R Gail Huss,Kristen N Williamson,Kimberly L Alvis et al.
R Gail Huss et al.
Medical surveillance is mandated for workers with potential exposure to hazardous materials. However, little guidance is provided regarding the components of a medical surveillance testing program for these individuals. This article describ...
Kathleen M Gorman,Ross M Miller
Kathleen M Gorman
This review sought to assess compliance concerns, determine risk management strategies, and identify opportunities for future research to contribute to employers' understanding of the laws and regulations that apply to on-site care. A compr...
Body mass index misclassification of obesity among community police officers [0.03%]
体质指数在社区警察中的肥胖误判率
Mohammad H Alasagheirin,M Kathleen Clark,Sandra L Ramey et al.
Mohammad H Alasagheirin et al.
Occupational health nurses are at the forefront of obesity assessment and intervention and must be aware of potential inaccuracies of obesity measurement. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of obesity among a sample of...
Eating disorders at work [0.03%]
工作中的饮食障碍
Olga Tompkins
Olga Tompkins
CDC statistics reflect the dramatic increase in obesity in the United States in the past 20 years, with 33 states having a prevalence of 25% or greater. Eating disorders and obesity have major implications for occupational health nurses. ...
Focus on the aging worker [0.03%]
聚焦老龄劳动者问题
Bonnie Rogers,Jill Marshall,Kerry Garth et al.
Bonnie Rogers et al.
This article discusses select characteristics of the aging work force, health-related issues that can impact work productivity, and strategies and resources that can foster a more productive work environment. The older work force is vital t...
Kristina Gunnarsson,Ing-Marie Andersson,Malin Josephson
Kristina Gunnarsson
Small-scale enterprises are less often covered by occupational health services and have insufficient awareness about health and risks in the work environment. This study investigated how Swedish entrepreneurs in small-scale enterprises use ...
Cynthia Gonzalez
Cynthia Gonzalez
The safety of pregnant health care workers and their infants is paramount. The scope and variety of hazards within the health care field is profound and diverse. The occupational health nurse can identify early risks and correct them, as we...
Lisa M Turner,Deborah B Reed
Lisa M Turner
This study examines the exercise habits and perceived barriers to exercise of a convenience sample of 300 commercial truck drivers. Participants reported minimal amounts of exercise, with nearly 20% not exercising in the past week. A high p...