Occupational Medicine » Occupational Health
Guidelines for OEM professionals to establish an effective employee health program. Medical management of laser injuries & radiation accidents. Index of medical illnesses, conditions & symptoms. ACOEM workplace guidelines. Indoor air pollution and radon guides. State of California medical guidelines and advisory protocols for occupational medicine. ADA enforcement guidance on pre-employment medical examinations. OSHA medical surveillance requirements.
Absenteeism & Health Care [12245]
Impact of health conditions on productivity and absenteeism - benchmarks on 7 different conditions
Impact of health conditions on productivity and absenteeism - benchmarks on 7 different conditions
ACOEM Position Statements and Guidelines [2488]
Position statements on Occupational Medicine & Environmental Medicine
Position statements on Occupational Medicine & Environmental Medicine
ADA FAQ: Enforcement Guidance on Medical Exams & ADA [14884]
Guidance on Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations of Employees Under the ADA
Guidance on Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations of Employees Under the ADA
ADA: Pre-employment Disability-Related Questions and Medical Examinations [6480]
ADA enforcement guidance on pre-employment disability related questions
ADA enforcement guidance on pre-employment disability related questions
American Lung Association: Occupational Lung Disease [11940] Fact sheets on pulmonary disease in workplaces
American Thoracic Society Environmental & Occupational Health Statements [26324]
Guidelines for Assessing and Managing Asthma Risk at Work, School, and Recreation
Guidelines for Assessing and Managing Asthma Risk at Work, School, and Recreation
Army Occupational Health Program Manual ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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Full text of the US Army's occupational health program - 316 pages (pdf)
[5906] Full text of the US Army's occupational health program - 316 pages (pdf)
Audit in Occupational Health [18404]
Audit tool for occupational medicine and environmental medicine
Audit tool for occupational medicine and environmental medicine
Bloodborne Pathogens Immunizations and Medical Surveillance [17063]
Provides minimum standards for medical surveillance programs for BBP
[17063] Provides minimum standards for medical surveillance programs for BBP
CA-California Law Enforcement Medical Screening Manual [24051]
Requirements for California police officers
Requirements for California police officers
CA-California: DWC Materials [11145]
What physicians need to know about California Workers Compensation
What physicians need to know about California Workers Compensation
Disability Assessment & Occupational Medicine [22892]
Disability rating scales and indices for carpal tunnel, back injury, pain, respiratory impairment and much more
Disability rating scales and indices for carpal tunnel, back injury, pain, respiratory impairment and much more
Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations of Employees [10545]
Enforcement guidance on the ADA's limitations on disability-related inquiries and medical exams
Enforcement guidance on the ADA's limitations on disability-related inquiries and medical exams
Disabled: The Dynamics of Disability [5760]
Measuring and Monitoring Disability for Social Security Programs
Measuring and Monitoring Disability for Social Security Programs
Disease Clusters in Occupational and Environmental Health [10491]
Online tutorial on disease clusters
Online tutorial on disease clusters
Diseases, Disorders and Injuries [8337]
Medical conditions that result from exposure to various hazards in the workplace
Medical conditions that result from exposure to various hazards in the workplace
EnviroDx [16722]
A multimedia, case-focused, computer-based learning program on environmental-related diseases
A multimedia, case-focused, computer-based learning program on environmental-related diseases
Evaluation of the Injured Worker [21615]
Specific questions to ask when first meeting an injured worker and during the continued follow-up
Specific questions to ask when first meeting an injured worker and during the continued follow-up
FAA Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners [11028]
Guidance needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of an Aviation Medical Examiner
Guidance needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of an Aviation Medical Examiner
Firefighter Autopsy Protocol [25077]
Step-by-step protocol for performing autopsies for firefighters & EMS personnel killed in the line of duty
Step-by-step protocol for performing autopsies for firefighters & EMS personnel killed in the line of duty
Haz-Map [14101]
Relational Database of 48 Diseases Caused by Workplace Chemical and Biological Agents
Relational Database of 48 Diseases Caused by Workplace Chemical and Biological Agents
Health and Safety Needs of Older Workers [30715]
What is currently known about the health and safety needs of older workers and the research needed
What is currently known about the health and safety needs of older workers and the research needed
Health Care Quality Management (HCQM) Certification [24053]
Accreditation standards from the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians
Accreditation standards from the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians
Health Effects of Welding and Cutting Fume [12108]
Study results of effects associated with the gaseous & particulate components of the fume to welders
Study results of effects associated with the gaseous & particulate components of the fume to welders
HESIS Medical Guidelines [4183] State of California medical guidelines and advisory protocols for occupational medicine
Impairment Rating and Disability Determination [21614]
Defines the differences between disability and impairment
Defines the differences between disability and impairment
Impairment Rating of Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions [21613]
Impairment rating is an estimate of the severity of human impairment based on acceptable medical standards
Impairment rating is an estimate of the severity of human impairment based on acceptable medical standards
Implementation Guide for Medical Standards for Firefighters [19433]
Essential functions for firefighters
Essential functions for firefighters
Indoor Air Pollution: An Introduction for Health Professionals [2428]
Booklet focuses on acute conditions and suggests appropriate remedial action for IAQ problems
Booklet focuses on acute conditions and suggests appropriate remedial action for IAQ problems
Industrial Hygiene/Preventive Medicine Mold Assessment Guide [10513]
Guidance for industrial hygienists on assessing mold hazards
[10513] Guidance for industrial hygienists on assessing mold hazards
Introduction to Occupational Health [32556]
Online slide presentation covers the basics of occupational health
Online slide presentation covers the basics of occupational health
Lead in the Workplace: Resources for Health Professionals [12527] Model contract for a lead medical program, medical guidelines and more
Lead Medical Program: Model Contract [14145] Fill-in-the-blank contract for employers to use when contracting for medical programs for lead
Measuring Functional Capacity and Work Requirements [10100]
Results of a workshop on functional capacity for work requirements for the working age population
Results of a workshop on functional capacity for work requirements for the working age population
Medical Supervision of Agricultural Pesticide Applicators [5137]
Cholinesterase monitoring requirements of pesticide applicators in the state of California
Cholinesterase monitoring requirements of pesticide applicators in the state of California
Medical Surveillance and the Biosafety Program [11962]
References and links to materials related to biosafety program medical surveillance
References and links to materials related to biosafety program medical surveillance
Medically Speaking [15086]
Medical management guidelines of worker injuries - TBI, CTS, hand injuries & much more
Medical management guidelines of worker injuries - TBI, CTS, hand injuries & much more
MRO: Competencies of the MRO [12506]
Medical Review Officer Certification Council (MROCC) describes MRO knowledge requirements
Medical Review Officer Certification Council (MROCC) describes MRO knowledge requirements
Navy Medical Department Hearing Conservation Program Procedures [14260]
Full text of the HCPP manual and 10 appendices
[14260] Full text of the HCPP manual and 10 appendices
NIOSH Spirometry Training Guide [26322]
Intended for individuals who are responsible for conducting spirometry in the workplace
Intended for individuals who are responsible for conducting spirometry in the workplace
Occupational Health News & Comment [3228]
Headline news of interest to occupational health professionals
Headline news of interest to occupational health professionals
Occupational Health Nurses Online CE Modules [81]
Read and answer CE modules from the AAOHN Journal online
Read and answer CE modules from the AAOHN Journal online
Occupational Health Program Evaluation Guide [26303]
A standardized tool used by occupational health physicians and nurses to assess program effectiveness
[26303] A standardized tool used by occupational health physicians and nurses to assess program effectiveness
Occupational Health Program Evaluation Guide [26316]
For use by OH professionals responsible for program implementation
[26316] For use by OH professionals responsible for program implementation
Occupational Health Services: A Practical Approach [1549]
Book on guidelines for the creation, development & management of occupational health services
Book on guidelines for the creation, development & management of occupational health services
Occupational Medical Examinations & Surveillance Manual [33170]
For conducting health exams and surveillance for workers exposed to hazards in the workplace
For conducting health exams and surveillance for workers exposed to hazards in the workplace
Occupational Medicine Program [7859]
US DOE's on-the-job health care and risk assessment program for US Dept of Energy Workers
US DOE's on-the-job health care and risk assessment program for US Dept of Energy Workers
OEM Competencies [20596]
Comprises a spectrum of competencies ranging from those of the general practitioner to specialists
Comprises a spectrum of competencies ranging from those of the general practitioner to specialists
On-Site Therapy in the Workplace [33375]
Providing routine therapeutic services to workers in the workplace
Providing routine therapeutic services to workers in the workplace
Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel [5537]
Independent study course for treating patients involved in hazardous materials incidents
Independent study course for treating patients involved in hazardous materials incidents
OSHA's Respirator Standard: Implications for Medical Service Providers [5419]
Answers to OSHA respirator standard as it applies to medical service providers & medical assessments
Answers to OSHA respirator standard as it applies to medical service providers & medical assessments
Physical Disability Evaluation [26288]
US Coast Guard requirements regarding separation or retirement due to physical disability (pdf)
US Coast Guard requirements regarding separation or retirement due to physical disability (pdf)
Physical Job Demands Analysis [14926] A series of job descriptions related to the physical demands of the job
Physician Assistants in Occupational Medicine [20909]
Guidelines on the Role of Physician Assistants in Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Guidelines on the Role of Physician Assistants in Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Physician's Guide to Conducting Medical Examinations for Police & Fire Fighters [17210]
Guide from the state of Massachusetts
Guide from the state of Massachusetts
Police: Fitness for Duty Evaluation Guidelines [6069]
Law enforcement officers must be mentally and emotionally stable from the time of hire
[6069] Law enforcement officers must be mentally and emotionally stable from the time of hire
Preemployment Disability-Related Questions and Medical Examinations [21731]
ADA enforcement guidance
ADA enforcement guidance
Presenteeism - Sick-at-Work [27308]
Employees work while sick, possibly exposing coworkers to illness and potentially slowing production
Employees work while sick, possibly exposing coworkers to illness and potentially slowing production
Prevention and Medical Management of Laser Injuries [14095]
Basic preventitive, protective and diagnostic information on laser injuries
Basic preventitive, protective and diagnostic information on laser injuries
Preventive Medicine Master Forms [14259]
Download food service physical exam form, hearing conservation counseling form, and more
Download food service physical exam form, hearing conservation counseling form, and more
Quality and Audit in Occupational Health [24455]
Introduction to audit in Occupational Health Practice
Introduction to audit in Occupational Health Practice
Respiratory Protection: CalOSHA Medical Evaluation Requirements [11352]
Outlines the basic requirements and provides advice if an employee should be re-evaluated
Outlines the basic requirements and provides advice if an employee should be re-evaluated
Respiratory Protection: Medical Evaluations and ADA Concerns [11351]
Covers disability discrimination problems where an employee isn't medically fit to wear a respirator
Covers disability discrimination problems where an employee isn't medically fit to wear a respirator
Sample Occupational Health Program - Forest Service [29145]
Medical surveillance, environmental sampling, laboratory hood valuation, hearing conservation, respiratory protection
Medical surveillance, environmental sampling, laboratory hood valuation, hearing conservation, respiratory protection
Scope of Occupational and Environmental Health Programs and Practice [12152]
Guidelines from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Guidelines from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Silicosis in Construction [20670]
What Physicians Need to Know about Silicosis in Construction, Demolition, and Renovation Workers
What Physicians Need to Know about Silicosis in Construction, Demolition, and Renovation Workers
Some OSHA Standards that Require Occupational Health Services [22421]
OSHA Standards for General Industry Requiring Screening and Surveillance or Occupational Health Services
OSHA Standards for General Industry Requiring Screening and Surveillance or Occupational Health Services
Specific Medical Tests for OSHA Regulated Substances [12953]
Database lists the specific medical tests published in the literature for OSHA regulated substances
Database lists the specific medical tests published in the literature for OSHA regulated substances
Specific Medical Tests for OSHA Regulated Substances Poster [9763]
The poster lists the specific medical tests published in the literature for OSHA regulated substances
[9763] The poster lists the specific medical tests published in the literature for OSHA regulated substances
Technical Guides - Medical [5747]
Over 50 US Army medical technical bulletins related to occupational health
Over 50 US Army medical technical bulletins related to occupational health
Transportation Medicine [2760]
Reference materials for OEM professionals related to US Department of Transportation regulations
Reference materials for OEM professionals related to US Department of Transportation regulations
UK Occupational and Environmental Medicine and Health: Educational Resources [16142]
Series of fact sheets related to occupational & environmental medicine from United Kingdom
Series of fact sheets related to occupational & environmental medicine from United Kingdom
Unexpected Medical Problems Can Surface After Brain Injury [11622]
Possible medical complications post brain injury after patient has been discharged
Possible medical complications post brain injury after patient has been discharged
US Coast Guard Weight/Physical Fitness Standards [26294] Allowable weight standards for military personnel
UT-Utah Driver License Medical Standards [7841] The Guidelines and Standards were written by the Utah Medical Advisory Board
What Physicians Need to Know About Silicosis in Construction, Demolition Workers [11789]
Physician's alert bulletin about silica for a construction worker to take to a medical checkup
Physician's alert bulletin about silica for a construction worker to take to a medical checkup
Workers' Compensation Health Initiative [12119]
Projects testing innovations in the delivery and financing of the medical care portion of workers' compensation (WC)
Projects testing innovations in the delivery and financing of the medical care portion of workers' compensation (WC)
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Accident Analysis / Job Descriptions
Full text of sample job descriptions
Associations / Occupational Medicine
Associations, non-profits, institutes associated with occupational medicine
Biological Safety / Biosafety
Full text bloodborne pathogens programs and technical resources
Chemical Safety / Chemical Hazards
Chemical safety guidelines, NIOSH Pocket Guide, harmful chemical health hazards
Chemical Safety / Reproductive Toxicity
Technical resources related to chemicals and reproductive health
Databases / Chemical Profiles
Online access to an extensive number of databases on chemicals
Ergonomics / Medical Ergonomics
Clinical practice guidelines, patient handouts on low back pain, CTS, etc.
Fleet Safety / Driver Medical Fitness
Guidelines on DOT medical exam requirements
Health Care Safety / Disaster Management
Emergency plans and disaster guidance for health care facilities
Health Care Safety / Malpractice
Medical malpractice, risk management in medicine, insurance, etc.
Occupational Medicine / Emergency Medicine
Clinical resources on emergency medicine
Occupational Medicine / First Aid
Full text of first aid manuals and handouts
Physical Hazards / Hearing Conservation
Hearing conservation programs, acoustics, hearing protection devices, etc.
Physical Hazards / Violence in Workplace
Guidelines, statistics, resources for preventing violence in the workplace
Publications / Occupational Health News
Periodicals and publications related to occupational and environmental medicine
Radiation Safety / Workplace Radiation
Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more
Respiratory Safety / Indoor Air Quality
IAQ guides, checklists, fact sheets, sick building syndrome & more
Respiratory Safety / Occup Resp Disease
Respiratory workplace disease information
Safety Programs / Safety Programs
Full text of over 30 workplace safety and health programs & manuals
US Laws / Health Laws
Full text of state health laws - access to state health departments
US OSHA / OSHA Medical
OSHA technical resources related to medicine
Wellness Programs / Diet Management
Food guide pyramid, nutrition guides, dietary guidelines, weight control & more
Wellness Programs / Disease Prevention
Materials for employers to promote workplace health and wellness
Wellness Programs / Drug Free Workplace
Workplace substance abuse programs, drug policies and more
Wellness Programs / Fatigue Management
Shiftwork, sleeping disorders, circadian rhythms and more
Wellness Programs / Stress Management
Mental health stress including stress resulting from workplace conditions
Wellness Programs / Substance Abuse
Guidance in the substance abuse treatment field
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