PROBLEM: Non-fatal type II violence experienced by hospital workers (patient/visitor-on-
worker violence) is not well described. METHODS: Hospital administration data (2004-2009) …

This article reviews studies of the carcinogenicity of mineral fibers, notably asbestos, and
presents seven major recommendations for further research. Mineral fibers represent the …

Occupational exposure to wood dust (alone or chemically treated) is associated with an
increased risk of developing adenocarcinoma of the nasal cavity. The specific causative …

Background Obese individuals have increased morbidity and use of health services. Less is
known about the effect of obesity on workers' compensation. The objective of this study was …

Objective Crystalline silica may act as an immune adjuvant to increase inflammation and
antibody production, and findings of occupational cohort studies suggest that silica exposure …

Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate musculoskeletal injuries and
disorders resulting from patient handling prior to the implementation of a “minimal manual …

Abstract Background Health care workers (HCWs) are at risk of exposures to human blood
and body fluids (BBF). Needlestick injuries and splashes place HCWs at risk for numerous …

Objectives: This report provides an update of the mortality experience of a cohort of South
Carolina asbestos textile workers. Methods: A cohort of 3072 workers exposed to chrysotile …

Background An elevated risk of patient/visitor perpetrated violence (type II) against hospital
nurses and physicians have been reported, while little is known about type II violence …

Background: Recently, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Programme
for the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans has been criticized for several of its …