ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The Occupational Medical Forum presents questions of general interest received by the AOMA Committee on Occupational Medical Practice, Answers usually are prepared by the Committee, representing the composite best judgment of its members. Such replies do not necessarily represent an official position of the American Occupational Medical Association. In some cases, the responses will be prepared at the Committee's request by consultants with special qualifications in specific fields. Questioners are not named. Readers who wish to submit questions to the Committee should address inquiries to: Committee on Occupational Medical Practice, American Occupational Medical Association, 2340 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005.

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This study examines the ethical aspects of designing preventive health strategies In the workplace that rely on biochemical indexes of worker susceptibility. It analyzes the benefits and risks of this type of occupational testing, and stresses the desirability of guidelines for the use of hypersusceptibility testing in preemployment screening. The primary value of using such programs to identify previously unsuspected hazards in working environments is underscored. The report proposes elements for effective guidelines that can permit the orderly development of hypersusceptibility tests. Further study is needed to validate these technologies; to review the legal elements of consent and disclosure requirements; to assure continuation of equal employment opportunity; to provide legally enforceable protections of workers as research subjects; and to identify the extent, if any, of possible social and psychological harms imposed by such testing.

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The purpose of this study was to develop a test model that could be used to predict the ability to apprehend and restrain resisting suspects in police work. Five experts in the martial arts and in personal defense tactics agreed on a competitive task that would measure those physical qualities involved in making an arrest but would require minimal skill. Subjects were college-aged males (n = 32) and females (n = 12). The criterion task was competition between individuals who attempted to push or pull each other out of a 5-ft circle. A step-wise multiple regression analysis revealed that five variables were sufficient to predict performance. It was concluded that the model is appropriate for developing a criterion-related validity test for screening job applicants in police work where apprehending and re-strainina resistina suspects are important.

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Data on musculoskeletal problems were collected among samples of letter carriers who were subject to a recent weight increase and those who were not. In addition, comparable data were collected for two groups of controls: gas meter readers who walk on the job, but do not bear a load as do letter carriers, and postal clerks who neither walk nor carry a load. Letter carriers experience excess shoulder, and perhaps neck and back, disability due to their weight bearing on the job. Increase in weight carried is also related to excess shoulder disability among letter carriers. These differences persist after controlling for age, number of years on the job, quetelete ratio and previous work that involved lifting or carrying.

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Lack of adequate training in occupational medicine for medical students has resulted in physicians who are ill prepared to evaluate workers potentially or actually exposed to an ever-expanding list of hazardous occupational agents. A systematic approach is presented for the physician in his contact with workers exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous industrial agents. The algorithm includes consideration of the worker, his environment, and the hazardous agent(s). Useful references are cited, basic considerations of the occupational medicine approach to patient contacts are discussed, and pitfalls and limitations the physician may encounter are presented.

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID