Bu çalışmada perakende sektöründe et ve tavuk ürünleri satışı yapan bir firmada, çalışanların elle kaldırma işlemlerini gerçekleştirdiği sipariş hazırlama iş istasyonunda müşterilere hizmetin sunulduğu reyon istasyonundaki çalışma duruşları gözlenmiştir. kapsamda, işlemi için NIOSH denklemi modeli, kısmındaki ise REBA yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Her iki yapılan analiz sonucunda, bu bölgelerdeki çal...

This article reviews the analytical methods for crystalline silica polymorphs and summarizes promising techniques for compliance with health-related regulations. X-ray diffraction analysis appears to be the most promising method of determining quartz and cristobalite content at this threshold in many bulk mineral and chemical systems. Other analytical techniques can be used in some mineral and ...

Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Spokane Research Laboratory, are investigating technology and methods to monitor the blind areas around large haulage equipment used in surface mines. On average, six fatalities a year can be attributed to equipment colliding with other vehicles or pedestrian workers, or backing over the edge of a dump point. Seve...

Disclaimer: Mention of any company or product does not constitute endorsement by NIOSH. A s part of its mandate to " provide a safe and healthful workplace for working women and men, " the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) critically evaluates the scientific data on potentially hazardous occupational exposures or work conditions and makes recommendations that address...

The December 1995 artide on pesticides in food (EHP 103:1082) misstates the basic issues around the Delaney Clause and misses the point. While this federal regulation has its limitations, such as it does not address all food types such as raw fruits and vegetables (and these limitations should be corrected), contrary to what the article says, Delaney offers the best possible protection of publi...

Since the 1970s, concerns have been raised about elevated rates of mesothelioma in the vicinity of the taconite mines in the Mesabi Iron Range. However, insufficient quantitative exposure data have hampered investigations of the relationship between cumulative exposures to elongate mineral particles (EMP) in taconite dust and adverse health effects. Specifically, no research on exposure to taco...