The role of the Union Health and Safety Committee in evaluating the health hazards of hospital workers: a case study.
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The Union Health and Safety Committee is an important tool for evaluating and reducing job-related health risks among hospital workers. The experience of one such committee which effectively performed this duty at New York University Medical Center has led to a city-wide survey by District 1199 of working conditions and health status among hospital laboratory workers. Results showed a possible association of hepatitis with some job practices and led to constructive suggestions for improving working conditions and reducing disease risk among hospital workers.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Preventive medicine
دوره 7 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1978