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2001

CIS 02-1703 Alessio L., Farina G.
Job fitness assessment: The final step in health surveillance
Il giudizio di idoneità lavorativa specifica: atto conclusivo della sorveglianza sanitaria [in Italian]
Several aspects of job fitness evaluation must be considered by industrial physicians. Possible patterns of assessment of working capacity are: no job limitations, some specific temporary or permanent limitations, temporary or permanent unfitness. Similar evaluations are required when transferring the worker to a more suitable job and in selecting adequate personal protective equipment. The industrial physician should not show bias towards either the employer or the worker.
Medicina del lavoro, July-Aug. 2001, Vol.92, No.4, p.227-238. 25 ref.

CIS 02-239 Swift M.B., Cole D.C., Beaton D.E., Manno M.
Health care utilization and workplace interventions for neck and upper limb problems among newspaper workers
Data on the use of various therapeutic interventions among working populations at risk for musculoskeletal disorders are rare, despite the need for such information in assessing adherence to best practices. Using the results of a cross-sectional survey of newspaper workers who reported neck and upper limb pain or discomfort (n = 309), a wide range of clinical and workplace interventions are described. Information, education, exercises, and physical treatments were the most common interventions, and work changes were less prevalent. Those with more frequent, longer-duration, and/or more severe symptoms more commonly reported visits to physiotherapists and health practitioners at work and use of physical treatments, medications, and orthopaedic devices.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Mar. 2001, Vol.43, No.3, p.265-275. Illus. 34 ref.

CIS 02-92 School workers health and safety guide
This guide is a revised edition of an earlier document analysed under CIS 01-1009. It is aimed at workers, supervisors, teachers, principals, school board officials, and safety and health committee members in schools and other educational establishments. Its objectives are to enable persons working in schools and other educational establishments to recognize workplace hazards, prevent accident and injury by safe work practices and use of personal protective equipment, deal with accidents and emergencies and understand their duties and rights under occupational safety and health legislation. A list of addresses of government departments that can be contacted for additional information is also included. Document also available in French at CCOHS.
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 3rd ed., 2001. vii, 161p. Illus. Price: CAD 10.00 (Canada); USD 10.00 (elsewhere).

CIS 01-1233
Health and Safety Executive
Safe use and operation of play inflatables, including bouncy castles
This information sheet provides guidance for those involved in the design, manufacture, importation, supply, inspection and safe use of inflatable devices used for play by young children, in particular to bounce, climb or slide. These devices are made from flexible fabrics, are kept inflated by blowers and rely on air pressure to maintain their shape. This guidance lists the possible hazards and outlines the precautions that need to be taken to avoid them. Contents include: inspections; buying and selling of inflatable devices; information to be provided by the supplier; recognized hazards; design considerations; maintenance; safe operation; training and accident reporting.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, May 2001. 6p. Illus. 6 ref.

CIS 01-1023 Ombuen G., Tosti M.P., Resti C., Sernia S.
Manual handling of loads
La movimentazione manuale dei carichi [in Italian]
This booklet is aimed at making workers aware of the risks they incur during the manual handling of loads. Contents include: physiology of the spinal column; factors that need to be taken into consideration when evaluating risks; organizational measures aimed at eliminating or reducing workplace hazards; selected ergonomic postures to be adopted when carrying out lifting tasks; exercises for relaxing, stretching and strengthening the muscles of the cervical and lumbar columns.
Istituto Italiano di Medicina Sociale, Via Pasquale S. Mancini 28, 00916 Roma, Italy, 2nd ed., Apr. 2001. 40p. Illus. 7 ref.

2000

CIS 03-997 Żołnierczyk-Zreda D.
Anti-stress relaxation
Relaksacja antystresowa - uważność, ultradialna reakcja uzdrawiająca [in Polish]
This booklet presents two methods of relaxation for preventing the negative effects of stress: meditation-based relaxation and Ultradian Healing Response. Both methods improve the resistance of the human body to stress and are effective in the prevention of occupational stress.
Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy, ul. Czerniakowska 16, 00-701 Warszawa, Poland, 2000. 62p. Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 02-1495 Kindenberg U., Wallin G., Reimers E.
The profitable balance - About alternatives to the consuming stress of work
Den lönsamma balansen - Om alternativ till arbetets förtärande stress [in Swedish]
This publication provides a historical and scientific overview of occupational stress, which is becoming one of the most important occupational diseases in Sweden. Persons affected by stress describe their experiences. Alternative approaches adopted by enterprises to prevent the risk of stress at the workplace are presented. The importance of a balanced life between work, rest and leisure is emphasized.
Arbetslivinsitutet, National Institute for Working life, Eklundsvägen 16, 11279 Stockholm, Sweden, 2000. 140p. Illus. 11 ref. Price: SEK 240.00 (plus 25% VAT).

CIS 02-244 de Gaudemaris R., Jalbert M., Barnavol B., Flores J.L., Artières P., Isnard E.
Assessment of ski-lift operators' deficiencies and incapacities (data from an epidemiological study of 3910 subjects)
Evaluation des déficiences et incapacités dans la profession des remontées mécaniques (à partir d'une étude épidémiologique conduite chez 3910 salariés) [in French]
Health problems in professional ski-lift operators were investigated by means of cross-sectional epidemiological study carried out on a representative sample of 3910 workers. Health problems were sought by a standardized clinical examination and incapacity for work by individualized questionnaire centred on the principal work tasks. Statistical analysis showed that the size or altitude of the resort did not affect the type of health problem or work problem. Multivariate analysis enabled the identification of three groups of workers assigned to maintenance tasks, a first group of 1192 subjects with no incapacity and the remaining 406 (2 groups) with health problems and work incapacities. A logistic regression examined the contributory factors appearing in these incapacitated groups. Among these subjects aged over 30, age was not a major factor and the link between health problems such as osteoarticular problems or cardiovascular problems and incapacity for work was weak. The strongest links were with activities where preventive measures could be useful, such as pylon work, important displacements or long workdays.
Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, Feb. 2000, Vol.61, No.1, p.29-39. 17 ref.

CIS 01-1696 Sandmark H.
Musculoskeletal dysfunction in physical education teachers
To investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among physical education (PE) teachers, a postal questionnaire was sent to 290 men and 281 women who graduated from the PE teaching college in Sweden between the years 1957 and 1965, and to randomly-selected age-matched controls. PE teachers had a higher prevalence ratio (PR) of symptomatic osteoarthrosis (OA) of the knee (men: 2.8; women: 3.2) and knee injury compared with the controls. PE teachers reported more absence from work, and the women had had to change jobs more often because of knee disorders. The prevalence ratio for symptomatic OA of the hip was 2.7 for the female PE teachers. At the age of 25 the body mass index (BMI) of male PE teachers was higher than the male controls, but at an older age both the female and male PE teachers had lower BMI than the controls. Participation in sports activities was considerably higher in the group of PE teachers. They also smoked less and reported fewer serious diseases and better health than the controls.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Oct. 2000, Vol.57, No.10, p.673-677. 30 ref.

CIS 01-1551 Capodaglio P.
Physical exercise in the prevention of musculoskeletal diseases in the elderly worker
L'esercizio fisico nella prevenzione delle patologie muscolo-scheletriche nel lavoratore anziano [in Italian]
The impact of ageing on physical work capacity in older workers and the benefits of exercise programmes designed for prevention of musculoskeletal complaints is reviewed. Physical work capacity generally declines significantly after 50 years of age. A reduction in muscle strength is accompanied by a decline in the fatigue threshold. This, in combination with a reduced recovery capacity after exercise, may lead to chronic overload of muscles and tendons. Also the adoption of an active life-style and the rational use of ergonomic interventions, such as automation of certain work processes, appears to minimize the impact of ageing on work capacity. This paper was presented at an International Seminar on Ageing and Work, held in Verona (Italy) on 7 Apr. 2000.
Medicina del lavoro, July-Aug. 2000, Vol.91, No.4, p.379-386. 19 ref.

CIS 01-745 Abreu P., Cruz E.
Working while seated - How to prevent backache
Trabalhar sentado - como prevenir as dores na sua coluna [in Portuguese]
The aim of this guide and CD-ROM edited by the Portuguese association of physiotherapists is to prevent back problems and discomfort during work in a seated posture, particularly when working with a computer. Main topics covered: anatomy of spinal column; causes of back problems; causes of discomfort (muscular tension, psychological stress, disc lesions, spondylarthrosis); health consequences of incorrect seated posture and repetitive movements; correct posture and movements; ergonomic design of the workplace; exercises to be done at the workplace and at home; advice for a healthy lifestyle.
Associação Portuguesa de Fisioterapeutas, Lisboa, Portugal, 2000. 15p. Illus. + CD-ROM

CIS 01-411 Rantanen J., Lehtinen S., Saarela K.L.
Safety in the modern society: Work, home, leisure
Proceedings of the European Conference on Safety in the Modern Society held in Helsinki, Finland, 15-17 September 1999. The aim of the conference was to discuss safety risks in a broad scope of activities (work, home, leisure and the community). Main topics covered: safety culture; new policies for safety; developing new safety and health strategies; new trends in regulation; risk assessment; monitoring and surveillance; safety information; development of safe technologies; economic appraisal; knowledge and competence as prerequisites for the development of safety in modern society; use of information and communication technologies for safety; support to the EU applicant countries.
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Publication Office, Topeliuksenkatu 41 a A, 00250 Helsinki, Finland, 2000. iv, 178p. Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 01-451 Waller A.E., Daniels J.L., Weaver N.L., Robinson P.
Jockey injuries in the United States
To estimate rates of medically treated injuries among professional jockeys and identify patterns of injury events, a cross-sectional survey was carried out based on data from official races at US professional racing facilities from January 1, 1993, through December 31, 1996, during which 6545 injuries occurred: 18.8% were to the jockey's head or neck; other frequent sites included the leg, foot/ankle, back, arm/hand and shoulder. The most frequent location where injuries occurred was entering, within or leaving the starting gate (35.1%), including 29.5% of head injuries, 39.8% of arm/hand injuries and 52.0% of injuries to the leg/foot. Most head injuries resulted from being thrown from the horse (41.8%) or struck by the horse's head (23.2%). Being thrown from the horse was the cause of 55.1% of back and 49.6% of chest injuries. Efforts are needed to reduce the number of potential injury events on the track and to improve protective equipment so that such events do not lead to injury.
Journal of the American Medical Association, Mar. 2000, Vol.283, No.10, p.1326-1328. Illus. 8 ref.

CIS 00-404 Kelly F.
Guidelines on improving the physical fitness of employees
These health guidelines are published as part of WHO's European Health21 policy framework. Lack of physical activity is a major public health problem even though the benefits of regular exercise are well known. This document describes the rationale for keeping active and the major steps to be undertaken at the workplace toward a wider involvement of staff and staff families in physical activity. It presents the benefits to employers and gives examples of successful programmes in various enterprises. Ten steps covering all aspects of a workplace health programme devoted to physical activity are described in detail, followed by advice on the design of such a programme.
World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service,1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 2000. iv, 70p. 48 ref.

1999

CIS 02-443 Perkiö-Mäkelä M.
Influence of exercise-focused group activities on the physical activity, functional capacity, and work ability of female farmers - A three-year follow up
The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of exercise-focused group activities on female farmers' physical activity, functional capacity, and work ability over a period of 3 years. Physical activity increased more in the intervention group (n = 62) than in the control group (n = 64) during the first year. By the third year, physical activity had almost returned to the pre-intervention level. In the 3-year follow-up examination, muscular endurance and cardio-respiratory fitness had improved in the intervention group, and there were more instances of decreases in musculoskeletal symptoms in the intervention group than in the control group. The index used to measure perceived work ability showed no changes over the 3-year period. It can be concluded that group activities focused on leisure-time physical activity and work habits can be recommended as health promotion measures for farmers.
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1999, Vol.5, No.3, p.381-394. Illus. 26 ref.

CIS 01-898 Fritz M.
Simulation of rapid movements in sports and occupational oscillatory loads using biomechanical models in order to determine the stress exerted on the human musculoskeletal system
Simulation schnell ablaufender Bewegungen im Sport und bei beruflichen Schwingungsbelastungen mit Hilfe von biomechanischen Modellen zur Ermittlung der Beanspruchung des menschlichen Bewegungsapparates [in German]
According to the results of epidemiological studies, diseases of the musculoskeletal system correlate with oscillatory loads on the hand-arm system or entire body. Certain sport activities can also lead to leg (and, in particular, ankle) injuries. The damage arises from a mismatch between the forces transmitted and the mechanical resistance of bones and cartilage. Due to the difficulties of measuring forces on the joints, they are simulated by biomechanical models. The duration and frequency of motions, forces, and loads are compared with the strength of the joints which depend on age, sex and body build. Use of the data for the interpretation of musculoskeletal disorders due to hand-arm and whole-body vibration are discussed.
VDI Verlag, Postfach 10 10 54, 40001 Düsseldorf, Germany, 1999. x, 205p. Illus. 181 ref. Index.

CIS 01-867 Duclos J.C., Bergeret A., Normand J.C., Prost G.
Noise
Le bruit [in French]
Noise is a complex issue. For occupational physicians, it often implies hearing loss and compensation. However, it is a much broader public hygiene issue. It is generally accepted that noise causes discomfort. There is often a cumulative effect of exposure to occupational and environmental noise, caused for example by noisy leisure activities. Topics covered: physical aspects of noise and technical means of noise attenuation, noise perception, effects of noise on the body, regulatory aspects. Although considered primarily from the occupational perspective, the various aspects of noise are also discussed with reference to their possible environmental impact.
Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 2nd Quarter 1999, No.123, 8p. Illus. 44 ref.

CIS 00-1309 Identifying high-risk small business industries: The basis for preventing occupational injury, illness, and fatality
This report presents information on high-risk small industries identified from national data sources in the United States. These include the total number of cases and incidence rates of occupational injuries, illnesses and fatalities in small business industries. The report also lists the leading causes of fatal occupational injuries in small business industries, which include transportation accidents, assaults and violent acts, contact with objects and equipment, falls and exposure to harmful substances and environments. When mortality and morbidity measures are combined into a single index, the highest risks for small business industries are: logging; cut stone and stone products; trucking terminal facilities; roofing, siding and sheet metal work; camps and recreational vehicle parks.
Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA, 1999. xii, 153p. Illus. 62 ref.

CIS 00-1489 Myrtek M., Fichtler A., Strittmatter M., Brügner G.
Stress and strain of blue and white collar workers during work and leisure time: Results of psychophysiological and behavioural monitoring
This study investigated behaviour and the level of subjective stress and objective strain during work and leisure time among blue and white collar workers. Analysis of the physiological parameters for the working hours from 8 to 16h revealed differences between the hours for physical activity, heart rate (HR) and non-metabolic HR but not for HR variability. Physical activity and HR were higher for blue than white collar workers due to the different tasks of the workers. Comparison between total working time and leisure time revealed lower physical activity and HR but higher non-metabolic HR for leisure time. In the self-reports, however, leisure time was rated less exciting and more pleasant than working time. There was no indication of greater emotional strain for either group, but mental strain at work was somewhat higher for the blue collar workers. In a questionnaire, white collar workers reported having significantly more stress at work and outside work than blue collar workers. Analysis of behaviour during leisure time showed only minor differences between the groups.
Applied Ergonomics, Aug. 1999, Vol.30, No.4, p.341-351. Illus. 43 ref.

CIS 00-1336 Mital A., Shrey D.E., Govindaraju M., Broderick T.M., Colon-Brown K., Gustin B.W.
Job-simulated phase II cardiac rehabilitation training program
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common cause of death in the world, as well as the main cause of physical disability. The majority of those affected by such disability are under the age 65. Rehabilitating these individuals, therefore, is a top priority. These two articles describe a phase cardiac rehabilitation training programme that simulates events of actual jobs and that significantly enhances return to work chances of coronary heart disease survivors without compromising their aerobic conditioning. The cardiac rehabilitation training programme, based on elements of physical work, is described. It is shown that such a programme not only improves CHD survivors' work-related physical capabilities, but also improves their physiological conditioning and vastly increases their chances of returning to work when compared with a conventional phase II cardiac rehabilitation programme.
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Sep. 1999, Vol.24, No.5, p.515-543. Illus. 45 ref.

CIS 00-914 Decision No.372/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 February 1999 adopting a programme of Community action on injury prevention in the framework for action in the field of public health (1999 to 2003) [European Communities]
Décision n°372/1999/CE du Parlement européen et du Conseil, du 8 fév. 1999, adoptant un programme d'action communautaire relatif à la prévention des blessures dans le cadre de l'action dans le domaine de la santé publique (1999-2003) [Communautés européennes] [in French]
Topics: epidemiological aspects; European Communities; international cooperation; law; non-occupational accidents; public OSH institutions; safety and health organization; sports and recreation.
Journal officiel des Communautés européennes - Official Journal of the European Communities, 20 Feb. 1999, Vol.42, No.L 46, p.1-5.
http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/es/oj/dat/1999/l_046/l_04619990220es00010005.pdf [in Spanish]
http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/fr/oj/dat/1999/l_046/l_04619990220fr00010005.pdf [in French]
http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/en/oj/dat/1999/l_046/l_04619990220en00010005.pdf [in English]

CIS 00-1176 Pavlovsky B., Dalichau S., Elliehausen H.J., Perrey R.M.
Effectiveness of work-related back posture training of apprentices in the construction industry
Nachweis der Wirksamkeit eines berufsbezogenen Rückentrainings für Auszubildende im Bauhandwerk [in German]
The effectiveness of apprentice training in ergonomic body postures in the building industry was investigated. The study participants comprised 63 apprentices who participated in a posture training programme and two groups of 43 and 39 apprentices who were trained in the traditional way. Muscular endurance of the arm according to Mattias were determined before and after the school year. In the trained group, a significant reduction of evasive movements of thoracic kyphosis, lumbar lordosis and pelvis was observed. A questionnaire on heath status, ergonomic knowledge and implementation at the workplace was also evaluated. The results confirm the success of the posture training programme in vocational schools.
Ergo-Med, Sep.-Oct. 1999, Vol.23, No.5, p.229-235. Illus. 22 ref.

CIS 00-1182 Sandmark H., Wiktorin C., Hogstedt C., Klenell-Hatschek E.K., Vingård E.
Physical workload in physical education teachers
The main objective of this study was to measure and quantify exposure to physical workload in physical education teachers. A further aim was to establish the reproducibility of a three-week test-retest interval of self-reported physical load and to evaluate the agreement between registered and self-rated physical load. Thirty teachers, both female and male, volunteered to participate in the study. The physical load on the lower extremities, as well as the back and the cardio-vascular strain was recorded during one working day. The results indicate that the physical workload in this occupational group is considerable due to the load on the lower extremities. The demands on the cardio-vascular system are also relatively high in comparison to other occupational groups. The teachers could assess their activity quite well regarding heavy lifting and time spent sitting.
Applied Ergonomics, Oct. 1999, Vol.30, No.5, p.435-442. Illus. 30 ref.

CIS 00-1178 Wiktorin C., Vinård E., Mortimer M., Pernold G., Wigaeus-Hjelm E., Kilbom Å., Alfredsson L.
Interview versus questionnaire for assessing physical loads in the population-based MUSIC-Norrtälje study
To identify risk and health factors for low back and neck/shoulder disorders, a case-referent study was conducted. The interview concerned "a typical working day" during the preceding 12 months and comprised assessment of energy expenditure, work postures and manual materials handling for work and leisure time, including regular sport activities. The self-administered questionnaire comprised 18 questions. The correlation between interview and questionnaire responses among the referents was high for time spent "sitting at work", "VDU work", and work-related "motor vehicle driving", moderate for work-related "hands above shoulder level", and "hands below knee level" and lower for leisure time activities such as "domestic work", "time for own activities", and "sitting during leisure time". Non-differential misclassification was present in all questions, which will attenuate observed estimates of the relative risk. Even though interview data are preferable, questionnaire data may be useful for assessing well-defined work tasks and for "sitting at work".
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 1999, Vol.35, No.5, p.441-455. Illus. 42 ref.

CIS 00-257 McSweeney K.P., Congleton J.J., Kerk C.J., Jenkins O., Craig B.N.
Correlation of recorded injury and illness data with smoking, exercise, and absolute aerobic capacity
The correlation between reported injury and illness occurrence, estimated absolute aerobic capacity, exercise and smoking was investigated in a sample of 212 young male manual material handlers from the Southeastern, Midwest, and Western areas of the United States. Results indicate a significant association with exercise and absolute VO₂max. No significance was noted with smoking and absolute VO₂max. Significant associations were observed with smoking and injury and higher total lost workdays injuries and illnesses. Overall, this study supports evidence from existing literature that data obtained via questionnaire is valid, as demonstrated by the self-report of exercise and corresponding higher aerobic capacity, obtained via objective measurement. Additional support is verified by the association of smoking and injury. One deviation from the existing literature is that smoking did not appear to have an adverse impact on aerobic conditioning.
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, May 1999, Vol.24, No.2, p.193-200. Illus. 38 ref.

CIS 00-79 Spare your back
Ménagez votre dos [in French]
Spaar je rug [in Dutch]
Illustrated leaflet on preventing back injury during manual handling of loads. Topics: backache; ergonomics; manual handling; manual lifting; physical fitness programmes; safety guides; training material; work posture.
Institut pour la prévention, la protection et le bien-être au travail (PREVENT), rue Gachard 88 - Bte 4, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium, 1999. 7p. Illus.

CIS 99-1536 Veale D.
Health risks when working in and around water
Topics: agriculture; allergies; biological hazards; chemical hazards; conjunctivitis; diving; dock work; fishing; gastrointestinal diseases; hazard evaluation; health hazards; hepatitis; legislation; leptospirosis; particulate radiation; poliomyelitis; sewage; shipbuilding industry; sports and recreation; swimming pools; United Kingdom; water transport; water.
Croner's Occupational Hygiene Magazine, Dec.-Jan. 1998/1999, No.13, p.11-16. 5 ref.

CIS 99-1136
Health and Safety Executive
Health and safety at motor sports events - A guide for employers and organizers
Topics: automobiles; emergency organization; first-aid training; legislation; motorcycles; protective clothing; responsibilities of employers; road vehicles; safety and health organization; safety devices; safety guides; sports and recreation; training material; United Kingdom.
HSE Books, P.O.Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1999. iv, 76p. Illus. 21 ref. Price: GBP 10.00.

1998

CIS 00-971
Health and Safety Executive
Guns
This leaflet (revision of CIS 94-1890) gives basic practical advice on the safe use of rifles and shotguns. Contents: legal responsibilities; training and supervision; safety checks before using a gun; procedure for passing a gun to a companion; safe use of a gun (loading and unloading, carrying guns, handling guns in the vicinity of obstacles and on difficult terrain, handling ammunition); shooting; safety at organized events; guns in vehicles; hearing protection.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, July 1998. 12p. Illus. 4 ref.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/as7.pdf [in English]

CIS 99-1155 Wüthrich P., Hartmann R.
Safety and health at the workplace and during leasure activities - Now and in the future
Sécurité et santé au poste de travail et durant les loisirs - Aujourd'hui et demain [in French]
Replaces CIS 92-831. Topics: legislation; national organization; personal protective equipment; plant safety and health supervision; safety and health institutions; safety and health organization; safety and health training; sports and recreation; Switzerland; workmen's compensation.
Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Case postale, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, 3rd ed., July 1998. 47p. Illus. 13 ref.

CIS 99-847 Hedberg G.E., Wikström-Frisén L., Janlert U.
Comparison between two programmes for reducing levels of risk indicators of heart diseases among male professional drivers
Professional drivers were allocated to one of two programmes focused on changes of lifestyle. The programme in the intervention group (health profile assessment) was based on revelatory communication, adjusted to the driver, and contained individual and group activities. The reference group went through a health examination. In the intervention group, the maximal oxygen uptake increased, as did exercise habits and the intention to practise good dietary habits. Variable working hours was the most common obstacle to changing a health habit. In the reference group, the maximal oxygen uptake increased and the concentration of serum cholesterol and the number of people who perceived stress and loneliness decreased. Both programmes had an effect on levels of some risk indicators of heart diseases. Topics: blood pressure measurement; cholesterol; diet; health programmes; heart diseases; oxygen intake; physical fitness programmes; programme evaluation; questionnaire survey; risk factors; road transport.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Aug. 1998, Vol.55, No.8, p.554-561. Illus. 31 ref.

CIS 99-753 Audiovisual materials
Moyens audiovisuels [in French]
Videos, CDs, CD-ROM [in German]
Audiovisivi [in Italian]
Replaces CIS 94-486. Topics: audiovisual material; CD-ROM; film catalogue; occupational safety and health; sports and recreation; Switzerland; training material.
Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Postfach, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, Sep. 1998. 110p. Illus.

CIS 99-752 Posters
Affiches [in French]
Plakate [in German]
Affissi [in Italian]
Replaces CIS 96-506. Topics: occupational safety and health; poster catalogue; safety posters; sports and recreation; Switzerland; training material.
Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Postfach, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, Sep. 1998. 48p. Illus.

CIS 99-337 Calderón García A.
Lifestyle and healthy work
Estilo de vida y trabajo saludable [in Spanish]
Topics: assessment of physical capacity; body weight; cardiovascular disorders; health programmes; hypertension; job study; mental health; neuropsychic stress; nutrition; physical fitness programmes; physical fitness; relaxation exercises; risk factors; smoking; sports and recreation; state of health; stress factors; workers participation.
Seguro Social, Protección Laboral, Administradora de Riesgos Profesionales, Santafé de Bogotá, Colombia, no date. 103p. Illus. 45 ref.

CIS 98-1608 Wong M.L., Koh D., Lee M.H.
Assess workers' needs and preferences first before planning a physical fitness programme: Findings from a polytechnic institution in Singapore
Topics: age-linked differences; blood pressure; cardiovascular disorders; diet; lipid metabolism; mental stress; physical fitness programmes; physical fitness; risk factors; sex-linked differences; sickness absenteeism; Singapore; smoking; social aspects.
Occupational Medicine, Jan. 1998, Vol.48, No.1, p.37-44. Illus. 16 ref.

CIS 98-996 Lagerström M., Josephson M., Pingel B., Tjernström G., Hagberg M.
Evaluation of the implementation of an education and training programme for nursing personnel at a hospital in Sweden
Topics: ergonomics; hospitals; information of personnel; manual lifting; mental stress; musculoskeletal diseases; nursing personnel; physical fitness programmes; programme evaluation; questionnaire survey; safe working methods; Sweden.
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Jan. 1998, Vol.21, No.1, p.79-90. Illus. 41 ref.

CIS 98-334 Anshel J.
Visual ergonomics in the workplace
Topics: artificial lighting; blind workers; CRT display terminals; design of equipment; economic aspects; ergonomics; eye examinations; face and eye protection; glossary; legal aspects; manuals; physiology of vision; relaxation exercises; visual comfort; visual displays; visual function disorders; workplace design.
Taylor and Francis, Rankine Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 8PR, United Kingdom, 1998. x, 148p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: GBR 14.95.

1997

CIS 99-2075 Henning R.A., Jacques P., Kissel G.V., Sullivan A.B., Alteras-Webb S.M.
Frequent short rest breaks from computer work: Effects on productivity and well-being at two field sites
Computer operators at two work sites were prompted to take three 30s and one 3min break from computer work each hour in addition to conventional rest breaks. Some operators were asked to perform stretching exercises during the short breaks. Mood state and musculoskeletal discomfort were assessed at each work site over a 2- or 3-week baseline period and a 4- or 6- week treatment period, respectively. Operator productivity measures were obtained from company records. Operators complied with about half of the added breaks but favoured 3min breaks over 30s breaks. No improvement in productivity or well-being was found at the larger work site. At the smaller work site, productivity, eye, leg and foot comfort all improved when the short breaks included stretching exercises. These results provide evidence that frequent short breaks from continuous computer-mediated work can benefit worker productivity and well-being when the breaks integrate with task demands. Topics: banking and insurance; computer terminals; data processing; musculoskeletal diseases; relaxation exercises; work capacity; work efficiency; workbreaks.
Ergonomics, Jan. 1997, Vol.40, No.1, p.78-91. Illus. 24 ref.

CIS 99-762 Health and safety guide for school workers
Guide santé sécurité des travailleurs scolaires [in French]
Topics: biological hazards; Canada; educational institutions; ergonomics; extreme temperatures; legislation; maintenance; materials handling; outdoor work; personal protective equipment; safe working methods; safety guides; sports and recreation; tools and work holding devices; training manuals; training material.
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 1997. 140p. Illus. Price: CAD 10.00 (Canada); USD 10.00 (elsewhere).

CIS 98-330 Knapik J.J.
The influence of physical fitness training on the manual material handling capability of women
Topics: assessment of working capacity; manual handling; manual lifting; muscular strength; physical fitness programmes; physical fitness; women; work capacity.
Applied Ergonomics, Oct./Dec. 1997, Vol.28, No.5/6, p.339-345. 60 ref.

CIS 98-103 Lechner L., de Vries H., Adriaansen S., Drabbels L.
Effects of an employee fitness program on reduced absenteeism
Topics: Netherlands; physical fitness programmes; physical fitness; sickness absenteeism.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Sep. 1997, Vol.39, No.9, p.827-831. Illus. 13 ref.

CIS 97-1908 Malomsoki J., et al.
A field exercise-physiological examination of fire-fighters trained for specific tasks
The physical condition of 47 fire-fighters was assessed three times during a period of 15 months. After the initial evaluation, a participatory life-style intervention programme was introduced which included regular physical exercise. Performance and physical fitness improved in about half of the participants as indicated by lower heart rate and blood lactate increase during exercise tests. There was a moderately beneficial effect on serum cholesterol levels. An increase in regular physical activity contributes to an increase in working capacity and physical performance among these workers.
Central European Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 1997, Vol.3, No.3, p.231-241. Illus. 14 ref.

1996

CIS 01-1009 School workers' health and safety guide
This guide is the English version of a document whose French-language version has already been analysed (see CIS 99-762). It is aimed at workers, supervisors, teachers, principals, school board officials and safety and health committee members in schools and other educational establishments. Its objective is to enable persons working in schools and other educational establishments to recognize workplace hazards, prevent accidents and injuries by safe work practices and use of personal protective equipment, deal with accidents and emergencies and understand their duties and rights under occupational safety and health legislation. A list of addresses of government departments in Canada that can be contacted for additional information is also included.
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 1996. vi, 130p. Illus. Price: CAD 10.00 (Canada); USD 10.00 (elsewhere).

CIS 99-1187 Dupuis H., Hartung E., Jäger M.
Stress and strain on the spinal column caused by roller-skating acrobatics
Belastung und Beanspruchung der Wirbelsäule durch Rollschuhschleuderakrobatik [in German]
Topics: back disorders; case study; compensation of occupational diseases; neck disorders; osteochondrosis; spinal column; spinal diseases; spondylitis; sports and recreation.
Arbeitsmedizin - Sozialmedizin - Umweltmedizin, Nov. 1996, Vol.31, No.11, p.475-480. Illus. 9 ref.

CIS 97-1027 Melhorn J.M.
A prospective study for upper extremity cumulative trauma disorders of workers in aircraft manufacturing
To investigate the impact of measures for reducing the risk of upper extremity cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs), 212 aircraft workers who used rivet guns were assigned to one of four primary factor groups: ergonomic posture training, exercise training, rivet gun type, or a control group. During the 15 month study, individual risk levels were established by questionnaire, physical measurements, and nerve sensitivity testing. Of the primary factors, only posture training showed a positive risk reduction benefit. However, when associated factors were taken into account, a positive benefit was demonstrated for posture training and exercise training in certain groups. The study helps to identify the possible benefits of worker training for controlling CTDs.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Dec. 1996, Vol.38, No.12, p.1264-1271. 7 ref.

CIS 97-671 Jennings R.T., Bagian J.P.
Musculoskeletal injury review in the U.S. space program
Physical training program undertaken by U.S. astronauts have resulted in a number of orthopaedic injuries. Injuries identified during the period 1987-1995 include fractures, and soft tissue injuries causing tears to muscles, ligaments and cartilage. Injury patterns are analyzed and suggestions are made for improvements. These include decreased reliance on running and competitive athletics for conditioning, improved personal preflight fitness training, and coordinated postflight rehabilitation.
Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, Aug. 1996, Vol.67, No.8, p.762-766. 29 ref.

CIS 97-323
Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsmedizin
Prevention of work-related musculoskeletal diseases
Prävention arbeitsbedingter Muskel-Skelett-Erkrankungen [in German]
At the symposium on musculoskeletal diseases caused or enhanced by work, which took place on 10 June 1995 at the Federal Institute for Occupational Medicine in Berlin, Germany, 10 papers were presented. Subjects covered: extent of musculoskeletal diseases at workplaces in Germany; results of epidemiological studies conducted in companies and offices and of experimental studies on the effects of vibrations or combined physical and mental work on musculoskeletal diseases; survey of plant health programmes in Germany; survey of plant health programmes initiated in other countries such as Finland and Norway to reduce musculoskeletal diseases at the workplace; instruments for the promotion of plant health programmes such as training to assume ergonomic work postures and physical fitness programmes; experiences with physical fitness and training programmes; use of lifting equipment by nursing personnel.
Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1996. 128p. Illus.

CIS 97-141 Barrault D.
Occupational diseases of athletes
Pathologies professionnelles du sportif [in French]
Main subjects covered in this information note on the occupational diseases of athletes: traumas affecting the musculoskeletal system (fractures, dislocations, sprains, muscular and tendon injuries, stress fractures, growth osteochondrosis, degenerative conditions of the cartilage); skin conditions (chafing, infections, mucous membrane problems, intolerance reactions); problems of the upper respiratory tract (water sports, injuries, allergic rhinitis); asthma brought on by physical effort; problems of the cardiovascular system (athlete's heart,blood pressure, veins, Raynaud's phenomenon); digestive problems; gynaecological problems; dental problems; eye troubles; behavioural aspects. The principal victims of this type of disease are top athletes, but others may also be affected: trainers, physical education teachers, leisure-time organizers, sport managers, firefighters, police officers, guards, security personnel, circus entertainers, etc.
Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 4th Quarter 1996, No.113. 6p. 32 ref.

CIS 96-2104 Kerr J., Griffiths A., Cox T.
Workplace health - Employee fitness and exercise
This manual examines the role of workplace fitness and exercise programmes in the promotion of employee health and well-being. Contents: organizational and individual perspectives of employee exercise programmes; financial aspects; assessing the relationship between exercise and employee mental health; role of activity and fitness in mental health; psychological benefits of physical exercise for women; exercise programmes and the promotion of health; exercise as a method of stress management; exercise, shiftwork and sleep; alcohol abuse, physical fitness and the prevention of relapse; employee fitness programmes and reduced absenteeism.
Taylor & Francis, Rankine Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 8PR, United Kingdom, 1996. xiv, 193p. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: GBP 17.95.

CIS 96-1524 Sutherland V.J., Cooper C.L.
Stress prevention in the offshore oil and gas exploration and production industry
This paper describes the use of a stress audit to identify sources of stress among workers in the offshore oil and gas exploration and production industry. Measures are outlined for the prevention of stress related to understimulation, work overload, helicopter travel, physical working conditions, safety and security offshore, unpredictability of work patterns, career development, organizational structure and climate, and the home/work interface. Individual strategies for stress control include counselling, relaxation techniques, cognitive reappraisal, and stress education programmes.
ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1996. vii, 38p. Illus. 25 ref.

CIS 96-724 Arnetz B.B.
Techno-stress: A prospective psychophysiological study of the impact of a controlled stress-reduction program in advanced telecommunication systems design work
A group of advanced telecommunication systems design workers participated in one of three stress-reduction training programmes based on relaxation techniques. Psychophysiological assessments were carried out before and after the programme. Compared to a reference group, the intervention group showed a significant improvement with regard to circulating levels of the stress-sensitive hormone prolactin, an attenuation in mental strain, improvement in cardiovascular risk factors and a decrease in circulating thrombocytes. The type of programme chosen did not affect the results. While the programmes alleviated some of the stress in these workers, more attention should be paid to the design of healthy work environments.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Jan. 1996, Vol.38, No.1, p.53-65. Illus. 43 ref.

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