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Inside NIOSH:
3-D and Laser Printer Emissions Compared
With the growing popularity of 3-D printers in the workplace, it is important to understand and address their potential effects on indoor air quality. In fact, all printers, including the older laser printers, emit chemicals into the air.
NIOSH Survey Finds Some but Not All Precautions Are Taken by Dental Practitioners to Minimize Nitrous Oxide Exposure
Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is the most common inhaled anesthetic used by dental practitioners. Although considered safe for occasional use in patients, studies show that long-term, work-related exposure may increase the risk of diseases of the nervous system, kidneys, and liver and of miscarriage and infertility. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize exposure of dental workers to nitrous oxide.
Lung Transplant Codes May Miss Work-related Disease
Diagnosis codes in the national registry for lung transplant recipients may miss cases of work-related lung disease, according to a NIOSH study published in the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. These missed cases may complicate efforts to track the number of patients receiving lung transplants due to end-stage, work-related lung disease.
Outside NIOSH:
Shut-off Guard Helps Prevent Entanglement in Winches on Fishing Vessels
Commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States, with a 32 times greater risk of death compared to all other occupations, according to the most recent numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Falls overboard are a well-recognized risk, but onboard machinery can also pose a serious hazard.
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