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Computer ‐based training (CBT) intervention reduces workplace violence and harassment for homecare workers
ConclusionCBT alone or with trained peer facilitation with homecare workers can increase confidence and reduce incidents of workplace violence and harassment in a consumer‐driven model of care. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - June 14, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Nancy Glass, Ginger C. Hanson, W. Kent Anger, Naima Laharnar, Jacquelyn C. Campbell, Marc Weinstein, Nancy Perrin Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Non ‐fatal agricultural injury surveillance in the United States: A review of national‐level survey‐based systems
ConclusionImproving data quality, timeliness and flexibility will provide reliable and valid injury estimates, and increase the usefulness of these surveys for surveillance and prevention of farm injuries. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - June 14, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ketki Patel, Shinobu Watanabe ‐Galloway, Rosa Gofin, Gleb Haynatzki, Risto Rautiainen Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

Specific psychosocial exposures for workers ’ mental health: A population‐based study
ConclusionsThis study could be useful in order to begin planning interventions on specific psychosocial exposures to protect mental health in the workplace. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - June 1, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Albert Navarro, Mireia Utzet, Sergio Salas, Clara Llorens, Emilia Molinero ‐Ruiz, Salvador Moncada Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research

Work ‐related injury factors and safety climate perception in truck drivers
ConclusionsPositive psychological safety climate is associated with decreased likelihood of work‐related injury and increased likelihood that a driver injured on the job files a workers’ compensation claim. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - June 1, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Naomi J. Anderson, Caroline K. Smith, Jesse L. Byrd Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Thaumatin and gum arabic allergy in chewing gum factory workers
We report here that a powder mixture composed of 10% thaumatin and 90% gum arabic led to allergic symptoms in the upper airways in occupationally exposed individuals: four of eight workers of a chewing gum factory exposed to this powder mixture had pronounced rhinitis. A positive skin prick test result for pure thaumatin was obtained in all four individuals with rhinitis of whom two also had a positive skin prick test result for pure gum arabic and gum arabic‐specific IgE. Subsitution of a powdered thaumatin with a liquid form reduced symptoms among the rhinitic workers. Although gum arabic is a well‐known potential al...
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - May 24, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Mattias P. Tschannen, Ulrich Gl ück, Andreas J. Bircher, Ingmar Heijnen, Claudia Pletscher Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Evaluation of a state based syndromic surveillance system for the classification and capture of non ‐fatal occupational injuries and illnesses in New Jersey
ConclusionsThis evaluation demonstrated that the syndromic surveillance reporting system can yield real‐time knowledge of work‐related injuries. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - May 23, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Marija Borjan, Margaret Lumia Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Psychosocial work factors and low back pain in taxi drivers
ConclusionGreater understanding of psychosocial work factors may aid in developing interventions to prevent LBP in taxi drivers. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - May 19, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Barbara J. Burgel, Rami A. Elshatarat Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Maternal occupational physical activity and risk for orofacial clefts
ConclusionsMaternal occupational physical activity may be related to the etiology of orofacial clefts. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - May 19, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: A. J. Agopian, Jihye Kim, Peter H. Langlois, Laura Lee, Lawrence W. Whitehead, Elaine Symanski, Michele L. Herdt, George L. Delclos Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Work ‐related stress factors and problem drinking with special reference to measures of drinking
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Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - May 17, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Tomoyuki Kawada Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Does dust ‐associated pulmonary alveolar proteinosis represent an autoimmune disorder?
In this report, we would like to present two cases supporting these new data and briefly discuss the possible role of autoimmune mechanisms in the development of secondary PAP. Am. J. Ind. Med. 60:591–597, 2017. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - May 17, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Bilge Uzmezoglu, Cebrail Simsek, Sevtap Gulgosteren, Berna E. Gebesoglu Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

An update systematic review of fetal death, congenital anomalies, and fertility disorders among health care workers
ConclusionsDespite the establishment of recommendations to limit exposures of HCWs, some excess risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes are still reported and need to be explained. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - May 17, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Charline Warembourg, Sylvaine Cordier, Ronan Garlant ézec Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

Historical review of efforts to reduce noise ‐induced hearing loss in the United States
ConclusionFuture developments building on the hearing loss prevention work of the past 70 years can prevent the problem of occupational NIHL in the 21st century. Am. J. Ind. Med. 60:569–577, 2017. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - May 17, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Madeleine J. Kerr, Richard L. Neitzel, OiSaeng Hong, Robert T. Sataloff Tags: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Source Type: research

One ‐year weight change and long‐term sickness absence in professional firefighters
ConclusionsOne‐year weight loss was associated with decreased risk of LSA in professional firefighters. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - May 17, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: BongKyoo Choi Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Gambling with life: Masculinity, risk, and danger in the lives of unauthorized migrant roofers
BackgroundThis paper examines the occupational experiences of unauthorized immigrants employed in one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States: roofing. MethodsWe draw on 40 in‐depth interviews with return migrants in Guanajuato, Mexico, to examine how the adoption of masculinity, dangerous working conditions, the labor market structure, and absence of legal status exacerbates injuries for unauthorized roofers. FindingsUndocumented men return to Mexico injured with chronic pain, health complications, and trauma. We find that men “do gender” that is adopt masculine beliefs, when they skirt safety practic...
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - May 17, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Sergio Ch ávez, Claire E. Altman Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Silicosis prevalence and risk factors in semi ‐precious stone mining in Brazil
ConclusionThis study is unusual in studying semi‐precious stone mineworkers in a self‐administered worker cooperative with limited resources. The prevalence of silicosis was very high. A number of recommendations are made—including technical support for worker cooperatives, surveillance of silica exposure and silicosis, exposure reduction measures, and benefits allowing impaired miners to leave the industry. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - May 17, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Tamires P. Souza, Guilherme Watte, Ala íde M. Gusso, Rafaela Souza, José da S. Moreira, Marli M. Knorst Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research