Overview of work-related hazards in nursing: health and safety issues.
Nurses working in hospital environments are exposed to a number of occupational health hazards. For five categories of hazards we present research-based documentation of potential and actual health-related problems, and avenues for health promotion and prevention of exposures. Both personal and organizational responsibilities for self-health protection are addressed.
Rogers
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Occupational Health Nursing Program, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27599-7400.
Travers
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D006801:Humans; D009729:Nursing; D009784:Occupational Diseases