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Factors associated with employment status before and during pregnancy: Implications for studies of pregnancy outcomes
ConclusionsEmployment status was significantly associated with many common risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Pregnancy outcome studies should consider adjustment or stratification by employment status. In studies of occupational exposures, these differences may cause uncontrollable confounding if non‐employed women are treated as unexposed instead of excluded from analysis. Am. J. Ind. Med. 60:329–341, 2017. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - March 15, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Carissa M. Rocheleau, Stephen J. Bertke, Christina C. Lawson, Paul A. Romitti, Tania A. Desrosiers, Aaron J. Agopian, Erin Bell, Suzanne M. Gilboa, Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Baby boomers in the United States: Factors associated with working longer and delaying retirement
ConclusionsBaby boomers expect to work longer than their predecessors. Efforts to improve work quality and availability for older workers are urgently needed, particularly in physically demanding occupations. Am. J. Ind. Med. 60:315–328, 2017. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - March 15, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Xiuwen Sue Dong, Xuanwen Wang, Knut Ringen, Rosemary Sokas Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Trouble in transit: Organizational barriers to workers ’ health
ConclusionsThe described barriers to positive health behaviors and social support underscore the need for interventions that ensure adequate breaks and recovery between shifts and increase safety for transit passengers. Am. J. Ind. Med. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - March 5, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Nicole P. Bowles, Bruce S. McEwen, Carla Boutin ‐Foster Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Estimation of occupational cosmic radiation exposure among airline personnel: Agreement between a job ‐exposure matrix, aggregate, and individual dose estimates
ConclusionsThe substantial disagreement between NOCCA‐JEM and individual dose estimates of cosmic radiation may lead to exposure misclassification and biased risk estimates in epidemiological studies. Using aggregate data may provide improved estimates. Am. J. Ind. Med. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - March 5, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Madar Talibov, Raili Salmelin, Susanna Lehtinen ‐Jacks, Anssi Auvinen Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Analysis of workers' compensation disabling claims in Oregon's seafood preparation and packaging industry, 2007 ‐2013
ConclusionAnalyzing WC disabling claims data provides important preliminary information for understanding workplace hazards to develop control strategies. Reducing traumatic and cumulative injury risk among seafood workers is paramount. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - March 5, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Laura N. Syron, Laurel Kincl, Liu Yang, Daniel T. Cain, Ellen Smit Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research

Reliability of self ‐reported questionnaire on occupational radiation practices among diagnostic radiologic technologists
ConclusionsSelf‐reported information on working practices regarding radiation exposure in radiologic technologists was reliable enough for epidemiologic studies. Am. J. Ind. Med. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - March 5, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Moon Jung Kim, Eun Shil Cha, Yousun Ko, Byung Chul Chun, Won Jin Lee Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Gender differences in occupations and complaints of musculoskeletal symptoms: Representative sample of South Korean workers
ConclusionMen and women workers differed in their reporting of ergonomic risk factors, and complaints of musculoskeletal symptoms. Am. J. Ind. Med. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - March 5, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Jungsun Park, Bo ‐young Han, Yangho Kim Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Work ‐related musculoskeletal disorder surveillance using the Washington state workers’ compensation system: Recent declines and patterns by industry, 1999‐2013
ConclusionsAs documented in other North American contexts, this study describes an important decline in the incidence of WMSDs. The Washington State workers’ compensation system provides a rich data source for the surveillance of WMSDs. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - February 28, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Jennifer Marcum, Darrin Adams Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Effectiveness of suicide prevention programs for emergency and protective services employees: A systematic review and meta ‐analysis
ConclusionA greater focus on the relatively neglected area of workplace primary prevention could further improve suicide prevention effectiveness. Am. J. Ind. Med. 9999:XX–XX, © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - February 28, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Katrina Witt, Allison Milner, Amanda Allisey, Lauren Davenport, Anthony D. LaMontagne Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

Malignant mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure in dental tape
We report six cases of pathology‐verified malignant mesothelioma, mostly among dentists, following exposure to airborne dust from asbestos dental tape, which resulted in asbestos tort litigation. According to evidence available at present, chrysotile asbestos was the type of asbestos used in dental tape in the past in the United States, and the described cases followed relatively brief and intermittent exposure to this type of asbestos. These cases underscore the need for comprehensive exposure histories to determine exposure scenarios. Am. J. Ind. Med. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc . (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - February 28, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Steven B. Markowitz, Jacqueline M. Moline Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Risk factors for malignant mesothelioma in people with no known exposure to asbestos
ConclusionsBecause of its extensive use, few people in WA have never been exposed to asbestos. Unrecognized exposure may cause most MM cases initially regarded as “no exposure.” Am. J. Ind. Med. 9999:1–5, © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - February 27, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Bill Musk, Len Gordon, Helman Alfonso, Alison Reid, Nola Olsen, Robin Mina, Peter Franklin, Susan Peters, Fraser Brims, Jennie Hui, Nicholas de Klerk Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

The development and testing of a tool to assess joint health and safety committee functioning and effectiveness
ConclusionFindings demonstrated that the tool was easy to use, effective in supporting discussion and in assisting participants in reaching consensus on rating a large number of JHSC characteristics. Am. J. Ind. Med. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - February 27, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Kathryn Nichol, Irena Kudla, Lynda Robson, Chun ‐Yip Hon, Jonas Eriksson, D. Linn Holness Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Risk of indium lung disease in display panel manufacturing workers
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Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - February 12, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Yong Lim Won, Sungyeul Choi, Eun ‐A Kim Tags: Response to Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Facilitators and barriers to the adoption of ergonomic solutions in construction
ConclusionsSpecific adoption characteristics can help predict the use of new ergonomic solutions in construction. Adoption of complex solutions must involve multiple stakeholders, more time, and shifts in culture or work systems. Am. J. Ind. Med. 60:295–305, 2017. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - February 12, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ann Marie Dale, Lisa Jaegers, Laura Welch, Ellen Barnidge, Nancy Weaver, Bradley A. Evanoff Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Risk of work injury among adolescent students from single and partnered parent families
ConclusionDespite advantages and disadvantages related to family types, there is no evidence that work‐related injury risk among adolescents from single parent families is greater than that of partnered‐parent families. Am. J. Ind. Med. 60:285–294, 2017. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - February 12, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Imelda S. Wong, F. Curtis Breslin Tags: Research Article Source Type: research