Cochrane reviews about occupational safety and health

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Occupational health outcome (159)
1.1 Decreasing or eliminating harmful exposure to prevent occupational disease (25)
1.1.0 Physical agents (0)
1.1.1 Chemical agents (4)
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
Legal banning of asbestos for preventing asbestos exposure (protocol stage)
Personal protective equipment for preventing asbestos exposure in workers (protocol stage)
1.1.2 Biological agents (11)
Antiretroviral post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for occupational HIV exposure
Behavioral interventions to reduce HIV incidence and HIV/STI prevalence among female sex workers in low- and middle-income countries
Behavioral interventions to reduce HIV transmission among sex workers and their clients in high-income countries
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
Elimination, substitution, engineering, and administrative interventions to reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in healthcare workers (protocol stage)
Gloves, extra gloves or special types of gloves for preventing percutaneous exposure injuries in healthcare personnel
Interventions for preventing or reducing respiratory tract infections and asthma symptoms in mould-damaged buildings
Workplace interventions to reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection outside of healthcare settings
Personal protective equipment for preventing highly infectious diseases due to exposure to contaminated body fluids in healthcare staff
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)
Psychological debriefing for preventing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Individual-level interventions for reducing occupational stress in healthcare workers
1.1.5 Exposures affecting reproductive health (0)
1.1.6 Other agents or exposures (2)
Interventions for preventing voice disorders in adults
Psychologically mediated effects of the physical healthcare environment on work-related outcomes of healthcare personnel
1.2 Other preventive measures to prevent occupational disease (11)
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 (1)
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
Hepatitis B vaccine prevents hepatitis B infection in health-care workers
Interventions for improving recovery from work (protocol stage)
Humidification of indoor air for preventing or reducing dryness symptoms or upper respiratory infections in educational settings and at the workplace
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
2. Management of occupational disease or symptoms (61)
2.1.0 Infectious and parasitic diseases (5)
Antibiotics for reducing the rate of infection after bites by mammals such as humans
Hepatitis B vaccine prevents hepatitis B infection 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
Use of antibiotics may or may not prevent 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
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 to prevent psychological problems in police officers
Interventions to improve return to work in depressed people
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 (10)
Ergonomic positioning or equipment for carpal tunnel syndrome
Limited data supports use of urinary alkalinisation for the treatment of acute chlorophenoxy herbicide poisoning.
Local corticosteroid injection is effective in the short-term for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
Oral steroids, splinting, ultrasound, yoga and wrist mobilisation provide short-term relief from carpal tunnel syndrome, but other non-surgical methods have not been shown to help.
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
Use of sodium bicarbonate to treat organophosphorus pesticide poisoning
2.1.4 Diseases of the sensory system (13)
Anticonvulsants for tinnitus
Antidepressants for patients with tinnitus
Cognitive behavioural therapy for tinnitus
Effects of hearing protection field attenuation estimation systems and associated training on the level of noise attenuation in workers exposed to noise (protocol stage)
Optical correction of refractive error for preventing and treating eye symptoms in computer users
Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus
Ginkgo biloba herbal supplement for tinnitus
Hearing aids for tinnitus in people with 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
Transcranial magnetic stimulation for tinnitus
Zinc supplements for tinnitus
2.1.5 Diseases of the circulatory system (1)
Prevention of poor blood flow in the veins in a standing worker population
2.1.6 Diseases of the respiratory system (6)
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
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 treatment of occupational asthma
2.1.7 Diseases of the liver (0)
2.1.8 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (1)
Treatments to prevent hand skin irritation in the workplace
2.1.9 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (16)
Advice on material handling techniques and using assistive devices to prevent and treat 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 treating work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder in adults (protocol stage)
Ergonomic interventions for preventing musculoskeletal disorders in dental care practitioners
Exercise for Neck Pain
Exercise for treatment of chronic low back pain
Exercise therapy for acute non-specific low-back pain (protocol stage)
Exercises for the prevention of recurrences of episodes of low-back pain
Conservative interventions for treating work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder in adults
Insoles for the prevention and treatment of back pain
Lumbar supports for the 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
Improving return to work in adults suffering from symptoms of distress
Interventions for improving employment outcomes for workers with HIV
Interventions to enhance return-to-work for cancer patients
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 treatment at the early stages of low back pain
Multidisciplinary treatment for 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 surgery for herniation of the lumbar disc
Rehabilitation following carpal tunnel release
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) programs are used to support persons with multiple sclerosis ( MS) on their entering or returning to work
Vocational rehabilitation for enhancing return-to-work in workers with traumatic upper limb injuries
Vocational rehabilitation for people with severe mental illness
Interventions to improve return to work in depressed people
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 (9)
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 (4)
Alcohol and drug screening of occupational drivers for preventing injury
Graduated driver licensing for reducing motor vehicle crashes among young drivers
Strong evidence that advanced and remedial driver education does not reduce road traffic crashes or injuries
Vision screening of older drivers to prevent road traffic injuries and deaths
4.1.5 Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (0)
4.1.6 Services (3)
Education and training for preventing and minimizing workplace aggression directed toward healthcare workers
Education and training for preventing sharps injuries and splash exposures in healthcare workers
Organisational interventions for preventing and minimising aggression directed towards healthcare workers by patients and patient advocates
4.1.7 Public Administration (0)
4.2 Reducing occupational injuries by injury mechanism (11)
4.2.0 Falls (0)
4.2.1 Bodily reaction and exertion (0)
4.2.2 Exposure to harmful substances or environments (7)
Action with problem drinkers can cut risk of injury
Caffeine for preventing 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
Educational interventions for preventing 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 minimizing workplace aggression directed toward healthcare workers
Organisational interventions for preventing and minimising aggression directed towards healthcare workers by patients and patient advocates
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 (1)
Does random drug and alcohol testing prevent injuries in workers?
5. Promoting a healthy lifestyle at the workplace (19)
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 (1)
Financial incentives for decreasing and preventing obesity in workers (protocol stage)
5.2 Smoking cessation (4)
Can nicotine vaccines help people stop smoking or help stop recent quitters from relapsing?
Can rewards help smokers to quit in the long term?
Do competitions help smokers to quit in the medium to long term?
Is the workplace an effective setting for helping people to stop smoking
5.3 Decreasing alcohol and drugs intake (2)
Alcohol ignition interlocks may stop repeat drink driving offences, but only as long as they are still fitted
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 (8)
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 for improving recovery from work (protocol stage)
Interventions in the workplace to support breastfeeding for women in employment
Travel plans in organisations (schools, tertiary education institutions and workplaces) for improving health
Work-break schedules for preventing musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders in healthy workers
Workplace interventions can reduce risky sexual behaviours among workers.
Workplace lighting for improving alertness and mood in daytime workers

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