Occupational health branch

Data & Statistics

The Occupational Health Branch (OHB) releases data and statistics as part of its research and surveillance of critical challenges to worker health. This information is shared with employers and statewide partners to inform improvements to worker health and safety.

General Occupational Health

California Occupational Health Indicators report for 2008-2013 (PDF)
California Occupational Health Indicators – webpage overview

Work-Related Asthma

Fragrances and work-related asthma–California surveillance data, 1993–2012 – journal article abstract, 2017
Isocyanates and Work-Related Asthma: Findings From California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and New Jersey, 1993–2008 - journal article, 2015
Work-Related Asthma — 22 States, 2012 – MMWR report, 2015
Gender Differences in Work-Related Asthma: Surveillance Data from California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and New Jersey, 1993-2008 – journal article abstract, 2014
Swimming Facilities and Work-Related Asthma – journal article abstract, 2014
Asthma in California: A Surveillance Report – Chapter 5: Work-Related Asthma (PDF) | executive summary (PDF) | full report (PDF 5.9MB, 194 pages), 2013
State-Based, Work-Related Asthma Surveillance Data Online – MMWR announcement, 2012
Work-Related Asthma in the Educational Services Industry: California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and New Jersey, 1993–2000 – journal article abstract, 2007
The Proportion of Self-Reported Asthma Associated with Work in Three States: California, Massachusetts, and Michigan, 2001 – journal article abstract, 2006
Work-Related Asthma Among Health Care Workers: Surveillance data from California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and New Jersey, 1993-1997 – journal article abstract, 2005
Work-Related Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome – Cases from Surveillance in Selected U.S. States – journal article abstract, 2003
Cleaning Products and Work-Related Asthma – journal article abstract, 2003

Cosmetics

Cosmetics Containing Ingredients Linked to Cancer or Reproductive Harm: Data Reported to the California Safe Cosmetics Program, 2009 - 2015 - Current data summary | Full data report (PDF)