Progress and challenges in developing medical countermeasures for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threat agents (special issue on medical countermeasures -commentary) - Reddy DS.
This Commentary delves into the current progress and challenges on ongoing research on medical countermeasures (MC) for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats. CBRN agents pose a serious risk to human health and safety, with the pot... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Commentary Source Type: news
Perceived factors affecting the implementation of occupational health and safety management systems in the South African construction industry - Kunodzia R, Bikitsha LS, Haldenwang R.
Although notable efforts have been made in the past to improve Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), the overall performance has not significantly improved as high-level injuries, risks, and fatalities continue to occur. Earlier studies have shown that imp... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Prevent Blindness Issues Call for Nominations for the 2024 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health, and Rising Visionary Award
Prevent Blindness to present national awards at the 13th Annual Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Summit, July 10-11, 2024 CHICAGO, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness, the nation's leading eye health and safety organization, is issuing the call for nominations for... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 4, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: AWD NPT TDS Source Type: news
Assessment of knowledge, readiness, and barriers hindering the performance of first aid measures in emergency situations among non-healthcare professionals of selected organizations of Udupi Taluk - Abraham J, Alva J, Vinish V.
BACKGROUND: A medical emergency is an unexpected event that poses a threat to one's health and safety. An individual who has received adequate first aid training is prepared to administer first aid promptly and effectively to a person in need until the arr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news
Optimism bias in firearm-related risk perceptions - Aubel AJ, Wintemute GJ, Kravitz-Wirtz N.
Optimism bias, the perception that favorable events are more likely and adverse events less likely to happen to oneself vs similar others, is common across numerous health and safety topics.1 In the case of firearms, research suggests that members of house... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Home and Consumer Product Safety Source Type: news
New York ’s new laws in 2024: Voting reforms, minimum wage, red light cameras, more
New York lawmakers passed 896 bills this year, of which 774 had been signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul, marking the end of a busy legislative session. Some of the most significant laws are aimed at making it easier for New Yorkers to vote, helping consumers, improving public health and safety,…#kathyhochul #newyorkers #ryanmcmahon #republicans #cleanslateact #criminal #newyorks #johnlemondes #secondamendment #legislature (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Evaluation of success factors of utilizing AI in digital transformation of health and safety management systems in modern construction projects - Waqar A, Andri, Qureshi AH, Almujibah HR, Tanjung LE, Utami C.
In the construction industry, managing health and safety concerns is paramount to preventing accidents, injuries, and project delays. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into existing health and safety management systems holds the potential for... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news
Practitioners' perceptions of the potential impact of Industry 4.0 on construction health and safety - Smallwood J, Allen C.
PURPOSE Historically, a range of health and safety (H&S) challenges continue to be experienced. A two-day construction Industry 4.0 oriented H&S summit presented an opportunity to survey the delegates. The purpose of the study was to determine their percep... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news
Stress, mental health, and coping among workers in the northern California cannabis industry: a qualitative descriptive analysis - Beckman S, Casta ñeda X, Rivas L, Schenker MB.
California is home to a multibillion-dollar cannabis (marijuana) industry, but little is known about the occupational health and safety hazards faced by cannabis workers and even less of the stress, mental health, and coping mechanisms among these workers.... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
Management approaches to health and safety at work during prevention intervention planning - Manni V, De Merich D, Campo G.
This work deals with a systematic review of the literature data concerning the theme of integrated approaches to occupational health and safety management, with particular reference to the programming of assistance plans, which guide companies' organizatio... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
Latest consumer product recalls: Quaker Oats granola bars and cereals, Coca-Cola products, and more
Several products have been recalled over the past week for health and safety reasons. Here are the latest recalls from Dec. 13-20 that consumers should know about. 4. Nearly 2 million travel irons recalled due to fire, burn and shock risk Traeger is recalling about 37,000 Flatrock Flat Top propane…#flatrockflat #acehardware #homedepot #scheels (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A longitudinal study on the impact of occupational health and safety practices on employee productivity - Lari M.
This study explores the impact of OHS practices on employee productivity within a UAE Fire and Security company, focusing on shifts in employee perceptions of OHS. We ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Autoethnography in workplace safety: revealing the suffering of unintentional first responders in the Canadian trucking industry and beyond - Elniski DA.
The author presents evocative and analytical autoethnography as a promising qualitative research methodology for application in occupational health and safety (OHS) practice and research, where it is not currently a commonly used technique. Through an auto... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Occupational health and safety regulatory interventions to improve the work environment: an evidence and gap map of effectiveness studies - Bondebjerg A, Filges T, Pejtersen JH, Kildemoes MW, Burr H, Hasle P, Tompa E, Bengtsen E.
The objective of this evidence and gap map (EGM)... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
American Association of Orthodontists Issues Guidance to SmileDirectClub Patients Following Abrupt Closure Offers Warning about Mail-Order Orthodontics
T. LOUIS, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is offering guidance to patients impacted by the recent closure of SmileDirectClub and patients being approached by other " mail-order " teeth straightening companies. Given SmileDirectClub ' s abrupt shut down, patients have been left with questions and concerns about their ongoing orthodontic treatment." The best thing SmileDirectClub patients can do at this point is to book an in-person exam with a licensed orthodontist in their area, " said Myron Guymon, DDS, MS, President of the AAO. " Most SmileDirectClub patie...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 15, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
