Abstract: | Ten leading work-related diseases and injuries were proposed by the NIOSH to be controlled. These diseases and injuries are occupational lung diseases, musculoskeletal injuries, occupational cancers (other than lung), amputations, fractures, eye loss, lacerations, and traumatic deaths, cardiovascular diseases, disorders of reproduction, neurotoxic disorders, noise induced loss of hearing, dermatologic conditions, and psychologic disorders. Current topics regarding these diseases and injuries are discussed. |