OHB Programs

• Hazard Evaluation System and Information Service (HESIS)
  Evaluates hazards to provide information and technical assistance on new or unappreciated hazards.
• Occupational Health Surveillance and Evaluation Program (OHSEP)
  Conducts research on work-related illness, injury and death in California to understand the causes and identify preventive measures.
• Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (OLPPP)
  Provides information and assistance to identify lead hazards and prevent work-related lead poisoning.
• California Safe Cosmetics Program (CSCP)
  Collects and provides information on hazardous ingredients in cosmetic products sold in California.

Current Activities

• Asthma – data collection and prevention activities on work-related asthma
• Fatal Injuries – data collection and prevention activities (FACE Program)
• Flavorings-related Lung Disease – preventing disease linked to diacetyl (food flavoring chemical)
• Garment Workers – preventing musculoskeletal injuries
• Hazard Alerts – early warning about new workplace hazards
• Health Information on Chemicals – preventing chronic disease
• Lead Poisoning
  • Case Investigations – helping workers, improving lead safety
  • Medical Care Guidance – improving medical treatment of workers
  • Blood Lead Registry – collecting data on lead poisoning in workers
• Medical Consultation to Cal/OSHA – to protect worker health
• Pesticide Illness – tracking work-related cases
• Workplace Standards – recommending protective standards to Cal/OSHA

Completed Activities

• Auto Repair  – protecting workers and the environment  2002-2004
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – data collection, prevention activities  1998-2002
• Chemical Hazards – tracking use of chemicals that might harm worker health  2001-2003
• Construction Safety – BuildSafe Tailgate Training Seminars  2001-2005
• Construction Worker Falls – data collection, prevention activities; focus on ladder falls  2001-2005
• Health Care Workers – preventing workplace violence in hospitals  2002-2005
• Janitors and Garment Workers – improving health and safety programs  2001-2005
• Needlestick Injuries – preventing injury through safer equipment (SHARPS Program)  1996-2005
• Silicosis – data collection and prevention activities  2001-2005