A5057406001- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Chemical Safety and Risk Management
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Disaster Response and Management
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Occupational and environmental lung diseases
- Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Risk and Safety Analysis
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Microbial Inactivation Methods
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Spaceflight effects on biology
- Facilities and Workplace Management
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
2009-2025
Office of the Director
2022-2025
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2007-2024
Office of Readiness and Response
2022
Center for Innovation
2014
United States Customs and Border Protection
2009
State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease
2003
On December 31, 2019, Chinese health officials reported a cluster of cases acute respiratory illness in persons associated with the Hunan seafood and animal market city Wuhan, Hubei Province, central China. January 7, 2020, confirmed that novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was this initial (1). As February 4, total 20,471 cases, including 2,788 (13.6%) severe illness,* 425 deaths (2.1%) had been by National Health Commission China (2). Cases have also 26 locations outside mainland China,...
On May 17, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Laboratory Response Network (LRN) laboratory confirmed presence orthopoxvirus DNA via real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) from lesion swabs obtained a resident. Orthopoxviruses include Monkeypox virus, causative agent monkeypox. Subsequent PCR testing at CDC on 18 that patient was infected with West African clade virus. Since then, cases* have been reported by nine states. In addition, 28 countries and territories,†...
The 2014-2016 Ebola virus disease (Ebola) epidemic in West Africa underscores the need for health care infection prevention and control (IPC) practices to be implemented properly consistently interrupt transmission of pathogens settings patients workers. Training assessing IPC general facilities not designated as treatment units or centers became a priority CDC number transmissions among workers began affect African system increasingly more persons infected. partners developed policies,...
N95 respirators are personal protective equipment most often used to control exposures infections transmitted via the airborne route. Supplies of can become depleted during pandemics or when otherwise in high demand. In this paper, we offer strategies for optimizing supplies health care settings while maximizing level protection offered personnel there is limited supply United States 2019 coronavirus disease pandemic. The intended use by professionals who manage respiratory programs,...
Abstract To understand the potential human health effects of exposure to hazardous substances among first responders from East Palestine train derailment, an electronic self-administered Assessment Chemical Exposures (ACE) survey was created and available between February-March 2023. Among 339 completed responder surveys analyzed, most reported working at least 1 day during incident February 3-8, Most (79%) inhaling, touching, or swallowing potentially harmful did not report using a face...
Abstract Background The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health conducted a study to determine prevalences of sensitization bakery‐associated antigens (BAAs) work‐related respiratory symptoms at large commercial bakery. Methods following measurements were carried out: personal breathing zone (PBZ) general area (GA) monitoring inhalable flour dust, α‐amylase wheat, questionnaire, blood tests IgE specific α‐amylase, common aeroallergens. Results Of 186 bakery employees present...
Abstract Background Concerns over increased reports of physical health symptoms thought to be related floodwater exposure among New Orleans firefighters prompted a hazard evaluation following Hurricane Katrina. Methods A questionnaire assessing possibly the response Katrina was administered all Fire Department (NOFD) personnel within 3 months disaster. Descriptive statistics were compiled and prevalence ratios (PR) estimated for covariates using generalized linear models with Log link...
To determine the prevalence of heat strain and factors associated with among workers at an aluminum smelter in Texas.Continuous core body temperature (T(c)), heart rate, pre- postshift serum electrolytes, urine specific gravity were measured, symptom questionnaires administered.Most participants (54%) had 1 or more signs strain. Unacclimatized significantly likely to exceed American Conference Governmental Industrial Hygienists-recommended T(c) than acclimatized (88% vs 20%; P < 0.01)....
Sample collection procedures and primary receptacle (sample container bag) decontamination methods should prevent contaminant transfer between contaminated non-contaminated surfaces areas during bio-incident operations. Cross-contamination of personnel, equipment, or sample containers may result in the exfiltration biological agent from exclusion (hot) zone have unintended negative consequences on response resources, activities outcomes. The current study was designed to: (1) evaluate...
During responses to outbreaks, the collection and analysis of data on employed case patients' industry occupation are necessary better understand relationship between work health outcomes. The occurrence mpox by has not previously been assessed in context 2022 outbreak. We analyzed employment from 2548 cases reported U.S. Centers for Disease Control Prevention surveillance systems seven jurisdictions population-based reference patterns Bureau Labor Statistics describe differential...
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for N95 respirators far exceeded supply, leading to widespread shortages. Initially, US Centers Disease Control and Prevention did not recommend nonhealthcare settings, order reserve them healthcare workers. As N95s became more available, recommendations were updated May 2021 include settings. In this study, we estimated numbers of needed essential workers United States. This information is valuable crisis preparedness planning future large-scale...