Thus, the authors should emphasize the need for more evidence-based research that could serve as a subsidy for the development and implementation of public policies that are favorable to the reduction of
occupational risks in the group studied.
It is my opinion that individualized responsibility for matters involving occupational health and
occupational risks leads to turning a blind eye to the social, economic, and political factors that are involved.
The community is not wellinformed about
occupational risks and simple measures that can prevent a snakebite.
The importance of
occupational risk analysis and evaluation is linked with the work systems safety assurances and production systems environment policies development and implementation, too.
New guidelines for the management of cytotoxic drugs and their
occupational risks have been released by WorkCover after an extensive and lengthy review.
Managements are also obliged to provide workers with a list of
occupational risks associated with their work.
Peter Rousmaniere's take on
occupational risks in China is from my experience too rosy of a picture ("Work Safety Emerges in China," in Risk and Insurance[R], March 2007, Page 20).
Consistent with previous rulings concerning Italy and the Netherlands (respectively on 15 November 2001, C 49/00, and 22 May 2003, C-441/01), the Directive (Article 7) imposes an obligation in principle on employers to designate one or more workers to carry out activities related to protection against and prevention of
occupational risks.
Mass tort litigation stemming from
occupational risks is changing focus as a result of the asbestos debacle, which is morphing into other
occupational risks.
Managing
occupational risks for hepatitis C transmission in the health care setting.
The material is grouped by theme, with sections on childhood and maternal undernutrition, other nutrition-related risks and physical inactivity, addictive substances, sexual and reproductive health, environmental and
occupational risks, among others.
Have nonmanagerial employees been allowed to assess available sharps injury prevention devices for their value in reducing
occupational risks in the practice?
