American journal of industrial medicine
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This study investigated whether experience of workplace injustice was associated with self-reported occupational health using a nationally representative sample of Korean workers. ⋯ Perceived injustice at work was significantly associated with an increased risk of occupational disease and absenteeism for Korean wage employees.
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Falls from height (FFH) continue to cause significant morbidity and mortality across the construction industry. ⋯ These patterns are consistent with decreased FFH for several years surrounding state (1991) and then federal (1994) fall standards; the decline during this time period exceeded those seen in injury rates overall in this cohort. While crude rates of FFH have continued to decline, the decline is not as substantial as that seen for other types of injuries. This could reflect a variety of things including more global efforts designed to control risk (site planning, safety accountability) and changes in reporting practices.
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Excluding disinfectants, pyrethrins and pyrethroids are the pesticides used most commonly in and around homes. Respiratory effects and paresthesia are among the concerns about pyrethrin/pyrethroid exposures. ⋯ The magnitude of acute pyrethrin/pyrethroid-related illness/injury is relatively low but is increasing. As such, additional measures to prevent them are needed.