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1989

CIS 92-866 Freund E., Seligman P.J., Chorba T.L., Safford S.K., Drachman J.G., Hull H.F.
Mandatory reporting of occupational diseases by clinicians
Occupational disease surveillance is considered to be a critical step in the prevention of work-related injury and illness, with case reporting by physicians and health care providers being an important surveillance activity. Problems in the reporting of occupational disease are discussed and sources of surveillance data are outlined. Use of the list of Sentinel Health Events (Occupational) for the recognition of occupational diseases is described along with the Sentinel Event Notification System for Occupational Risks (SENSOR), designed to establish reporting mechanisms for a list of occupational conditions selected by NIOSH. A table lists reportable occupational diseases by state.
Journal of the American Medical Association, 1 Dec. 1989, Vol.262, No.21, p.3041-3044. 24 ref.

CIS 90-2019 Winder C., Tandon R.
Towards an Australian system for hazardous material incidents reporting
This paper reviews European, US and international reporting systems for incidents involving hazardous materials together with current developments in Australia. Australian developments are based on a 1988 discussion paper, "Australian system for hazardous material incident reporting", issued by the Australian National Occupational Health and Safety Commission. This paper proposed the establishment of a national reporting system, outlined the types of incident to be reported, and suggested actions to be taken for implementation of such a system. Results of a 6 month trial reporting of incidents involving fires and spills will be used to further develop a full draft proposal for a hazardous material incident reporting system.
Journal of Hazardous Materials, Dec. 1989, Vol.22, No.3, p.305-317. 21 ref.

CIS 90-1183 Sniezek J.E., Horiagon T.M.
Medical-examiner-reported fatal occupational injuries, North Carolina, 1978-1984
Fatal occupational injuries are a major public health problem in the U.S. Utilising a medical examiner database from North Carolina, 1,233 fatal work-related injuries were identified in a 7-year time period. Twelve percent of these deaths were in out-of-state residents. For men, highest risk industries were forestry/fishery, agriculture, trade, and transportation/public utilities/communications. Only 4% of deaths occurred in women. The most common manner of death in women was homicide. Highest-risk industries for women were agriculture, trade, and transportation/public utilities/communications. Of 902 decedents tested, alcohol was found in 11%, and 7% had levels at or above 100mg%. Because of its completeness, the North Carolina Medical Examiner System is a useful tool to use in the surveillance of fatal occupational injuries.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, July 1989, Vol.15, No.6, p.669-678. 18 ref.

1988

CIS 96-567 Clarke R., Glendon I.
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
How occupational accidents and diseases are reported in the European Community
La déclaration des accidents du travail et des maladies professionnelles dans les pays de la Communauté européenne [in French]
Survey of the reporting systems used for occupational accidents and diseases in the 12 countries that formed the European Community in 1988: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany (Fed.Rep. only), Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom. The following aspects of reporting are covered: use of statistics; accident reporting (which accidents have to be reported, to whom and how, recording and analysis of data); reporting of occupational diseases (which diseases need to be reported, reporting procedures, under-reporting); specific examples (fatal accidents, falls from heights, occupational deafness, asbestos-related diseases); harmonization of reporting procedures within the community. In addition to English and French, this document is also available in Danish, Dutch, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1988. 51p. Illus. 19 ref. Price: ECU 4.60.

CIS 93-1199 Reporting, recording and investigation of health and safety incidents: Corporate code of practice
This code of practice provides the legal requirements, the minimum corporate requirements, and recommended practices, for the reporting, recording and investigation of health and safety incidents. This includes all such incidents associated with any of Ontario Hydro's operations and facilities. All Ontario Hydro employees, as well as the public, and contractors' employees performing work on behalf of Ontario Hydro are included.
Ontario Hydro, 700 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X6, Canada, Rev.ed., 1988. iii, 16p.

CIS 91-469 Alho J., Kauppinen T., Sundquist E.
Use of exposure registration in the prevention of occupational cancer in Finland
A nationwide system for monitoring occupational exposure to a wide range of carcinogens has been in operation in Finland since 1979. The primary aim of the system is to lead to the identification, evaluation, and eventual elimination of the exposures. The number of exposed workers reported to the register was about 20,000 out of the work force of 2.3 million in 1979-84. The most common exposures were to chromates, nickel and its inorganic compounds, and asbestos. Data are presented to show that the system has been at least partially successful in decreasing exposures at workplaces. The statistical quality of the system is discussed, and possibilities for future research uses of the computerised database are outlined.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 1988, Vol.13, No.5, p.581-592. Illus. 11 ref.

CIS 90-1231 Malker H.
Register-epidemiology in the identification of cancer risks
Sweden has a number of nationwide population based disease or "effect" registers, some of which may be used for screening purposes. This study examined the applicability of large linked registers for cancer risk identification. The following studies were made: cancer risks in the printing industry; risk assessment of malignant mesothelioma by occupation and industry; an exposure-related case study of pleural mesothelioma and asbestos exposure in the pulp and paper industry; review of cancer risks among farmers; review of occupational risks for biliary tract cancer; analyses of temporal charges in US and Swedish lung cancer. While register-epidemiology is suitable for the generation of hypotheses, leads found in such investigations usually need in-depth studies to pin-point the exposures in high-risk work environments.
Arbetsmiljöinstitutet, National Board of Occupational Safety and Health, 171 84 Solna, Sweden, 1988. 117p. Illus. Bibl.

CIS 90-813 Hoffmann B.
Fifteen years experience with the new occupational accident notification form
15 Jahre neue Unfallanzeige [in German]
The mandatory notification of occupational accidents in the Federal Republic of Germany is carried out since 1974 on a standard form for all workplaces. Although the data thus collected are very useful, criticism focuses on four issues: 1) the use of random samples amounting to 10% of the total data; 2) too shallow a classification; 3) the lack of adequate reference data, such as hours worked at the machines at which the accidents occurred; 4) the delay in the publication of statistics.
Die BG, Nov. 1988, No.11, p.704-708. Illus. 8 ref.

CIS 89-1832 Collinge C., Lortie M., Tellier C., Lamonde F.
Structural analysis of accident description modes
Analyse de la structure des modalités de description des accidents [in French]
More than 600 accidents reported by about 100 material handling workers of a transport company have been classified. The classification of these retrospective accident data shows problems linked to modes of accident description. The modes of accident description and the problems associated with them are rarely treated in the accident literature. This report presents a structural analysis of the modes of accident description, which involves the general accident description itself (the impact of the accident categories on the information given by injured persons, the diversity of accident situations) and the descriptive vocabulary used by the casualties (the multi-semantics, the diversity and the richness of the vocabulary). The impact of these results on the development of a post-accident questionnaire and the need to develop this research field are discussed.
Travail et santé, Autumn 1988, Vol.4, No.3, p.S26-S29. Bibl.

CIS 89-1843
Health and Safety Executive
Collecting information on disease caused by work
Increased concern about health hazards at work has been reflected in the greater interest shown by the media and in the public debate of the subject in the United Kingdom. This discussion document aims to stimulate consideration and discussion of the issues raised, particularly the problems of collecting high-quality information on the incidence of occupational ill-health. In the appendices: list of reportable diseases and associated work activities; initiatives arising from the report of the Medical Advisory Committee; current projects of the Epidemiology and Medical Statistics Unit.
Health and Safety Executive Sales Point, St Hugh's House, Stanley Precinct, Bootle, Merseyside L20 3QY, United Kingdom, 1988. 42p. 5 ref.

CIS 89-478 Cornelis K.
Reporting of occupational accidents [Belgium]
La déclaration des accidents du travail [Belgique] [in French]
Legal basis of accident reporting in Belgium and scope of application. Papers to be completed in case of accident. Example of the official form, and suggestions for forms to be prepared by the enterprise to gather data immediately after an accident.
Association nationale pour la prévention des accidents du travail, 88 rue Gachard, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium, 1988. 36p.

1987

CIS 89-702 Order No.3/1987 (11 Nov.) of the Deputy Prime Minister concerning the investigation, reporting and recording of occupational accidents [Hungary]
A Minisztertanács elnökhelyettesének 3/1987 (XI.4) ME számú rendelete a foglalkozási balesetek kivizsgálásáról, bejelentéséről és nyilvántartásáról [in Hungarian]
The scope of this Order extends to all types of occupations with the exception of the armed services, the police and mining. In the appendix: detailed coding instructions for filling out accident report forms.
Munkaügyi Közlöny, 1987, No.18, p.457-470.

CIS 88-1519 Responsibilities in cases of occupational accidents or diseases
Les obligations en cas d'accident du travail ou de maladie professionnelle [in French]
Responsibilities of the victim, the employer and the Social Security Fund, as defined by law in Burkina Faso (the victim must inform the employer within a given amount of time, time limit for the declaration to be made by the employer, verification by the Fund that the accident is indeed of an occupational nature).
ECHO - CNSS, 1st and 2nd Quarter 1987, No.18 and 19, p.15.

1986

CIS 93-1753 Occupational Health and Safety (General Safety) Regulations 1986 [Australia - Victoria]
These regulations (made on 16 Apr. 1986, gazetted as S.R. 93/1986, as amended to 2 Aug. 1988) were issued under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985 (CIS 88-1751). They concern the compulsory notification of occupational accidents having resulted in death or serious injury and the keeping of accident records using the Australian Standard Form. Furthermore, children under the age of 15yrs are prohibited (except in special circumstances) from work in a factory.
In: Australian Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare, CCH Australia Ltd., CNR Talavera & Khartoum Roads, Box 230, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia, Vol.2, 4p. (pages numbered 60,661 - 60,672).

CIS 91-415 Accident investigation and reporting
Enquętes et rapports sur les accidents [in French]
A guide to the investigations and reporting of occupational accidents with particular reference to enterprises subject to Part IV of the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations. Topics covered: the need for immediate reporting of accidents; provision of a competent investigative team; effective accident investigation and analysis; preparation of a clear, concise accident report; implementation of remedial measures; maintenance of a permanent accident and injury log book; correct use of accident statistics; accounting for the cost of accidents.
Labour Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A OJ2, Canada, 1986. 15p.

CIS 90-1201 Johnson G.I., Wilson J.R., Grey S.M.
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Occupational accidents and diseases - Data sources - United Kingdom
This bibliographic reivew of data sources on occupational accidents and diseases in the United Kingdom is a state-of-the-art survey of legislation, existing statistics, compensation and reporting practices required by law, and research as expressed through published sources. Contents: reporting and notification of occupational accidents, diseases and other occurrences; compensation of occupational injuries and diseases; information available on 4 specific hazards/accident types (fatal accidents, falls from heights, noise, asbestos); mortality and morbidity studies; overall evaluation. An outline of occupational accident reporting criteria in the UK as well as occupational accident and disease data for 1982 are appended. Annotated bibliography.
Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1986. 181p. 94 ref. Index. Price: ECU 12.44; BEF 550; GBP 8.10; IEP 8.90; USD 12.00.

CIS 90-1200 Geurts L., Prins R.
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Condtions
Occupational accidents and diseases - Data sources - The Netherlands
Beroepsongevallen en -ziekten - Gegevensbronnen - Nederland [in Dutch]
This bibliographic review of data sources on occupational accidents and diseases in the Netherlands is a state-of-the-art survey of legislation, existing statistics, compensation and reporting practices required by law, and research as expressed through published sources. Contents: reporting and notification of occupational accidents and diseases; compensation of occupational injuries and diseases; available information on specific hazards/accident types (fatal accidents, falls from heights, noise, asbestos); mortality and morbidity studies; evaluation and perspectives. An outline of occupational accident reporting criteria in the Netherlands as well as occupational accident and disease statistics for 1982 are appended. Annotated bibliography.
Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1986. 217p. Illus. 49 ref. Price: ECU 14.70; BEF 650; NLG 36.00.

CIS 90-1199 Schuster A.
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Occupational accidents and diseases - Data sources - Luxembourg
Accidents du travail et maladies professionnelles - Sources de données - Luxembourg [in French]
This bibliographic review of data sources on occupational accidents and diseases in Luxembourg is a state-of-the-art survey of legislation, existing statistics, compensation and reporting practices required by law, and research as expressed through published sources. Contents: reporting and notification of occupational accidents, diseases and other occurrences; compensation of occupational injuries and diseases; available information on specific hazards/accident types (fatal accidents, falls from heights, noise, asbestos); mortality and morbidity studies; overall evaluation. An outline of occupational accident reporting criteria in Luxembourg as well as occupational accident and disease statistics for 1982 are appended.
Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1986. 116p. Illus. 12 ref. Price: ECU 10.18; BEF 450; FRF 68.00.

CIS 90-1198 Tirone M.V., Ortolani G.
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Occupational accidents and diseases - Data sources - Italy
Infortuni sul lavoro e malattie professionali - Fonti di dati - Italia [in Italian]
This bibliographic review of data sources on occupational accidents and diseases in Italy is a state-of-the-art survey of legislation, existing statistics, compensation and reporting practices required by law, and research as expressed through published sources. Contents: reporting and notification of occupational accidents and diseases; compensation of occupational injuries and diseases; information available on specific hazards/accident types (fatal accidents, falls from heights, noise, asbestos); mortality and morbidity studies; overall evaluation. An outline of occupational accident reporting criteria in Italy as well as occupational accident and disease statistics for 1982 are appended.
Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1986. 125p. 47 ref. Index. Price: ECU 9.05; BEF 400; ITL 13,400.

CIS 90-1197 Sarafopoulos N.
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Occupational accidents and diseases - Data sources - Greece
Ergatika atuhēmata kai epaggelmatikes astheneies - Pēges stoiheiōn - Ellas [in Greek]
This bibliographic review of data sources on occupational accidents and diseases in Greece is a state-of-the-art survey of legislation, existing statistics, compensation and reporting practices required by law, and research as expressed through published sources. Contents: reporting and notification of occupational accidents and diseases; compensation of occupational injuries and diseases; information available on specific hazards/accident types (fatal accidents, falls from heights, noise, asbestos); mortality and morbidity studies; overall evaluation. An outline of occupational accident reporting criteria in Greece and occupational accident and disease statistics for 1982 and 1983 are appended.
Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 LUxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1986. 242p. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: ECU 18.09; BEF 800; GRD 2395.

CIS 90-1196 Brandt P., Henter A., Kuhn K.
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Occupational accidents and diseases - Data sources - Federal Republic of Germany
Arbeitsunfälle und Berufskrankheiten - Datenquellen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland [in German]
This bibliographic review of data sources on occupational accidents and diseases in the Federal Republic of Germany is a state-of-the-art survey of legislation, existing statistics, compensation and reporting practices required by law, and research as expressed through published sources. Contents: reporting and notification of occupational accidents and diseases; compensation of occupational injuries and diseases; information available on specific hazards/accident types (fatal accidents, falls from heights, noise, asbestos); mortality and morbidity studies; overall evaluation. An outline of occupational accident reporting criteria in the Federal Republic of Germany as well as occupational accident and disease statistics for 1982 are appended.
Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1986. 134p. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: ECU 10.18; BEF 450; DEM 22.50.

CIS 90-1195 Thanh P.
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Occupational accidents and diseases - Data sources - France
Accidents du travail et maladies professionnelles - Sources de données - France [in French]
This bibliographic review of data sources on occupational accidents and diseases in France is a state-of-the-art survey of legislation, existing statistics, compensation and reporting practices required by law, and research as expressed through published sources. Contents: general information on the French system; reporting and notification of occupational accidents and diseases; compensation of occupational injuries and diseases; available information on 4 different hazards/accident types (fatal accidents, falls from heights, noise, asbestos); mortality and morbidity studies. An outline of occupational accident reporting criteria in France and accident statistics for 1982 are appended.
Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1986. 94p. Bibl.ref. Index.

CIS 90-1194 Jeppesen K.J.
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Occupational accidents and diseases - Data sources - Denmark
Arbejdsulykker og erhvervssygdomme - Datakilder - Danmark [in Danish]
This bibliographic review of data sources on occupational accidents and diseases in Denmark is a state-of-the-art survey of legislation, existing statistics, compensation and reporting practices required by law, and research as expressed through published sources. Contents: generalities on the work environment and occupational injuries; reporting and notification of occupational injuries; compensation of occupational injuries and diseases; information available on 4 specific hazards/accident types (fatal accidents, falls from heights, noise, asbestos); mortality and morbidity studies; conclusions. An outline of occupational accident reporting criteria in Denmark as well as occupational accident and disease data for 1980-1983 are appended.
Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1986. 127p. 92 ref. Index. Price: ECU 10.18; BEF 450; DKK 82.00.

CIS 90-1193 Theunissens V.
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Occupational accidents and diseases - Data sources - Belgium
Accidents du travail et maladies professionnelles - Sources de données - Belgique [in French]
This bibliographic review of data sources on occupational accidents and diseases in Belgium is a state-of-the-art survey of legislation, existing statistics, compensation and reporting practices required by law, and research as expressed through published sources. Contents: reporting and notification of occupational accidents, diseases and other occurrences; compensation for occupational injuries and diseases; specific hazards/accidents (fatal accidents, falls from heights, noise, asbestos); mortality and morbidity studies; overall evaluation. An outline of occupational accident reporting criteria in Belgium as well as occupational accident and disease data 1975-1983 are appended. Annotated bibliography.
Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1986. 130p. Illus. 50 ref. Index. Price: ECU 10.18; BEF 450; FRF 68.00.

CIS 89-1521
Health and Safety Executive
Reporting a case of disease
This leaflet is a brief guide to requirements of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1985 (see CIS 88-1753) with respect to diseases at work. It answers the following questions: when should a case of disease be reported; which types of work are specified; which diseases are reportable; how will a reportable disease be identified; who should make the report; whom should the report be sent to; what records should be kept. Reportable diseases and linked work activities are also listed.
Health and Safety Executive Sales Point, St Hugh's House, Stanley Precinct, Bootle, Merseyside L20 3QY, United Kingdom, 1986. 12p.

CIS 89-1520
Health and Safety Executive
Reporting an injury or dangerous occurrence
This leaflet is a brief guide to requirements of the British Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1985 (RIDDOR) (see CIS 88-1753), replacing the Notification of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1980 (NADOR) with respect to injuries and dangerous occurrences at work. It gives an explanation of the following points: differences between RIDDOR and NADOR; injuries and dangerous occurrences at work which must be reported under RIDDOR; making a report; keeping records; the person who must make reports. In the appendices: list of dangerous occurrences; Health and Safety Executive area offices.
Health and Safety Executive Sales Point, St Hugh's House, Stanley Precinct, Bootle, Merseyside L20 3QY, United Kingdom, 1986. 7p.

CIS 88-1162 Report XIV: Cash benefit schemes in insurance against employment accidents and occupational diseases
Report of the meeting held by the Permanent Committee on Insurance against Employment Accidents and Occupational Diseases during the XXIInd General Assembly of the ISSA (Montreal, 2-12 Sep. 1986). Review of benefit schemes in about 50 countries.
International Social Security Association, General Secretariat, C.P. 1, 1211 Genčve 22, Switzerland, 1986. 77p.

CIS 87-472 Booth R.T., Glendon A.I., Hale A.R.
Statistics on occupational diseases and accidents in the member countries of the European Community
Statistiques de maladies professionnelles et d'accidents du travail dans les différents pays membres de la Communauté européenne [in French]
Review of the information on various notification systems in bibliographic studies undertaken by 10 countries of the European Community under a plan for a common classification. The various national reports are summarised, with information on hazards and on specific types of accident (fatalities, falls from heights, noise and hearing loss, asbestos) under the rubrics: generalities, notification, statistics, legislation, prevention. The principal characteristics of the notification systems of the 10 countries (Belgium, Denmark, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, the Federal Republic of Germany, the United Kingdom) are summarised in a table.
Documents pour le médecin du travail, Oct. 1986, No.27, p.235-245. 2 ref.

CIS 87-2 Order of 8 Aug. 1986 defining the types of information to be provided by safety and health committees to the labour inspectorate [France]
Arręté du 8 aoűt 1986 déterminant la nature des renseignements ŕ fournir par les comités d'hygične, de sécurité et des conditions de travail ŕ l'administration [France] [in French]
Order to implement section R. 236-12 of the French Labour Code and to determine the nature of the information to be provided after the occurrence of a severe occupational accident or disease. Model forms are appended.
Journal officiel de la République française, 8 Nov. 1986, Vol.118, No.260, p.13440-13441.

CIS 87-183
Direktoratet for arbeidstilsynet
Notification of occupational diseases by the physician
Legers melding av yrkessykdommer [in Norwegian]
Directions for industrial physicians and attending physicians. After a review of the law of 4 Feb. 1977, which makes this notification compulsory, classification of the diseases and health impairments caused by work-related harmful effects is presented: occupational diseases (poisoning, allergies, radiation-induced disease, hearing loss, pneumoconioses, diseases of the joints and neuromuscular system of the arms, decompression sickness, infectious diseases); diseases caused by climatic changes and epidemic diseases; diseases and impairments due to exposure to chemicals, allergens, radioactive substances and radiation, noise, respirable dust, repetitive motions, decompression, infections at the workplace.
Postboks 8103 Dep., 0032 Oslo 1, Norway, Oct. 1986. 4p.

CIS 86-2091 Schulte P.A.
Problems in notification and screening of workers at high risk of disease
Current and former workers who have been occupationally exposed to hazardous substances have unique medical and social needs. Few programmes recognise and accommodate the needs of these workers. Consequently, screening and medical surveillance assume a pivotal role in a system that inadequately deals with the needs of workers identified and notified of occupational disease risks. In some cases, screening programmes, ineffective in altering survival patterns, are established because they represent surrogates for other kinds of support programmes that do not exist. Where screening techniques are effective and available, there are still problems in getting them funded and established in acceptable programmes. This paper details these problems and argues for increased research to enhance the efficacy of screening, not only in preventing disease, but also in improving the quality of life for workers at risk.
Journal of Occupational Medicine, Oct. 1986, Vol.28, No.10, p.951-957. Illus. 19 ref.

CIS 86-1968 Kelley B.C., Gute D.M.
Surveillance cooperative agreement between NIOSH and states (SCANS) program - Rhode Island 1980-82
The major activities accomplished under this agreement included the coding of occupational and industrial statements on death certificates for all Rhode Island (USA) resident decedents during the years 1973-78, the production of proportional mortality ratios by age, sex, industry, occupation, and cause of death, and application of the Sentinel Health Event-Occupational Disease List to both Rhode Island hospital discharge and mortality data. Assessment of the usefulness of these activities is offered along with recommendations for future occupational disease surveillance and control activities.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA, Feb. 1986. 51p. 38 ref. Appendices.

CIS 86-2086 Procedure for recognising the occupational nature of occupational accidents and diseases. Decree No.85-377 of 27 Mar. 1985
Procédure de reconnaissance du caractčre professionnel des accidents du travail et des maladies professionnelles. Décret n°85-377 du 27 mars 1985 [in French]
Presentation in tabular form of the process of declaration by the employer and of the procedure of recognition by the French Primary Health Insurance Fund.
APAVE, Jan.-Feb.-Mar. 1986, No.233, p.83-87.

CIS 86-1952 Parkinson D.K., Grennan M.J.
Establishment of medical surveillance in industry: Problems and procedures
The establishment of standard history-taking is discussed, with examples of such histories developed in the clinic. The development of a protocol for performing and recording physical examinations is also described. Special tests, such as pulmonary function and sputum cytology, are also discussed. The integration of medical data into a data base is discussed with examples taken from the programme in Pittsburgh (USA). Presentation of the problems of obtaining adequate early medical information leads to the conclusion that medical surveillance programmes must be integrated with industrial hygiene surveillance. The use of exposure measures to make and implement preventive medical decisions is essential until medical science provides tests with enhanced sensitivity and specificity for use in early detection of workplace disease.
Journal of Occupational Medicine, Aug. 1986, Vol.28, No.8, p.772-777. 12 ref.

CIS 86-1949 Ruttenberg R.
Economics of notification and medical screening for high-risk workers
Measuring the economic impact of notification and intervention programmes for workers at high risk of disease from workplace exposure has been virtually non-existent for several reasons, which are discussed, and should include a comprehensive view of costs and benefits. A framework for analysis is proposed. It defines 4 major clients: the business community, workers and their families, the local and regional public sector, and the federal government. For each client, the positive and negative, quantitative and non-quantitative, direct and indirect, short-run and long-run effects are probed and a summary analysis is made. To illustrate the process, the notification and screening programme conducted by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Workers' Institute for Safety and Health (Augusta, Georgia, USA) for workers exposed to β-naphthylamine is described.
Journal of Occupational Medicine, Aug. 1986, Vol.28, No.8, p.757-764. Illus. 13 ref.

CIS 86-1371 Sekimpi D.K., Jones R.D.
Notifications of industrial chemical cyanosis poisoning in the United Kingdom 1961-80
Analysis of 325 cases of industrial chemical cyanosis over a 20-year period showed a positive correlation between time of year (summer months) and the number of poisonings, as well as a positive correlation between hotness of the summer and the number of poisonings. Most cases occurred during the manufacture of chemicals or dyestuffs. Poisoning by amino compounds seems to produce early cyanosis, while poisoning by nitro compounds seems to produce delayed cyanosis and anaemia. Methaemoglobin was determined in 45% of cases, with results ranging from a few per cent to 65%. Even at methaemoglobin concentrations of over 50%, some workers complained only of headache and their blue appearance.
British Journal of Industrial Medicine, Apr. 1986, Vol.43, No.4, p.272-279. Illus. 8 ref.

1985

CIS 89-1067 The Health and Safety Work Act 1982 - The Notification of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1985 [Bermuda]
In the annex to these regulations: list of notifiable dangerous occurrences; list of notifiable ill-health conditions; particulars to be kept in records of accidents or dangerous occurrences.
Bermuda Official Gazette, 4-25 Jan. 1985, Vol.85, No.1, p.20-21.

CIS 88-1753 The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1985 [United Kingdom]
Revocation and re-enactment with modifications of the Notification of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (1980). It imposes duties on persons responsible for the activities of others and on self-employed persons to report accidents resulting in death and major injury, and to report specified dangerous occurrences to appropriate government authorities. Reportable occupational diseases are also listed. Modifications brought about by these regulations include changes in the reporting of injuries to certain trainees, increases in the number of reportable injuries and dangerous occurrences, and changes in reporting procedures when gas is present.
HMSO Sales, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1985. p.6280-6309.

CIS 88-710 Directive on the technical investigation and recording of breakdowns not involving accidents in plant subject to the control of the USSR mining inspectorate [USSR]
Instrukcija po tehničeskomu rassledovaniju i učetu avarij, ne povlekših za soboj nesčastnyh slučaev, na podkontrol'nyh Gosgortehnadzoru SSSR predprijatijah i ob"ektah [in Russian]
This directive, approved by the All-Union Central Council of Trade Unions and ratified on 11 July 1985 by the mining inspectorate, covers the unexpected partial damage or complete destruction of buildings, equipment, mine workings, etc. by fire, explosion, release of toxic or other gases, or release of various types of energy, resulting in a prolonged disruption of production and presenting potential danger to human life and health. In annexes: categorisation of breakdowns in terms of their consequences, a breakdown report form and a form for a breakdown log-book.
Bezopasnost' truda v promyšlennosti, Dec. 1985, No.12, p.54-58.

CIS 88-498 Szydłowski Z.F., Kosecka E., Sitarz M., Szatkowska J.
Number of accidents at work in individual farming in the Cracow region in 1981-1983.
Wypadkowość przy pracy w gospodarce rolników indywidualnych w województwie miejskim krakowskim w latach 1981-1983 [in Polish]
Traumatism in individual farming was analysed with the use of basic statistical methods and tabular and graphic illustration. A considerable number of accidents are not registered at all (minor accidents not causing absence from work). Accidents in agriculture cover a significantly wider age group than in other branches of the economy. Most accidents happen in transportation; in spring and summer the number of accidents increases. The need for further studies on the problem is indicated, since no overall data concerning accidents in agriculture are available.
Medycyna Wiejska, 1985, Vol.20, No.1, p.37-45. 11 ref.

CIS 87-1146 Ordinance No.23 on the notification and registration of occupational diseases and the records to be kept of such diseases [Bulgaria]
Naredba No.23 za săobštavaneto, registriraneto i otčitaneto na profesionalnite zaboljavanija [in Bulgarian]
This ordinance, which replaces Ordinance No.042 of 1971, lays down requirements for the recording and routing of information on occupational diseases (special provisions for pneumoconiosis, infectious diseases and fatalities), for the confirmation of the occupational nature of the reported cases and for the dispensary care of confirmed victims of occupational diseases.
Dăržaven vestnik, 18 Jan. 1985, No.5, p.38-39.

CIS 87-200 Vaaranen V., Vasama M., Alho J.
Occupational diseases in Finland in 1984
Tables and figures on the incidence of occupational disease in Finland in 1984, with summaries of statistics for previous years. The tables include breakdowns of diseases by diagnosis, cause, industry, occupation and sex. Skin diseases, noise-induced hearing loss and diseases caused by repetitive or monotonous work are reported separately. Provisions of the Occupational Disease Act (638/67), the Ordinance concerning Occupational Diseases (639/67) and the Statute on Certain Injuries Compensable as Occupational Diseases (852/48) are given in appendices.
Institute of Occupational Health, Publication Office, Laajaniityntie 1, 01620 Vantaa, Finland, Aug. 1985. 36p. Illus. 4 ref. Price: Fm.20.00.

CIS 86-1376 Lebedová J., Hykeš P.
Occupational bronchial asthma in agricultural workers
Asthma bronchiale professionale u pracovníků v zemědělství [in Czech]
In a sample of 87 bronchial asthma patients from different occupations, it was particularly agricultural workers that were diagnosed belatedly, usually after 3 and more years of difficulties. By that time the clinical picture had changed to polyvalent allergy and the final diagnosis was usually given as chronic obstructive bronchopulmonary illness with asthma, that is, as a non-occupational illness, even though one requiring a job transfer. The authors appeal to district and plant physicians to consider the possibility of allergic illness and send the patients as early as possible for an examination and assessment of occupational cause.
Pracovní lékařství, 1985, Vol.37, No.1, p.4-5. Illus. 10 ref.

1984

CIS 89-1153 Reporting of near-accidents provides knowledge on accident risks at work
Tillbudsrapportering ger kunskap om olycksfallsriskerna i arbetet [in Swedish]
Training notes and guidance to the filling-out of near-accident report forms.
Arbetarskyddsstyrelsen, Publikationsservice, 171 84 Solna, Sweden, 1984. 15p.

CIS 89-165 Occupational accidents in New Zealand: Record keeping and reporting requirements
This data sheet presents the authorised reporting form, and refers to the relevant legislation.
Department of Labour, Private Bag, Wellington, New Zealand, 1984. 19p.

CIS 86-1129 Laitinen H.
Determining risk potential through accidents and near-accidents: an empirical study in a steel factory
Fatal and permanently disabling accidents represent only 1% of all occupational accidents, but in many branches of industry they account for more than half the accident costs. The 1st hypothesis examined in this study is that it is possible to estimate the potential severity of accidents independent of the actual severity. The 2nd is that when workers are also asked to report near-accidents, they are particularly prone to report potentially severe near-accidents on the basis of their own subjective risk assessment. A field study carried out in a steel factory supported both hypotheses. The reliability and the validity of post-incident estimates of an accident's potential severity were reasonable. About 10% of accidents were estimated to be potentially critical; they could have led to death or very severe permanent disability. Reported near-accidents were significantly more severe: about 60% of them were estimated to be critical. The validity of workers' subjective risk assessment, manifested in the near-accident reports, proved to be reasonable.
Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland, 1984. 125p. Illus. 114 ref.

CIS 85-1780 Easson I., King W.E., Biggin J., Millet C.
Notification and surveillance of occupational diseases in Canada and other countries
Déclaration et contrôle des maladies professionnelles au Canada et dans d'autres pays [in French]
This report reviews the current notification systems used in each Canadian province and compares them to the systems used in Finland, the United Kingdom and the USSR. Aspects covered; general concepts; the Canadian situation; international comparison; summary and recommendations. The need for uniformity in the notification of occupational diseases is underlined.
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 250 Main St. E., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8N 1H6, 98p. 16 ref.

CIS 85-1668 Malker H., Weiner J.
Cancer-Environment Registry 1961-1973. Examples of the use of register epidemiology in studies of work environment
Cancer-miljöregistret - Exempel pĺ utnyttjande av register-epidemiologi inom arbetsmiljöomrĺdet [in Swedish]
The Cancer-Environment Registry (CER) was created by linking information at the individual level in the Swedish Cancer Registry for the period 1961-1973 with information from the census carried out in 1960. This linkage made it possible to study cancer morbidity in various occupational groups specified by the census. This report demonstrates the problems, explains the use of register epidemiology and presents results from analyses of CER data performed at the National Swedish Board of OSH.
Arbetarskyddsstyrelsen, Publikationsservice, 171 84 Solna, Sweden, 1984. 107p. 124 ref.

CIS 85-1786 Konetzke G.W., Rebohle E., Heuchert G.
Occupational diseases - Legal bases for declaration, evaluation and compensation
Berufskrankheiten - Gesetzliche Grundlagen zur Meldung, Begutachtung und Entschädigung [in German]
The ordinance on the prevention, declaration and evaluation of occupational diseases (of 26 Feb. 1981), with its rules of application, is the basis for worker health protection in the German Democratic Republic. The 1st part of this guide names the basic regulatory documents bearing on the work of the occupational physician, defines certain terms (fitness and unfitness for work, disability, inability to practice a particular occupation, injury) and reviews general aspects of evaluation of occupational diseases (commentary on the 1981 Ordinance). The 2nd part is devoted to the occupational diseases caused by specific classes of agent: chemicals, dusts, physical agents, infectious and parasitic agents, overloading of the locomotor apparatus, mixed agents, tumours. For each disease are given: characteristics of the causal agent, possibilities of exposure, clinical picture, evaluation, medical surveillance. An annex gives a list of recognised occupational diseases (as of Apr. 1981).
VEB Verlag Volk und Gesundheit, Neue Grünstrasse 18, DDR-1020 Berlin, 1984, 155p. Bibl. Price: M.18.20.

CIS 85-1777
(Arbejdstilsynet)
Occupational accidents - Annual statistics 1980-1981
Arbejdsulykker - Ĺrsstatistik 1980-1981 [in Danish]
Contents: description of a new and simplified form for the notification of accidents; use of the accident register in analysing accident causes; description of the new notification system that went into effect on 1 Jan. 1983; reliability of the statistics; fatal accidents; geographical distribution of accidents; lost work time; accidents connected with violent storms in Nov. 1981; tables. The numbers of accidents reported were 33,883 in 1980 and 34,055 in 1981; in the context of declining employment, this probably indicates an increased frequency. Relatively more accidents were reported in 1981 than in 1980 in mining and quarrying, transportation and services; fewer accidents were reported in the food, wood products, furniture, paper and printing industries. More eye injuries were reported in 1981. The accident level was higher among immigrant workers than among Danish workers in 1980.
Arbejdstilsynets Statistike Kontor, Postbox 858, 2100 Křbenhavn Ř, Denmark, Apr. 1984. 112p.

CIS 85-282 Prins R.
Accidents in the light of official statistics - Some comments on the "under-reporting" of occupational accidents in the Netherlands
Ongevallen in het licht van officiële cijfers - Over de "onderregistratie" van arbeidsongevallen in Nederland [in Dutch]
The integration in 1967 of the Dutch Law on Accidents within a single Law on Sickness has had unfavourable consequences for the declaration and registration ("under-registration") of occupational accidents, since no differentiation is made any more between sickness, occupational accidents, accidents due to other causes, and occupational diseases. A comparison is made between the organisation and structure of information available to accident insurance bodies in the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) and those resulting from the Dutch Law on Health Insurance. A comparison of the trends in the incidence of occupational accidents in the 2 countries between 1970 and 1981 reveals that the declared accident rate in FRG was systematically 3 times as high as in the Netherlands. A similar relation existed for declared fatal accidents. The importance of this "under-registration" is discussed.
Tijdschrift voor sociale gezondheidszorg, 25 Apr. 1984, Vol.62, No.9, p.362-368. Illus. 11 ref.

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