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{"title":"Workers and Motor Vehicle Crashes.","authors":"Stephanie Hammond","doi":"10.1177/21650799241286039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799241286039","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799241286039"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142916026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Staff Safety Alert Banner Program Against Workplace Violence at an Urban American Hospital.","authors":"Crystal Li, Stephanie Bentley, Mangla S Gulati, Kristie Snedeker, Madeline R Marks","doi":"10.1177/21650799241280667","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799241280667","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Workplace violence (WPV) in healthcare has become an issue worldwide, with increasing prevalence after the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, WPV in any setting has individual and systemic repercussions. However, despite extensive literature reporting the prevalence of WPV in healthcare worldwide, effective, standardized prevention policies have not been established. We developed and piloted a WPV initiative at an urban hospital in the state of Maryland. Here, we aim to describe our program development methods and implementation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The 6-month program utilized a reporting tool developed within patients' electronic medical records (EMRs) to request the display of a Staff Safety Alert (SSA) banner to alert healthcare professionals of patients who engaged in violent behavior and are at increased risk of subsequent behavior. This tool was piloted on 21 patient care units. A review committee either approved or denied case requests filed by frontline workers, with holistic consideration involving patient status, potential biases, and communication flaws.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-one banner requests were filed during the course of the pilot. Of which, eight were approved, and 13 were denied. The multi-trauma intermediate care floor filed the most case requests for a safety banner.</p><p><strong>Conclusions/application to practice: </strong>Our pilot program offers a patient-centered intervention program where extensive personnel training and patient-focused considerations were applied prior to the approval or denial of a banner display. The SSA program was the initial step in institutionally combatting WPV in healthcare as staff are encouraged to officially document unsafe events followed by careful action in response.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"38-46"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142378450","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Protecting America's Farmers From the Bird Flu, H5N1.","authors":"Hannah Rumsey","doi":"10.1177/21650799241282685","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799241282685","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"47"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142478565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Improving Access and Timeliness of Employee Annual Exams.","authors":"Katie E Davis, Carrie E Huntsman-Jones, Lyndsay Wixom, Joshua Dean Twitchell, Jennifer Clifton, Morgan West","doi":"10.1177/21650799241277935","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799241277935","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Access to preventive healthcare improves health outcomes and reduces risk of chronic disease. Annual examinations were integrated into an underutilized clinic at the University of Utah to improve access to preventive care.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Nurse practitioners conducted these examinations, which included history, physical examination, age-based screenings, and immunizations. The service was part of a wellness program offering health premium discounts for participants. With employee permission, visit documentation was shared with primary care providers (PCPs) or used to help establish a PCP. Human <b>resources</b> received monthly reports of participating employees identification numbers, validating participation in order to receive premium discount.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In 2023, 373 examinations were performed, including 719 preventive services and screenings, with 143 referrals for specialty and primary care. Patient satisfaction remained high throughout implementation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion/application to practice: </strong>This initiative effectively increased access to preventive care for employees, demonstrating the feasibility of offering annual examinations in worksite clinics. The program addresses common barriers to preventive care such as long wait times, PCP shortages, and travel time to appointments.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"33-37"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142631123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"E-Cigarette and Vaping Perspectives: Recommendations for Occupational Health Nurses.","authors":"Sheila A Quinn, Kim Olszewski, Debra M Wolf","doi":"10.1177/21650799241279991","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799241279991","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control indicate that the use of e-cigarettes, vaping, and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) are increasing although data on their safety is limited. While most employers ban smoking in the workplace, tobacco-free policies do not always extend specifically to e-cigarette products.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An IRB approved exploratory, cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate occupational health professionals' (OHPs) knowledge of e-cigarettes, vaping and ENDS and the ability to create change in tobacco-free workplace policies. A 91-item electronic survey was sent via email to 3248 OHPs who were members of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>A total of 299 surveys were returned, but only 230 completed the entire survey. Of those who completed the entire survey, those with advanced education had higher attitude toward change summary scores (<i>p</i> = .043) and those with lower years of practicing had low scores for transformational leadership (<i>p</i> = .039). Approximately 40% of individuals did not have or were unsure that a tobacco-free program was in place that included e-cigarettes, but the majority (90%) perceived their organizational leaders as interested in safety changes.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The majority of respondents understood the health issues inherent in e-cigarettes, were open to implementing policies that included e-cigarettes but needed education and both managerial and employee support to implement policy changes.</p><p><strong>Application to practice: </strong>OHPs are well positioned to be advocates for workplace education, policy development, and worker health promotion for smoking and vaping cessation by leading organizational change.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"22-32"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142378449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing Workplace Wellness: A Comprehensive Approach to Sleep Apnea Screening in Onsite Health.","authors":"Selina Kozan, Kathryn Evans Kreider, Anne Derouin","doi":"10.1177/21650799241301082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799241301082","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This quality improvement project aimed to increase the screening rate for OSA in individuals aged 18 and above with obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥30).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This quality improvement study occurred from March 2023 to August 2023 using a two-independent pre-implementation post-implementation design. The STOP-Bang Questionnaire (SBQ) was implemented during annual exams, chronic disease management visits, and Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>There were 946 patients involved in the study, including 471 in the pre-implementation group and 475 in the post-implementation group. OSA screening increased from 14.1% to 71.6% after implementing the screening protocol in the general population and 26.7% to 90.4% in the commercial driver's license (CDL) holder population. Of the CDL holders screened in the pre-intervention group, 15 (65.2%) were at intermediate to high risk for OSA (SBQ ≥3), and in the post-intervention group, 33 (50%) had an SBQ score of ≥3.</p><p><strong>Conclusions/application to practice: </strong>Standardized OSA screening is crucial because it is common but underdiagnosed. Screening for OSA during DOT exams promotes community safety. Earlier identification of at-risk patients leads to earlier diagnosis and treatment of OSA to prevent long-term complications, reduce healthcare costs, improve patient outcomes, and improve community safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799241301082"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142878621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Occupational Health Injuries and Illness Among Women Workers in the Chemical Industry: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Rocío Romero-Serrano, Carmen Arnaiz, Dolores Torres-Enamorado, Inmaculada Lancharro-Tavero, Almudena Arroyo-Rodríguez","doi":"10.1177/21650799241302501","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799241302501","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The number of women in the chemical industry has recently increased due to more women pursuing science careers. It is necessary, therefore, to analyze the emerging health risks for female workers in the chemical industry. This study examines the relationship between occupational health and sex/gender in the chemical industry, with a gender perspective.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We present a scoping review (<i>n</i> = 97). After removing duplicates and applying eligibility criteria, we selected 27 articles published in the last decade that explored the industry's occupational risks.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Most of the papers include predominantly male samples and describe adult populations, mainly from developed countries. The studies focus on various employment contexts of chemical industries. We identified health risks in oncology, dermatology, and the respiratory system, among others. We found that particular emphasis was given to the relationship between occupational exposure and cancer, especially breast cancer. Furthermore, we observed sex/gender differences in the prevalence of respiratory and dermatological disorders. These results highlight the need to consider specific sex/gender-based health risk factors in the chemical industry.</p><p><strong>Conclusions/application to practice: </strong>The chemical industry is considered a crucial health determinant, however, the studies focused on sex/gender-based differences without considering gender-specific physiology and work circumstances. Although some studies do mention sex/gender disparities, such as occupational rhinitis, which is more frequent in women, studies are scarce. The absence of a segregated analysis with a gender perspective could lead to the ignorance of emerging health risks for female workers, highlighting the urgent need to include a gender perspective in future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799241302501"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142878622","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Physical Activity and Exercise Interventions on Health Outcomes in Occupational Drivers: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Alam Zeb, Jonas Verbrugghe, An Neven, Chris Burtin, Lotte Janssens, Timo Meus, Annick Timmermans","doi":"10.1177/21650799241291903","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799241291903","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Occupational drivers are exposed to a wide range of risk factors, including sedentary behavior and physical inactivity, which can contribute to various chronic diseases. However, exercise interventions are likely to alleviate the negative associations and reduce chronic disease risks. This systematic review aimed to inventorize research studies investigating the effects of physical activity and exercise interventions on health outcomes in occupational drivers, and to assess interventions that have demonstrated effectiveness on health outcomes in occupational drivers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The electronic databases \"Web of Science,\" \"Scopus,\" and \"PubMed\" were searched using keywords related to \"occupational drivers,\" \"exercise,\" and \"health outcomes.\" Studies were included if they examined the effects of physical activity and exercise among occupational drivers on the following health outcomes: pain, disability, lifestyle factors (sleep, weight, physical activity, nutrition), fatigue, stress, and cardiometabolic risk factors. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed by the Cochrane Risk of Bias tools for randomized and non-randomized studies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fourteen articles were included (three randomized and 11 non-randomized controlled trials). All studies were judged to have an overall risk of bias as \"some concerns, low, moderate or serious.\" Evidence suggests that stretching and isometric exercises have significantly improved pain, disability, and fatigue. In contrast, multicomponent lifestyle interventions have enhanced physical activity levels, cardiometabolic risk factors, anthropometrics (body mass index, weight, waist circumference), sleep, and dietary intake among occupational drivers.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The available evidence indicates the potential benefits of exercise interventions and physical activity for health outcomes in occupational drivers. However, high-quality studies are needed in the future to establish stronger evidence supporting the effect of the exercise intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799241291903"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142873177","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Stress by Design: A Scoping Review of Structural Stress of Emergency Telecommunicators.","authors":"Tomeika S Oliver, Chelsea Flanigan, Megan R Holmes","doi":"10.1177/21650799241282682","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799241282682","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Most agree that occupational stress is caused by workplace strains, tensions, and demands that originate from characteristics of the work. The accumulation of multiple types of stress has been found to have calamitous effects on health and well-being. One such occupation, emergency telecommunicators, experiences a multitude of stressors within their day-to-day work environment. Structural stressors are the sources of stress that are embedded in the way the work is designed and reinforced through workplace policies, practices, and procedures. This scoping review aimed to analyze occupational stressors directly promulgated by the structure and work design that impact emergency telecommunicators and to identify recommended organizational interventions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This scoping review utilized the methodological framework of Arksey and O'Malley which examined research literature, identified gaps in the literature, and mapped key concepts. Electronic databases of CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsychINFO, PychNET, PubMed, Social Index, and Academic Search Complete were used to identify relevant literature on occupational stress of emergency telecommunicators.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Across 17 included articles, four key themes related to workplace stressors of emergency telecommunicators were identified: (a) staffing problems, (b) poor physical work environment, (c) career development issues, and (d) inequity. The four themes were derived from literature to extract stressors related to workplace policies, procedures, and practices. Implications for stakeholders to reduce stress were interwoven in the themes. This review aimed to expand on existing literature pertaining to structural stressors that have an impact on emergency telecommunicators.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799241282682"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142873179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Why Naloxone is Needed in the Workplace.","authors":"Richard W Burnette","doi":"10.1177/21650799241307978","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799241307978","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799241307978"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142840137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}