Systematic Reviews on Workplace Safety

Follow the links below to find summaries of systematic reviews of safety interventions in the workplace.

Reviewed December 2011

16 Resources Found

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Title:   Interventions to promote the wearing of hearing protection
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Hearing loss due to noise exposure in the workplace is one of the most common occupational diseases. The condition is permanent and there is no effective treatment. Where the source of the noise cannot be eliminated, however, hearing loss can be minimis...
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Manual material handling advice and assistive devices for preventing and treating back pain in workers
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Back pain is very common among adults. There is evidence that individuals who physically move or lift objects (manual material handling) on a regular basis increase the strain on their backs and the risk of developing back pain. In many occupations, it ...
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Interventions for preventing occupational irritant hand dermatitis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Occupational irritant hand dermatitis (OIHD) is an inflammatory reaction of the skin occurring in people who regularly come into contact with water, detergents, chemicals, and other irritants during their working day. Occupations at particular risk incl...
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Caffeine for the prevention of injuries and errors in shift workers
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Sleepiness leads to a deterioration in performance and is associated with an increased risk of error and injury. Shift work is an major cause of sleepiness as it requires workers to be awake at times which are different to those dictated by their 'body ...
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Workplace interventions for neck pain in workers
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Studies have shown that musculoskeletal disorders are the most common cause of sick-leave and disability in many industrial countries. Neck pain is more common in the general population than previously known.This Cochrane review presents what we know fr...
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Pre-employment examinations for preventing occupational injury and disease in workers
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The aim of pre-employment examinations is to screen job applicants who may have an increased risk for occupational disease or injury while on the job. By not employing job applicants with an increased risk, disease or injury will be prevented but it com...
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Functional capacity evaluations for the prevention of occupational re-injuries in injured workers
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is a method to assess physical capacity to perform certain tasks. It is believed that FCE can prevent re-injury if injured workers are assessed before they return to work and get proper recommendations on how to perf...
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Interventions to prevent occupational noise induced hearing loss
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Millions of workers are exposed to noise levels that increase the risk of hearing loss and hearing impairment. In many countries there are mandatory hearing loss prevention programmes (HLPPs), which are considered an effective means to prevent noise ind...
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Workplace interventions for preventing work disability
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Six randomized controlled trials involving 749 workers were included in this systematic review. In five studies the workers had musculoskeletal disorders and in one study they had mental health problems. The results of this review show that there is mod...
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Interventions for preventing injuries in the agricultural industry
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Occupational injury rates among farmers are high. Many prevention programs and laws have been introduced as injury control strategies in this field, but the effectiveness of many of these strategies in reducing injuries is still unknown. A systematic li...
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Interventions for preventing injuries in the construction industry
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   A systematic search of the literature was conducted on preventing occupational injuries among construction workers. The quality of the studies was assessed and the effectiveness of interventions was evaluated. Five studies were identified. There is mod...
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Alcohol and drug screening of occupational drivers for preventing injury
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Alcohol and drug abuse are serious public health problems worldwide. Workplace alcohol and drug testing is a common intervention, especially in developed nations, but it is costly and its use is controversial. This systematic review aimed to assess the ...
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Antiretroviral post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for occupational HIV exposure
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This review evaluated the effects of antiretroviral post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for preventing HIV infection following occupational exposure. No randomized controlled trials were identified. Only one case-control study provides evidence for using zi...
Date:   Nov 2006
Title:   Preventing occupational stress in healthcare workers
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Healthcare workers suffer from work-related or occupational stress often resulting from high expectations coupled with insufficient time, skills and/or social support at work. This can lead to severe distress, burnout or physical illness, and finally to...
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for subacute low-back pain among working age adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation programs (including workplace visits) seem to offer some benefit for adults with subacute low back pain, but further research on effectiveness and cost-effectiveness is needed. Prolonged low back pain can...
Date:   Jan 2003
Title:   Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for neck and shoulder pain among working age adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There is not enough evidence to show whether or not multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation programs are helpful for people with neck and shoulder pain. Prolonged neck and shoulder pain can lead to a combination of physical, psychological and s...
Date:   Jan 2003

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