Federal agencies encouraged to increase reproductive-hazard protection

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A survey conducted by the General Accounting Office (GAO) shows that federal regulations covering birth defects caused by hazardous chemicals do not sufficiently protect victims. One-hundred-thirty-eight federal regulations, which are based on the 30 reproductive hazards listing developed by the GAO, focus mostly on cancer and acute toxicity. By doing so, they fail to address extensively the reproductive problems of workers. There is an increasing need, therefore, for federal agencies to create regulations dealing with reproductive hazards in the workplace.

General government, not elsewhere classified, Reports, Causes of, Surveys, Birth defects, Hazardous substances, Manpower policy, Administrative agencies, Government agencies, United States. Government Accountability Office

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State and local governments push for clean indoor air

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Government agencies in 44 states and in the majority of US cities have imposed smoking restrictions in response to research on the health conditions of smokers and nonsmokers exposed to secondary smoke. Studies show that smokers are more likely to get injured in work-related accidents, while nonsmokers' exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risks of contracting heart disease. Smoking restrictions in government buildings, public places and workplaces are more prevalent in western states and in big cities.

Smoking, Antismoking movement

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TB problem among health-care workers

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A recent study revealed that health workers in 13% of US hospitals were infected with tubercolosis (TB). At the Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, 8% of the hospital workers were found to be infected during a recent TB outbreak. To prevent these instances, it was suggested that regular testing of workers be done during outbreaks. Environmental controls such as negative pressure isolation rooms, respiratory protection and proper ventilation should be used.

Prevention, Tuberculosis, Epidemics, Health care teams

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