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• J. Occup. Environ. Med. · May 2009

  Randomized Controlled Trial

  Participatory intervention for workplace improvements on mental health and job performance among blue-collar workers: a cluster randomized controlled trial.

  To explore the effect of participatory intervention for workplace improvement on mental health and job performance. ⋯ It is suggested that the participatory intervention for workplace improvement is effective against deterioration in mental health and for improving job performance.

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• J. Occup. Environ. Med. · May 2009

  Comparative Study

  Health care utilization for musculoskeletal back disorders, Washington State union carpenters, 1989-2003.

  Private health care utilization rates for musculoskeletal back disorders were contrasted to rates of work-related injuries or disorders for a large cohort of union carpenters over a 15-year period. ⋯ Patterns of utilization across private and workers' compensation delivery systems are not independent; we need to look broadly at sources of health care coverage to better understand the health of working populations.

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• J. Occup. Environ. Med. · May 2009

  Comparative Study

  Impact of an indoor smoking ban on bar workers' exposure to secondhand smoke.

  To evaluate the impact of an indoor smoke-free bylaw in Toronto, Ontario, implemented June 2004. ⋯ Compliance with the ban was high, and the ban led to a substantial reduction in SHS exposure.

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