Cochrane reviews about occupational safety and health

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Occupational health outcome (157)
1.1 Decreasing or eliminating harmful exposure to prevent occupational disease (21)
1.1.1 Chemical agents (2)
Closed-system drug-transfer devices plus safe handling of hazardous drugs versus safe handling alone for reducing exposure to infusional hazardous drugs in healthcare staff
Educational interventions for preventing lead poisoning in workers (protocol stage)
1.1.2 Biological agents (9)
Antiretroviral post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for occupational HIV exposure
Behavioral interventions to reduce the transmission of HIV infection among sex workers and their clients in low- and middle-income countries
Behavioral interventions to reduce the transmission of HIV infection among sex workers and their clients in high-income countries
Personal protective equipment for preventing highly infectious diseases due to exposure to contaminated body fluids in healthcare staff
Devices for preventing percutaneous exposure injuries caused by needles in healthcare personnel
Education and training for preventing sharps injuries and splash exposures in healthcare workers (protocol stage)
Gloves, extra gloves or special types of gloves for preventing percutaneous exposure injuries in healthcare personnel
Remediating buildings damaged by dampness and mould for preventing or reducing respiratory tract symptoms, infections and asthma
Blunt versus sharp suture needles for preventing percutaneous exposure incidents in surgical staff
1.1.3 Circadian rhythm disruption (e.g. shiftwork) (4)
Adaptation of shift work schedules for preventing and treating sleepiness and sleep disturbances caused by shift work (protocol stage)
Pharmacological interventions for sleepiness and sleep disturbances caused by shift work
Effects of exposure to night shift work on cancer risk in workers (protocol stage)
Person-directed, non-pharmacological interventions for sleepiness at work and sleep disturbances caused by shift work
1.1.4 Stress (4)
Interventions for prevention of bullying in the workplace
Organisational level interventions for reducing occupational stress in healthcare workers (protocol stage)
Preventing occupational stress in healthcare workers
Psychological debriefing for preventing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
1.1.5 Exposures affecting reproductive health (0)
1.1.6 Other agents or exposures (2)
Interventions for preventing voice disorders in adults
The psychological effects of the physical healthcare environment on healthcare personnel
1.2 Other preventive measures to prevent occupational disease (12)
1.2.0 Health examinations (2)
Pre-employment examinations for preventing injury, disease and sick leave in workers
Health-improving interventions for obtaining employment in unemployed job seekers
1.2.1 Screening (0)
1.2.2 Policy measures and legislation (2)
Occupational safety and health enforcement tools for preventing occupational diseases and injuries
Interventions to increase the reporting of occupational diseases by physicians
1.2.3 Other measures (8)
Changes in occupational health and safety service arrangements for increasing the uptake of preventive services in small companies (protocol stage)
Computer-based versus in-person interventions for preventing and reducing stress in workers
Ergonomic interventions for preventing musculoskeletal disorders in dental care practitioners
Vaccines for preventing hepatitis B in health-care workers
Humidification of indoor air for preventing or reducing dryness symptoms or upper respiratory infections in educational settings and at the workplace (protocol stage)
Interventions for preventing the spread of infestation in close contacts of people with scabies
Work-break schedules for preventing musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders in healthy workers
Workplace interventions for preventing work-related rhinitis and rhinosinusitis (protocol stage)
2. Management of occupational disease or symptoms (61)
2.1.0 Infectious and parasitic diseases (5)
Antibiotic prophylaxis for mammalian bites
Vaccines for preventing hepatitis B in health-care workers
Influenza vaccination for healthcare workers who care for people aged 60 or older living in long-term care institutions
Interventions for preventing the spread of infestation in close contacts of people with scabies
Antibiotic prophylaxis for leptospirosis
2.1.1 Malignant neoplasms and non-malignant diseases of the blood (0)
2.1.2 Mental and behavioural disorders (9)
Adaptation of shift work schedules for preventing and treating sleepiness and sleep disturbances caused by shift work (protocol stage)
Computer-based versus in-person interventions for preventing and reducing stress in workers
Pharmacological interventions for sleepiness and sleep disturbances caused by shift work
Interventions to improve return to work in depressed people
Person-directed, non-pharmacological interventions for sleepiness at work and sleep disturbances caused by shift work
Organisational level interventions for reducing occupational stress in healthcare workers (protocol stage)
Psychosocial interventions for prevention of psychological disorders in law enforcement officers
Organisational interventions for improving wellbeing and reducing work-related stress in teachers
Workplace lighting for improving alertness and mood in daytime workers
2.1.3 Diseases of the nervous system (11)
Ergonomic positioning or equipment for treating carpal tunnel syndrome
Exercise and mobilisation interventions for carpal tunnel syndrome
Urinary alkalinisation for acute chlorophenoxy herbicide poisoning
Local corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome
Non-surgical treatment (other than steroid injection) for carpal tunnel syndrome
Rehabilitation following carpal tunnel release
Splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome
Surgical treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome
Surgical versus non-surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome
Therapeutic ultrasound for carpal tunnel syndrome
Alkalinisation for organophosphorus pesticide poisoning
2.1.4 Diseases of the sensory system (12)
Anticonvulsants for tinnitus
Antidepressants for patients with tinnitus
Cognitive behavioural therapy for tinnitus
Optical correction of refractive error for preventing and treating eye symptoms in computer users
Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus
Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus (protocol stage)
Amplification with hearing aids for patients with tinnitus and co-existing hearing loss
Interventions to prevent occupational noise-induced hearing loss
Sound therapy (masking) in the management of tinnitus in adults
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) for tinnitus
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for tinnitus
Zinc supplementation for tinnitus
2.1.5 Diseases of the circulatory system (1)
Non-pharmacological interventions for preventing venous insufficiency in a standing worker population
2.1.6 Diseases of the respiratory system (7)
Exercise training to improve exercise capacity and quality of life in people with non-malignant dust-related respiratory diseases
Humidification of indoor air for preventing or reducing dryness symptoms or upper respiratory infections in educational settings and at the workplace (protocol stage)
Interventions for preventing voice disorders in adults
Interventions for treating functional dysphonia in adults
Behavioural interventions to promote workers' use of respiratory protective equipment
Workplace interventions for treating work-related rhinitis and rhinosinusitis (protocol stage)
Workplace interventions for treatment of occupational asthma
2.1.7 Diseases of the liver (0)
2.1.8 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (1)
Interventions for preventing occupational irritant hand dermatitis
2.1.9 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (15)
Manual material handling advice and assistive devices for preventing and treating back pain in workers
Advice to rest in bed versus advice to stay active for acute low-back pain and sciatica
Back schools for non-specific low-back pain.
Behavioural treatment for chronic low-back pain
Ergonomic interventions for preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb and neck among office workers
Ergonomic interventions for preventing musculoskeletal disorders in dental care practitioners
Exercises for mechanical neck disorders
Exercise therapy for acute non-specific low-back pain (protocol stage)
Exercise therapy for chronic low back pain (protocol stage)
Exercises for prevention of recurrences of low-back pain
Conservative interventions for treating work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder in adults
Insoles for prevention and treatment of back pain
Lumbar supports for prevention and treatment of low back pain
Workplace interventions for increasing standing or walking for decreasing musculoskeletal symptoms in sedentary workers
Workplace interventions for increasing standing or walking for preventing musculoskeletal symptoms in sedentary workers (protocol stage)
2.2.0 Diseases of the genitourinary system (0)
3. Affecting the onset or course of occupational disability (23)
3.0 Organisational measures (1)
Workplace interventions to prevent work disability in workers on sick leave
3.1 Measures to rehabilitate workers or facilitate disabled workers to stay at work or return to work (22)
Self-certification versus physician certification of sick leave for reducing sickness absence and associated costs
Cognitive rehabilitation for adults with traumatic brain injury to improve occupational outcomes
Return-to-work coordination programmes for improving return to work in workers on sick leave
Health-improving interventions for obtaining employment in unemployed job seekers
Interventions for obtaining and maintaining employment in adults with severe mental illness, a network meta-analysis
Interventions to facilitate return to work in adults with adjustment disorders
Interventions for improving employment outcomes for workers with HIV
Interventions to enhance return-to-work for cancer patients
Interventions to improve return to work in depressed people
Interventions to support return to work for people with coronary heart disease
Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for neck and shoulder pain among working age adults
Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for fibromyalgia and musculoskeletal pain in working age adults
Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for subacute low back pain
Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for chronic low back pain
Non-pharmacological interventions for preventing job loss in workers with inflammatory arthritis
Physical conditioning as part of a return to work strategy to reduce sickness absence for workers with back pain
Rehabilitation after lumbar disc surgery
Rehabilitation following carpal tunnel release
Effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation intervention on the return to work and employment of persons with multiple sclerosis
Vocational rehabilitation for enhancing return-to-work in workers with traumatic upper limb injuries
Vocational rehabilitation for people with severe mental illness
Workplace interventions for preventing job loss and other work related outcomes in workers with alcohol misuse (protocol stage)
4.1 Reducing occupational injuries by branch of industry (10)
4.1.0 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing (1)
Interventions for preventing injuries in the agricultural industry
4.1.1 Mining (0)
4.1.2 Construction (1)
Interventions to prevent injuries in construction workers
4.1.3 Manufacturing (0)
4.1.4 Transportation, Communications, Energy and Sanitary Services (5)
Alcohol and drug screening of occupational drivers for preventing injury
Alcohol and drug screening of occupational drivers for preventing work-related injury (protocol stage)
Graduated driver licensing for reducing motor vehicle crashes among young drivers
Post-licence driver education for the prevention of road traffic crashes
Vision screening of older drivers for preventing road traffic injuries and fatalities
4.1.5 Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (0)
4.1.6 Services (3)
Education and training for preventing and minimising workplace aggression directed toward healthcare workers (protocol stage)
Education and training for preventing sharps injuries and splash exposures in healthcare workers (protocol stage)
Organisational interventions for preventing and minimising aggression directed toward healthcare workers by patients and patient advocates (protocol stage)
4.1.7 Public Administration (0)
4.2 Reducing occupational injuries by injury mechanism (13)
4.2.1 Bodily reaction and exertion (1)
Heat acclimation for protection from exertional heat stress (protocol stage)
4.2.2 Exposure to harmful substances or environments (7)
Interventions for preventing injuries in problem drinkers
Caffeine for the prevention of injuries and errors in shift workers
Devices for preventing percutaneous exposure injuries caused by needles in healthcare personnel
Education and training for preventing sharps injuries and splash exposures in healthcare workers (protocol stage)
Educational interventions for the prevention of eye injuries
Gloves, extra gloves or special types of gloves for preventing percutaneous exposure injuries in healthcare personnel
Blunt versus sharp suture needles for preventing percutaneous exposure incidents in surgical staff
4.2.3 Transportation (0)
4.2.4 Fires and explosions (0)
4.2.5 Assaults and other violent acts (3)
Education and training for preventing and minimising workplace aggression directed toward healthcare workers (protocol stage)
Organisational interventions for preventing and minimising aggression directed toward healthcare workers by patients and patient advocates (protocol stage)
Psychosocial interventions in the emergency centre setting for preventing reinjury due to interpersonal violence (protocol stage)
4.2.6 Interventions that cover the whole spectrum of injury mechanisms (2)
Economic incentives to enhance safety behaviour in workers for preventing occupational injuries (protocol stage)
Random drug and alcohol testing for preventing injury in workers (protocol stage)
5. Promoting a healthy lifestyle at the workplace (17)
5.0 Increasing physical activity (4)
Workplace pedometer interventions for increasing physical activity
Workplace interventions for reducing sitting at work
Workplace interventions for increasing standing or walking for decreasing musculoskeletal symptoms in sedentary workers
Workplace interventions for increasing standing or walking for preventing musculoskeletal symptoms in sedentary workers (protocol stage)
5.1 Enhancing weight loss (0)
5.2 Smoking cessation (4)
Nicotine vaccines for smoking cessation
Incentives for smoking cessation
Competitions for smoking cessation
Workplace interventions for smoking cessation
5.3 Decreasing alcohol and drugs intake (2)
Alcohol ignition interlock programmes for reducing drink driving recidivism
Workplace interventions for preventing job loss and other work related outcomes in workers with alcohol misuse (protocol stage)
5.4 Improving diet (0)
5.5 Other health promotion measures (7)
Human resource management training of supervisors for improving health and well-being of employees
Flexible working conditions and their effects on employee health and wellbeing
Interventions in the workplace to support breastfeeding for women in employment
Organisational travel plans for improving health
Work-break schedules for preventing musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders in healthy workers
Interventions to reduce risky sexual behaviour for preventing HIV infection in workers in occupational settings
Workplace lighting for improving alertness and mood in daytime workers

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