Changing Hearts and Minds

2020 ◽  
pp. 291-301
Author(s):  
Kimberly Neisler ◽  
Nancy Rosado ◽  
Deborah C. Beidel
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Occupational Hazard ◽  
Occupational Functioning ◽  
Professional Help ◽  
Hearts And Minds

By the nature of their occupation, first responders witness numerous traumatic events. Most of the time, their training and desire to help others allows them to respond professionally and appropriately. However, there are certain events that, for whatever reason, affect first responders in a more dramatic way, leading to emotional and behavioral changes that affect their interpersonal relationships and occupational functioning. Even if they recognize the need, first responders often are hesitant to reveal their distress and/or seek professional help to superiors, believing that they will be perceived as unfit for duty. In this chapter, the need for administrators to understand and accept the severe impact of traumatic events is discussed. Consistent with the individualized nature of traumatic responses, a tiered strategy of intervention is proposed. Finally, drawing from an occupational health perspective, a model that conceptualizes and responds to exposure to traumatic events as an occupational hazard is discussed.

scholarly journals Investigation of Occupational Hazards in Transport Wharf of Liquid Chemicals

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yizhou Jiang ◽  
Dongxu Zhang ◽  
Datao Weng ◽  
Xuli Chen
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Chemical Transport ◽  
Occupational Hazard ◽  
Management Level ◽  
Administrative Management ◽  
Occupational Health Management ◽  
Protection Technology ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Liquid Chemical

Abstract: Occupational health management of liquid chemical transport wharf is still in its infancy, in order to grasp the occupational health status of employees in the industry and improve the occupational health management level of employees, taking the liquid chemical transport wharf of an enterprise as the investigation object, according to the relevant domestic occupations. Hygiene standards, using the combination of on-site occupational hygiene survey and workplace occupational hazard factors detection, identify the occupational hazard factors of the wharf, and detect the degree of hazard. The survey results show that the overall occupational health of the wharf is basically good, but the noise index is slightly exceeded. It is suggested to further improve the occupational health management level of the wharf by improving the protection technology and strengthening the administrative management.

The Occupational Health Effects of Responding to a Natural Gas Pipeline Explosion Among Emergency First Responders – Lincoln County, Kentucky, 2019

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
David P. Bui ◽  
Esther A. Kukielka ◽  
Erin F. Blau ◽  
Lindsay K. Tompkins ◽  
K. Leann Bing ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Gas Pipeline ◽  
Natural Gas Pipeline ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Upper Respiratory Symptoms

Abstract Objective: The aim of the study was to assess occupational health effects 1 month after responding to a natural gas pipeline explosion. Methods: First responders to a pipeline explosion in Kentucky were interviewed about pre- and post-response health symptoms, post-response health care, and physical exertion and personal protective equipment (PPE) use during the response. Logistic regression was used to examine associations between several risk factors and development of post-response symptoms. Results: Among 173 first responders involved, 105 (firefighters [58%], emergency medical services [19%], law enforcement [10%], and others [12%]) were interviewed. Half (53%) reported at least 1 new or worsening symptom, including upper respiratory symptoms (39%), headache (18%), eye irritation (17%), and lower respiratory symptoms (16%). The majority (79%) of symptomatic responders did not seek post-response care. Compared with light-exertion responders, hard-exertion responders (48%) had significantly greater odds of upper respiratory symptoms (aOR: 2.99, 95% CI: 1.25–7.50). Forty-four percent of responders and 77% of non-firefighter responders reported not using any PPE. Conclusions: Upper respiratory symptoms were common among first responders of a natural gas pipeline explosion and associated with hard-exertion activity. Emergency managers should ensure responders are trained in, equipped with, and properly use PPE during these incidents and encourage responders to seek post-response health care when needed.

scholarly journals Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella Immunization Status of First Responders—A Policy Proposal

AAOHN Journal ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  
pp. 187-189
Author(s):  
Dana Drew Nord ◽  
Frances Childre
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Emergency Medical Technicians ◽  
Policy Proposal ◽  
Immunization Status ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
Occupational Health Nursing

The responsibility of occupational health nursing often extends to the communities that workers serve. This is especially true for first responders (i.e., firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians) and their measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella status.

scholarly journals A study on the knowledge, attitude and practice of medical students of a tertiary care teaching hospital on occupational hazards faced by the health care professionals

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 2931
Author(s):  
Pradumna Pathak ◽  
Raktim Borgohain
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Occupational Hazard

Background: Health care sector is clearly a high-risk sector for acquiring occupational hazards and have given rise to a debate on the need for a specific approach in order to improve the protection of the health and safety of hospital personnel. Many health care professionals in hospitals are exposed to significant occupational health hazards and consequently are at high risk of work-related diseases. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, practice of medical students on occupational hazards faced by health care professionals.Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 235 undergraduate medical students was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire.Results: All the respondents stated that they were aware of occupational hazard in their profession. 60% responded that biological hazards have maximum chance to occur at their working environment. 66.8% feared that occupational hazard can hamper their performance and 63.4% were of the view that animal simulation methods/manikins can minimize the risk of occupational hazard. 72.8% stated that clinical wards are the most likely place for occupational hazard and air-borne infection is the commonest source. Most respondents (97.4%) would like this topic to be included in the Undergraduate curriculum and 98.3% respondents were willing to attend a training programme about occupational health and safety.Conclusions: Hospital should provide personal protective equipment’s and look after adequate waste disposal systems to prevent the occurrence of health hazards in hospitals.

Occupational Health Hazards to First Responders from Clandestine Methamphetamine Labs

2006 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane McFadden ◽  
Joan Kub ◽  
Sheila Fitzgerald
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Health Hazards

Teaching Interpersonal Skills to Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals

1994 ◽  
Vol 74 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1299-1306
Author(s):  
Stanley Rabinowitz ◽  
Mabel Feiner ◽  
Joseph Ribak
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Interpersonal Skills ◽  
Teaching Techniques ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Emotional Aspects ◽  
Environmental And Occupational Health

An innovative course for teaching communication and interpersonal relationships was delivered to 29 environmental and occupational health professionals. This course aimed to highlight interpersonal and emotional aspects in the professional-client interaction and incumbent communication aspects when consulting team members, colleagues, and nonprofessionals in the occupational arena. Various experiential and other teaching techniques were used. Assessment showed that participants reported the positive features of such a course although few changes in either psychosocial abilities or awareness were evident. Possible ramifications of the findings are discussed.

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