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Publications

All - 2011 - 2010

Results 41 to 48 out of 48.

• 07/09/2010 - Alcohol and drug screening of occupational drivers for preventing injury (Review)
  Background: Workforce alcohol and drug testing is commonplace but its effect in reducing occupational injuries remains unclear. Objectives: To assess the effects of alcohol and drug screening of occupational drivers (operating a motorised vehicle) in preventing injury or workrelated effects such as sickness absence related to injury. Search strategy: We searched the following databases up to June 2007 (or up to the latest issue then available): MEDLINE, EMBASE, The Cochrane Library, Cochrane Occupational Health Field’s specialised register, DARE, PsychINFO, ERIC, ETOH, CISDOC, NIOSHTIC, TRANSPORT, Zetoc, Science Citation Index and Social Science Citation index and HSELINE. We also searched reference lists, relevant websites and conducted hand searching. Selection criteria: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs), cluster-randomised trials, controlled clinical trials, controlled before and after studies (more than three time points to be measured before and after the study) and interrupted time-series (ITS) studies that evaluated alcohol or drug screening interventions for occupational drivers (compared to another intervention or no intervention) with an outcome measured as a reduction in injury or a proxy measure thereof. Data collection and analysis: Two review authors independently extracted data and assessed study quality. We contacted authors of the included studies for further information.
• 07/09/2010 - Alcohol, health and policy: the Italian perspective
  Learning from the past, Italy will go ahead in the next National Health Plan in setting targets on alcohol promoting moderation in alcohol consumption and will monitor the drinking habits of the population taking into account at least the following variables: The aims are that the NHP 2000-2003 (to be implemented starting from autumn 2001) should contain a multidimensional key areas framework supporting specific targets that can: - Promote healthier lifestyles and habits (life skills) - Tackle misleading risk-taking cultures - Improve settings (family, schools, communities) - Strengthen health protection of vulnerable groups - Decrease “gradients” within and between groups (inequities in health) and reduce harm
• 07/09/2010 - Integrating Health Promotion Interventions for Hazardous and Harmful Alcohol Consumption into Primary Health Care Professionals’ Daily Work STRATEGY FOR ITALY
  The aim of this contribution is to develop a country-based strategy for the implementation of a programme to integrate interventions for hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption in primary health care settings. The Italian team included representatives from governmental as well as non – governmental organizations, health professional organizations and groups, scientific organizations. Following a track provided by the PHEPA project, the country team has tried, where possible, to identify a series of priorities to be implemented nationwide by mean a programme of actions particularly focused on prevention and health promotion and including targeted approaches for young people. Among the aims of the strategy is to have the strategy endorsed by a number of key partners and stakeholders at the National, regional and local level and to submit the strategy to the Ministry of Health for a possible development of a formalized integration of specific items into the daily GPs activities.
• 06/09/2010 - IAS Factsheet Alcohol and the Workplace
  This resource is based on research regarding alcohol and the workplace in Britain. The following areas were investigated: Alcohol and the working population; The problems associated with alcohol use; Estimated cost of alcohol-related sickness absence; Estimated cost of alcohol-related reduced employment Estimated cost of alcohol-related premature mortality; Alcohol-related workplace productivity harms: a summary; Legislation; Alcohol Policies in practice; Helplines for professionals; Changing attitudes; and a Workplace Alcohol Policy
• 06/09/2010 - ILO Management of Alcohol and Drug related issues in the Workplace
  The practical recommendations of this code of practice are intended to provide guidance to all those who have responsibility for addressing alcohol- and drug-related problems at the workplace. The code is not intended to replace international standards, national laws, regulations or other accepted standards. Alcohol and drug policies and programmes should apply to all staff, managers and employees and should not discriminate on grounds of race, colour, sex, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.
• 21/07/2010 - International Labour Office Geneva (ILO) (1996). Management of Alcohol and Drug related issues in the Workplace.
  The practical recommendations of this code of practice are intended to provide guidance to all those who have responsibility for addressing alcohol- and drug-related problems at the workplace. The code is not intended to replace international standards, national laws, regulations or other accepted standards. Alcohol and drug policies and programmes should apply to all staff, managers and employees and should not discriminate on grounds of race, colour, sex, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin..
• 21/07/2010 - Trade Union Congress (TUC) (2003). Alcohol and Work – A potent cocktail
  The TUC welcomes this initiative on alcohol harm reduction. Alcohol misuse is a problem which appears to be growing. It has the potential to rob people not only of their health, but their jobs, self-respect and family and friends. Assisting people who may have become dependent on alcohol is not just good for society but also good for business..
• 21/07/2010 - The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) (1996). Don’t mix it – A guide for employers on alcohol at work.
  This booklet has been developed to help the owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses deal with alcohol-related problems at work. It reaffirms the Government’s commitment in The Health of the Nation1 to encourage employers to introduce workplace alcohol policies and evaluate their impact..