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2011

CIS 12-0093 Bouvet R.
Compensation of asbestos victims by the FIVA
L'indemnisation des victimes de l'amiante devant la FIVA [in French]
Written by a lawyer specialized in defending workers exposed to asbestos, this article explains the functioning of the French fund for the compensation of asbestos victims (French acronym FIVA).
Préventique-Sécurité, Nov.-Dec. 2011, No.120, p.58-60. Illus.
L'indemnisation_des_victimes_de_l'amiante_[BUY_THIS_ARTICLE] [in French]

CIS 11-0619
Ministerio de trabajo, empleo y seguridad social
Answers concerning the system for the prevention of occupational hazards - Approaches to medical commissions
Respuestas sobre el sistema de riesgos del trabajo - Trámites en comisiones médicas [in Spanish]
This document provides answers to frequently-asked questions about the Argentinean system of prevention of occupational hazards. Questions are grouped under the following headings: general interest questions; questions more specifically of interest to workers; questions more specifically of interest to employers; questions of interest to other stakeholders; dealing with medical commissions.
Superintendencia de Riesgos del Trabajo (SRT), Bartolomé Mitre 751, C1036AAM Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2011. 30p. pdf document.

CIS 11-0361 Szeszenia-Dąbrowska N., Świątkowska B., Szubert Z., Wilczyńska U.
Asbestos in Poland: Occupational health problems
The review addresses current problems of health risk and health effects associated with exposure to asbestos, including data on historical exposure and on currently valid occupational exposure limits. The quantity and types of the raw material used for the production of various asbestos products are also discussed in relation to the particular types of asbestos-induced occupational diseases. The article describes the medical care system for former asbestos workers and those currently exposed during removal of asbestos-containing products. The national system for medical certification of occupational asbestos-related diseases and the compensation procedure are outlined. According to the parliamentary Act of 1997, importing, manufacture and sale of asbestos and asbestos-containing materials are prohibited in Poland. Thus, the assessment of asbestos exposure and the monitoring of health conditions of workers at asbestos-processing plants have become irrelevant. However, the delayed health effects attributable to past exposure continue to be the matter of concern for public health. Likewise, the environmental pollution from asbestos waste landfills in the vicinity of asbestos-processing plants (where high levels of asbestos fibre in ambient air have been recorded) will continue to be a serious public health problem. Presently, two programmes aimed at minimising the adverse effects of asbestos on population health are underway. Both programmes are briefly described.
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 2011, Vol.24, No.2, p.142-152. Illus. 25 ref.

CIS 11-0335 Morrison J.
The role of the GP in keeping people in work
This editorial argues in favour of improved cooperation between general practitioners (GPs) and occupational health specialists and employers in the United Kingdom, in particular for the early identification of patients with psychological distress who are vulnerable to the risk of becoming permanently dependant on sickness benefits, while the most favourable decision would be to facilitate their return to work.
Occupational Medicine, 2011, Vol.61, p.74-75. 16 ref.
The_role_of_the_GP.pdf [in English]

2010

CIS 12-0052 Occupational disease compensation fund - 2010 Annual Report
Fonds des maladies professionnelles - Rapport annuel 2010 [in French]
Fonds voor de beroepsziekten - Jaarverslag 2010 [in Dutch]
Contents of this annual report: administrative structure of the Belgian occupational disease insurance fund; occupational disease compensation claims (by diagnosis, disease code, nationality, area of residence, gender, age, industrial sector and occupation); compensation of occupational diseases (in private and public sectors); prevention of occupational diseases; legal claims; compensation for permanent invalidity; the asbestos fund; financial data. In appendices: schedule of occupational diseases and occupation disease codes.
Fonds des maladies professionnelles, Avenue de l'Astronomie 1, 1210 Brussels, Belgium, 2010, 213p.
Jaarverslag_2010_[INTERNET_FREE_ACCESS] [in Dutch]
Rapport_annuel_2010_[INTERNET_FREE_ACCESS] [in French]

CIS 11-0155 Schenker M.B.
Migration and occupational health: Shining a light on the problem
This editorial summarizes and comments the various articles presented in the whole issue of the journal devoted to migrant workers and occupational health.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 2010, Vol.53, p.327-328.

CIS 10-0817 Walters J.K., Christensen K.A., Green M.K., Karam L.E., Kincl L.D.
Occupational injuries to Oregon workers 24 years and younger: An analysis of workers' compensation claims, 2000-2007
The objective of this study was to describe and estimate rates of occupational injuries to workers younger than 25 years of age in Oregon during an 8-year period. Oregon workers' compensation disabling claims data and one commercial insurance carrier's non-disabling claims data were analyzed. Injuries were more frequent among 22-24 year olds and among males, though females accounted for a higher proportion of claims in the youngest age group. The most common injury type was a sprain or strain, but lacerations and burns were more frequently reported in the 14-18 year olds. When non-disabling claims were included, the rate of injury for 14-18 year olds doubled. The overall rate of injury was 122.7/10,000 workers, but was higher in the construction, manufacturing and transportation sectors, and in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector for older teens and young adults.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Oct. 2010, Vol.53, No.10, p.984-994. Illus. 52 ref.

CIS 10-0646 Statistical snapshot OD-OC. Italy - 2008 data
Point statistique AT-MP. Italie - Données 2008 [in French]
Occupational disease and occupational accident statistics for the year 2008 in Italy. Contents: main aspects of the Italian system of occupational accident and disease insurance; sources of statistics; basic data; occupational and commuting accident statistics; occupational disease statistics; financial data.
Eurogip, 55, rue de la Fédération, 75015 Paris, France. 2010, 18p. Illus.
Point_statistique_AT-MP.pdf [in English]

CIS 10-0655 List of occupational diseases (revised 2010)
Liste des maladies professionnelles (révisée en 2010) [in French]
Lista de enfermedades profesionales (revisada en 2010) [in Spanish]
The new list includes a range of internationally recognized occupational diseases, from illnesses caused by chemical, physical and biological agents to respiratory and skin diseases, musculoskeletal disorders and occupational cancer. Mental and behavioural disorders have been, for the first time, specifically included in the ILO list. The list also has open items in all the sections dealing with the aforementioned diseases. The open items allow for the recognition of the occupational origin of diseases not specified in the list if a link is established between exposure to risk factors arising from work activities and the disorders contracted by the worker. This publication includes the newly established list of occupational diseases, the working document "Identification and recognition of occupational diseases: Criteria for incorporating diseases in the ILO list of occupational diseases", and the reports of the two Meetings of Experts which developed this list.
ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2010. vii, 72p. Price: CHF 35.00. Downloadable version free of charge.
Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Series_74.pdf [in English]
Série_sécurité_et_santé_au_travail_74.pdf [in French]
Serie_seguridad_y_salud_en_el_trabajo_74.pdf [in Spanish]

CIS 10-0492 Kawakami T., Matiko J., Okojie O., Valenti A., Omaira M., Venanzi D., Fantini L., Iavicoli S., Siang L.H.
Injury and disease reporting systems
Collection of articles on injury and disease reporting systems of relevance to African countries. Main topics covered: strengthening of occupational accident and disease reporting systems; injury and disease reporting in Tanzania; systems for reporting occupational diseases in Nigeria; occupational safety and health in Egypt; Singapore's framework for reporting occupational accidents, injuries and diseases; work-related diseases and morbidity.
African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, Dec. 2010, Vol.20, No.3, p.47-63 (whole issue). Illus. Bibl.ref.
Injury_and_disease_reporting_systems.pdf [in English]

CIS 10-0325 Swuste P., van Gulijk C., Zwaard W.
Safety metaphors and theories, a review of the occupational safety literature of the US, UK and The Netherlands, till the first part of the 20th century
This review of the occupational safety literature of the United States, United Kingdom and The Netherlands until the first part of the 20th century examines the safety theories and metaphors which were developed and the context in which they had been developed, together with the consequences of these theories for the professional field of occupational safety in The Netherlands.
Safety Science, Oct. 2010, Vol.48, No.8, p.1000-1018. Illus. 190 ref.

CIS 10-0426 Niskanen T., Lehtelä J., Ketola R., Nykyri E.
Results of Finnish national survey on EU legislation concerning computer work
The European Directive on computer work (VDU 90/270/EEC, see CIS 90-1069) is implemented in the Finnish Government Decree. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of the legislation and its applications in practice. Data were collected by means of online questionnaires from 934 employers, 1872 employees and 289 occupational health care (OHC) units. Findings are discussed. The practical conclusion is that employees' visual acuity examinations and compensation for eyeglasses should be better promoted and adopted for employees engaged in computer work. Moreover, ergonomic improvements are best carried out in co-operation with OHC personnel.
Applied Ergonomics, July 2010, Vol.41, No.4, p.542-548. 29 ref.

CIS 10-0303 Geldart S., Smith C.A., Shannon H.S., Lohfeld L.
Organizational practices and workplace health and safety: A cross-sectional study in manufacturing companies
The results of a mail questionnaire addressed to 312 manufacturing firms in the province of Ontario (Canada) are presented. A cross-sectional analysis of workplace level health and safety policies, practices and attitudes was conducted, based upon lost-time frequency rate (LTFR) data. Lower LTFRs were associated with paternalistic initiatives, recording of occupational health and safety (OHS) measures, greater involvement of workers in decision-making and better managerial attitudes concerning the importance of OHS. Other findings are discussed.
Safety Science, June 2010, Vol.48, No.5, p.562-569. Illus. 27 ref.

CIS 10-0196 Occupational disease compensation fund - 2009 Annual Report
Fonds des maladies professionnelles - Rapport annuel 2009 [in French]
Fonds voor de beroepsziekten - Jaarverslag 2009 [in Dutch]
Contents of this annual report: administrative structure of the Belgian occupational disease insurance fund; occupational disease compensation claims (by diagnosis, disease code, nationality, area of residence, gender, age, industrial sector and occupation); compensation of occupational diseases (in private and public sectors); prevention of occupational diseases; legal claims; compensation for permanent invalidity; the asbestos fund; financial data. In appendices: schedule of occupational diseases and occupation disease codes.
Fonds des maladies professionnelles, Avenue de l'Astronomie 1, 1210 Brussels, Belgium, 2010. CD-ROM.
http://www.fbz.fgov.be/Pdfdocs/Rapports/Rap2009F.pdf [in French]
http://www.fbz.fgov.be/Pdfdocs/Rapports/ver2009N.pdf [in Dutch]

CIS 10-0223 Dahl S.Å., Hansen H.T., Olsen K.M.
Sickness absence among immigrants in Norway 1992-2003
This study of long-term sickness absence among immigrants and ethnic Norwegians for the years 1992-2003 used register panel data containing detailed information on socio-economic background, labour market participation and social insurance benefits for all individuals aged between 16 and 67 years residing in Norway. The main findings are that there is no difference in sickness absence between ethnic Norwegians and immigrants from the other Nordic countries, Western and Eastern Europe after controlling for demographic, socio-economic and labour market factors. However, sickness absence rates are higher among individuals from Asia (men and women) and Africa (men), and lower among men from North America and Oceania compared with ethnic Norwegians. Second-generation immigrants share the same level of sickness absence as ethnic Norwegians. Implications of these and other findings are discussed.
Acta sociologica, Mar. 2010, Vol.53, No.1, p.35-52. Illus. 34 ref.

CIS 10-0030 Annual Review 2008-2009
Jahresbericht 2008-2009 [in German]
Rapport d'activités 2008-2009 [in French]
The Annual Review 2008-2009 highlights the achievements of the past year and confirms the unique contribution of the International Social Security Association to the promotion and development of social security worldwide. Together with summaries of major meetings and projects during the last year, the Annual Review lists the range of information tools and resources on social security made available by the Association. The publication also includes details of the ISSA's structure and organization. Also available in Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish.
International Social Security Association, 4 route des Morillons, Case postale 1, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2009. 13p. Illus.
http://www.issa.int/aiss/Resources/ISSA-Publications/ISSA-Annual-Review-2008-2009 [in English]
http://www.issa.int/fre/content/download/73180/1361057/file/1-AR09.pdf [in French]
http://www.issa.int/fre/content/download/73182/1361063/file/4-AR09.pdf [in German]

CIS 10-0004 Annual report 2009
Jahresbericht 2009 [in German]
Annual report of the Research Institute of German Institutions for social accident insurance for the year 2009. Contents: tasks, work areas; international activities; information services; list of abbreviations; index. Appendices include: current research projects; research projects completed in 2009; contributions to major events; publications; bachelor, master and doctoral theses.
Institut für Arbeitsschutz der Deutschen Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung (IFA), Alte Heerstrasse 111, 53757 Sankt Augustin, Germany, 2010. 78p. Illus.
http://www.dguv.de/ifa/de/pub/jahr/pdf/jahresbericht_2009.pdf [in German]

2009

CIS 11-0412 Lombardi D.A., Matz S., Brennan M.J., Smith G.S., Courtney T.K.
Etiology of work-related electrical injuries: A narrative analysis of workers' compensation claims
The objective of this study was to provide new insight into the aetiology of nonfatal, work-related electrical injuries. A multistage, case-selection algorithm was developed to identify electrical-related injuries from workers' compensation claims and a customized coding taxonomy to identify pre-injury circumstances. Workers' compensation claims routinely collected over a 1-year period from a large United States insurance provider were used to identify electrical-related injuries using an algorithm that evaluated injury cause information, nature of injury, accident description and injury description narratives. Concurrently, a customized coding taxonomy for these narratives was developed to abstract the activity, source, initiating process, mechanism, vector and voltage. Among the 586,567 reported claims during 2002, electrical-related injuries accounted for 1283 (0.22%) of nonfatal claims. Data on these accidents are broken down by sex, age, sector of activity, body part injured, type of activity and source of electricity.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Oct. 2009, Vol.6, p.612-623. Illus. 21 ref.

CIS 11-0173 Kohstall T.
Quality in prevention - Effectiveness and efficiency of the prevention services of the Social Accident Insurance in Germany
The objectives of this project were: to develop a methodological concept for systematic presentation of comparable quality characteristics in occupational safety and health (OSH) which is flexible and can be adapted to the specific requirements of the individual social accident insurance institutions (with relevance to individual sectors and activities); to identify and review of indices (variables) for quality measurement; to record the status of quality, quality assurance and efficiency in occupational safety and health; to evaluate the OSH services with regard to their efficacy in terms of support/control of the in-plant prevention activity; to formulate recommendations for improvements; to present the success of preventive measures in terms of their benefits for employers and insured workers. It involved in-depth analyses of available documentation, together with investigations and consultations with the social accident insurance providers and users. Findings are discussed.
Berufsgenossenschaftliches Institut Arbeit und Gesundheit (BGAG), Königsbrücker Landstrasse 2, 01109 Dresden, Germany, 2009, 110p. Illus.
Quality_in_prevention.pdf [in English]

CIS 10-0645 Quebec: introduction to the system of insurance and occupational hazard prevention
Québec: approche du système d'assurance et de prévention des risques professionnels [in French]
Overview of the Quebec, Canada, system of insurance and prevention of occupational hazards.
Eurogip infos, Mar. 2009, No.63, p.9-11. Illus. 1 ref.

CIS 10-0460 Rodríguez C.A.
The ILO conventions on occupational safety and health: An opportunity to improve working conditions and work environments
Los convenios de la OIT sobre seguridad y salud en el trabajo: una oportunidad para mejorar las condiciones y el medio ambiente de trabajo [in Spanish]
The purpose of this publication is to explain and promote ILO international labour standards for occupational safety and health in Latin America. It examines various ILO conventions on different subjects of interest. The history of each convention is reviewed, its contents discussed, and the situation concerning its application in various Latin American countries is examined. A CD-ROM which contains the publication in PDF format, as well as the texts of the conventions and of all the documents cited, is included.
Publications of the International Training Centre of the ILO, Viale Maestri del Lavoro, 10, 10127 Torino, Italy, 2009. 337p. + CD-ROM .
Los_convenios_de_la_OIT.pdf [in Spanish]

CIS 10-0230 Identification and recognition of occupational diseases: Criteria for incorporating diseases in the ILO list of occupational diseases - Meeting of Experts on the Revision of the List of Occupational Diseases (Recommendation No. 194)
Identification et reconnaissance des maladies professionnelles: critères pour incorporer des maladies dans la liste des maladies professionnelles de l'OIT - Réunion d'experts sur la révision de la liste des maladies professionnelles (recommandation n° 194) [in French]
Identificación y reconocimiento de las enfermedades profesionales: Criterios para incluir enfermedades en la lista de enfermedades profesionales de la OIT - Reunión de expertos sobre la revisión de la lista de enfermedades profesionales (Recomendación núm. 194) [in Spanish]
Report of a meeting of experts on the revision of the ILO list of occupational diseases held in Geneva, Switzerland, 27-30 October 2009. Contents: definitions of occupational diseases; general criteria for identification and recognition of occupational diseases; criteria for identification and recognition of an individual disease; criteria for incorporating a disease into the ILO list of occupational diseases; updating the list of occupational diseases; consultations for the purpose of preparing a common ground; common ground achieved through tripartite consultations; decision-making process at the Meeting of Experts on the Revision of the List of Occupational Diseases Recommendation, 2002 (No. 194).
ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2009. 7p.
MERLOD/2009/4/EN.pdf [in English]
MERLOD/2009/4/FR.pdf [in French]
MERLOD/2009/4/ES.pdf [in Spanish]

CIS 10-0171 Annual report 2008
Jahresbericht 2008 [in German]
Annual report of the German regulatory accident insurance (BGIA) for 2008. Contents: mission; work area (overall activities, chemical, biological and physical effects, ergonomics, personal protective equipment, accident prevention and product safety); international collaboration; information dissemination; lists of ongoing and completed research projects, contributions at conferences, publications and theses.
Institut für Arbeitsschutz der Deutschen Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung (BGIA), Alte Heerstr. 111, 52757 Sankt Augustin, Germany, 2009, 71p. Illus. Index.
Jahresbericht_2008.pdf [in German]

CIS 09-1401 Ahola K., Gould R., Virtanen M., Honkonen T., Aromaa A., Lönnqvist J.
Occupational burnout as a predictor of disability pension: A population-based cohort study
The aim of this study was to investigate whether burnout predicts new disability pension. It involved a population-based cross-sectional sample of 3125 employees in Finland. The data collection in 2000-2001 comprised an interview, a clinical health examination including a standardised mental health interview, and a questionnaire including the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Disability pensions and their causes until December 2004 were extracted from national pension records. The association between burnout and new disability pension was analysed with logistic regression models. Findings are discussed. Burnout predicts permanent work disability and could therefore be used as a risk marker of chronic health-related work stress.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 2009, Vol.66, No.5, p.284-290. 50 ref.

CIS 09-1087 Nogareda C., Álvarez A., Castejón E.
Working conditions of two specific groups: Uninsured workers and foreign workers
Condiciones de trabajo de dos colectivos específicos: trabajadores no asegurados e inmigrantes [in Spanish]
Data from the 5th survey on working conditions in Spain were used to analyse the working conditions of two specific groups of workers, namely uninsured workers and foreign workers. The outcome of this analysis is that 5% of workers holding Spanish nationality are not insured by their employers, while the proportion for foreign workers is close to 14%. The latter often work in hazardous sectors and perform the most hazardous tasks. The implications of these findings are discussed.
Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo, July 2009, No.53, p.12-19. Illus. 8 ref.

CIS 09-1182 Leggat P.A., Smith D.R.
Alcohol-related absenteeism: The need to analyse consumption patterns in order to target screening and interventions in the workplace
The impact of alcohol, tobacco and drugs in the workplace is reflected in two to three times higher rates of absenteeism, three times higher compensation claims and a quarter of all occupational accidents. This editorial argues in favour of screening employees for their alcohol consumption during their regular annual medical examinations, and providing suitable preventive interventions and treatment.
Industrial Health, July 2009, Vol.47, No.4, p.345-347. 20 ref.

CIS 09-843 Whelan S., Ruane D.J., McNamara J., Kinsella A., McNamara A.
Disability on Irish farms - A real concern
A survey conducted in 2007 found that almost 5.9% (over 6000) of Irish farm operators reported disability, primarily caused through disease. Arthritis (31.4%), back problems (17%), and heart and circulatory problems (12.5%) were most frequently reported. Family farm income was lower on disability-experiencing farms relative to non-disability farms. Many farm operators (approximately 20%) ceased off-farm employment following disability, further precipitating family farm income decline. The current provision of support to farm operators experiencing disability is perceived largely insufficient. Lack of awareness and issues surrounding eligibility were the primary reasons cited for failing to avail of currently-available support services.
Journal of Agromedicine, 2nd Quarter 2009, Vol.14, No.2, p.157-163. Illus. 20 ref.

CIS 09-794
Health and Safety Executive
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 - A guide for employees and their representatives
Most employers in the United Kingdom are required by law to insure against liability for injury or disease to their employees arising from their employment. Aimed at employees and their representatives, this guide explains the legal requirements of employers in this respect. Topics addressed: working abroad; working on offshore installations; self-employed persons and subcontractors; obligation of employers to supply information; enforcement.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, July 2009. 8p.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse39.pdf [in English]

CIS 09-756 Young A.E., Cifuentes M., Wasiak R., Webster B.S.
Urban-rural differences in work disability following occupational injury: Are they related to differences in healthcare utilization?
The objective of this study was to investigate urban-rural differences in health care utilization following compensable work-related injury and to determine whether differences relate to work disability. Worker's compensation data relating to 4889 bone fracture patients were reviewed. Regression analyses were used to test the associations between a rural location, work disability and health care utilization. Place of residence was found to relate to health care utilization and work-disability duration. The implications of these and other findings are discussed.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Feb. 2009, Vol.51, No.2, p.204-212. Illus. 25 ref.

CIS 09-798 Ahn Y.S., Kang S.K.
Asbestos-related occupational cancers compensated under the industrial accident compensation insurance in Korea
To provide basic information regarding compensation for workers exposed to asbestos, 60 cases of asbestos-related occupational lung cancer and mesothelioma that were compensated during the 15 years from 1993 to 2007 by the Korea Labor Welfare Corporation (KLWC) are described. The characteristics of the cases were analyzed using the KLWC electronic data and epidemiologic investigation data. Compensation was approved for 41 cases of lung cancer and 19 cases of mesothelioma; males accounted for 91.7% (55 cases). The most common age group was 50-59 yr (45.0%). The mean duration of asbestos exposure for lung cancer and mesothelioma cases was 19.2 and 16.0 yr, respectively. The mean latency period for lung cancer and mesothelioma cases was 22.1 and 22.6 yr, respectively. The major industries associated with mesothelioma cases were shipbuilding and maintenance (4 cases) and manufacture of asbestos textiles (3 cases). The major industries associated with lung cancer cases were shipbuilding and maintenance (7 cases), construction (6 cases) and the production of primary metals (4 cases). Findings are discussed.
Industrial Health, Mar. 2009, Vol.47, No.2, p.113-122. 43 ref.
http://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/indhealth/47/2/113/_pdf/-char/ja/ [in English]

CIS 09-545 Scheele K.
Comparison of the assessment of occupational illnesses in the European Union Member States using the example of occupational diseases of the shoulder girdle
Ein Vergleich der anerkannten Berufskrankheiten in den EU-Mitgliedstaaten am Beispiel von berufsbedingten Erkrankungen des Schultergürtels [in German]
In nearly all European Union (EU) countries, employees are insured for work-related accidents and occupational diseases. Nevertheless, despite social harmonization efforts by the EU, the lists of occupational diseases still vary quite considerably from country to country. These differences are discussed using diseases of the shoulder girdle as an example.
Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin, Arbeitsschutz und Ergonomie, Jan. 2009, Vol.59, No.1, p.2-6.

CIS 09-480 Knudsen F.
Paperwork at the service of safety? Workers' reluctance against written procedures exemplified by the concept of "seamanship"
Efforts to reduce accidents in seafaring have led to a proliferation of procedures such as workplace assessments and checklists. Unfortunately, written procedures are perceived by many seafarers as counteracting the use of common sense, experience, and professional knowledge epitomized in the concept of seamanship. Their objections fit the Dreyfus and Dreyfus' model of skill acquisition according to which while novices steadily follow context-independent rules, the expert's behaviour goes beyond analytical rationality, and is situational, experience-based and intuitive. This article discussed the issues raised when written procedures are perceived as a hindrance to safety.
Safety Science, Feb. 2009, Vol.47, No.2, p.295-303. 45 ref.

CIS 08-1278 OA/OD charter
Charte des AT/MP [in French]
This document presents the Occupational Accidents and Diseases Charter, a tool which supports a quality approach in the recognition and compensation of occupational hazards. Following the charter guarantees that decisions taken will be legal and equitable towards both victims and their employers. The charter results from efforts of lawyers, medical practitioners and safety engineers from the Network for the Prevention of Occupational Hazards. It is an open document, amenable to being updated to include future regulatory and legislative changes.
Caisse Nationale de l'Assurance Maladie des Travailleurs Salariés (CNAMTS), 26-50 av. du professeur André Lemierre, 75986 Paris cedex 20, France, 2009. Internet document (HTML format). 5 ref.
http://www.risquesprofessionnels.ameli.fr/fr/AccueilDossiers/AccueilDossiers_charte-atmp_1.php [in French]

2008

CIS 11-0658 Holmes E.
The feasibility of comparing sickness absence surveys and the Labour Force Survey
The purpose of this study was to corroborate the Labour Force Survey (LFS) statistics on incidence of work-related ill health, workplace injuries and average number of days absent across a broad range of employer organisations from 2003 to 2007. Published surveys from six employer organisations were reviewed and compared, showing a wide variability in the published sickness absence rates. This is likely to be due to a combination of factors, notably differences in target population, how the data are summarised, differences in the demography of the samples and random variation. Determining the contribution of each factor to the differences was not possible. In conclusion, none of the surveys considered were directly comparable with the LFS and the complexity of differences between the other surveys made it difficult to draw any comparison with the LFS. However, some conclusions on general trends in absence from the employer sources are given.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2008. viii, 20p. Illus. 25 ref.
RR_673.pdf [in English]

CIS 11-0051 Gasparri F., Bottazzi M., Capocelatro F., Alhaique D., Chulvi B., Clavel A., Tremel G., Tramontano T.
Occupational diseases - Hundred and ten more "voices" to listen to
Malattie professionali - Centodieci "voce" in più cui dare ascolto [in Italian]
This issue of the journal is primarily devoted to emerging risks and occupational diseases. Topics addressed: newly-recognized occupational diseases in Italy; presentation of the Euro Worksafe portal for the monitoring occupational cancers; historical review of social protection of occupational diseases; actions undertaken by a Spanish trade union against the lack of protection from chemical hazards; most common hazards and occupational diseases in the hotel sector in Spain.
2087, Casa editrice Edit Coop, Via dei Frentani 4/A, 00185 Rome, Italy, Nov. 2008, Vol. X, No.8, p.1-31 (whole issue). Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 10-0624 Breslin F.C., Tompa E., Zhao R., Pole J.D., Amick B.C., Smith P.M., Hogg-Johnson S.
The relationship between job tenure and work disability absence among adults: A prospective study
This study examined the relative contribution of sociodemographic characteristics and work factors to the likelihood of a work-related disability or illness. In a representative sample of adult Canadians 25-70 years old from a prospective survey, a hazard modelling approach of time to work disability absence from the start of a new job was estimated with the following predictors: age, gender, type of job (manual, non-manual, and mixed), hours worked, highest education achieved, multiple concurrent job, job tenure, school activity, union membership and living in a rural or urban area. Workers holding manual or mixed jobs and having a low education level were factors independently associated with the increased likelihood of a work disability absence. Gender was not independently associated with work disability absences. A strong job tenure gradient in the unadjusted work disability absence rates was virtually eliminated when controlling for demographic/individual and other work factors. In multivariate analyses, work-related factors remained predictors of work disability absence whereas individual characteristics such as gender did not. Implications of these and other findings are discussed.
Accident Analysis and Prevention, Jan. 2008, Vol.40, No.1, p.368-375. 24 ref.

CIS 09-1210 Occupational disease compensation fund - 2008 Annual Report
Fonds des maladies professionnelles - Rapport annuel 2008 [in French]
Fonds voor de beroepsziekten - Jaarverslag 2008 [in Dutch]
Contents of this annual report: administrative structure of the Belgian occupational disease insurance fund; occupational disease compensation claims (by diagnosis, disease code, nationality, area of residence, gender, age, industrial sector and occupation); compensation of occupational diseases (in private and public sectors); prevention of occupational diseases; legal claims; compensation for permanent invalidity; financial data. In appendices: schedule of occupational diseases and occupation disease codes.
Fonds des maladies professionnelles, Avenue de l'Astronomie 1, 1210 Bruxelles, Belgium, 2008. 207p. Illus. + CD-ROM.
http://www.fmp.fgov.be/Pdfdocs/Rapports/Rap2008F.pdf [in French]
http://www.fmp.fgov.be/Pdfdocs/Rapports/Ver2008N.pdf [in Dutch]

CIS 09-860 de la Hoz R.E., Hill S., Chasan R., Bienenfeld L.A., Afilaka A.A., Wilk-Rivard E., Herbert R.
Health care and social issues of immigrant rescue and recovery workers at the World Trade Center site
This article reviews the experience of immigrant workers involved in rescue and recovery work at the World Trade Center (WTC). This group was comprised largely of male immigrants from Latin America (predominantly from Ecuador and Colombia) or from Eastern Europe (predominantly from Poland). Recent reports have begun to document the disproportionate burden of occupational hazards, injuries, and illnesses experienced by immigrant workers in the United States. The WTC experience of immigrants exemplified this burden but, additionally, highlighted that this burden is exacerbated by limitations in access to appropriate health care, disability and compensation benefits, and vocational rehabilitation services. A clinical programme, designed to address the complex medical and psychosocial needs of these workers, is described and was successfully established.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Dec. 2008, Vol.50, No.12, p.1329-1334. 9 ref.

CIS 09-526 Dynamic social security for Africa: An agenda for development - Developments and trends
Une sécurité sociale dynamique pour l'Afrique: une stratégie pour le développement - Développements et tendances [in French]
This report has been prepared to mark the occasion of the first Regional Social Security Forum for Africa, organized by the International Social Security Association (ISSA), in partnership with the Social Security Fund of Rwanda, 18-20 November 2008, in Kigali, Rwanda. Its objectives are twofold: Firstly, to summarize and analyze the most important recent developments and trends in Africa and secondly, to serve as a reference document for the session on developments and trends of the Forum. Contents: policy challenges and dynamic responses; extending complementary approaches to old-age security; including the poor in social health protection; comprehensive, coherent and integrated national strategies; improving governance and highlighting performance; social security as a "means" and "end".
International Social Security Association, 4 route des Morillons, Case postale 1, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2008. v, 33p. 35 ref.
http://www.issa.int/fre/content/download/55827/1021553/file/1-ISSA_DT_Afrique.pdf [in French]
http://www.issa.int/fre/content/download/55826/1021550/file/2-ISSA_DT_Africa.pdf [in English]

CIS 09-532 Giesen T.
Specific legal status of occupational diseases - Part IV: Occupational diseases with reservations concerning prevention (discontinuation of the hazardous activity) (5); occupational diseases considered as priority/causing death (6); statistics of occupational diseases since 1925 (7)
Die rechtliche Sonderstellung der Berufskrankheiten - Teil IV: Berufskrankheiten mit Präventionsvorbehalt (Unterlassung der gefährdenden Tätigkeit (5); die sog. privilegierten Berufskrankheiten/Tod als BK-Folge (6); die Berufskrankheiten Statistik seit 1925 (7) [in German]
This article discusses the specific cases of occupational diseases for which reservations exist in Germany (nine diseases requiring, where applicable, an end to hazardous activities) and fatal occupational diseases (silicosis, silico-tuberculosis and lung or pharyngeal cancer due to asbestos dust). It also presents statistical trends in Germany of occupational diseases since 1925 as well as occupational accidents and commuting accidents (fatal and non fatal) since 1950.
Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin, Arbeitsschutz und Ergonomie, Nov. 2008, Vol.58, No.11, p.330-336. Illus. 42 ref.

CIS 09-544 Giesen T.
Legal status of occupational diseases - Part V: International and European occupational disease legislation (8)
Die rechtliche Sonderstellung der Berufskrankheiten - Teil V: Das Internationale/Europäische BK-Recht (8) [in German]
This article addresses the issue of the lists of occupational diseases covered by European and international legislations, citing relevant articles from these laws. It includes several full lists of occupational diseases (namely Annexes I and II of Directive 2003/670/EC of 2003, the table of occupational diseases of ILO Convention 121 adopted in 1964 (CIS 89-1752) and amended in 1980 (CIS 81-297), and the list of occupational diseases published in the appendix of the German Ordinance of 2002 on occupational diseases (BKV). This latter list was published in English by the German Federal Occupational Safety and Health Agency (BAuA) to facilitate communication at the international level.
Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin, Arbeitsschutz und Ergonomie, Dec. 2008, Vol.58, No.12, p.362-371. 1 ref.

CIS 09-513 Ricke W.
Accident insurance premiums in Europe: Are they comparable?
Beitragssätze der Unfallversicherung in Europa: Vergleichbar? [in German]
This article presents an analysis of the economic burden of accident insurance in various European countries, namely Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Finland, France, Italy, Luxembourg and Portugal, together with the benefits rendered to those covered. Compared to other countries, the premiums in Germany are below the average premiums of other countries, while benefits are relatively high.
Die BG, Dec. 2008, No.12, p.444-451. 58 ref.

CIS 09-581 Kok R., Hoving J.L., Verbeek J.H., Schaafsma F.G., Smits P.B.A., van Dijk F.J.H.
Evaluation of a workshop on evidence-based medicine for social insurance physicians
This study evaluates a workshop on evidence-based medicine (EBM) for Dutch social insurance physicians who perform disability evaluations. Sixty-six social insurance physicians followed a one-day introductory workshop that focused on teaching two EBM core skills: to ask answerable questions and to search for the best evidence. Outcomes consisting of knowledge, skills, attitude and intention to apply EBM in practice were measured before, immediately after and three months after the workshop by means of self-assessment. The workshop improved self-assessed EBM skills and self-efficacy both in the short and long term. The EBM approach can therefore be successfully taught to social insurance physicians working in the field of disability evaluation.
Occupational Medicine, Mar. 2008, Vol.58, No.2, p.83-87. 19 ref.
http://occmed.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/reprint/58/2/83 [in English]

CIS 09-306 Giesen T.
The special legal position of occupational diseases - Part II: How does a disease become an occupational disease? (2) The scientific basis (3)
Die rechtliche Sonderstellung der Berufskrankheiten - Teil II. Wie entsteht aus einer Krankheit eine Berufskrankheit? (2) Die wissenschaftliche Begründung (3) [in German]
Occupational diseases include only the diseases that are recognized as such listed in the Annex of the occupational disease regulations. In Germany, according to the law, seven criteria must be met to include a new disease in the list. These criteria have to be presented to the Federal Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs (BMAS) in the form of a scientific justification by the Council of medical experts. The format for compiling such a document is presented.
Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin, Arbeitsschutz und Ergonomie, Sep. 2008, Vol.58, No.9, p.258-263.

CIS 09-18 Peace C.
A fresh approach to compensation
This articles looks at the advantages and disadvantages of the "no-fault" approach adopted in the New Zealand legislation for the treatment, rehabilitation and compensation of victims of workplace injuries. 
Safety and Health Practitioner, May 2008, Vol.26, No.5, p.50-52. Illus. 9 ref.

CIS 09-226 Myette T.L.
Integrated management of depression: Improving system quality and creating effective interfaces
Depression is a chronic recurrent condition and is a leading cause of work disability. Improving occupational outcomes for depression will require an integrated approach that incorporates best practices from the clinical, community and workplace systems. After a brief review of quality improvement initiatives and promising practices in each system, an integrated chronic care model for depression is presented.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Apr. 2008, Vol.50, No.4, p.482-491. Illus. 53 ref.

CIS 09-224 Williams C.D., Schouten R.
Assessment of occupational impairment and disability from depression
This literature review examines the relationship between work impairment and disability in the occupational psychiatry context and identifies practical strategies that occupational physicians can apply for screening, managing and appropriate referral of depressive employees. A new and more consistent strategy for identifying impairment severity and its impact on employment, including simple procedures to screen for depression and guidelines to minimize role and boundary confusion, is proposed.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Apr. 2008, Vol.50, No.4, p.441-450. 28 ref.

CIS 08-1328 Bakers' asthma
L'asthme du boulanger [in French]
Flour is the primary cause of occupational asthma in France. Bakers are constantly exposed to flour dust in the course of their job and are the most affected. Respiratory allergies (asthma and rhinitis) are particularly common in this occupation and can arise at any given time during bakers' careers. Among workers notifying these diseases, one in four is a baker. Contents of this Internet document on bakers' asthma: prevention initiatives of the French national occupational disease insurance for salaried workers (CNAMTS); simple and effective prevention measures; information aimed at bakers; joint initiatives with machinery suppliers; "Safer tools 2008" campaign; educational and recreational comic book.
Caisse Nationale de l'Assurance Maladie des Travailleurs Salariés (CNAMTS), 26-50 av. du professeur André Lemierre, 75986 Paris cedex 20, France, 2008. Internet document (HTML format). 8 ref.
http://www.risquesprofessionnels.ameli.fr/fr/AccueilDossiers/AccueilDossiers_asthmeboulanger_1.php [in French]

CIS 08-1265 Duguay P., Massicotte P., Prud'homme P.
Occupational injuries compensated in Québec in 2000-2002: II - Classification tables by economic activity
Lésions professionnelles indemnisées au Québec en 2000-2002 : II - Tableaux de classement par activité économique [in French]
Every five years, the IRSST produces indicators that measure the prevalence, severity and frequency of compensated occupational injuries in Quebec. These indicators are used mainly as input for the scientific research programme and the development of prevention programmes, as well as a tool for strategic monitoring. This report provides detailed occupational injury statistics by sector of activity. See also CIS 08-1264.
Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), 505 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3C2, Canada, 2008. vii, 102p. Price: CAD 10.50. Downloadable version (PDF format) free of charge.
http://www.irsst.qc.ca/files/documents/PubIRSST/R-548.pdf [in French]

CIS 08-1264 Duguay P., Massicotte P., Prud'homme P.
Occupational injuries compensated in Québec in 2000-2002: I - Statistical profile by economic activity
Lésions professionnelles indemnisées au Québec en 2000-2002 : I - Profil statistique par activité économique [in French]
Every five years, the IRSST produces indicators that measure the frequency and severity of compensated occupational injuries in Quebec. These indicators are used mainly as input for the scientific research programme and the development of prevention programmes, as well as a tool for strategic monitoring. This report provides detailed occupational injury statistics by sex, age and type of activity for the years 2000-2002. See also CIS 08-1265.
Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), 505 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3C2, Canada, 2008. xix, 143p. Illus. 26 ref. Price: CAD 15.75. Downloadable version (PDF format) free of charge.
http://www.irsst.qc.ca/files/documents/PubIRSST/R-547.pdf [in French]

CIS 08-1049 Zakia T., Goulfier C.
Disputes relating to occupational accidents and diseases
Contentieux en accidents du travail et maladies professionnelles [in French]
Occupational accidents and diseases are the source of many disputes given the numerous interrelationships between medical and administrative aspects involved in their compensation. This article reviews the main elements which may give rise to litigation in France, while distinguishing between the factors that are strictly medical in nature as opposed to those that are regulatory or administrative.
Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 2nd Quarter 2008, No.159, 2p. 3 ref.

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