Occupational Health Summary Occupational health problems occur at work or because of the kind of work you do. These problems can include Cuts, broken bones, sprains, and strains Loss of limbs Repetitive motion disorders Hearing problems caused by exposure to noise Vision problems Illness caused by breathing, touching, or swallowing unsafe substances Illness caused by exposure to radiation Exposure to germs in health care settings Good job safety and prevention practices can reduce your risk of these problems. Try to stay fit, reduce stress, set up your work area properly, and use the right equipment and gear. Array Back pain – returning to work Occupational asthma Occupational hearing loss Pregnancy and work Specifics Biological Agents Occupational Safety and Health Administration Coal Mining-Related Respiratory Diseases National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Computer Workstations: Desks Occupational Safety and Health Administration Do You Have Work-Related Asthma? A Guide for You and Your Doctor Occupational Safety and Health Administration Guide to Controlling Asthma at Work American Lung Association Healthy Air: Signs of Potential Problems in the Workplace American Lung Association Heat Stress National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Occupational Noise Exposure Occupational Safety and Health Administration Occupational Respiratory Disease American Academy of Family Physicians On-the-Job Foot Health American Podiatric Medical Association Preventing Heat-Related Illness or Death of Outdoor Workers National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Repetitive Motion Disorders National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Skin Exposures & Effects in the Workplace National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Skin Problems: How to Protect Yourself from Job-Related Skin Problems American Academy of Family Physicians Suspension Trauma / Orthostatic Intolerance Occupational Safety and Health Administration When Working in Cold, Be Prepared and Be Aware Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Encyclopedia Byssinosis Caplan syndrome Coal worker’s pneumoconiosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Industrial bronchitis Silicosis Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Accidents, Occupational National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Occupational Diseases National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Occupational Exposure National Institutes of Health Related Issues Coping with Stress: Workplace Tips Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Job Burnout: Spotting It – and Taking Action Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Small Changes. Big Results: Wellness Programs at Work Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Tox Town National Library of Medicine Workplace Violence Occupational Safety and Health Administration Reference Desk Haz-Map Glossary National Library of Medicine Haz-Map: Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases National Library of Medicine Prevention and Risk Factors Health Hazard Evaluations National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Protect Yourself: Respirators Occupational Safety and Health Administration Selecting PPE for the Workplace (Personal Protective Equipment for the Eyes and Face) Occupational Safety and Health Administration Find an Expert National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Occupational Safety and Health Administration Occupational Safety and Health Administration Statistics and Research Occupational Exposure to Carbon Nanotubes and Nanofibers Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Occupational Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities Bureau of Labor Statistics Patient Handouts Protecting Yourself from Heat Stress National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Journal Articles Occupational health Occupational safety Living With Returning to Work American Occupational Therapy Association Start Here Stay Safe at Work Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Workplace Safety and Health Topics: Diseases and Injuries National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Workplace Safety and Health Topics: Industries and Occupations National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Workplace Safety and Health Topics: Safety & Prevention National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Women Women’s Safety and Health Issues at Work National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Seniors Work Out at Work National Institute on Aging Latest News Long Hours At the Office May Raise Your Heart Disease Risk HealthDay 1 in 8 U.S. Workers Has Some Hearing Loss: CDC HealthDay Businesses Should Be Mindful of Zika Danger to Workers, CDC Says HealthDay Some 9/11 First Responders Suffer Severe Sinus Problems HealthDay Night Shift Work May Be Tough on A Woman’s Heart HealthDay Will a Sit-Stand Desk Make You Healthier? HealthDay
