• The Center for the Evaluation of Risk to Human Reproduction (CERHR) was established in 1998 by the National Toxicology Program and the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences to improve our understanding of potential reproductive and developmental risks associated with environmental and occupational chemical exposures. (nih.gov)
  • Questions are designed to, 1) identify characteristics of the establishment and the construction project on which specific exposure data will be gathered, 2) verify/ modify list of activities associated with the establishment category, along with chemicals and products associated with each activity, and 3) determine the extent of employee involvement in each activity and the nature of corresponding chemical exposures including use of work practices and exposure controls. (osha.gov)
  • This criteria document reviews and evaluates the scientific literature on the association between occupational chemical exposures and cardiovascular disease (CVD), with emphasis on epidemiological data. (niva.org)
  • Occupational chemical exposures in pregnancy and fetal growth: evidence from. (sjweh.fi)
  • We performed generalized estimation equation modelling by a modified Poisson regression to assess the risk of POBW and SGA associated with an increased risk of chemical exposures. (sjweh.fi)
  • Many well-known human carcinogens were first identified in the occupational environment on the basis of case reports by alert clinicians or pathologists. (nih.gov)
  • What are examples of occupational exposures that have been associated with exposure to carcinogens? (ccohs.ca)
  • The number of substances and working conditions classified as occupational carcinogens is increasing. (irsst.qc.ca)
  • Objectives To provide a detailed assessment of the extent and industrial distribution of workplace carcinogens in New Zealand, and to identify key industries and key carcinogens for which intervention would result in marked reductions in occupational cancer. (bmj.com)
  • A New Zealand specific Information System on Occupational Exposure to Carcinogens (NZ-CAREX) was developed. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusions Exposure to carcinogens remains common in New Zealand workplaces, and many opportunities remain for reducing exposure and the associated occupational cancer burden. (bmj.com)
  • NIOSH has a long-standing interest in the identification, evaluation, and control of cancers caused by occupational exposures, and NIOSH will continue to accept cancer-related grant proposals under its regular grants program announcement. (nih.gov)
  • Fatalities from respiratory diseases and cancers caused by inhalation exposures account for approximately 70% of all occupational disease deaths, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). (nih.gov)
  • Presented below are two of several fatalities from occupational heat stroke reported to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) since 1977. (cdc.gov)
  • These methods are available from OSHA Technical Manual and NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods Statistical tools are available to assess exposure monitoring data against OELs. (wikipedia.org)
  • Case studies by alert clinicians are important to NIOSH and its partners in assessing risks posed by occupational exposure to nanomaterials, and in making recommendations for appropriate risk-management practices. (cdc.gov)
  • Occupational exposure banding is a process of assigning chemicals into specific categories or bands based on a chemical's potency and the adverse health outcomes associated with exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • The occupational exposure banding e-Tool is a supplementary online application that incorporates the occupational exposure banding process and allows users to apply toxicology and potency information to generate quantitative exposure guidance for chemicals. (cdc.gov)
  • This funding opportunity will use the R01 award mechanism to support research projects in addressing various aspects of the problems associated with developing innovative methods for quantifying reproductive and developmental risks from exposure to environmental and occupational chemicals, and/or projects to identify and investigate study populations exposed to chemicals involved in reproductive or developmental toxicity. (nih.gov)
  • Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) have been established for airborne workplace chemicals by multiple regulatory and authoritative organizations around the world for well over 60 years now. (wikipedia.org)
  • Zimmetry Environmental offers industrial hygiene surveys for occupational exposure to noise and ototoxic chemicals to protect workers and provide employers with compliance services. (environmental-expert.com)
  • Occupational hearing loss due to exposure to loud noises, solvents and ototoxic chemicals is preventable," said Harry Pena, President of Zimmetry Environmental. (environmental-expert.com)
  • In Puerto Rico and across the Caribbean, Zimmetry Environmental's industrial hygienists conduct noise studies and worksite audits to identify exposure hazards to sound and chemicals that are toxic to the ear. (environmental-expert.com)
  • An assessment of the occupational exposure to styrene and associated chemicals in Denmark was carried out by retrieving all measurements from the archives of the Danish National Institute of Occupational Health. (nih.gov)
  • Therefore, we created two additional sets of metrics for combined benzene, toluene and xylene (BTX) exposure: 1) CANJEM-based BTX metrics and 2) hybrid BTX metrics, using a novel approach that integrates the CANJEM-based BTX metrics together with lifetime occupational histories and exposure-oriented modules that captured within-job, respondent-specific details about tasks and chemicals. (nih.gov)
  • The main task of the Nordic Expert Group for Criteria Documentation of Health Risks from Chemicals (NEG) is to produce criteria documents to be used by the regulatory authorities as the scientific basis for setting occupational exposure limits for chemical substances. (niva.org)
  • Occupational air pollutant exposures are often mixtures of many different chemicals, e.g. welding fumes and farming dust, which complicates exposure-effect analyses. (niva.org)
  • Objectives This prospective birth cohort study evaluated the effect of occupational exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC) during pregnancy on inadequate fetal growth as measured by small-for-gestational age (SGA) and inadequate fetal growth measured by percentage of optimal birth weight (POBW). (sjweh.fi)
  • Chemical hazards are a subtype of occupational hazards that involve a wide variety of chemicals. (lookformedical.com)
  • Occupational exposure to chemicals Chemicals are used in many workplaces. (lookformedical.com)
  • If exposure to harmful chemicals or germs at work caused or worsened your illness, you could be eligible for workers' compensation. (lawforworkers.com)
  • Exposure to asbestos, benzene, and other dangerous chemicals, toxins, and substances can change the whole course of your life. (lawforworkers.com)
  • There are many dangerous substances for which there are no formal occupational exposure limits. (wikipedia.org)
  • If measurements indicate that noise exposure limits are exceeded, reducing the total energy reaching the ear can be achieved. (environmental-expert.com)
  • OSHA is submitting a request to OMB for approval for a one-time- only survey to support an assessment of the technological and economic feasibility of setting new permissible exposure limits (PELs) for air contaminants in the construction industry. (osha.gov)
  • Calls for evidence allow parties to signal their interest and express their views and concerns in the early phases of developing a scientific report on occupational exposure limits (OELs) on a substance or chemical agent at the workplace. (europa.eu)
  • In other words, it tells you whether the concentration and duration of a given hazard are within acceptable exposure limits. (complete-safety-resources.ca)
  • There are over 750 biological or chemical agents for which the province of Ontario has set exposure limits. (complete-safety-resources.ca)
  • This report reviews Public Health Service (PHS) recommendations for postexposure management of workers who have occupational exposures that may place them at risk of acquiring HIV infection, provides background information on zidovudine and experience with zidovudine postexposure prophylaxis, and presents considerations relevant to a decision to offer postexposure prophylaxis. (cdc.gov)
  • PHS guidelines for management of occupational exposure to HBV, HCV and HIV: HIV postexposure prophylaxis regimens. (nih.gov)
  • Occupational postexposure prophylaxis for HIV: The PEPline perspective. (nih.gov)
  • The principles of exposure management remain unchanged, but recommended HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) regimens and the duration of HIV follow-up testing for exposed personnel have been updated. (cdc.gov)
  • Industrial or Occupational Hygienists are often on the front line of anticipating and recognizing the hazards of chemical exposure for workers, and must assess the risk of exposure through the use of OELs so that proper control strategies can be implemented to keep workers below the OEL values. (wikipedia.org)
  • This course is also designed to meet the needs of primary care providers and others engaged in occupational health practice and research including physicians (family physicians, general practitioners, internists, emergency medicine specialists), nurse practitioners and other nursing professionals, as well as physician assistants and industrial hygienists. (ucsfcme.com)
  • These measures have presented challenges for Occupational Hygienists and others conducting workplace exposure monitoring as the conventional methods for configuring, fitting personal monitoring devices and face-to-face explanation of results now need to be reassessed. (aesolutions.com.au)
  • Therefore, to compare scapular kinematics in an occupational group (dental hygienists) a functional work related task was determined to be more appropriate. (uoregon.edu)
  • The "Hierarchy of OELs" provides a continuum of occupational exposure limit values that allow assessment of the risk of exposure in order to apply adequate controls. (wikipedia.org)
  • If you are concerned about the evaluation of a worker's exposure or BLL results, or wish to discuss a field assessment of possible workplace exposure, please speak to an occupational hygiene officer or occupational medical advisor at WorkSafeBC, phone 604 231-8888 or toll free 1 888 967-5377. (bcmj.org)
  • This course is approved for American Board of Preventive Medicine Maintenance of Certification self-assessment credit and is a comprehensive update for occupational medicine specialists. (ucsfcme.com)
  • In workplaces where designated substances exist, with the exception of contruction projects, the employer must carry out an assessment to determine the risk of worker exposure. (complete-safety-resources.ca)
  • An employer shall carry out an assessment of the exposure or likelihood of exposure of a worker to a designated substance in the workplace and record it in writing. (complete-safety-resources.ca)
  • Whether it be fulfilling compliance or program-based exposure assessment, Exposure Control Consulting has the experience, and can develop an occupational hygiene monitoring plan customized to our clients' needs. (exposurecontrolconsulting.com)
  • Occupational cancer among minority workers, inner city and rural populations is an understudied aspect of occupationally related cancer. (nih.gov)
  • Employers should make available to workers a system for promptly initiating evaluation, counseling, and follow-up after a reported occupational exposure that may place the worker at risk of acquiring HIV infection. (cdc.gov)
  • Workers should be educated to report exposures immediately after they occur, because certain interventions that may be appropriate, e.g., prophylaxis against hepatitis B, must be initiated promptly to be effective (3,8,9). (cdc.gov)
  • Workers who might reasonably be considered at risk of occupational exposure to HIV should be familiarized with the principles of postexposure management as part of job orientation and ongoing job training. (cdc.gov)
  • OSHA's hearing conservation program is designed to protect workers with significant occupational noise exposures from suffering material hearing impairment even if they are subject to such noise exposures over their entire working lifetimes. (nih.gov)
  • This is especially true in the occupational setting when workers performing physical labor outdoors are exposed to higher-than-normal ambient temperatures and when such temperatures have an additive effect on heat generated by the jobs themselves. (cdc.gov)
  • An estimated six million workers in the United States may be exposed to occupational heat stress. (cdc.gov)
  • Although peer-reviewed health-based OELs are preferred for establishing safe levels of exposure or for implementing adequate controls to provide worker protection, the lack of publicly available OELs have led to other sources of safe levels to protect workers. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the absence of OELs however, there are a variety of tools that can and should be used to assess exposure potential of workers. (wikipedia.org)
  • Personal air sampling is routinely conducted on workers to determine whether exposures are acceptable or unacceptable. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hearing conservation programs strive to prevent initial occupational hearing loss, preserve and protect remaining hearing, and equip workers with the knowledge and PPE necessary. (environmental-expert.com)
  • The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Toledo Area Office cited 23 serious safety violations for exposing workers cleaning the indoor gun range to lead and arsenic hazards. (osha.gov)
  • The purpose of the research is to provide a detailed description of the breakdown by economic sector and occupational group of workers exposed to carcinogenic substances or conditions in order to help guide prevention interventions. (irsst.qc.ca)
  • Occupational exposure limit (OEL) values are derived within two legal frameworks that form an integral part of the EU's mechanism for protecting the health of workers. (europa.eu)
  • In their occupational environment, healthcare workers (HCWs) are exposed to hazardous blood-borne pathogens such as hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). (hindawi.com)
  • We conclude that despite the relative lack of studies on this issue, the relevance of such risk calls for further studies as well as measures to prevent workers' exposure to the various substances. (scielo.br)
  • Crystalline silica is considered as one of the most common and serious occupational hazards to workers' health. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The aim of the presented study was to assess the exposure of poultry workers to airborne microorganisms, endotoxins and β-glucans during different stages of the chicken production cycle in 3 commercially-operated poultry houses. (aaem.pl)
  • The presented study shows that professional activities in poultry farms are associated with constant exposure to bioaerosol, which may pose a health hazard to workers. (aaem.pl)
  • It was found that workers' exposure to airborne microorganisms increased with consecutive stages of the chicken production cycle. (aaem.pl)
  • Golbabaei F, Islami F. Evaluation of workers' exposure to dust, ammonia and endotoxins in poultry industries at the province of Isfahan, Iran. (aaem.pl)
  • The majority of workers exposed to chromium (VI) are in the low exposure category. (carexcanada.ca)
  • A substantial number of chromium (VI)-exposed workers are at risk for moderate exposure, while very few are in the high exposure category. (carexcanada.ca)
  • The table below shows the number of workers exposed by industry group and level of exposure to chromium VI. (carexcanada.ca)
  • These results highlight industries with the most number of workers, as well as industries with the highest levels of exposure. (carexcanada.ca)
  • This area of law is dedicated to protecting and compensating workers who sustain illnesses or wounds as a result of prolonged exposure to poisonous substances, dangerous working conditions, or other workplace-related problems. (wylandtadros.com)
  • To successfully navigate the legal complexities, gather proof of causation, and pursue the compensation they are due for their medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related damages, affected workers need the assistance of exposure and occupational disease law specialists. (wylandtadros.com)
  • The Law requires employers to take all measures reasonably necessary to protect workers from exposure to hazards in the workplace. (complete-safety-resources.ca)
  • From construction workers carrying out demolitions of old, asbestos-containing buildings to healthcare workers being exposed to contagious, airborne, and infectious diseases, harmful exposure affects countless workers in the U.S. every year. (lawforworkers.com)
  • At Schotter Millican, our New York City occupational exposure attorneys represent workers who have been exposed to dangerous substances or contracted serious illnesses in the course of their employment. (lawforworkers.com)
  • Because employers are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to establish procedures to promote the health and safety of their workers, employers must assess the hazards and then take action to implement administrative controls, engineering controls, and the use of personal protective equipment to protect their workers. (cdeworld.com)
  • The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard describes how employers must protect workers from exposure to potentially infectious items. (cdeworld.com)
  • These outcomes can be linked to acute or chronic (high- or low-dose) inhalation exposures in a variety of workplace settings. (nih.gov)
  • Inhalation exposures to toxic compounds tend to occur more frequently in occupational settings, although the general population can also be exposed to similar hazards through inhalation in the environment or consumer use. (nih.gov)
  • The routes of exposure for inorganic lead are inhalation and ingestion. (bcmj.org)
  • Inhalation and dermal contact are the most important routes of occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (VI). (carexcanada.ca)
  • Epidemiological studies consider occupational exposure only in a very general way, if at all. (mdpi.com)
  • Our objectives are to review and summarize the epidemiological evidence on the relationship between occupational silica exposure and risk of lung cancer and to provide an update on this major occupational health concern. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Eliminating exposure, using engineering controls and personal protective equipment such as clothing and respirators as well as properly cleaning lead dust and particles can limit worker exposure and prevent them from transporting lead contamination home. (osha.gov)
  • Take-home" exposure could affect spouses and children in contact with lead dust brought home from the workplace. (bcmj.org)
  • Silica dust exposure to worker jack hammering concrete pavement to weaken bridge for demolition. (elcosh.org)
  • Construction worker exposure to silica dust during interstate highway repair. (elcosh.org)
  • Currently, environmental exposure to ambient silica dust caught more attention, not only during agricultural activities, but also during natural sandstorms and volcanic explosions [ 5 , 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Dutkiewicz J. Exposure to dust-borne bacteria in agriculture. (aaem.pl)
  • The side effects of inhaling polyurethane dust are not entirely unique, as similar effects have been documented for exposure to a variety of particulate matter [dust]. (sentryair.com)
  • Exposure monitoring for noise vibration , heat stress , gas and vapour and dust can all be conducted using wireless connected monitoring devices, thus eliminating the need for close contact between the occupational hygienist or safety manager and the individual(s) being monitored. (aesolutions.com.au)
  • Blood-borne infections have been recognized as an occupational hazard for nearly 50 years. (hindawi.com)
  • Exposure assessments include estimating or measuring a chemical, physical or biological health hazard in the workplace. (exposurecontrolconsulting.com)
  • This 26th Annual Report of the International System on Occupational Exposure (ISOE) Programme presents the status of the Programme in 2016. (oecd-nea.org)
  • The ISOE database includes occupational exposure information for over 400 units, covering over 85% of the world's operating commercial power reactors. (oecd-nea.org)
  • Exposure and occupational disease law is a specialized area of legal practice that deals with the rights and obligations of employees who have been subjected to hazardous substances or working circumstances, which has led to the development of occupational diseases or health problems. (wylandtadros.com)
  • Occupational diseases can include everything from respiratory conditions brought on by breathing in dangerous substances to repetitive strain injuries brought on by extended, repeated activities. (wylandtadros.com)
  • Exposure to dangerous, harmful, and toxic substances in the workplace can lead to an array of illnesses and medical conditions. (lawforworkers.com)
  • Exposure to extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF) and electric shocks occurs in many workplaces and occupations but it is unclear whether any of these exposures cause Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). (degruyter.com)
  • Traditionally, silica exposure occurs in workplaces such as coal and metal mining, metallurgy, construction industry and manufacturing of building materials, glass and clay. (biomedcentral.com)
  • With the changing regulatory arena, shifting centers of manufacturing growth, and the move towards a more global view on occupational hygiene issues, it is important for the Occupational Hygiene profession to understand the current and growing issues impacting the continued viability of OEL's in our professional practice. (wikipedia.org)
  • A popular exposure data statistical tool called "IH STAT" is available from AIHA (American Industrial Hygiene Association). (wikipedia.org)
  • Occupational Hygiene exposure monitoring may be deferred, suspended or even cancelled based upon an organisation's response to the virus outbreak and physical distancing requirements. (aesolutions.com.au)
  • AES is Australia's leader in the field of connected wireless occupational hygiene exposure monitoring instrumentation. (aesolutions.com.au)
  • NIEHS research uses state-of-the-art science and technology to investigate the interplay between environmental exposures, human biology, genetics, and common diseases to help prevent disease and improve human health. (nih.gov)
  • Occupational exposure regulations are more stringent in Canada than in many other jurisdictions, but in certain circumstances WorkSafeBC does cover occupational diseases that result from employment abroad. (bcmj.org)
  • Inorganic lead exposure in adults is usually occupational and, like all oc-cupational diseases, should be considered in terms of exposure and disease. (bcmj.org)
  • HBV and HCV are common causes of occupational diseases transmitted from patients to HCWs and vice versa and also to HCWs' families. (hindawi.com)
  • HBV and HCV infections are serious public health problems that can have consequences in terms of psychological and occupational diseases [ 1 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Silica exposure causes many adverse health effects including silicosis, cardiovascular diseases, tuberculosis, malignancies, autoimmune diseases and renal disorders and increased mortality, making it a high-priority public health concern [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This review of the basic components of an Exposure Control Plan, the risk areas in a dental laboratory, and communicable diseases will assist in eliminating and minimizing cross contamination. (cdeworld.com)
  • If an exposure occurs, the circumstances should be recorded in the worker's confidential medical record. (cdc.gov)
  • Regarding exposure to these agents, NTP observed that detectable levels of cancer chemotherapy agents continue to be reported in worker's urine and blood samples and in the work environment. (nih.gov)
  • The basic association between exposure to nickel and the worker's symptoms is not surprising. (cdc.gov)
  • The immediate question raised by the case study is this: Other factors being equal, notably in this instance the uncontrolled nature of the worker's exposure as described by the authors, does exposure to nickel nanoparticle powder increase the risk of sensitization above the risk posed by exposure to traditional forms? (cdc.gov)
  • Did not monitor worker's exposure to lead and arsenic. (osha.gov)
  • The safety practices outlined in these guidelines remain the primary means of preventing occupational acquisition of HIV infection (5). (cdc.gov)
  • Job titles were coded at 26-28 weeks` gestation at a 4-digit level according to 353 unit groups in the 2000 UK Standard Occupational Classification. (sjweh.fi)
  • Nevertheless, exposures and risks at lower levels may remain. (nih.gov)
  • Evaluates the risks to human health and the environment posed by exposure to ten brominated diphenyl ethers. (who.int)
  • Fortunately, there are steps that can be taken to identify exposure risks, including measuring noise levels. (environmental-expert.com)
  • These discoveries were often serendipitous, requiring the recognition of a cluster of unusual or rare tumors in a medical practice that could be tied to an occupational exposure. (nih.gov)
  • With the World Health Organization and the International Labour Office having now quantified the global burden of disease from psychosocial occupational hazards, identification of OELs for such hazards is increasingly becoming a focus of attention for occupational safety and health policy and practice. (wikipedia.org)
  • The practice of SP was poor in most participants and, thus, occupational exposure was high. (hindawi.com)
  • Methods: Exposure to 21 specific solvents was quantitatively assessed using a job-exposure matrix (CANJEM). (nih.gov)
  • Methods We applied the ALOHA+job exposure matrix (JEM) based on the International Standard Classification of Occupations V.1988 codes, where exposure to 12 selected agents was rated as 0 (no exposure), 1 (low) or 2 (high). (asthmafoundation.org.nz)
  • Veterinary nurses and horticultural trades were most frequently associated with exposure to pesticides while hairdressers, beauticians, and printing machine minders were associated with phthalates. (sjweh.fi)
  • Conclusion Maternal occupational exposure to estimated concentrations of pesticides and phthalates is associated with impaired fetal growth. (sjweh.fi)
  • Conclusion In a large population-based study, occupational exposure to pesticides was associated with risk of COPD. (asthmafoundation.org.nz)
  • Lead exposure can cause multiple serious health hazards that have life-long consequences - but it's easily preventable," said Kim Nelson, OSHA's area director in Toledo. (osha.gov)
  • However, for 1973-1976, annual reports from the California Department of Health Services alone show seven fatalities among 1,128 acute occupational heat-related illnesses (3). (cdc.gov)
  • Bayamon, Puerto Rico, March 16th, 2020 -- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses in the United States. (environmental-expert.com)
  • This legal area also acts as a catalyst for raising workplace safety standards by enticing companies to take preventative action to avoid occupational illnesses and safeguard the wellbeing of their staff. (wylandtadros.com)
  • What Types of Illnesses Can Harmful Occupational Exposure Cause? (lawforworkers.com)
  • Some of the most common types of workplace-borne illnesses are those that result from asbestos exposure. (lawforworkers.com)
  • Employees are required to report work-related injuries, illnesses, and accidental or potential exposures as soon as possible to their supervisor. (umn.edu)
  • 2009). Additionally, occupational exposures have been suggested as potential risk factors for gastroschisis (Herdt-Losavio et al. (medscape.com)
  • Additionally, some physicians and some institutions have offered the option of using zidovudine (azidothymidine, AZT, ZDV, Retrovir) after occupational exposure to HIV (6). (cdc.gov)
  • Additionally, those in the top tertile (or the top 30 percent) of cumulative exposure were almost twice as likely to develop ALS. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Occupational exposure to these agents was first documented in the 1970s and continues to occur, despite the issuance of safe handling guidelines in 1980s. (nih.gov)
  • Exposure to benzene, toluene and xylene often co-occur. (nih.gov)
  • Evidence of pathological response to silica exposure exists well before symptoms occur. (elcosh.org)
  • Most exposures (87%) occur in the low exposure category. (carexcanada.ca)
  • Objective Our goal was to conduct a case-control study assessing the association between estimated maternal occupational exposure to PAHs and gastroschisis in offspring. (medscape.com)
  • The Occupational Exposure Banding e-Tool should be used in concert with the Current Intelligence Bulletin (CIB). (cdc.gov)
  • Instruments used for monitoring employee exposures must be carefully checked or calibrated to ensure that the measurements are accurate. (nih.gov)
  • Lacked housekeeping procedures to remove lead and prevent employee exposure. (osha.gov)
  • After the survey is completed our trained industrial hygienist will work with you to make sure any employee exposures are within the recommended standards. (oshatraining-usa.com)
  • Used to eliminate or minimize employee exposure. (cdeworld.com)
  • Much of the work carried out by DTT is in support of the National Toxicology Program (NTP), an interagency partnership of the Food and Drug Administration, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and NIEHS. (nih.gov)
  • Because the available data do not allow scientists to understand, with confidence, potential cause-and-effect relationships between the exposure and outcomes in ths case, they also correctly state that the toxicology of nanomaterials needs to continue to be investigated. (cdc.gov)
  • Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology (2013) 8 (1): 14. (aacrjournals.org)
  • However, some studies suggested that the levels of exposure have decreased over time with the use of exposure protection equipment and implementation of safe handling guidelines. (nih.gov)
  • The results of our meta-analysis supported the carcinogenic role of silica on the lungs, which was more pronounced at higher levels of exposure, in the presence of silicosis and in the mining industry. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Conclusion Our findings indicate an association between occupational exposure to PAHs among mothers who are ≥ 20 years and gastroschisis. (medscape.com)
  • The authors conclude that their study "strengthens the evidence" and provides "further support for an association between occupational exposure to ELF-MF and an increased risk of ALS mortality. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • According to the Burden of Occupational Cancer in Canada project, occupational exposure to chromium (VI) leads to approximately 50 lung cancers, and less than five possible sinonasal cancers each year in Canada, based on past exposures (1961-2001). (carexcanada.ca)
  • Pesticide exposure and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. (degruyter.com)
  • Pesticide exposure showed increased risk of COPD for ever exposure (PR=1.13, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.28) and high cumulative exposure (PR=1.32, 95% CI 1.12 to 1.56), with positive exposure-response trends (p trend=0.004), which were confirmed among never-smokers (p trend=0.005) and never-asthmatics (p trend=0.001). (asthmafoundation.org.nz)
  • It can take the acute form under conditions of intense exposure but usually takes the chronic form, requiring several to many years to develop. (elcosh.org)
  • Chronic reactions, occurring after 10 or more years from first exposure, involve nodular lesions, (bilateral, multiple, rounded opacities) often more prominent in the upper lobes. (elcosh.org)
  • Results The prevalence of estimated occupational PAH exposure was 9.0% in case mothers (27 of 299) and 3.6% in control mothers (107 of 2,993). (medscape.com)
  • Examples of occupations and occupational groups that are more likely to be exposed to cancer risk are listed in the table below. (ccohs.ca)
  • Even individuals with their main occupational exposure restricted to one chemical (e.g. tetrachloroethylene in dry cleaning) may have a complex lifetime history of occupational exposures. (niva.org)
  • The output of this process is an occupational exposure band (OEB), which corresponds to a range of exposure concentrations that is expected to protect worker health. (cdc.gov)
  • The decision to remove a worker from exposure should be based on both clinical status and BLL. (bcmj.org)
  • Clinicians are advised to consider occupational exposures as urgent medical concerns, and institutions should take steps to ensure that staff are aware of both the importance of, and the institutional mechanisms available for, reporting and seeking care for such exposures. (cdc.gov)
  • The extent of damage depends primarily on the intensity of the noise and the duration of the exposure. (nih.gov)
  • While occupational exposure likely occurs at lower levels than those administered to patients or laboratory animals, the duration of occupational exposure is longer and may involve multiple chemotherapy agents. (nih.gov)
  • There is a lack of detailed descriptive data on long-term occupational exposure over the duration of the working life. (mdpi.com)
  • We calculated semiquantitative cumulative exposure estimates for each agent by multiplying the duration of exposure and squared intensity. (asthmafoundation.org.nz)
  • Information on exposure levels and monitoring data will also be solicited. (osha.gov)
  • These data prompted questions from occupational health and safety practitioners, particularly regarding the identification of applicable economic sectors and subsectors and occupational groups. (irsst.qc.ca)
  • Significance: The integration of occupational exposure data from personal interviews with the use of CANJEM likely decreased misclassification of exposure, improving our ability to identify an exposure-response between BTX and bladder cancer risk. (nih.gov)
  • This report includes a global occupational exposure data and analysis collected and accomplished in 2016, information on the programme events and achievements as well as principal events in participating countries. (oecd-nea.org)
  • The second goal was to validate a triaxial accelerometer (Virtual Corset) for the collection of humeral elevation exposure data in an occupational setting. (uoregon.edu)
  • This RFA, Occupational Exposure and Cancer Prevention/Control Research, is related to the priority area of cancer. (nih.gov)
  • Depending on the goals of a prevention campaign, exposure reduction in the large industrial group might be a useful strategy, or reducing exposure to those at highest risk of exposure could be seen as a priority. (carexcanada.ca)
  • Objective: This qualitative study aimed to investigate the experienced feelings among dental students of a public university in Brazil after the occurrence of an occupational exposure to potentially infectious biological material. (umich.edu)
  • A positive exposure-response relation was found between cumulative silica exposure and risk of lung cancer. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Occupational coccidioidomycosis in California: outbreak investigation, respirator recommendations, and surveillance findings. (nih.gov)
  • This report updates US Public Health Service recommendations for the management of health-care personnel (HCP) who have occupational exposure to blood and/or other body fluids that might contain HIV. (cdc.gov)
  • Current and past occupational history-including second jobs and jobs outside Canada-should focus on work activities known to involve possible lead exposure. (bcmj.org)
  • Occupational exposure as a firefighter is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) . (who.int)
  • The study also identified the maternal characteristics associated with an increased risk of exposure to EDC. (sjweh.fi)
  • Exposure to PAHs was assigned by industrial hygienist consensus, based on self-reported maternal occupational histories from 1 month before conception through the third month of pregnancy. (medscape.com)
  • As a follow-up to the NTP Monograph on Developmental Effects and Pregnancy Outcomes Associated with Use of Cancer Chemotherapy Agents During Pregnancy , NTP conducted a systematic review of the published studies of occupational exposure to cancer chemotherapy agents and adverse health effects in humans. (nih.gov)
  • 2019. NTP Monograph on the Systematic Review of Occupational Exposure to Cancer Chemotherapy Agents and Adverse Health Outcomes. (nih.gov)
  • Medical treatment is to stop the exposure and carefully follow up with appropriate clinical assessments and serial BLLs. (bcmj.org)