Parkinson's Disease Associated With Pesticide Exposure In French Farm Workers Jun 6, 2009
Occupational health physicians constructed a detailed lifetime exposure history to pesticides by interviewing participants, visiting farms, and collecting a large amount of data on pesticide exposure. These included farm size, type of crops, animal breeding, which pesticides were used, time period of use, frequency and duration of exposure per year, and spraying method. (Science Daily)
Harry Winston Diamond Corporation Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results Jun 4, 2009
Regulatory and Environmental Risks The operation of the Diavik Diamond Mine, exploration activities at the Diavik Project and the manufacturing of jewelry and watches are subject to various laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment, exploration, development, production, taxes, labour standards, occupational health, waste disposal, mine safety, manufacturing safety and other matters. New laws and regulations, amendments to existing laws and regulations, or more stringent... (Canada Newswire)
Be proud of your roots, ACTU tells Gillard Jun 3, 2009
He said the union movement needed to be strong and independent of the Labor Government, and it would continue to strongly prosecute its case on new national occupational health and safety laws and the building and construction commission. Ms Gillard has repeatedly said the Federal Government will not entertain a second wave of workplace reforms. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Case of H1N1 flu at Hebrew Rehab Jun 3, 2009
Davis said the infected staff member coordinated with the Center s occupational health services department until she was cleared to come back to work. While numerous schools in the area have shutdown on the advice of the Boston Public Health Commission, as well as other health organizations, the rehabilitation center need to be very careful because there are so many elderly residents who live at the site. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Vintage voyageur Jun 2, 2009
And it was a different world, all right, particularly when it came to occupational health and safety. "It wasn't a big thing there," he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Anxiety 'hitting British workers' May 30, 2009
And more than nine out of 10 of the GPs and 80% of employers polled predicted that stress-related illness will be the most critical occupational health issue of 2009. Far-reaching effects. (BBC News -- UK)
SBLHC breaks ground for new medical office May 30, 2009
This facility is set to house offices related to pediatrics, psychiatry and counseling, family practice medicine, occupational health services, and more ... Prairie Pavilion s first floor will house offices related to pediatrics, psychiatry and counseling, occupational health services, Sleep Disorders Center, Illinois Breast and Cervical Center Program, and Healthy Communities. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Paarl fire cause revealed May 29, 2009
Ceppwawu spokesperson Cedric Maluleke said the union has been working with a team of occupational health experts to establish the cause of the 17 April fire. "On the basis of investigations to date, the union team has made a preliminary finding that the initial small fire in the cafeteria was propagated through the building by an ensuing dust explosion. "This was fuelled by paper dust that had accumulated on the open rafters of the building and which had been raised into the air by the... (iAfrica.com)
Healthy Success for Kwik Fit Insurance May 28, 2009
The awards encourage employers to promote a healthier workforce and covers a wide range of topics including health promotion, occupational health and safety, employability, mental health and well-being, community involvement, and health and the environment ... Dorothy Sneddon, Occupational Health Advisor at Kwik Fit Insurance, was responsible for co-ordinating and delivering the initiatives that contributed to the award. (PR Newswire)
Pfizer Canada receives Healthy Enterprise - Elite certification May 27, 2009
This occupational health standard is the first in the world of its kind, and it is part of the Quebec government's Action Plan to Promote Healthy Life Habits and Prevent Weight-Related Problems, 2006-2012 ... About GP2S The Group for Prevention and Promotion Strategies (GP2S) is a group of firms devoted to promoting occupational health and disease prevention. (Canada Newswire)
Medication review May 24, 2009
To schedule an appointment with the pharmacists, call St. Margaret;s Hospital Occupational Health Department at (815) 664-1613 or (815) 223-5346, ext. 1613. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Keeping the office flu-free May 24, 2009
A senior occupational health practitioner opines: Yes, there will be malingers, but in case of Pandemic the benefit of the doubt has to be given to prevent any unforeseen spread of the disease. . (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Steve Cahalan: Kate’s on State owners opening second eatery May 24, 2009
The new location helps streamline occupational health services offered to businesses, Outreach Director LuAnn Fowler said. Her staff provides tailored services and programs including pre-employment and Department of Transportation physicals, drug and alcohol screening, functional capacity evaluations, job analysis, industrial rehabilitation, on-site wellness programs, audiology testing, musculoskeletal screening and pre-work screens. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Dr. Joseph Sweere Receives Educator of the Year Award May 23, 2009
As chairman of the Department of Occupational Health at Northwestern, he is also a postgraduate faculty member of ten chiropractic colleges. Dr. Sweere was the coordinator and principle instructor of postdoctoral orthopedics at Northwestern from 1976 through 1979 and from 1996-1999. (PR Newswire)
• Community news May 23, 2009
Minidoka County Schools pre-screening for sports will be Wednesday at Mini-Cassia Occupational Health, 1218 9th St., Suite 13, Rupert ... They will not be available at Occupational Health. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Vic nursing home sanctioned for failures May 23, 2009
The Department of Health and Ageing found it had failed to ensure residents' clinical care was regularly reviewed and had not developed an occupational health and safety system. It had not demonstrated that police checks had been carried out on all staff and the home had failed to provide education for staff. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Liberia: U.S.$23 Million Investment For Forestry Sector Underway May 22, 2009
com: Liberia: ICC/LWI to Invest U.S.$23 Million in Forest Industry - Missive Employment Await Hundreds (Page 1 of 2). Liberia: ICC/LWI to Invest U.S.$23 Million in Forest Industry - Missive Employment Await Hundreds. (allAfrica.com)
Is Paper Dust Potentially Harmful? May 21, 2009
In the Fall of 2008, more than 450 current and former postal employees, many in the Chicago area, signed a petition to occupational health officials and postal unions blaming health problems on paper dust fibers inside post offices. Some are seeking health benefits to pay for related medical treatment. (Scientific American)
New Zealand Government and Agent Or... May 21, 2009
No Occupational Health and Safety Warnings about Dioxin. "We were constantly spilling the stuff. Back in those days there were no occupational safety and health type warnings about what to do after a spillage. "I think governments were well aware of the repercussions of dioxin even before Vietnam. (Suite101.com)
Pro & Con: West End speaks on mill May 21, 2009
Residents from Telluride, San Miguel County or the transplants who have lived in Paradox either part of the year or full time came and talked about why uranium and Energy Fuel s proposed yellowcake mill poses risks to human health, bovine health, organic farming, water, occupational health and safety, species protection and the radioactive legacy to descendants. The Nucla residents talked about their life in the world of uranium mining and milling and about the outsiders. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
National safety laws will 'cost' NSW May 19, 2009
NSW workers will see safety protections weakened, with the Finance Minister, Joe Tripodi, conceding that an agreement to harmonise national occupational health and safety laws "comes at a cost" for the state. Unions will no longer be able to prosecute for safety breaches, and the onus of proof that an employer has not provided a safe workplace will shift to the prosecutor, following a vote by the Workplace Relations Ministerial Council yesterday on a national workplace safety regime to replace... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Engaged employees are good, but don't count on commitment May 18, 2009
Britt, an industrial-organizational psychology professor, outlines his research in Amplifying the Relationships Between Organizational Constraints and Outcomes, currently under review at the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology; as well as in prior work published in 2003 in the Harvard Business Review and in the 2007 book chapter Self-Engagement at Work. According to Britt, there is a difference between an engaged worker, meaning one who invests himself or herself in superior job... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
National workplace safety laws 'closer' May 18, 2009
Australia is a step closer to having a national Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system after state and federal workplace relations ministers met on Monday, a leading business group says. The ministers agreed to a framework for national laws to replace the current situation in which each state runs its own OHS regime. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Global Warming Biggest Health Threat of 21st Century, Experts Say May 15, 2009
"The vast majority of experts, 95 percent, maybe even 99 percent, agree that global warming is taking place," said Kirby Donnelly, head of environmental and occupational health at Texas Ath Science Center School of Rural Public Health ... D., head, environmental and occupational health, Texas Ath Science Center School of Rural Public Health, College Station; May 13, 2009, teleconference with Anthony Costello, M.B., professor, international child health, and director, Institute for Global Health,... (MEDLINEplus)
* Nurses needlessly exposed to harm, DPP legislator says May 12, 2009
About three-quarters of the nurses administrators were indifferent to the nurses occupational health and safety because they were not taking measures to minimize hazards, the survey showed. Fifteen percent of respondents had touched sterilizers, chemicals or anti-cancer medication without wearing masks or gloves, she said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Observing Emergency Medical Services Week May 11, 2009
Graduates of these programs are eligible to work in the emergency medical services field as well as other healthcare settings, including hospitals, physician offices, clinics, occupational health fields and industrial health areas. n Gosford is an associate professor of emergency medical services at Lake City Community College. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
First Step in the Negotiation of New Collective Bargaining Agreement of Ecopetrol S.A. ('Ecopetrol') May 10, 2009
Chapter X - Occupational Health ... Adapt the make-up and distribution of the Occupational Health Paritarian Committees to the Company's organizational structure and to existing legal provisions. (PR Newswire)
SA employers pay little heed to safety May 10, 2009
The chief inspector of occupational health and safety, for example, should be more visible and do more inspections, he said ... Mdladlana, who would address visitors to the event later in the day, was expected to urge employers to recommit themselves to the Occupational Health and Safety Accord signed in 2002. (Business Report, South Africa)
Plans to merge police patrols May 10, 2009
"The NSW Government may even be in contravention of their own Occupational Health and Safety Act. No one from the NSW Police has yet provided any information how they intend to concentrate their resources into fewer local area commands that are already full to capacity or overcrowded," Mr Remfrey said. Story Tools. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Economic Downturn Raising Suicide Risk Factors Among Attorneys May 9, 2009
And it has been more than 20 years since the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety released a study that ranked lawyers fifth among workers in the frequency with which they commit suicide. Psychologists and attorneys, however, say factors in the profession that may contribute to suicide have likely grown worse, not better. (Law.com)
Tewksbury students earn medals at Skills USA May 8, 2009
The third-place Occupational Health and Safety team was made up of seniors all from Billerica Angela Copeland, senior Cheyenne Mareiro and sophomore Stephen Mulloy. Individual bronze medalists were senior Mike Flores of Wilmington for HVAC, senior Jessica DuBuque of Billerica for medical assisting, juniors from Billerica Mike Younker for electronics technology and Samantha Boland for prepared speech. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
EPCOR Announces Quarterly Results May 8, 2009
On March 20, 2009, EPCOR was charged under Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Act (the Act) and Occupational Safety Code (the Code) in relation to the 2007 fatality of a power lineman employee who came in contact with energized equipment at a job site in south Edmonton. The charge under the Act relates to failure to ensure, as far as it was reasonably practicable to do so, the health and safety of the employee. (Canada Newswire)
Toronto hospital worker contracts swine flu May 8, 2009
Hospital workers are being advised to stay home if they have any symptoms typical of the virus, and to report the symptoms to the hospital's occupational health clinic. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Dust clouds construction of new parking garage downtown May 4, 2009
She learned of silicosis, an occupational health risk to construction workers. It can take years to appear. (Juneau Empire)
New provider joins team at Halifax Works May 2, 2009
ROANOKE RAPIDS Cassandra Owens, PA has joined the staff at Halifax Works, the occupational health clinic of Halifax Regional ... I enjoy the challenges that occupational health provides, said Owens ... Halifax Works opened in 2000 and serves the occupational health needs of the business community. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Tunisia: 'Human Resources Are Inexhaustible Wealth' Says President Ben Ali on Labor Day May 2, 2009
Always with a view to promote occupational health and safety projects, President Ben Ali announced the creation of a "Prize for Occupational Health and Safety" to be awarded on a yearly basis to enterprises distinguished in this field. "Ensuring invulnerability for our country and well being for our people requires perseverance in action, effort and diligence in promoting social peace, and in anchoring the traditions of dialogue and consensus" said President Ben Ali. (allAfrica.com)
Getting the job done during a pandemic May 2, 2009
The Halifax-based electricity company, which had planned a series of seminars by the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Committee, is investigating whether guest speakers can instead meet with employees via video link, rather than address 100 workers at a time in a conference room. Under its emergency plan, activated by the WHO's response to swine flu, Emera is also encouraging its 2,200 employees in Nova Scotia and Maine to stay away from big crowds outside of work. (Globe and Mail)
Why your boss should give you a shot in the arm Apr 30, 2009
But Jackson says an increasing number of workplaces are also recognising the benefit of workplace flu immunisations as it is integrated into normal Occupational Health and Safety practice. "This is part of the obligation to provide a safe workplace and protect staff", he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Companies asked to respect business code Apr 30, 2009
Mr. Oduro made the call at a day's workshop on implementation of the code on Occupational Health Safety (OHS), HIV/AIDS and gender, held in Tema on Wednesday. He said the code was aligned to the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, which addressed issues of human rights, labour standards, anti-corruption and ethical business practices among others. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
InteliBiz Business Solutions, Inc. Developed Radio Isotope Identification Software for Occupational Services, Inc. (OSI) Apr 29, 2009
Occupational Services, Inc. is a San Diego based professional consulting firm providing services in the areas of environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, radiation safety, and industrial hygiene. OSI specializes in supporting the region's biotechnology firms. (PR Newswire)
Security in tough times Apr 28, 2009
Employers might also be more vigilant as they realize they can be held liable under occupational health and safety laws. Just last week, Ontario's Ministry of Labour proposed new legislation to require employers to introduce workplace anti-violence policies and hold them accountable should an employee get hurt in this way. (Globe and Mail)
"Protecting Against Influenza - Is Canada Prepared?" Apr 28, 2009
"Our conclusions reflect the diverse nature of both the research available and the learned opinions of our panel members who include experts in virology, infection control, occupational health and safety, nursing, and evaluation of protective equipment" (see list of panelists and summary document, the Report in Focus at: ) ... Annex F of the CPIP deals with infection control and occupational health guidelines during pandemic influenza in traditional and non-traditional health care settings. (PR Newswire)
Workplace accord may hurt NSW employees Apr 18, 2009
HARMONISING occupational health and safety laws risks stripping NSW employees of workplace rights, the state's peak union body has said. Unions NSW said it did not oppose the Federal Government's move to standardise the laws but it should not mean weakening the NSW system. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
PureSafety gives free training to Habitat Apr 17, 2009
a Nashville-based provider of training, safety, occupational health and medical management software, is partnering with to provide free online saftey training for volunteers. PureSafety will provide the online safety training for all Nashville area volunteers for three years. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Cadott man killed in construction accident Apr 16, 2009
New Richmond police and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration are investigating the accident. Samelstad said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Stepping out of the comfort zone Apr 15, 2009
Business owners sometimes have do what makes them uncomfortable - Business First of Columbus. for free extra services. (Columbus Business First, OH)
City of Lodi expenses Apr 15, 2009
50 to St. Joseph's Occupational Health. For physical exams for firefighters. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Melrose injured electrical worker, rescued from rooftop earlier today, now released from hospital Apr 15, 2009
He added, We re obviously doing an internal investigation and I believe that [Occupational Health and Safety Administration] is now at the site and our folks are reviewing it [the accident] with them, Blesso said. We don t know anything more at this point. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Unions call for action to oversee nanotechnology Apr 14, 2009
" A report from a NSW parliamentary committee last year recommended changes to require the labelling of products containing nanoparticles. The new national occupational health and safety body, Safe Work Australia, is conducting research on the implications of the technology. Overseas, a recent report by the European Agency for Health and Safety at Work identified nanoparticles as one of the greatest risks for workers. The European Parliament last month adopted a report recommending foods... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bully for who? Apr 13, 2009
For example, a public service manager told Jenkins how two occupational health and safety staff, whom she had questioned about their apparent slackness, went on sick leave, did not attend performance management meetings and then filed workers' compensation claims for stress caused by bullying ... Sure, nearly all major companies have a policy on investigating complaints, mindful of their obligations under state occupational health and safety legislation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
As Work Stress Rises, So May Depression Apr 11, 2009
"Depression is common in working populations and is associated with substantial work disability in terms of sick leave and disability pensions," said Marjo Sinokki, from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health in Turku, Finland, and the study's lead researcher. "It is important to promote well-being at work in every way and pay attention also to team climate.". (MEDLINEplus)
New visa rules' unintended consequences Apr 10, 2009
But Jordan Wells of the New York State Labor-Religion Coalition in Colonie would like to see the farmworkers covered by the same labor protections that employees in other industries receive: overtime pay, disability insurance, occupational health and safety regulations, an eight-hour workday, and a day off each week. "How are we in New York to reconcile the fact that the number of H-2A visas has grown over the years even while rural unemployment has gone up?" Wells said. (Albany Times Union)
Aurora Chosen as Preferred Provider for Workers on 2 Major State Road Projects Apr 9, 2009
Preferred provider status means workers who are injured are steered to Aurora Health Care's Occupational Health during day hours and Aurora hospital emergency rooms after hours. "Aurora was the preferred provider for the Marquette Interchange project, and we were asked to serve in that role again for these two projects because we did such a good job," said Mary Jo Capodice, D.O., medical director of Occupational Health for Aurora. (PR Newswire)
iQmultimedia Announces a New and Improved Information and document Management Kiosk Solution Apr 8, 2009
FSM allows you to monitor your critical life, occupational health, fire safety conditions and training schedules for your facilities at all times. On or off site shredding of your personal ess materials. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
No Fort Drum Archaeology Delays During Nearly A Billion Dollars' Worth of Construction Apr 8, 2009
"The Army is committed to protecting the environment at installations here and overseas," said Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for the Environment, Safety and Occupational Health Tad Davis. "In fact, as the winners of our environmental awards demonstrate, the Army is getting more and more sophisticated in its use of environmental technology and sustainable practices. We're becoming a greener shade of green.". (PR Newswire)
A woman's nose knows body odor Apr 7, 2009
Using an interdisciplinary approach, scientists collaborate in the programmatic areas of sensation and perception; neuroscience and molecular biology; environmental and occupational health; nutrition and appetite; health and well-being; development, aging and regeneration; and chemical ecology and communication. For more information about Monell, visit. (EurekAlert!)
Valleys high anti-depressant rate Apr 7, 2009
" Dr Bailey said the higher prescription rates could reflect increasing rates of mild depression because of the current economic climate. "It could be that the current economic climate is making mild depression more common because people are worried about their jobs and how they are going to make ends meet," he said. Chief Medical Officer for Wales Tony Jewell said GPs were encouraged to consider alternatives to medication including referral to a counsellor. Healthy lifestyle The assembly... (BBC News -- UK)
UH team boosts hopes of finding WWII arms Apr 6, 2009
"The information we have on the disposal itself was sketchy, vague," said J.C. King of the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for the Environment, Safety and Occupational Health. "But the ability to be able to use sonar to locate munitions and understand what you are seeing, and then to dive to those sites and match up what's actually on the bottom with what they are seeing on the sonar that's going to help us a lot as we try to find the ... disposed chemical munitions," King... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Army analyzes data from offshore dump Apr 6, 2009
"We were extremely pleased with the results of the survey effort," said Tad Davis, deputy assistant secretary for Army Environment, Safety and Occupational Health ... " The water and sediment samples collected by the Hawaii Undersea Research Laboratory's three-man submersibles, Pisces IV and V, will be sent to the Army's Edgewood Chemical Biological Center and UH and mainland laboratories for analysis of metal content, explosive compounds and chemical agents. Fish and shrimp samples are also... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Koforidua Regional Hospital introduces medical check up for staff Apr 5, 2009
Dr. James Appiah-Kusi, Head of the occupational health team of the hospital gave the advice during a durbar at the hospital to present the results of a regular medical check up instituted by the management of the hospital for the staff aimed at promoting good health amongst them. He advised them to welcome every client to the hospital and their colleagues with a smiling face not only to promote the good image of the hospital but also to avoid stress and sickness. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ribbons fly in Angels Camp Apr 4, 2009
Jack Dillon, center, the director of Mark Twain St. Joseph's Occupational Health, cuts the ribbon at a ceremony last week ... Since opening the Angels Camp branch, Occupational Health has signed up close to 200 companies, including area school districts, the Jackson Rancheria, Foothill Village, the city of Angels Camp, county government and Ironstone Vineyards ... Mark Twain St. Joseph's Occupational Health Center, is at 1300 Kurt Drive, Angels Camp. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Almeida: Dream jobs turn into nightmares Apr 4, 2009
Situations like Frank s are common among immigrant workers, according to a report issued by the Collaboration for a Better Work Environment for Brazilians in Massachusetts (or Project Parceria in Portuguese) on occupational health and safety about Brazilian workers in the state. The report surveyed 626 Brazilian immigrant workers, examining worker compensation cases of work-related injuries, including 16 fatalities between 1999 and 2007, and occupational health risks associated with Brazilian... (Somerville Journal, MA)
Workplace illness 'to get worse' Apr 4, 2009
Professor Cary Cooper, an occupational health expert at the University of Lancaster, said there was plenty of evidence that working was good for people - the problem came when they had to cope with a poor working environment. He said micro-managing, using punishment rather than praise, and fault finding all damaged employee health, as did the culture of consistently working excessively long hours. (BBC News -- UK)
Buying Foreclosed Homes: Be Careful Apr 4, 2009
Buying a foreclosed home or a home stagnant on the market can be a value to home buyers but full of occupational health issues. We have seen an increase in water damage from moisture intrusion through roofs, siding, and basements due to neglect and maintenance. (CBS News)
Probe: Workplace Safety Not Well Enforced Apr 3, 2009
The department's inspector general says the agency's Occupational Health and Safety Administration didn't follow its own procedures in 97 percent of cases sampled in a performance audit. The audit analyzed 325 inspections conducted under a special OSHA program established in 2003 to target the work sites of high-risk employers for increased enforcement. (KIRO TV, WA)
