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The effect of long working hours on cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disease; A case ‐crossover study
ConclusionsAn increase in average weekly working hours may trigger the onset of cerebro‐cardiovascular disease. Am. J. Ind. Med. 60:753–761, 2017. © 2017. Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - August 2, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Kyong ‐sok Shin, Yun kyung Chung, Young‐Jun Kwon, Jun‐Seok Son, Se‐hoon Lee Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Trade associations and labor organizations as intermediaries for disseminating workplace safety and health information
ConclusionThere appears to be significant potential to utilize trade and labor organizations as intermediaries for transferring workplace safety and health information to their members. Government agencies have a unique opportunity to partner with these organizations and to utilize their existing communication channels to address high risk workplace safety and health concerns. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - July 31, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Andrea H. Okun, Janice P. Watkins, Paul A. Schulte Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Cause ‐specific mortality and cancer morbidity in 390 male workers exposed to high purity talc, a six‐decade follow‐up
ConclusionsWith the clear limitations of a small cohort, our results do hint at an effect of talc dust on mortality from NMRD other than pneumoconiosis, covered by a strong and persisting healthy worker effect. Also, an effect on CVD mortality, masked by a healthy worker selection into the cohort cannot be ruled out. Excess mortality from pneumoconiosis seen in other studies, may reflect exposure to quartz and, possibly, bias due to comparability problems. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - July 26, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ebba Wergeland, Finn Gjertsen, Linda Vos, Tom K. Grimsrud Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Safety of union home care aides in Washington State
ConclusionsPolicies should address the roles and training of home care aides, consumers, and managers/supervisors. Home care aides’ improved access to often‐existing resources to identify, manage, and eliminate occupational hazards is called for to prevent injuries and address concerns related to the vulnerability of this needed workforce. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - July 26, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ashley L. Schoenfisch, Hester Lipscomb, Leslie E. Phillips Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

New common program requirements for the resident physician workforce and the omission of strategic napping: A missed opportunity
ConclusionsStrategies to support napping and well‐being within the resident physician workforce and organizational setting are warranted. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - July 26, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Michelle M. Shnayder, Joan E. St Onge, Alberto J. Caban ‐Martinez Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research

Lung cancer in a patient with predominantly short tremolite fibers in his lung
This study strongly indicates that such short tremolite fibers will induce lung cancer and possibly mesothelioma in human. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - July 26, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Norihiko Kohyama, Masaaki Fujiki, Takumi Kishimoto, Kenji Morinaga Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Dupuytren's contracture and handwork: A case ‐control study
ConclusionsFrequency‐weighted RHW increases DC risk. Additionally, a strong association between DC, male gender and heredity was found. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - July 10, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Alfred Haines, Carolyn Levis, Charles H. Goldsmith, Manraj Kaur, Eric Duku, Richard Wells, Stephen D. Walter, Cheryl Rook, Susan Stock, Gary Liss, Jessica Murphy, Achilleas Thoma Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Predictors of transitions from single to multiple job holding: Results of a longitudinal study among employees aged 45 ‐64 in the Netherlands
ConclusionsA wide variety of factors predict combination MJH and/or hybrid MJH. The prediction model approach allowed for the identification of predictors that have not been previously studied. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - July 10, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Stef Bouwhuis, Goedele A. Geuskens, C écile R. L. Boot, Paulien M. Bongers, Allard J. van der Beek Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Capture and coding of industry and occupation measures: Findings from eight National Program of Cancer Registries states
ConclusionsThe ability to explore associations between work‐related exposures and cancer is limited by current capture and coding of I&O data. Increased training of providers and registrars, as well as software enhancements, will improve the utility of I&O data. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - July 10, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: MaryBeth B. Freeman, Lori A. Pollack, Judy R. Rees, Christopher J. Johnson, Randi K. Rycroft, David L. Rousseau, Mei ‐Chin Hsieh, Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Aromatic hydrocarbons and risk of skin cancer by anatomical site in 25  000 male offshore petroleum workers
ConclusionsOur results support an association between exposure to crude oil or benzene and skin cancer risk on hands and forearms among offshore petroleum workers. Dermal uptake of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons or benzene may explain this association. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - July 10, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Jo Steinson Stenehjem, Trude Eid Robsahm, Magne Br åtveit, Sven Ove Samuelsen, Jorunn Kirkeleit, Tom Kristian Grimsrud Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Trends in exposure to respirable crystalline silica (1986 ‐2014) in Australian mining
ConclusionRCS exposure levels have fallen considerably in the last three decades. However, there are still mining occupations that may need further attention to avoid adverse health effects in these workers. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - July 10, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Susan Peters, Roel Vermeulen, Lin Fritschi, AW (Bill) Musk, Alison Reid, Nicholas de Klerk Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Youth doing dangerous tasks: Supervision matters
ConclusionThis study indicates that how teens perceive their supervisor may be associated with whether teens do a dangerous task when asked by their supervisor. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - July 5, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Kristina M. Zierold Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Fatal and non ‐fatal animal‐related injuries and illnesses to workers, United States, 2011‐2014
ConclusionsStudy provides evidence of specific animals contributing to more severe injuries and potential for more severe injuries when there is more than one source of injury. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - July 1, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Nirmalla Barros, Ricky Langley Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Cancer incidence among boat ‐building workers exposed to styrene
ConclusionThere is evidence of styrene exposure being linked to cancer incidence, which is notable since the cohort has not yet reached the median age of cancer diagnosis (65) in the United States. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - June 14, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Avima M. Ruder, Stephen J. Bertke Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Firefighter perceptions of cancer risk: Results of a qualitative study
ConclusionsFirefighters perceive cancer risks as the result of performing essential job tasks and from indirect job factors related to being a firefighter. The two categories of cancer risks suggest different points of entry for intervention. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - June 14, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: David A. Anderson, Tyler R. Harrison, Fan Yang, Jessica Wendorf Muhamad, Susan E. Morgan Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research