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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
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