title: Noise, vibration, and heat and cold.
abstract: Using information from the U.S. government and the scientific literature, the authors identify preventive strategies for specific types of injuries and categorize features of employers and workers that are associated with low injury rates. They conclude that safe working conditions are possible and are related to the attitudes of workers and management.
authors.affiliation: Center to Protect Workers' Rights, Washington, DC 20001, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Schneider
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Johanning
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Bélard
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Engholm
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003080:Cold Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D006317:Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009623:Noise, Occupational / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000517:prevention & control; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000032:analysis* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014732:Vibration / Q000009:adverse effects*