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Overview of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
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The following English-language resources may be useful. Please note that THE MANUAL is not responsible for the content of these resources. American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine: Provides guidelines for determining whether injuries and illness are work-related and for managing and preventing work-related health problems and disability (eg, low back disorders, work-related asthma). Other resources include information about promoting health and productivity. Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics: Provides a list of open-access, peer-reviewed journals and organizes conferences to promote sharing of research related to diversified fields of medicines, science, and technology. Occupational Health and Safety Administration: Sets and enforces standards to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers. Provides information about workers' rights, hazard recognition, COVID-19, fall prevention, suicide prevention, personal protective equipment, and documentation requirements. Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units: Provides information about how environmental factors (eg, hurricanes, floods, lead, wildfires, marijuana, vaping) affect the health of children and adults of reproductive age. Also provides contact information to experts in various areas of the US. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health(NIOSH): Provides guidance and authoritative recommendations for improving safety and health in the workplace, including such topics as nail gun safety and the health implications and applications of nanotechnology. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Workplace Health Promotion: Provides workplace strategies for specific conditions (eg, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, depression, stress, cancer), a national survey of workplace health programs (eg, risk assessment for employees) and practices, and resources and tools employers can use to train employees. 