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Workplace violence injury in 106 US hospitals participating in the Occupational Health Safety Network (OHSN), 2012 ‐2015
ConclusionImproved data collection is needed for OHSN to realize its full potential. Workplace violence is a serious, increasingly common problem in OHSN‐participating hospitals. Nursing assistants and nurses have the highest injury risk. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - November 20, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Matthew R. Groenewold, Raymond F.R. Sarmiento, Kelly Vanoli, William Raudabaugh, Susan Nowlin, Ahmed Gomaa Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Assessment of cumulative health risk in the World Trade Center general responder cohort
ConclusionAs an aggregate of several clinical parameters, this index serves as a cumulative measure of physiological dysregulation and could be utilized as a prognostic indicator of life expectancy and morbidity risk. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - November 17, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ghalib A. Bello, Susan L. Teitelbaum, Roberto G. Lucchini, Christopher R. Dasaro, Moshe Shapiro, Julia R. Kaplan, Michael A. Crane, Denise J. Harrison, Benjamin J. Luft, Jacqueline M. Moline, Iris G. Udasin, Andrew C. Todd Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

DNA variants and organophosphate neurotoxicity among emerging farmers in the Western Cape of South Africa
ConclusionsDNA variants of NAT2, PON1, and GSTM1 may modify OP neurotoxicity, and this requires further exploration. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - November 16, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Tracy Glass, Mohamed A. Dalvie, Zelda Holtman, Anna A. Vorster, Rajkumar S. Ramesar, Leslie London Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

A retrospective analysis of cardiometabolic health in a large cohort of truck drivers compared to the American working population
ConclusionThese data suggest disproportionate increases in poor health among truck drivers from 2005 to 2012. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - November 8, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Matthew S. Thiese, Richard J. Hanowski, Gary Moffitt, Stefanos N. Kales, Richard. J. Porter, Brenden Ronna, Natalie Hartenbaum, Kurt T. Hegmann Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Adapting the T0 ‐T4 implementation science model to occupational health and safety in agriculture, forestry, and fishing: A scoping review
ConclusionsResearchers in this field face several challenges when moving from research to practice. While some challenges are addressed with the proposed model, additional resources and infrastructure to support such initiatives are necessary. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - November 8, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Pamela J. Tinc, Anne Gadomski, Julie A. Sorensen, Lars Weinehall, Paul Jenkins, Kristina Lindvall Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

Sinonasal cancer in the Italian national surveillance system: Epidemiology, occupation, and public health implications
ConclusionsEpidemiological surveillance of SNC cases and their occupational history is fundamental for monitoring the occurrence of the disease in exposed workers in industrial sectors generally not considered at risk of SNC as well as in non‐occupational settings. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - November 7, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Alessandra Binazzi, Marisa Corfiati, Davide Di Marzio, Anna M. Cacciatore, Jana Zajacov à, Carolina Mensi, Paolo Galli, Lucia Miligi, Roberto Calisti, Elisa Romeo, Alessandro Franchi, Alessandro Marinaccio Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis —A case report and mechanistic review of the association with toluene and other volatile organic compounds
Unmasking of latent neurodegenerative disease has been reported following exposure to chemicals that share one or more mechanisms of action in common with those implicated in the specific disease. For example, unmasking of latent Parkinson's disease (PD) has been associated with exposure to anti‐dopaminergic agents, while the progression of pre‐existing mild cognitive impairment and unmasking of latent Alzheimer's disease has been associated with exposure to general anesthetic agents which promote Aβ protein aggregation. This literature review and clinical case report about a 45‐year‐old man with no family history...
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - November 1, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Marcia H. Ratner, Joe F. Jabre, William M. Ewing, Mohamed Abou ‐Donia, L. Christine Oliver Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Self ‐reported musculoskeletal disorder pain: The role of job hazards and work‐life interaction
ConclusionsAddressing work‐life interaction, and in particular work‐family conflict, warrants further investigation as a legitimate means through which musculoskeletal disorder risk can be reduced. Policies and practices to improve work‐life interaction and reduce work‐family conflict should be considered as integral components of musculoskeletal disorder risk management strategies. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - November 1, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Victoria P. Weale, Yvonne Wells, Jodi Oakman Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Occupational generalized urticaria and anaphylaxis after inhalation of cefuroxime in a nurse
We present the case of a 53 years old nonatopic female nurse who experienced repeated anaphylactic reactions at work without involvement in drug‐specific tasks such as crushing of tablets or preparation of injections. The causal allergen was not identified until a further severe anaphylactic reaction occurred after oral use of cefuroxime during a respiratory infection. Sensitization to cefuroxime was demonstrated by specific IgE, basophil activation test and skin prick test. An inhalation challenge with a dosimeter induced generalized urticaria after a cumulative dose of about 10 μg of the drug, but no asthmatic react...
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - November 1, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Rolf Merget, Ingrid Sander, Manig é Fartasch, Vera van Kampen, Stefani Röseler, Hans Merk, Gerda Wurpts, Monika Raulf, Thomas Brüning Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Perceptions of health and cancer risk among newly recruited firefighters in South Florida
ConclusionThe perception of health and cancer risk of rookie and experienced firefighters differ in the prioritization of their concerns, however both groups equally report occupational cancer risk as their main health concern. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - November 1, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Natasha Schaefer Solle, Alberto J. Caban ‐Martinez, Rachel A. Levy, BreAnn Young, David Lee, Tyler Harrison, Erin Kobetz Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Prevalence of occupational exposure to asbestos and crystalline silica according to phenotypes of lung cancer from the CaProMat study: A case ‐only study
ConclusionsDue to the limited clinical importance of the difference, neither the histological type, nor the age at diagnosis can be used as an indicator for the occupational exposure to asbestos or crystalline silica. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - October 31, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Mohamad El Zoghbi, Pascale Salameh, Isabelle St ücker, Christophe Paris, Jean C. Pairon, Antoine Gislard, Jack Siemiatycki, Vincent Bonneterre, Bénédicte Clin, Patrick Brochard, Fleur Delva, Aude Lacourt Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Vulnerability of employees in businesses with fewer than five workers (micro ‐enterprises) to occupational safety and health problems
ConclusionOur results indicate that Korean workers in micro‐enterprises are more vulnerable to OSH problems than workers in larger businesses. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - October 24, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Jungsun Park, Jong ‐shik Park, Boyoung Han, Yangho Kim Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Unmanned aerial vehicles in construction and worker safety
Applications of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for military, recreational, public, and commercial uses have expanded significantly in recent years. In the construction industry, UAVs are used primarily for monitoring of construction workflow and job site logistics, inspecting construction sites to assess structural integrity, and for maintenance assessments. As is the case with other emerging technologies, occupational safety assessments of UAVs lag behind technological advancements. UAVs may create new workplace hazards that need to be evaluated and managed to ensure their safe operation around human workers. At the same...
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - October 13, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: John Howard, Vladimir Murashov, Christine M. Branche Tags: COMMENTARY Source Type: research

Spatial distribution of kidney disease in the contaminated site of Taranto (Italy)
ConclusionDue to the excesses of hospitalization observed in the high/low exposure approach, a continuing epidemiological surveillance of residents and occupational groups is warranted. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - October 13, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Marta Benedetti, Marco De Santis, Valerio Manno, Sante Minerba, Antonella Mincuzzi, Angela Morabito, Nicola Panocchia, Maria Eleonora Soggiu, Annalisa Tanzarella, Tiziano Pastore, Maurizio Bossola, Roberto Giua, Simona Leogrande, Alessandra Nocioni, Susan Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

The impact of practice guidelines on opioid utilization for injured workers
ConclusionsCounseling physicians about patients with high opioid utilization may focus more attention on their care, but did not impact short‐term outcomes. More robust interventions may be needed to manage opioid use. PerspectiveWhile the increasing use of opioids is of growing concern around the world, curbing the utilization of these powerfully addictive narcotics has proved elusive. This study examines a prescribing guidelines intervention designed to reduce the prescription of opioids following an injury. The study finds that there was little change in the opioid utilization after the intervention, suggesting interv...
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - October 9, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Christine Buttorff, Antonio J. Trujillo, Renan Castillo, Andres I. Vecino ‐Ortiz, Gerard F. Anderson Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research