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Pesticide-Related Illness/Injury Surveillance
Public Health Preparedness & Response
Occupational Health
The workplace contains a variety of hazards that may affect people's health. Workers may be exposed to chemicals, dust, heavy machinery, heat, noise, biological agents and other conditions. Occupational epidemiology involves monitoring how often workers are hurt on the job; what groups are most affected; and the reasons workers are hurt. Findings are used to identify ways to reduce risk of injury and illness.
The goals of the Occupational Health Surveillance Program are to describe work-related health risks and to use this information to promote safer work environments. Staff are also prepared to provide resources and/or consultation to Occupational Health Nurses, other health and safety professionals, and industry representatives. This program is located in the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch of the N.C. Division of Public Health.
See the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Facts & Figures page for the following public health surveillance reports on occupational health issues:
Brinker, K., Jacobs, T., Shire, J., Bunn, T., Chalmers, J., Dang, G., Flammia, D., Higgins, S., Lackovic, M., Lavender, A. and Lewis, J.S., 2016. Fatal Work-Related Injuries: Southeastern United States, 2008-2011. Workplace health & safety, 64(4), pp.135-140.
Dang, G.T., Barros, N., Higgins, S.A., Langley, R.L. and Lipton, D., 2013. Descriptive Review of Asbestosis and Silicosis Hospitalization Trends in North Carolina. NC Med J, 74(5), pp.368-375.
