Nonfatal work-related inhalations: surveillance data from hospital emergency departments, 1995-1996

Abstract

The NEISS data provide an efficient method to learn about the national frequency of work-related inhalation injuries and illnesses. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is exploring two ways to use these data: first, to routinely review the reports to conduct surveillance for work-related inhalation cases; and second, to consider working with CPSC to conduct follow-back interviews of selected cases in order to learn more about the circumstances of the exposure, prior training of the case, and outcome of the exposure. Am. J. Ind. Med. 38:140-148, 2000. Published 2000 Wiley-Liss, Inc.