| Document ID (ISN) | 111239 |
| CIS number |
10-0793 |
| Year |
2011 |
| Convention or series no. |
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No.2011-133
|
| Title |
OSHA-NIOSH Info Sheet: Maximize your spirometry screening and surveillance resources |
| Bibliographic information |
Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-2001, USA, Mar. 2011. Internet document, PDF format, 2p. Illus. |
| Internet access |
DHHS_(NIOSH)_Publication_No.2011-133.pdf [in English]
|
| Abstract |
Spirometry is a common type of pulmonary function test that measures how well persons can move air in and out of their lungs. In occupational settings, spirometry can be used to establish a baseline before assigning a worker to job tasks that are physically demanding, that require use of a respirator, or that may expose the worker to respiratory hazards. It is also used to track lung function over time and to evaluate workers who experience signs or symptoms of respiratory disease. Contents of this information sheet aimed at employers: need for spirometry testing; technician training; spirometry equipment; frequency of testing; screening and surveillance; checklist. See also ISN 111238. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
USA; work aptitude; spirometry; aptitude tests; medical supervision; medical examinations; pre-employment medical examinations |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
responsibilities of employers; public OSH institutions; data sheet |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Medicine, hygiene and first aid
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Occupational medicine, epidemiology
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Occupational health services
|
