This report is one of a series of reports developed to describe the prevalence of disability and morbidity among current workers within these eight sectors. Survey data from the years 1997-2007 were used to describe the five aspects of worker's health, including (1) health status, (2) physical activity limitations or disability, (3) prevalent chronic conditions (cancer, hypertension, heart disease, asthma, diabetes, and severe psychological distress); (4) access to and use of health care services; and (5) health risk factors or behaviors. The report was developed as a descriptive resource to...

This report is one of a series of reports developed to describe the prevalence of disability and morbidity among current workers within these eight sectors. Survey data from the years 1997-2007 were used to describe the five aspects of worker's health, including (1) health status, (2) physical activity limitations or disability, (3) prevalent chronic conditions (cancer, hypertension, heart disease, asthma, diabetes, and severe psychological distress); (4) access to and use of health care services; and (5) health risk factors or behaviors. The report was developed as a descriptive resource to...

This report is one of a series of reports developed to describe the prevalence of disability and morbidity among current workers within these eight sectors. Survey data from the years 1997-2007 were used to describe the five aspects of worker's health, including (1) health status, (2) physical activity limitations or disability, (3) prevalent chronic conditions (cancer, hypertension, heart disease, asthma, diabetes, and severe psychological distress); (4) access to and use of health care services; and (5) health risk factors or behaviors. The report was developed as a descriptive resource to...

In 2001, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) conducted a voluntary survey of U.S. employers regarding the use of respiratory protective devices. This survey provides a greater level of detail than any previous survey of job related respirator use. The survey findings are intended to provide information to develop educational interventions for specific populations and to increase the frequency and effectiveness of respirator use in the workplace.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request for a health hazard evaluation at abandoned uranium mines in several western states. Managers of a federal agency requested assistance in evaluating employee exposures to radon while constructing mine closures. Findings and recommendations are included.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a technical assistance request from a federal government agency in California. Although no health symptoms or hearing loss were reported, the requestor was concerned about exposures to noise and lead among firing range instructors at an outdoor firing range. Findings and recommendations are detailed.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a union request for a health hazard evaluation at the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ports of entry in El Paso, Texas. The request concerned CBP officers' work in hot environments and potential exposure to carbon monoxide from vehicle exhaust. This report contains NIOSH's findings and recommendations.

This report presents the significant dust dispersion models that are pertinent to the mining industry in an effort to highlight past and current dust modeling exercises.