Analysis of participation in the federally mandated coal workers' health surveillance program

The Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 required that periodic chest radiographs be offered to underground coal miners to protect the miners from the development of Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis (CWP) and progression of the disease to progressive massive fibrosis (PMF). These examinations are administered by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) through the Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP). The mine operator is required to provide each miner with the opportunity to have the chest radiograph at no cost to the miner.^ Three rounds of examinations have been conducted since 1969 and the fourth is underway. The decrease in participation over rounds is of great concern if the incidence and progression of CWP are to be understood and controlled.^ This study developed rates of participation for each of 558 West Virginia underground coal mines who submitted or had NIOSH assigned plans for making chest radiographs available during the third round, July 1978 through December 1980. These rates were analyzed in relation to desired levels of participation and to reinforcing, predisposing and enabling factors presumed to affect rates of participation in disease prevention and surveillance programs.^ Two reinforcing factors, size of mine and inclusion of the mine in the National Coal Study (NCS) epidemiology research program, and the enabling factor, use of an on-site radiograph facility, demonstrated highly significant relationships to participation rates.^ The major findings of the study were: (1) Participation in the CWHSP is even lower than previously estimated; (2) CWHSP program evaluation is not systematic and program data base is not complete and comprehensive; and (3) NIOSH program policy is not clear and administration of the CWHSP is fragmented and lacks adequate fiscal and personnel resources. ^

El servicio de armas de los habitantes de la campaña durante el Sitio de Buenos Aires. La Guardia de Luján, 1852-1853

El siguiente artículo analiza cómo operó el reclutamiento de hombres para el servicio de armas durante el levantamiento de Hilario Lagos y el sitio de la ciudad de Buenos Aires, de diciembre de 1852 a julio de 1853, en el partido de la Guardia de Luján (hoy Mercedes). Para ello, presta especial atención al rol de los jueces de paz y de las autoridades militares de la campaña, los instrumentos utilizados para hacer efectivo el control y organización de las milicias, así como los principios de resistencia existentes

El servicio de armas de los habitantes de la campaña durante el Sitio de Buenos Aires. La Guardia de Luján, 1852-1853

El siguiente artículo analiza cómo operó el reclutamiento de hombres para el servicio de armas durante el levantamiento de Hilario Lagos y el sitio de la ciudad de Buenos Aires, de diciembre de 1852 a julio de 1853, en el partido de la Guardia de Luján (hoy Mercedes). Para ello, presta especial atención al rol de los jueces de paz y de las autoridades militares de la campaña, los instrumentos utilizados para hacer efectivo el control y organización de las milicias, así como los principios de resistencia existentes

El servicio de armas de los habitantes de la campaña durante el Sitio de Buenos Aires. La Guardia de Luján, 1852-1853

El siguiente artículo analiza cómo operó el reclutamiento de hombres para el servicio de armas durante el levantamiento de Hilario Lagos y el sitio de la ciudad de Buenos Aires, de diciembre de 1852 a julio de 1853, en el partido de la Guardia de Luján (hoy Mercedes). Para ello, presta especial atención al rol de los jueces de paz y de las autoridades militares de la campaña, los instrumentos utilizados para hacer efectivo el control y organización de las milicias, así como los principios de resistencia existentes

Back in Blue: The Successful Reintegration of Combat Veteran Law Enforcement Officers.

In the past ten plus years, several million national guard and reserve component military personnel have been deployed in support of the global war on terrorism. Tens of thousands of those personnel also serve as full-time law enforcement officers in police and sheriff's offices around the country. Life as a law enforcement officer is tough enough, but when combined with the psychological baggage brought on by months of war, reintegrating into civilian life and the role of a law enforcement officer can be extremely difficult. This article discusses a reintegration program specifically for law enforcement agencies that is designed to promote long-term psychological and social health in combat veteran officers. The program's costs are offset by the many assets (leadership, tactical training, etc.) these men and women bring to the department. By committing to the long-term successful reintegration of these individuals, departments enhance their own forces and improve community safety.

Report of the Adjutant General of the state of North Carolina [serial].

Describes the activities of National Guard units including registers of officers.

Transitions to kindergarten in American schools /

"Contract no. LC88089001."

An analytical model to predict ship transit capacities of sea-level canals /

See errata at end of item for cover, foreward, pages 26 and 29, and Form 1473.

The United States army and navy journal and gazette of the regular and volunteer forces.

Published in newspaper format, <1865>.

A report to the President and to the Congress.

At head of title: U.S. Study Commission--Texas.

The American Red cross in Greece.

Mode of access: Internet.

Final report, Department of civilian relief, exclusive of the districts of the Aegean Islands and eastern Macedonia,

Mode of access: Internet.

Relief work among the Aegean Islands,

Mode of access: Internet.

Relief work among the villages of Mount Pangaeon, by First-Lieutenant G. C. Barry. Athens, June 1, 1919.

Mode of access: Internet.

Survey of the hospitals of Greece,

Mode of access: Internet.