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Response to Second Letter by Lee et al. of 2016.
Authors: Gordon RE PMID: 29148932 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - November 19, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

A mindfulness training program based on brief practices (M-PBI) to reduce stress in the workplace: a randomised controlled pilot study.
In conclusion, a brief practices, 8-weeks M-BIP program is an effective tool to quickly reduce stress and improve well-being in a workplace. PMID: 29082831 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 31, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Employee health-relevant personality traits are associated with the psychosocial work environment and leadership.
CONCLUSIONS: The findings show a clear association between employee health-relevant personality traits and assessments of the psychosocial work environment and leadership behavior. Personality can be important to take into consideration for leaders when interpreting survey results and when designing organizational interventions. PMID: 29035168 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 17, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Occupational exposure and respiratory health problems among nutmeg production workers in Grenada, the Caribbean.
CONCLUSIONS: High prevalence of respiratory symptoms among workers in this facility was consistent with measured levels of dust and mold, and was widespread over all work areas. PMID: 28249553 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 3, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Leptospira seropositivity as a risk factor for Mesoamerican Nephropathy.
CONCLUSIONS: Leptospira seroprevalence varied by job category. There was some indication that seropositivity was associated with elevated biomarker levels, but results were inconsistent. Additional studies may help establish whether Leptospira infection plays any role in MeN among Central American workers. PMID: 28209095 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - February 18, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Acute toxicological effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles in mice after intratracheal instillation.
CONCLUSION: Threshold limit value (5 mg/m(3)) may unfit for ZnO NPs. PMID: 28145155 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - February 2, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Prevalence and risk factors associated with work-related eye injuries in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
CONCLUSION: Promotion of eye safety is needed countrywide. Occupational eye protection is a priority due to the relatively proportion of eye injuries and the workplace being a relatively controlled environment. PMID: 27813453 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - November 6, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Prevalence of occupational injury and its contributing factors among rubber tappers in Galle, Sri Lanka.
CONCLUSIONS: Work-related injuries are common among Sri Lankan rubber tappers. These results highlight the importance of working with and including informal workers in the creation of Sri Lankan occupational health and safety regulations. We believe that the three interventions identified by respondents could help to reduce the risk of occupational injury among rubber tappers. PMID: 27784205 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 28, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

The continuing struggle between career civil servants and political appointees in the development of government public health standards.
Authors: Infante PF PMID: 27778759 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 27, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

New reports from the NIOSH health hazard evaluation program.
Authors: PMID: 27778761 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 27, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Response to Gordon 2016.
Authors: Lee R, Van Orden D, Sanchez M PMID: 27734755 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 15, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

The quality of work life of registered nurses in Canada and the United States: a comprehensive literature review.
CONCLUSIONS: This review's findings support the importance of QWL as an indicator of nurses' broader work-related experiences. A shift in health care systems across Canada and the United States is warranted where health care delivery and services are improved in conjunction with the health of the nurses working in the system. PMID: 27734769 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 15, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Environmental asbestos exposure sources in Korea.
CONCLUSIONS: These tools might help evaluate past exposure from EAES and estimate the future asbestos burden in Korea. PMID: 27726756 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 12, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Negative work perception not changed in a short work-anxiety-coping group therapy intervention.
CONCLUSIONS: A short work anxiety-coping group did not initiate a consistent positive re-appraisal of work. Employers and occupational physicians should not expect positive changes of work perception when an employee returns from short medical rehabilitation including work-directed treatment. Additional support from the workplace must be considered, e.g. employer-physician-employee conversation preceding return to work, or (temporary) work adjustment. PMID: 27702399 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 11, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Hospital support services and the impacts of outsourcing on occupational health and safety.
CONCLUSIONS: This mixed methods study describes the impact of outsourcing on OHS of healthcare workers in British Columbia. Results will be helpful for policy-makers and workplace regulators to assess program effectiveness for outsourced workers. PMID: 27696988 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 6, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research