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https://www.europesays.com/people/69762/ Who Is British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Wife? What to Know About Victoria Starmer #BritishPrimeMinister #KeirStarmer #OccupationalHealth #VictoriaStarmer

Slovenia Ratifies Two Key ILO Conventions on Workplace Safety and Harassment https://www.byteseu.com/?p=1982126 #GlobalLabourGovernance #ILOConventions #InternationalLabourStandards #OccupationalHealth #Slovenia #SloveniaLabourPolicy #SocialJustice #UNGeneva #ViolenceAndHarassment #Worker'sRights #WorkplaceSafety

Today is #WorldDayForSafetyAndHealthAtWork!

An estimated 1.16 to 2.9 million #employees succumb to #work-related #diseases and #accidents per year (#GBDstudy, Pega et al., Takkala et al./@ILO).

The trend is rising, despite #SDG 8.8 calls to promote #safe and #secure #working #environments for all #workers.

#GlobalGoals #SDGs #2030Agenda #SDG8 #occupational #WorldOSHday #safeWork #GlobalHealth @UN @WHO @IHME_UW #SafetyAtWork #OccupationalHealth #WorkplaceSafety #OSH

Today is #WorldDayForSafetyAndHealthAtWork!

An estimated 1.16 to 2.9 million #employees succumb to #work-related #diseases and #accidents per year (#GBDstudy, Pega et al., Takkala et al./@ILO).

The trend is rising, despite #SDG 8.8 calls to promote #safe and #secure #working #environments for all #workers.

#GlobalGoals #SDGs #2030Agenda #SDG8 #occupational #WorldOSHday #safeWork #GlobalHealth @UN @WHO @IHME_UW #SafetyAtWork #OccupationalHealth #WorkplaceSafety #OSH

Today is #WorldDayForSafetyAndHealthAtWork!

An estimated 1.16 to 2.9 million #employees succumb to #work-related #diseases and #accidents per year (#GBDstudy, Pega et al., Takkala et al./@ILO).

The trend is rising, despite #SDG 8.8 calls to promote #safe and #secure #working #environments for all #workers.

#GlobalGoals #SDGs #2030Agenda #SDG8 #occupational #WorldOSHday #safeWork #GlobalHealth @UN @WHO @IHME_UW #SafetyAtWork #OccupationalHealth #WorkplaceSafety #OSH

Today is #WorldDayForSafetyAndHealthAtWork!

An estimated 1.16 to 2.9 million #employees succumb to #work-related #diseases and #accidents per year (#GBDstudy, Pega et al., Takkala et al./@ILO).

The trend is rising, despite #SDG 8.8 calls to promote #safe and #secure #working #environments for all #workers.

#GlobalGoals #SDGs #2030Agenda #SDG8 #occupational #WorldOSHday #safeWork #GlobalHealth @UN @WHO @IHME_UW #SafetyAtWork #OccupationalHealth #WorkplaceSafety #OSH

Today is #WorldDayForSafetyAndHealthAtWork!

An estimated 1.16 to 2.9 million #employees succumb to #work-related #diseases and #accidents per year (#GBDstudy, Pega et al., Takkala et al./@ILO).

The trend is rising, despite #SDG 8.8 calls to promote #safe and #secure #working #environments for all #workers.

#GlobalGoals #SDGs #2030Agenda #SDG8 #occupational #WorldOSHday #safeWork #GlobalHealth @UN @WHO @IHME_UW #SafetyAtWork #OccupationalHealth #WorkplaceSafety #OSH

⚠️ Every year on April 28, we remember

Workers killed on the job. Workers permanently disabled. Workers made ill by workplace conditions.

Thunder Bay ceremony: 6pm EST
First Wesley United Church
130 Brodie Street N

Co-hosted by TBDIWSG & TB District Labour Council

Injured workers, families, allies welcome.
Supper follows.

https://thunderbayinjuredworkers.com
https://thunderbaydistrictlabourcouncil.wordpress.com/

#DayOfMourning #OccupationalHealth #WorkersRights

⚠️ Every year on April 28, we remember

Workers killed on the job. Workers permanently disabled. Workers made ill by workplace conditions.

Thunder Bay ceremony: 6pm EST
First Wesley United Church
130 Brodie Street N

Co-hosted by TBDIWSG & TB District Labour Council

Injured workers, families, allies welcome.
Supper follows.

https://thunderbayinjuredworkers.com
https://thunderbaydistrictlabourcouncil.wordpress.com/

#DayOfMourning #OccupationalHealth #WorkersRights

⚠️ Every year on April 28, we remember

Workers killed on the job. Workers permanently disabled. Workers made ill by workplace conditions.

Thunder Bay ceremony: 6pm EST
First Wesley United Church
130 Brodie Street N

Co-hosted by TBDIWSG & TB District Labour Council

Injured workers, families, allies welcome.
Supper follows.

https://thunderbayinjuredworkers.com
https://thunderbaydistrictlabourcouncil.wordpress.com/

#DayOfMourning #OccupationalHealth #WorkersRights

⚠️ Every year on April 28, we remember

Workers killed on the job. Workers permanently disabled. Workers made ill by workplace conditions.

Thunder Bay ceremony: 6pm EST
First Wesley United Church
130 Brodie Street N

Co-hosted by TBDIWSG & TB District Labour Council

Injured workers, families, allies welcome.
Supper follows.

https://thunderbayinjuredworkers.com
https://thunderbaydistrictlabourcouncil.wordpress.com/

#DayOfMourning #OccupationalHealth #WorkersRights

⚠️ Every year on April 28, we remember

Workers killed on the job. Workers permanently disabled. Workers made ill by workplace conditions.

Thunder Bay ceremony: 6pm EST
First Wesley United Church
130 Brodie Street N

Co-hosted by TBDIWSG & TB District Labour Council

Injured workers, families, allies welcome.
Supper follows.

https://thunderbayinjuredworkers.com
https://thunderbaydistrictlabourcouncil.wordpress.com/

#DayOfMourning #OccupationalHealth #WorkersRights

TRENDYDOT Gardening Gloves – Thorn Proof, Breathable, Safety Work Gloves – Ladies & Men’s Gardening Gifts, Leather Mechanic Gloves https://www.allforgardening.com/1727424/trendydot-gardening-gloves-thorn-proof-breathable-safety-work-gloves-ladies-mens-gardening-gifts-leather-mechanic-gloves/ #Breathable #business #garden #gardening #Gloves #Industry&Science #LeatherMechanicGlovesSmall #OccupationalHealth&SafetyProducts #pink #SafetyWorkGloves #SafetyWorkGlovesLadies&Men'sGardeningGifts #TRENDYDOTGardeningGlovesThornProof #WorkSafetyEquipment&Gear

https://www.europesays.com/ie/437040/ Gut-liver changes drive foodborne infection severity in fatty liver disease #bacteria #Bacterial #cancer #Chronic #Cirrhosis #diabetes #Dysbiosis #Éire #FattyLiver #fibrosis #Gastroenterology #GlobalHealth #Health #IE #inflammation #Ireland #Liver #LiverCancer #LiverDisease #medicine #Microbiome #Obesity #OccupationalHealth #Pathogen #pH #PublicHealth #Research #Students #Type2Diabetes

⚠️ Every year on April 28, we remember

Workers killed on the job. Workers permanently disabled. Workers made ill by workplace conditions.

Thunder Bay ceremony: 6pm EST
First Wesley United Church
130 Brodie Street N

Co-hosted by TBDIWSG & TB District Labour Council

Injured workers, families, allies welcome.
Supper follows.

https://thunderbayinjuredworkers.com
https://thunderbaydistrictlabourcouncil.wordpress.com/

#DayOfMourning #OccupationalHealth #WorkersRights

Environmental Health and Safety — Environmental Protection https://www.byteseu.com/1760274/ #CompliancePrograms #EHS #EmployeeSafety #environment #EnvironmentalHealth #ExposureControl #HazardPrevention #OccupationalHealth #RiskMitigation #SafetyManagementSystems #WorkplaceSafety

Environmental Health and Safety — Environmental Protection

Michigan Declares January 2026 Radon Action Month


State officials urge residents to test homes during…
#Environment #complianceprograms #EHS #employeesafety #environmentalhealth #exposurecontrol #hazardprevention #occupationalhealth #Riskmitigation #safetymanagementsystems #workplacesafety
https://www.europesays.com/2743526/

Message from the Minister of Health – Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

Statement During Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize our everyday heroes and reaffirm the Government of Canada’s commitment…
#NewsBeep #News #Health #CA #Canada #generalpublic #HealthCanada #Healthrisksandsafety #Hon.MarjorieMichel #Occupationalhealth #statements
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/389753/

@climatenewsnow

Interesting article -
#2badItsPaywalled
(and also, it isn't about climate change)

Here's an open access academic article about toxic airplane cabin air -

Burden of Proof: The Debate Surrounding Aerotoxic Syndrome [2022]
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9452852/

"... some manufacturers developed a safer alternative. Boeing Aircraft introduced a new air intake system for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which does not use bleed air to supply the cabin; instead, air intakes have been mounted along the root of the front wings, thereby reducing the risk of contamination."

#AerotoxicSyndrome #AirTravel #OccupationalHealth #organophosphates #AirPollution

@climatenewsnow

Interesting article -
#2badItsPaywalled
(and also, it isn't about climate change)

Here's an open access academic article about toxic airplane cabin air -

Burden of Proof: The Debate Surrounding Aerotoxic Syndrome [2022]
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9452852/

"... some manufacturers developed a safer alternative. Boeing Aircraft introduced a new air intake system for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which does not use bleed air to supply the cabin; instead, air intakes have been mounted along the root of the front wings, thereby reducing the risk of contamination."

#AerotoxicSyndrome #AirTravel #OccupationalHealth #organophosphates #AirPollution

@climatenewsnow

Interesting article -
#2badItsPaywalled
(and also, it isn't about climate change)

Here's an open access academic article about toxic airplane cabin air -

Burden of Proof: The Debate Surrounding Aerotoxic Syndrome [2022]
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9452852/

"... some manufacturers developed a safer alternative. Boeing Aircraft introduced a new air intake system for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which does not use bleed air to supply the cabin; instead, air intakes have been mounted along the root of the front wings, thereby reducing the risk of contamination."

#AerotoxicSyndrome #AirTravel #OccupationalHealth #organophosphates #AirPollution

@climatenewsnow

Interesting article -
#2badItsPaywalled
(and also, it isn't about climate change)

Here's an open access academic article about toxic airplane cabin air -

Burden of Proof: The Debate Surrounding Aerotoxic Syndrome [2022]
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9452852/

"... some manufacturers developed a safer alternative. Boeing Aircraft introduced a new air intake system for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which does not use bleed air to supply the cabin; instead, air intakes have been mounted along the root of the front wings, thereby reducing the risk of contamination."

#AerotoxicSyndrome #AirTravel #OccupationalHealth #organophosphates #AirPollution

Ellen from NewsHound reveals alarming workforce cuts impacting American safety. The Trump administration has laid off about 875 vital employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), undermining support for high-risk jobs in fishing, farming, and logging. This staffing reduction raises significant concerns over worker safety amid ongoing political tensions. Discover more about these implications in the full article: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/05/trump-making-our-most-dangerous-jobs-more
#WorkerSafety #OccupationalHealth #TrumpAdministration #NIOSH #LaborRights

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work!

An estimated 1⃣.4⃣4⃣ million #employees succumbed to #work-related #diseases and #accidents in 2021.
#Trends are stagnating or rising slightly📈. This is not in line with the UN #SDG to “promote #safe and #secure #working #environments for all workers”⛔.

Data: #GBDstudy 2024
https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results?params=gbd-api-2021-permalink/5abb4337666642de3e1743432123b6bf
#GlobalHealth #GlobalGoals #2030Agenda #SDGs #SDG8 #SafeDay #safeday25 #28April #IWMD2025 #occupational #SafetyAtWork #OccupationalHealth #safeWork @WHO

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work!

An estimated 1⃣.4⃣4⃣ million #employees succumbed to #work-related #diseases and #accidents in 2021.
#Trends are stagnating or rising slightly📈. This is not in line with the UN #SDG to “promote #safe and #secure #working #environments for all workers”⛔.

Data: #GBDstudy 2024
https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results?params=gbd-api-2021-permalink/5abb4337666642de3e1743432123b6bf
#GlobalHealth #GlobalGoals #2030Agenda #SDGs #SDG8 #SafeDay #safeday25 #28April #IWMD2025 #occupational #SafetyAtWork #OccupationalHealth #safeWork @WHO

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work!

An estimated 1⃣.4⃣4⃣ million #employees succumbed to #work-related #diseases and #accidents in 2021.
#Trends are stagnating or rising slightly📈. This is not in line with the UN #SDG to “promote #safe and #secure #working #environments for all workers”⛔.

Data: #GBDstudy 2024
https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results?params=gbd-api-2021-permalink/5abb4337666642de3e1743432123b6bf
#GlobalHealth #GlobalGoals #2030Agenda #SDGs #SDG8 #SafeDay #safeday25 #28April #IWMD2025 #occupational #SafetyAtWork #OccupationalHealth #safeWork @WHO

pls spread this to anyone UK-based, esp if they might otherwise believe the oh-so-considerate Department for Work and Pensions' nonsense. https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-issues-second-dodgy-press-release-in-attempt-to-trick-media-into-supporting-cuts-to-disability-benefits/

#UnitedKingdom #DisabilityRightsUK #disability #disabled #illness #chronicillness #injury #OccupationalHealth #DWP #work #SocialWork #job #jobs #money #GBP #UK #policy #benefits #BenefitsCuts #PIP #PersonalIndependencePayment #ESA #EmploymentSupportAllowance #unemployment #political #choice #defund #SocialMurder

pls spread this to anyone UK-based, esp if they might otherwise believe the oh-so-considerate Department for Work and Pensions' nonsense. https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-issues-second-dodgy-press-release-in-attempt-to-trick-media-into-supporting-cuts-to-disability-benefits/

#UnitedKingdom #DisabilityRightsUK #disability #disabled #illness #chronicillness #injury #OccupationalHealth #DWP #work #SocialWork #job #jobs #money #GBP #UK #policy #benefits #BenefitsCuts #PIP #PersonalIndependencePayment #ESA #EmploymentSupportAllowance #unemployment #political #choice #defund #SocialMurder

pls spread this to anyone UK-based, esp if they might otherwise believe the oh-so-considerate Department for Work and Pensions' nonsense. https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-issues-second-dodgy-press-release-in-attempt-to-trick-media-into-supporting-cuts-to-disability-benefits/

#UnitedKingdom #DisabilityRightsUK #disability #disabled #illness #chronicillness #injury #OccupationalHealth #DWP #work #SocialWork #job #jobs #money #GBP #UK #policy #benefits #BenefitsCuts #PIP #PersonalIndependencePayment #ESA #EmploymentSupportAllowance #unemployment #political #choice #defund #SocialMurder

pls spread this to anyone UK-based, esp if they might otherwise believe the oh-so-considerate Department for Work and Pensions' nonsense. https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-issues-second-dodgy-press-release-in-attempt-to-trick-media-into-supporting-cuts-to-disability-benefits/

#UnitedKingdom #DisabilityRightsUK #disability #disabled #illness #chronicillness #injury #OccupationalHealth #DWP #work #SocialWork #job #jobs #money #GBP #UK #policy #benefits #BenefitsCuts #PIP #PersonalIndependencePayment #ESA #EmploymentSupportAllowance #unemployment #political #choice #defund #SocialMurder

pls spread this to anyone UK-based, esp if they might otherwise believe the oh-so-considerate Department for Work and Pensions' nonsense. https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-issues-second-dodgy-press-release-in-attempt-to-trick-media-into-supporting-cuts-to-disability-benefits/

#UnitedKingdom #DisabilityRightsUK #disability #disabled #illness #chronicillness #injury #OccupationalHealth #DWP #work #SocialWork #job #jobs #money #GBP #UK #policy #benefits #BenefitsCuts #PIP #PersonalIndependencePayment #ESA #EmploymentSupportAllowance #unemployment #political #choice #defund #SocialMurder

#Phosphine gas, commonly used in #insecticides, can harm the lungs, heart, liver, and kidneys. A pharmaceutical scientist explains how symptoms can appear within hours, while some effects may take days to surface. https://theconversation.com/meet-phosphine-a-gas-commonly-used-for-industrial-fumigation-that-can-damage-your-lungs-heart-and-liver-245821 #occupationalhealth

Interim #Guidance for #Employers to Reduce #Exposure to Novel #Influenza A (Such as #H5N1 #Birdflu) for People Working with or Exposed to Animals

Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/worker-protection-ppe.html

{Summary}

This updated interim guidance identifies work tasks that may pose an increased risk of worker exposure to novel influenza A viruses associated with disease in humans and provides recommended controls for each level. Specific recommendations for these work tasks may be updated as CDC learns more during this evolving situation.

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#aH5n1 #avianInfluenza #occupationalHealth #updates #USCDC #USA

Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/employer-provided-ppe.html

{Excerpt}

Summary

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed in some cases to reduce the risk of exposures, especially for workers in direct contact with animals or their secretions. Employers should provide appropriate PPE at no cost as well as training on its proper use. Employers should consider implementing controls to reduce the risk of heat related illness and injuries for workers wearing PPE in hot environments.

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https://etidioh.wordpress.com/2024/11/08/information-for-employers-providing-ppe-to-reduce-exposure-to-novel-influenza-a/

#aH5n1 #avianInfluenza #human #occupationalHealth #PPE #updates #USCDC #USA

Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/worker-protection-ppe.html

{Excerpt}

Human infections with novel influenza A viruses (such as H5N1 Bird Flu) can happen when enough virus gets into a person's eyes, nose, or mouth, or is inhaled. This can happen when virus is in the air (in droplets, small aerosol particles, or possibly dust) and deposits on the mucus membranes of the mouth, eyes, or nose. It can also happen when a person breathes the virus in, or possibly when a person touches something contaminated by viruses and then touches their mouth, eyes, or nose. Employers should take steps to reduce workers' exposure to novel influenza A viruses from sick animals or contaminated environments. Workers may be exposed when working with animals confirmed or potentially infected with novel influenza A viruses. They may also be exposed when working with materials, including raw milk, that are confirmed or potentially contaminated with novel influenza A viruses.

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https://etidioh.wordpress.com/2024/11/08/interim-guidance-for-employers-to-reduce-exposure-to-novel-influenza-a-such-as-h5n1-birdflu-for-people-working-with-or-exposed-to-animals/

#aH5n1 #avianInfluenza #birdFlu #flu #health #human #influenza #news #occupationalHealth #PPE #updates #USCDC #USA

Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/farm-workers.html

{Excerpt}

Summary

H5N1 bird flu is a virus that has been found in cows. It can also be found in poultry and other animals. People who work with infected animals or their byproducts (for example, raw milk), such as dairy and poultry workers, might get sick from the virus. Your employer should develop a workplace health and safety plan and share it with you. This page was updated to include details about worker exposure levels and using appropriate personal protective equipment safely for each exposure level.

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https://etidioh.wordpress.com/2024/11/08/information-for-workers-exposed-to-h5n1-birdflu/

#aH5n1 #avianInfluenza #human #occupationalHealth #PPE #updates #USCDC #USA

Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/mm7344a3.htm?s_cid=mm7344a3_e&ACSTrackingID=USCDC_921-DM140166&ACSTrackingLabel=This%20Week%20in%20MMWR%3A%20Vol.%2073%2C%20November%207%2C%202024&deliveryName=USCDC_921-DM140166

Summary

What is already known about this topic?

Infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) viruses have been detected sporadically in dairy farm workers in the United States since April 2024. Public health response efforts include active monitoring of workers exposed to HPAI A(H5) virus for illness.

What is added by this report?

Health officials conducted surveys and serologic testing to identify recent HPAI A(H5) infections among dairy workers in two states. Serologic testing indicated that 7% of participating dairy workers had evidence of recent infection with HPAI A(H5) virus.

What are the implications for public health practice?

The findings support the need for active monitoring of exposed workers and testing to detect and treat HPAI A(H5) infections, including those in persons with very mild symptoms. These efforts should be coupled with farmworker education about infection risks and prevention measures.

Abstract
Since April 2024, sporadic infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) viruses have been detected among dairy farm workers in the United States. To date, infections have mostly been detected through worker monitoring, and have been mild despite the possibility of more severe illness. During June–August 2024, CDC collaborated with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to implement cross-sectional serologic surveys to ascertain the prevalence of recent infection with HPAI A(H5) virus among dairy workers. In both states, a convenience sample of persons who work in dairies was interviewed, and blood specimens were collected. Among 115 persons, eight (7%; 95% CI = 3.6%–13.1%) had serologic evidence of recent infection with A(H5) virus; all reported milking cows or cleaning the milking parlor. Among persons with serologic evidence of infection, four recalled being ill around the time cows were ill; symptoms began before or within a few days of A(H5) virus detections among cows. This finding supports the need to identify and implement strategies to prevent transmission among dairy cattle to reduce worker exposures and for education and outreach to dairy workers concerning prevention, symptoms, and where to seek medical care if the workers develop symptoms. Timely identification of infected herds can support rapid initiation of monitoring, testing, and treatment for human illness, including mild illness, among exposed dairy workers.

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https://etidioh.wordpress.com/2024/11/07/serologic-evidence-of-recent-infection-with-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-ah5-virus-among-dairy-workers-michigan-and-colorado-june-august-2024-7-of-workers-were-posi/

#aH5n1 #abstract #avianInfluenza #AVIANINFLUENZA #birdFlu #colorado #dairyCow #h5n1 #health #human #michigan #news #occupationalHealth #research #serology #USCDC #USA

Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/mm7344a3.htm?s_cid=mm7344a3_e&ACSTrackingID=USCDC_921-DM140166&ACSTrackingLabel=This%20Week%20in%20MMWR%3A%20Vol.%2073%2C%20November%207%2C%202024&deliveryName=USCDC_921-DM140166

Summary

What is already known about this topic?

Infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) viruses have been detected sporadically in dairy farm workers in the United States since April 2024. Public health response efforts include active monitoring of workers exposed to HPAI A(H5) virus for illness.

What is added by this report?

Health officials conducted surveys and serologic testing to identify recent HPAI A(H5) infections among dairy workers in two states. Serologic testing indicated that 7% of participating dairy workers had evidence of recent infection with HPAI A(H5) virus.

What are the implications for public health practice?

The findings support the need for active monitoring of exposed workers and testing to detect and treat HPAI A(H5) infections, including those in persons with very mild symptoms. These efforts should be coupled with farmworker education about infection risks and prevention measures.

Abstract
Since April 2024, sporadic infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) viruses have been detected among dairy farm workers in the United States. To date, infections have mostly been detected through worker monitoring, and have been mild despite the possibility of more severe illness. During June–August 2024, CDC collaborated with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to implement cross-sectional serologic surveys to ascertain the prevalence of recent infection with HPAI A(H5) virus among dairy workers. In both states, a convenience sample of persons who work in dairies was interviewed, and blood specimens were collected. Among 115 persons, eight (7%; 95% CI = 3.6%–13.1%) had serologic evidence of recent infection with A(H5) virus; all reported milking cows or cleaning the milking parlor. Among persons with serologic evidence of infection, four recalled being ill around the time cows were ill; symptoms began before or within a few days of A(H5) virus detections among cows. This finding supports the need to identify and implement strategies to prevent transmission among dairy cattle to reduce worker exposures and for education and outreach to dairy workers concerning prevention, symptoms, and where to seek medical care if the workers develop symptoms. Timely identification of infected herds can support rapid initiation of monitoring, testing, and treatment for human illness, including mild illness, among exposed dairy workers.

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https://etidioh.wordpress.com/2024/11/07/serologic-evidence-of-recent-infection-with-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-ah5-virus-among-dairy-workers-michigan-and-colorado-june-august-2024-7-of-workers-were-posi/

#aH5n1 #abstract #avianInfluenza #AVIANINFLUENZA #birdFlu #colorado #dairyCow #h5n1 #health #human #michigan #news #occupationalHealth #research #serology #USCDC #USA

Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/mm7344a3.htm?s_cid=mm7344a3_e&ACSTrackingID=USCDC_921-DM140166&ACSTrackingLabel=This%20Week%20in%20MMWR%3A%20Vol.%2073%2C%20November%207%2C%202024&deliveryName=USCDC_921-DM140166

Summary

What is already known about this topic?

Infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) viruses have been detected sporadically in dairy farm workers in the United States since April 2024. Public health response efforts include active monitoring of workers exposed to HPAI A(H5) virus for illness.

What is added by this report?

Health officials conducted surveys and serologic testing to identify recent HPAI A(H5) infections among dairy workers in two states. Serologic testing indicated that 7% of participating dairy workers had evidence of recent infection with HPAI A(H5) virus.

What are the implications for public health practice?

The findings support the need for active monitoring of exposed workers and testing to detect and treat HPAI A(H5) infections, including those in persons with very mild symptoms. These efforts should be coupled with farmworker education about infection risks and prevention measures.

Abstract
Since April 2024, sporadic infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) viruses have been detected among dairy farm workers in the United States. To date, infections have mostly been detected through worker monitoring, and have been mild despite the possibility of more severe illness. During June–August 2024, CDC collaborated with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to implement cross-sectional serologic surveys to ascertain the prevalence of recent infection with HPAI A(H5) virus among dairy workers. In both states, a convenience sample of persons who work in dairies was interviewed, and blood specimens were collected. Among 115 persons, eight (7%; 95% CI = 3.6%–13.1%) had serologic evidence of recent infection with A(H5) virus; all reported milking cows or cleaning the milking parlor. Among persons with serologic evidence of infection, four recalled being ill around the time cows were ill; symptoms began before or within a few days of A(H5) virus detections among cows. This finding supports the need to identify and implement strategies to prevent transmission among dairy cattle to reduce worker exposures and for education and outreach to dairy workers concerning prevention, symptoms, and where to seek medical care if the workers develop symptoms. Timely identification of infected herds can support rapid initiation of monitoring, testing, and treatment for human illness, including mild illness, among exposed dairy workers.

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https://etidioh.wordpress.com/2024/11/07/serologic-evidence-of-recent-infection-with-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-ah5-virus-among-dairy-workers-michigan-and-colorado-june-august-2024-7-of-workers-were-posi/

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Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/mm7344a3.htm?s_cid=mm7344a3_e&ACSTrackingID=USCDC_921-DM140166&ACSTrackingLabel=This%20Week%20in%20MMWR%3A%20Vol.%2073%2C%20November%207%2C%202024&deliveryName=USCDC_921-DM140166

Summary

What is already known about this topic?

Infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) viruses have been detected sporadically in dairy farm workers in the United States since April 2024. Public health response efforts include active monitoring of workers exposed to HPAI A(H5) virus for illness.

What is added by this report?

Health officials conducted surveys and serologic testing to identify recent HPAI A(H5) infections among dairy workers in two states. Serologic testing indicated that 7% of participating dairy workers had evidence of recent infection with HPAI A(H5) virus.

What are the implications for public health practice?

The findings support the need for active monitoring of exposed workers and testing to detect and treat HPAI A(H5) infections, including those in persons with very mild symptoms. These efforts should be coupled with farmworker education about infection risks and prevention measures.

Abstract
Since April 2024, sporadic infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) viruses have been detected among dairy farm workers in the United States. To date, infections have mostly been detected through worker monitoring, and have been mild despite the possibility of more severe illness. During June–August 2024, CDC collaborated with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to implement cross-sectional serologic surveys to ascertain the prevalence of recent infection with HPAI A(H5) virus among dairy workers. In both states, a convenience sample of persons who work in dairies was interviewed, and blood specimens were collected. Among 115 persons, eight (7%; 95% CI = 3.6%–13.1%) had serologic evidence of recent infection with A(H5) virus; all reported milking cows or cleaning the milking parlor. Among persons with serologic evidence of infection, four recalled being ill around the time cows were ill; symptoms began before or within a few days of A(H5) virus detections among cows. This finding supports the need to identify and implement strategies to prevent transmission among dairy cattle to reduce worker exposures and for education and outreach to dairy workers concerning prevention, symptoms, and where to seek medical care if the workers develop symptoms. Timely identification of infected herds can support rapid initiation of monitoring, testing, and treatment for human illness, including mild illness, among exposed dairy workers.

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https://etidioh.wordpress.com/2024/11/07/serologic-evidence-of-recent-infection-with-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-ah5-virus-among-dairy-workers-michigan-and-colorado-june-august-2024-7-of-workers-were-posi/

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Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/mm7344a2.htm?s_cid=mm7344a2_e&ACSTrackingID=USCDC_921-DM140166&ACSTrackingLabel=This%20Week%20in%20MMWR%3A%20Vol.%2073%2C%20November%207%2C%202024&deliveryName=USCDC_921-DM140166

Summary:

What is already known about this topic?

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by farmworkers can protect them when they are working with highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1)–infected cows.

What is added by this report?

Dairy farmworkers in Colorado who were interviewed about PPE use during work activities with ill cows reported 28% higher use of PPE after detection of A(H5N1) virus on the farm than before detection, including a 40% increase in reported use of eye protection during milking. Reported use of respirators and other masks was low.

What are the implications for public health practice?

Establishing strong relationships between public health agencies and agricultural organizations to communicate public health risk and protective practices on U.S. farms after detection of A(H5N1) in cows, and early distribution of PPE before A(H5N1) virus detection, might increase PPE use once an A(H5N1) outbreak is identified.

Abstract
The risk for transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus from dairy cows to humans is currently low; however, personal protective equipment (PPE) use during work activities on dairy farms has not been well described. PPE use can protect farmworkers when they are working with highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1)–infected cows. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) offered PPE to all Colorado farms before or during an A(H5N1) outbreak in cows in 2024. CDPHE surveyed 83 dairy workers from three farms with a confirmed bovine A(H5N1) outbreak. Frequently reported farm worker activities included milking cows or working in the milking parlor (51%), cleaning cow manure (49%), and transporting cows (46%). Frequently reported PPE items available to workers before A(H5N1) outbreaks included gloves (88%), eye protection (e.g., safety glasses or goggles) (76%), rubber boots or boot covers (71%), and head covers (69%). N95 respirator use was low among workers who were exposed to ill cows after detection of A(H5N1) virus (26%). PPE use while working with ill cows increased a mean of 28% after detection of A(H5N1) virus on surveyed farms; use of eye protection while milking cows increased the most (40%). Public health PPE distribution, education, and collaboration with CDA might have increased PPE use on dairy farms with A(H5N1) virus–infected cows and mitigated risk for farmworkers acquiring A(H5N1) virus.

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https://etidioh.wordpress.com/2024/11/07/ppe-use-by-dairy-farmworkers-exposed-to-cows-infected-with-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-ah5n1-viruses-colorado-2024/

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On #work-related #diseases and #accidents, an estimated 1⃣.4⃣4⃣ to 2⃣.9⃣ million #workers succumbed to them per year (#GBDstudy, Pega et al., Takkala et al./#ILO).

#GlobalHealth #GlobalGoals #SDGs #2030Agenda #UN @WHO #SDG8 #occupational #SafetyAtWork #OccupationalHealth #safeWork
https://www.healthdata.org/research-analysis/diseases-injuries-risks/factsheets/2021-occupational-risks-level-2-risk
https://www.sjweh.fi/article/4001
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10927068/pdf/SJWEH-50-73.pdf

On #work-related #diseases and #accidents, an estimated 1⃣.4⃣4⃣ to 2⃣.9⃣ million #workers succumbed to them per year (#GBDstudy, Pega et al., Takkala et al./#ILO).

#GlobalHealth #GlobalGoals #SDGs #2030Agenda #UN @WHO #SDG8 #occupational #SafetyAtWork #OccupationalHealth #safeWork
https://www.healthdata.org/research-analysis/diseases-injuries-risks/factsheets/2021-occupational-risks-level-2-risk
https://www.sjweh.fi/article/4001
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10927068/pdf/SJWEH-50-73.pdf

On #work-related #diseases and #accidents, an estimated 1⃣.4⃣4⃣ to 2⃣.9⃣ million #workers succumbed to them per year (#GBDstudy, Pega et al., Takkala et al./#ILO).

#GlobalHealth #GlobalGoals #SDGs #2030Agenda #UN @WHO #SDG8 #occupational #SafetyAtWork #OccupationalHealth #safeWork
https://www.healthdata.org/research-analysis/diseases-injuries-risks/factsheets/2021-occupational-risks-level-2-risk
https://www.sjweh.fi/article/4001
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10927068/pdf/SJWEH-50-73.pdf

On #work-related #diseases and #accidents, an estimated 1⃣.4⃣4⃣ to 2⃣.9⃣ million #workers succumbed to them per year (#GBDstudy, Pega et al., Takkala et al./#ILO).

#GlobalHealth #GlobalGoals #SDGs #2030Agenda #UN @WHO #SDG8 #occupational #SafetyAtWork #OccupationalHealth #safeWork
https://www.healthdata.org/research-analysis/diseases-injuries-risks/factsheets/2021-occupational-risks-level-2-risk
https://www.sjweh.fi/article/4001
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10927068/pdf/SJWEH-50-73.pdf

#Egyptian scribes suffered work-related #injuries, study says | #Archaeology | The Guardian

Seems #OccupationalHealth has always been a problem.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/jun/27/egyptian-scribes-work-related-injuries-study

#Science #AncientEgypt #Health

Vocational rehabilitation for Long Covid: a roadmap for recovery

https://t.co/oqCQPoxwt7

"Long Covid and similar energy-limiting illnesses cause a range of health problems which result in long-term sickness absence and long-term unemployment in an era of workforce shortage."

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@longcovid
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