaulted within the previous year and 14% reported being threatened within the previous 30 days. Younger workers, more educated workers, and those who worked with clients or patients were more likely to report assaults. Approximately one third of those who reported threats or assaults described the perpetrator(s) as clients, patients, or persons in legal custody, and one third described the perpetrator(s) as co-workers or supervisors. Fifty-two percent of the workers reported being concerned about their safety at work.
International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Jan.-Mar. 2000, Vol.6, No.1, p.9-17. Illus. 12 ref.

CIS 01-1560 Koufane N., Négroni P., Vion M.
Health of staff at the counter - Effects of new work organization
La santé des agents d'accueil - Les effets de la nouvelle organisation du travail [in French]
In 1997, a study was carried out in Paris on the effects of changes in work organization on the health of staff at employment agencies. The study allowed on one hand to highlight the dominant nature of psychic disorders over more physical ailments and, on the other, to identify several strategies developed by agents to cope with "emotionally difficult" persons among those entitled to unemployment benefits. The ergonomic actions derived from the conclusions of the study relate to staff training and to the creation of a unit aimed at improving their health and conditions of work.
Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 2nd Quarter 2000, No.179, p.75-81. Illus. 22 ref.

CIS 00-1288 Maestro J., Montero M.A., Rivero M.R.
Training profiles and occupational safety and health training needs among public-sector employees in Spain
Perfiles formativos y necesidades de formación en materia de prevención de riesgos laborales de los empleados públicos españoles [in Spanish]
Results of a questionnaire survey on the training profiles of public-sector employees in Spain and on their training needs in the area of occupational safety and health. 67.9% of respondents had not received any occupational safety and health training in the five years preceding the survey. A majority (80%) of those who had received training had been taught only the most basic aspects of occupational safety and health; 37.2% received no training in occupational diseases. The three topics on which most public-sector employees would like to be informed are occupational stress, ways of coping with stress (work organization) and safety specific to their activity.
Prevención, trabajo y salud, 2000, No.7, p.4-15. Illus. 31 ref.

1999

CIS 01-470 Vogel L.
TUTB Observatory on the Application of European Directives
Occupational health in central government administration: Austria, Spain, France, United Kingdom
La santé au travail dans la fonction publique centrale: Autriche, Espagne, France, Royaume-Uni [in French]
The Framework Directive (see CIS 89-1401) of the European Communities, which sets minimum rules for the organization of safety and health in the workplace, does not distinguish between private sector workers and different categories of public sector employees. The European Trade Union Technical Bureau (TUTB), jointly with the European Public Service Union (EPSU), examined the degree of transposition of the Framework Directive in the government services of four countries: Austria, Spain, France and the UK. It was found that in these four countries the state is still inclined to see itself as a case apart, standing selectively outside the rules of ordinary law. This has led to various failings and delays in transposing the Framework Directive. Practical implementation has been fraught with problems, glaring shortcomings in inspection and enforcement and inadequate arrangements for preventive services and staff representation in matters of health and safety.
European Trade Union Technical Bureau for Health and Safety, Boulevard du roi Albert II 5, Bte 5, 1210 Bruxelles, Belgium, 1999. 59p. 38 ref. Price BEF 800.00.

CIS 00-1478 Verbeek J.H.A.M., van der Beek A.J.
Psychosocial factors at work and back pain: A prospective study in office workers
A prospective study was carried out among municipal social service employees to investigate whether psychosocial factors at work are correlated with back pain prevalence at follow-up. Participants were questioned on personal characteristics, psychosocial factors at work, physical workload, back pain experience, and general health and well-being. Back pain was assessed as twelve month prevalence and pain intensity on a visual analogue scale (VAS). In a univariate analysis, high job demands, confinement to the workplace, depression, psychological complaints, and general health complaints, were positively related to back pain prevalence at follow-up. In a multivariate analysis, however, none of the odds ratios for psychosocial stressors differed significantly from one another. VAS pain intensity was the best predictor of back pain at follow-up. Initial back pain with low intensity and high intensity significantly predicted the prevalence of back pain at follow-up with significantly raised odds ratios of 3.0 and 10.3, respectively. In conclusion, the study does not provide clear evidence that psychosocial factors at work are correlated with back pain.
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, Jan.-Mar. 1999, Vol.12, No.1, p.29-39. 33 ref.

CIS 00-891 Stansfeld S.A., Fuhrer R., Shipley M.J., Marmot M.G.
Work characteristics predict psychiatric disorder: Prospective results from the Whitehall II study
The impact of work on the risk of future psychiatric disorder has been examined in few longitudinal studies. It was examined prospectively in a large epidemiological study of civil servants in London, England. In a longitudinal, prospective cohort study of 6,895 male and 3,413 female civil servants, work characteristics were used to predict psychiatric disorder measured by a 30-item general health questionnaire (GHQ). Low social support at work and low decision authority, high job demands and effort-reward imbalance were associated with increased risk of psychiatric disorder as assessed by the GHQ at follow up adjusting for age, employment grade and baseline GHQ score. Social support and control at work protect mental health while high job demands and effort-reward imbalance are risk factors for future psychiatric disorder. Intervention at the level of work design, organization and management might have positive effects on mental health in working populations.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 1999, Vol.56, No.5, p.302-307. 32 ref.

CIS 00-84 Pérez Olozaga C., Cardarelli Murua I.
Management of occupational hazards in the public services
La gestión de los riesgos laborales en las administraciones públicas [in Spanish]
Topics: check lists; government services; hazard evaluation; information of personnel; legislation; plant safety and health organization; safety and health training; Spain.
Prevención, Apr.-June 1999, No.148, p.27-42. Illus. 18 ref.

CIS 99-2094 Dollard M., Walsh C.
Illusory correlation: Is work stress really worse in the public sector?
South Australian statistics reveal higher numbers of stress claims for public sector workers compared with those for private sector workers, yet time lost and average cost per claim in the private sector exceed that in the public sector. Factors which may be contributing to these significant differences in leave patterns between the sectors are investigated. Specifically, the culture and philosophy of the sector, the intrinsic stressfulness of the sector, the role of the media, unions, management and legislation, and techniques for the collection and management of data are all canvassed for their possible contribution in areas such as early identification, reporting and return-to-work processes. Topics: Australia; economic aspects; government services; legal aspects; neuropsychic stress; notification of accidents and diseases; psychology of absenteeism; questionnaire survey; role of workers organizations; social aspects; stress factors.
Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, June 1999, Vol.15, No.3, p.219-229. 50 ref.

1998

CIS 00-698
Health and Safety Executive
Risk assessment and risk management - Improving policy and practice within government departments
Topics: government services; hazard evaluation; information dissemination; international agreements; plant safety and health organization; research; role of government; standard; supply of information; toxicology; United Kingdom.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Dec. 1998. x, 37p.

CIS 00-605 Legislative Decrees 626/94 - 242/96: Technical and prescriptive references to training for safety and health protection of workers in public administration [Italy]
D.Lgs. 626/94 - D.Lgs. 242/96: Riferimenti tecnici e normativi per la formazione alla tutela della salute e della sicurezza dei lavoratori addetti agli uffci della Pubblica Amministrazione [in Italian]
Multimedia CD-ROM package providing a compendium of legal texts regarding OSH training activities for Italian public service workers in conformity with Legislative Decrees 626/94 (see CIS 96-1531) and 242/96.
Dipartimento della Funzione Pubblica, Formez - Centro di Formazione e Studi, via Salaria 229, 00193 Roma, Italy, 1998. 1 CD-ROM, with booklet (23p.).

CIS 99-701 Resolution of 23 July 1998 (...) authorizing the publication of the Agreement of (...) of 10 July 1998 (...) concerning the extension of legislation on the prevention of occupational hazards to the state public services [Spain]
Resolución de 23 de julio de 1998, de la Secretaría de Estado para la Administración Pública, por la que se ordena la publicación del Acuerdo de Consejo de Ministros de 10 de julio de 1998, por el que se aprueba el Acuerdo Administración-Sindicatos de adaptación de la legislación de prevención de riesgos laborales a la Administración General del Estado [España] [in Spanish]
For Royal Decree No.1488 of 10 July 1998 see CIS 99-708. The Resolution also concerns Act No.31/1995 of 8 Nov. 1995 on the prevention of occupational hazards (CIS 95-1921) and Royal Decree No.39/1997 of 17 January 1997 concerning safety and health services (CIS 97-353). Topics: emergency organization; government services; hazard evaluation; law; plant safety and health organization; public OSH institutions; responsibilities of employees; responsibilities of employers; role of labour inspection; safety and health committees; Spain; workers participation.
Boletín Oficial del Estado, 1 Aug. 1998, No.183, p.26189-26193.

CIS 99-708 Royal Decree No.1488/1998 of 10 July 1998, extending legislation on the prevention of occupational hazards to the public services [Spain]
Real Decreto núm. 1488/1998 de 10 de julio, de adaptación de la legislación de prevención de riesgos laborales a la administración general del estado [España] [in Spanish]
This Royal Decree (entry into force Sep. 1998) implements Act No.31/1995 of 8 Nov. 1995 concerning the prevention of occupational hazards (CIS 95-1921). Topics: defence services; emergency organization; government services; law; national organization; police forces; public OSH institutions; responsibilities of employees; responsibilities of employers; safety and health committees; safety and health organization; Spain.
Boletín Oficial del Estado, 17 July 1998, No. 170, p.23991-23994.

CIS 99-696 Iwi D., Watson J., Barber P., Kimber N., Sharman G.
The self-reported well-being of employees facing organizational change: Effects of an intervention
Measures of psychological morbidity were collected by questionnaires among a group of local authority workers facing organizational change. In comparison with United Kingdom norms and the norms for a similar occupational group, these workers were under more work-related pressure and their self-reported health was markedly poorer. They were not however at a disadvantage in terms of coping strategies. Those accepting the offer of counselling were subject to greater levels of work stress, had poorer self-reported health and markedly lower levels of job satisfaction than those who did not. Questionnaire scores were not significantly different before and after counselling, giving no evidence of treatment effects on symptomatology. However, almost all subjects rated counselling as having been extremely helpful. Adverse effects on staff facing organizational change may be ameliorated by improved management practice. Topics: government services; job dissatisfaction; neuropsychic stress; programme evaluation; psychological and psychiatric services; questionnaire survey; state of health; stress factors; subjective assessment; work organization.
Occupational Medicine, Sep. 1998, Vol.48, No.6, p.361-368. 19 ref.

CIS 99-348 Eisele G.R., Watkins J.P., Matthews K.O.
Workplace violence at government sites
Topics: government services; human behaviour; neuropsychic stress; questionnaire survey; sex-linked differences; statistical trends; USA; violence.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 1998, Vol.33, No.5, p.485-492. Illus. 44 ref.

1997

CIS 99-1487 Alvarez Fernández C.
Protocol for medical examinations at work
Protocolo para los exámenes de salud en el trabajo [in Spanish]
Pursuant to Article 22 of the Spanish Act on the prevention of occupational hazards (CIS 99-708) and according to the inherent risks of each job, the State must undertake periodic medical examinations of its workers, and worker representatives must know if such examinations are necessary for measuring the impact of working conditions on health or for ascertaining whether the health status of workers entails danger for themselves or for third parties. Consequently, protocols for medical examinations must be designed for each particular job. The design of occupational medical examination protocols must include the primary prevention of non work-based pathologies, always in compliance with established methodological guidelines in this field. Occupational medical examinations must be supplemented by common medical information about healthy habits, and prevention included in any general physical examination. Topics: government services; medical supervision; occupational medicine; periodic medical examinations; Spain; special examinations and tests.
Mapfre seguridad, 2nd Quarter 1997, Vol.17, No.66, p.25-33. Illus. 15 ref.

CIS 98-135 Marmot M.G., Bosma H., Hemingway H., Brunner E., Stansfeld S.
Contribution of job control and other risk factors to social variations in coronary heart disease incidence
Topics: government services; heart diseases; long-term study; morbidity; risk factors; sex-linked differences; social aspects; United Kingdom.
Lancet, 26 July 1997, Vol.350, No.9073, p.235-239. 33 ref.

1996

CIS 99-149 Gestal Otero J.J., Takkouche E.B., Figueiras Guzman A., Rodriguez Miguez L.
Occupational hazards within government administration offices
Riesgos del trabajo en la administración [in Spanish]
Topics: air space per person; conditions of work; extrinsic allergic alveolitis; government services; health hazards; human relations; legionellosis; lighting; mass psychogenic illness; office equipment; office work; sick building syndrome; thermal environment; ventilation; work posture; workplace design.
Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 1996, Vol.XLIII, No.171, p.71-86. 22 ref.

CIS 97-836 Fernández Fernández L.R., et al.
Occupational absenteeism for medical reasons among the group of officials of a town hall
Absentismo laboral por causa médica entre el colectivo de funcionarios de un ayuntamiento [in Spanish]
Sickness absenteeism among 878 employees of a town hall in Pamplona, Spain, during 1993 was analyzed. Several indicators, such as frequency and severity rates, were examined. The results are presented in terms of sex, age, service, pathology and duration. Tables are included.
Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 1996, Vol.43, No.168, p.61-80. Illus. 21 ref.

CIS 97-121 Occupational Medicine, Hygiene and Safety Society of Strasbourg - Meeting of 6 October 1995
Société de médecine, d'hygiène et de sécurité du travail de Strasbourg - Séance du 6 octobre 1995 [in French]
Main subjects dealt with in the papers presented at the meeting of 6 Oct. 1995 of the Société de médecine, d'hygiène et de sécurité du travail de Strasbourg (France): local public service officers: violence, vocational training and work organization; occupational medicine in small communities: legislation, working conditions and occupational accidents; occupational hazards in stone dressing: silicosis, noise and vibration exposure, repetitive strain injury, occupational accidents and chemical hazards.
Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, May 1996, Vol.57, No.3, p.205-218.

CIS 97-346 North F.M., Syme S.L., Feeney A., Shipley M., Marmot M.
Psychosocial work environment and sickness absence among British civil servants: The Whitehall II Study
This study sought to examine the association between the psychosocial work environment and subsequent rates of sickness absence. The analyses were based on a cohort of male and female British civil servants (n = 9072). Rates of short spells (less than or equal to 7 days) and long spells (> 7 days) of sickness absence were calculated for different aspects of the psychosocial work environment, as measured by self-reports and personnel managers' ratings (external assessments). Low levels of work demand, control and support were associated with higher rates of short and long spells of absence in men and, to a lesser extent, in women. After adjustment for grade, the combination of high demands and low control was only associated with higher rates of short spells in the lower grades. In conclusions, the psychosocial work environment may predict rates of sickness absence. Increased levels of control and support at work could have beneficial effects in terms of both improving the health and well-being of employees and increasing productivity.
American Journal of Public Health, Mar. 1996, Vol. 86, No.3, p.332-340. 54 ref.

CIS 96-1925 Order[s] of 26 Feb. 1996 by the Minister of Social Affairs establishing the notification forms for processes potentially leading to occupational diseases in the public sector, and for occupational accidents and diseases in the public sector [Tunisia]
Arrêté[s] du ministre des affaires sociales du 26 févr. 1996, fixant la formule des déclarations de procédés pouvant provoquer des maladies professionnelles dans le secteur public..., des accidents du travail et des maladies professionnelles dans le secteur public [Tunisie] [in French]
Two orders setting up the specifications for notification forms to be used for (a) manufacturing processes and chemical substances liable to give rise to occupational diseases; (b) occupational accidents (accident agent, accident type, site and nature of lesion); and (c) occupational diseases.
Journal officiel de la République tunisienne, 5 Mar. 1996, 139th Year, No.19, p.416-422.

CIS 96-1906 Jenkins R., Harvey S., Butler T., Lloyd Thomas R.
Minor psychiatric morbidity, its prevalence and outcome in a cohort of civil servants - A seven-year follow-up study
Psychological assessment of a cohort of United Kingdom civil servants revealed a 32% prevalence of minor psychiatric morbidity (depression, anxiety), similar to that found seven years earlier in the same cohort, and similar to that found in other occupational studies. Half of the cases followed a chronic course, indicating the need for early detection and management of these conditions. Further research is needed to investigate why higher rates are found in occupational surveys than in community surveys of the general population.
Occupational Medicine, June 1996, Vol.46, No.3, p.209-215. Illus. 34 ref.

1995

CIS 99-705 Decree No.95-680 of 9 May 1995 amending Decree No.82-453 of 28 May 1982 concerning health and safety at work and medical prevention for public service employees [France]
Décret n°95-680 du 9 mai 1995 modifiant le Décret n°82-453 du 28 mai 1982 relatif à l'hygiène et à la sécurité du travail, ainsi qu'à la prévention médicale dans la fonction publique [France] [in French]
Decree amending Decree No.82-453 of 28 May 1982 (CIS 99-703). Topics: France; government services; law; medical prevention; medical supervision; plant safety and health organization; safety and health committees; safety and health training; safety officers; training of OSH personnel.
Journal officiel de la République française, 11 May 1995, No.110, p.7794-7798.

CIS 96-1687 Tammilehto L., Tuomi K.
Work characteristics and lifestyle as predictors in the development of chronic non-specific lung disease among elderly municipal employees
Baseline data were collected in 1981 from 5386 municipal employees in Finland who had no diagnosed chronic non-specific lung disease (CNSLD) in order to study prospectively evaluated factors of working conditions and lifestyle in the development of CNSLD. The differences in the predictors of the incidence of CNSLD between men and women were partly explained by different smoking habits, frequency of atopy and working conditions.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Feb. 1995, Vol.52, No.2, p.134-137. 20 ref.

CIS 95-1689 Ren A., Okubo T., Takahashi K.
Health status, health habits, utilization behaviour and health care utilization in an actively employed Japanese population
Health care utilization data for local public service employees were obtained from health insurance claims. The data were analyzed in relation to data on their perceived health status, health habits, health care utilization behaviour and health related worries obtained from a questionnaire survey. Health care utilization behaviour was the most important predictor of health care utilization, followed by perceived health status and some health habits (sleep, diet, body weight). Findings indicate that if utilization behaviour modification is incorporated into various worksite health programmes, greater reduction can be achieved in employee health care utilization and costs.
Occupational Medicine, Aug. 1995, Vol.45, No.4, p.186-192. Illus. 25 ref.

1994

CIS 98-1052 Act of 8 June 1994 concerning the promotion of safety and health improvements for workers in government administration and public establishments [Luxembourg]
Loi du 8 juin 1994 concernant la promotion de l'amélioration de la sécurité et de la santé des travailleurs au sein des administrations de l'Etat et des établissements publics [Luxembourg] [in French]
Act of 8 June 1994 concerning the application to public service institutions of European Council framework Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 (CIS 89-1401) on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work; and amending and completing the Act of 19 March 1988 (CIS 89-2) on safety in government administration and services, in public establishments and in schools. Topics: clerks; consultations; educational institutions; government services; labour inspectors; law; Luxembourg; safety and health committees; safety and health training; safety officers.
Mémorial - Journal officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, 1st July 1994, No.55, p.1050-1053.

1993

CIS 97-131
Ministère de l'emploi et du travail
Practical guide to safety and health in the public services
Guide pratique de la sécurité et de la santé dans les services publics [in French]
Praktische gids voor veiligheid en gezondheid in de openbare diensten [in Dutch]
This guide deals with the organization and functions of safety and health committees and plant medical services in the Belgian public service. Relevant Belgian legislation is provided and commented on.
Commissariat général à la promotion du travail, rue Belliard 51, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgium, 1993. 61p.

CIS 94-924 Offices and administration
Kontor og administration [in Danish]
Volume No.12 of a series of monographs covering occupational safety and health in all sectors of the Danish economy. It covers the sectors that are dominated by office and administration work, e.g. public services, banks, real estate, building management, travel agencies and consultants. The major work environmental problems in these sectors are musculoskeletal diseases, skin diseases and indoor climate. In social services mental stress is a major problem. In laboratories there are chemical hazards.
Direktoratet for Arbejdstilsynet, Landskronagade 33-35, 2100 København Ø, Denmark, 1993. 66p. 24 ref. Price: DKK 100.00.

1991

CIS 94-260 Ilmarinen J.
The aging worker
Contents of this special issue devoted to the problems of aging municipal employees in Finland, as revealed by the results of a major research project involving cross-sectional and follow up studies during 1981-1985: the aging worker: background and aims of the project; stress and strain; mortality, disability and occupational changes; symptoms of mental and physical stress in different categories of municipal work; work-related stress symptoms; work load and personal factors affecting work disability; changes in maximal cardiorespiratory capacity; musculoskeletal capacity and related changes in different work categories; performance efficiency; relationship between functional capacity and work ability; work load and personal factors affecting work ability; summary and recommendations of the project.
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 1991, Vol.17, Suppl.1, special issue. 141p. Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 92-1683 Transport dangerous goods - Annual report 1990-1991
Transport des marchandises dangereuses - Rapport annuel 1990-1991 [in French]
The report begins with a brief history of the Canadian (Federal) government's Transport Dangerous Goods Directorate, which is responsible for the enforcement of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act. The organisational structure of the Directorate and its relationship with various federal and provincial bodies is explained. Recently promulgated regulations, standards, and permits are reviewed. General statistical summaries are presented on: dangerous goods accidents by province; death and injuries by cause; accidents by type and by transport mode.
Transport Canada, Surface Group, Canada Building, 344 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada, 1991. 16p. Illus.

CIS 92-709 Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Regulations [Australia]
Regulations issued under the Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991 (see CIS 91-1751). They cover the following matters: interpretation of terms; definition of dangerous occurrences; election of health and safety representatives; taking of samples for testing.
In: Australian Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare, CCH Australia Ltd., CNR Talavera & Khartoum Roads, Box 230, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia, 1991, Vol.2, 10p. (pages numbered 51,101-51,152).
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_reg/ohaser1991640/ [in English]

CIS 91-1751 Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991 [Australia]
Act designed to protect the occupational health and safety of persons employed by the Commonwealth authorities. Contents: definitions; duties of employers, manufacturers, suppliers and employees with respect to OSH; scope of regulations that can be issued under the Act; designation and role of health and safety representatives; issuing of improvement notices; establishment and functions of health and safety committees; emergency procedures; advice, investigations and inquiries; powers of investigators (power of entry, to require assistance and information, to take possession of plant, to take samples, to issue prohibition or improvement notices); appeals; inquiries and reports; notification, reporting and recording of accidents and dangerous occurrences; issuing and use of codes of practice; procedural matters.
Australian Government Publishing Service, GPO Box 84, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia, 1991. iii, 61p. NATLEX reference: AUS-1991-L-26734.
Amended version [in English]

1990

CIS 92-156 Staessen J., Yeoman W.B., Fletcher A.E., Markowe H.L.J., Marmot M.G., Rose G., Semmence A., Shipley M.J., Bulpitt C.J.
Blood lead concentration, renal function, and blood pressure in London civil servants
Blood lead concentration was measured in 398 male and 133 female London civil servants not subject to industrial exposure to heavy metals. The relation between blood lead and serum creatinine concentrations and blood pressure was examined. In women blood lead concentration increased with age. In the 2 sexes blood lead concentration was positively correlated with the number of cigarettes smoked a day, with the reported number of alcoholic beverages consumed a day and with serum gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase. Blood lead concentration was not correlated with body weight, body mass index, and employment grade. In men 14% of the variance of blood lead concentration was explained by the significant and independent contributions of smoking and alcohol intake and in women 16% by age.
British Journal of Industrial Medicine, July 1990, Vol.47, No.7, p.442-447. Illus. 33 ref.

CIS 91-1406 Canada Labour Code - Part II [Canada]
Code canadien du travail - Partie II [Canada] [in French]
Part II of the Canada Labour Code deals with a variety of occupational health and safety topics in relation to any work, undertaking or business within the legislative authority of the Canadian federal parliament, including work of government-owned corporations. The major topics are: specific health and safety duties of both employers and employees; health and safety in coal mines; the circumstances under which employees may refuse to perform dangerous work, and the role of the safety officer in the investigation of such a refusal; the powers of the Canada Labour Relations Board and the right of employees to complain to the Board; the establishment and powers of safety and health committees for workplaces of more than 20 employees; the establishment of the Coal Mining Safety Commission and the Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health.
Canadian Government Publishing Centre, Supply and Services Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0S9, Canada, Feb. 1990. 37p.

CIS 90-1544 Amir S.
A decade of activity in occupational safety and health in Israel
Report summarising the activities of the Committee for Research and Prevention in Occupational Safety: research activities; training of professional and academic manpower; development of the technological infrastructure, laboratory services and databases; experimental pilot field projects.
Fund for Research and Prevention in Occupational Safety and Health, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Hakiryah, P.O. Box 915, Jerusalem 91008, Israel, May 1990. 10p.

1989

CIS 92-1849 Clark W.P.
Local Government Training Board
HIV infection and AIDS - A training handbook for local authorities
This publication is a detailed, practical guide for local authorities in Britain setting up their own training programmes. It can be used with all employees ranging from cleaners to refuse collectors, teachers to caretakers, social workers and home helps to senior management. With charts and checklists throughout, it covers all the stages of the training process from preparation and negotiation through to programme design, implementation and evaluation.
Health Education Authority, Supplies Department, Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9TX, United Kingdom, 1989. 126p. Illus. 18 ref. Price: GBP 6.95.

CIS 91-440
Asian and Pacific Regional Centre for Labour Administration (ARPLA)
Use of computers in labour administration
Proceedings of a Regional Training Seminar on the use of computers in labour administration organised by the Asian an Pacific Project for Labour Administration (ARPLA) of the ILO and held in Pattaya, Thailand, 1-5 August 1988. It includes a report on the seminar, resource papers (design of computer applications in labour administration, computerised information systems for labour administration functions, implementation of computer projects in labour adminsitration, computerisation of labour administration functions in Sweden, Australian computer experience in labour administration), and country papers on present and future plans for computerisation.
ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1989. iv, 195p. Illus. Price: USD 7.00.

CIS 89-1518 Kickuth U.
Contributions by Civil Service Associations to occupational safety and health
Handlungsmöglichkeiten des Personalrats auf dem Gebiet des Arbeitsschutzes und der Unfallverhütung [in German]
Union representatives of civil servants in Germany (Fed.Rep.) have the legal right to ensure that office managers meet their obligations to prevent health hazards and accidents at workplaces. They may participate in decisions on protective measures and in setting the tasks of industrial physicians and safety officers.
Der Personalrat, 1989, Vol.6, No.1, p.7-9.

1988

CIS 91-1801 The right to refuse dangerous work
Le droit de refuser d'exécuter un travail dangereux [in French]
The rights of workers within the federal jurisdiction are outlined. These are: the right to know, the right to participate and the right to refuse dangerous work. Refusal to work is described in detail. The steps that an employee should take are listed in a question and answer format.
Publications Distribution Centre, Labour Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0J2, Canada, 1988. 8p.

CIS 89-2 Law of 19 Mar. 1988 concerning safety in government administration and services, in public establishments and in schools [Luxembourg]
Loi du 19 mars 1988 concernant la sécurité dans les administrations et services de l'Etat, dans les établissements publics et dans les écoles [Luxembourg] [in French]
Law establishing the general framework for occupational safety and health services within the public service and the school system of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. Among the provisions of the law: overall responsibility for safety and health; the appointment and role of safety delegates and members of safety committees; the creation of a National Safety Commission and of a National Safety Service within the public service; appointment of an Inspector to direct the National Safety Service (with his rights and duties enumerated).
Mémorial - Journal officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, 5 Apr. 1988, A - No.14, p.170-172.

1987

CIS 88-1409
Ministère de l'intérieur et de la fonction publique - Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Openbaar Ambt
Circular on the organisation of services in the fields of occupational safety and health and working conditions, and on the designation and training of the chiefs and deputy chiefs of such services in the public services [Belgium]
Circulaire n°290 relative à l'organisation des services de S.H.E., à la désignation et à la formation des chefs des services de S.H.E. et de leurs adjoints dans les services publics [Belgique] [in French]
Omzendbrief nr.290 betreffende de organisatie van de diensten voor V.G.V., de aanwijzing en de vorming van de hoofden der diensten voor V.G.V. en van hun adjuncten in de overheidsdiensten [in Dutch]
This circular defines the conditions under which occupational safety and health services are reorganised at all levels of administration (provincial, regional, municipal) and it designates the manner in which those responsible for such services are chosen and trained.
Moniteur belge - Belgisch Staatsblad, 12 Sep. 1987, p.18400-18414.

CIS 87-1305 Espir M., Semmence A., Floyd M.
The recruitment to the Civil Service of people with epilepsy
Discussion of the advisability of hiring people with epilepsy for the Civil Service in the United Kingdom, including a listing of unsuitable occupations.
Journal of the Society of Occupational Medicine, Spring 1987, Vol.37, No.1, p.16-18. 8 ref.

1986

CIS 90-1938 Blennerhassett E., Haskins J.
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
New technology in the public service - Consolidated report
This consolidated report is based on eight individual nation studies on technological developments and the public service initiated by the Foundation. Contents: introduction (background and general comments on the case studies); technological development and future trends; strategic planning for information systems; impact of technology on organisational function and structure; technology and employees (the process of introduction, impact on jobs and quality of work life); impact on client service; concluding remarks; some details of computer systems included in the case studies. The report also includes the comments of the social partners and government representatives, drawn up in the course of an evaluation seminar held at the Foundation 19-20 Sept. 1985. This publication is also available from the Foundation in Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek and Italian.
Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1986. 87p. Price: ECU 7.89; BEF 350; IEP 5.70; USD 7.50.

1985

CIS 99-370 Decree No.85-603 of 10 June 1985 concerning health and safety at work and occupational and preventive medicine for local public service employees [France]
Décret n°85-603 du 10 juin 1985 relatif à l'hygiène et à la sécurité du travail ainsi qu'à la médecine professionnelle et préventive dans la fonction publique territoriale [France] [in French]
Topics: France; government services; industrial physicians; law; medical examinations; medical supervision; occupational medicine; plant health services; plant safety and health organization; safety and health committees; safety and health training.
Journal officiel de la République française, 18 June 1985, p.6710-6713.

CIS 88-168 Kämäräinen M.
Training needs of labour protection managers in the state administration
Valtionhallinnon työsuojelupäälliköiden koulutustarve [in Finnish]
A study to investigate the need for training in occupational health and safety among labour protection managers in the Finnish state administration. A questionnaire on training needs was sent to all 2,022 labour protection managers listed in the state register of occupational health and safety personnel in May 1983. Responses indicated that training was insufficient both quantitatively and qualitatively, was not appropriate to the labour protection manager's role and did not reach all concerned. Training focussed on co-operation, and technical topics received little attention. The main gaps in training included psychological and social problems, mental health and human relations at work. There is also a need for training in the traditional areas of accident prevention and occupational hygiene.
Työterveyslaitoksen tutkimuksia, 1985, Vol.3, No.3, p.304-313. 22 ref.

1984

CIS 88-1343 Hearing conservation program manual for federal agencies
This manual discusses each area of a programme to assist Federal agencies to implement a plan. Sections cover: purpose, scope, policy and responsibility for programme implementation; legislative requirements, implementing elements (delegation of responsibilities, hazard identification, noise control, medical procedures, health education); equipment for control and testing.
Office of Federal Agency Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N 3613, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington D.C. 20210, USA, 1984. 149p. Appendices. Illus. Bibl.

CIS 85-1758 18th National Occupational Medicine Days - Themes No.2 and 3
XVIIIes Journées nationales de médecine du travail - Thèmes n°2 et 3 [in French]
This issue contains the reports and papers presented as part of themes 2 and 3 of this conference (Rennes, France, 29 May-2 June 1984). Theme 2 was occupational medicine in the public service and in local establishments (universities, scientific research institutes, hospitals, administration, educational institutions) and theme 3 was occupational medicine and research (research structure and means).
Archives des maladies professionnelles, 1984, Vol. 45, No.7, p.479-575.

CIS 84-1490 Your health and safety at work - Rights and obligations
Votre santé et votre sécurité au travail - Des droits et des obligations [in French]
Data sheet on the OSH rights and obligations of Quebec workers. Contents: what to do to eliminate hazards at the workplace; services of the CSST (Quebec Occupational Health and Safety Commission); right to refuse to perform dangerous work; how to contact CSST inspectors; rights of pregnant workers; what to do after an accident; temporary and permanent disability; useful addresses.
Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail du Québec, Direction des communications, 1199 Rue de Bleury, Montreal, Quebec H3C 4E1, Canada, 1984. 16p.

1983

CIS 88-1210 Carlsson J.
Statistics on occupational injuries in the public sector - 1980
Arbetsskadestatistik för statliga myndigheter år 1980 [in Swedish]
Statistical evaluation of data collected by the Swedish Information System on Occupational Injuries. In 1980, there were 6790 occupational injuries in the public sector with an average of 18.7 days of sick leave per injury. 777 occupational diseases were also registered with an average of 24.5 days of sick leave. The frequency rates for occupational injuries were lower and the length of sick leave was shorter than for industry in general. Manufacturing had the highest frequency rates of occupational injuries and workers in the corresponding professions (fitters and mechanics) had the highest rates of both occupational accidents and occupational diseases. The largest number of accidents was in the Swedish State Railway.
Arbetarskyddsstyrelsen, ISA-Informationssystemet om Arbetsskador, 171 87 Solna, Sweden, 1983. 21p.

CIS 85-286 Employers' guide to procedures for reporting occupational injuries and diseases
Guide de l'employeur - Méthodes à suivre pour l'établissement des rapports d'accidents du travail et de maladies professionnelles [in French]
Guidelines for reporting occupational injuries and diseases under the Canadian Government Employees Compensation Act. Contents: general information; responsibilities of the employer; third party claims.
Labour Canada, Occupational Safety and Health Branch, Ottawa, Ontario K1A OJ2, Canada, 1983. 28p.

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