Laboratory Workforce Occupational Health and Safety

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    Terms of Service

    By accessing or using Laboratory Workforce Occupational Health and Safety (LabWOHS) [www.labwohs.org] (“the Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and LabWOHS (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

    Your use of our Service indicates your acceptance of these Terms.

    We may update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by:

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    The laws of the United States of America shall govern this agreement and your use of the Service. Your use of the Service may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.

    Definitions

    For clarity throughout this document, the following terms have specific meanings:

    • “Service” refers to the website http://www.labwohs.org, including all content, features, and functionality provided through this domain.

    • “User” means any individual or entity that accesses or uses the Service.

    • “Content” includes text, images, videos, audio, graphics, and all other forms of information or data.

    • “User Content” means any content that users submit, post, or transmit through the Service.

    Description of Services

    Our Service provides information regarding research in occupational health for medical laboratory personnel as defined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of the United States as “Health care professionals, technicians, and assistants staffing LABORATORIES in research or health care facilities” National Library of Medicine (https://meshb.nlm.nih.gov/record/ui?ui=D017056) and that of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which states “Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians perform medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease” (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/clinical-laboratory-technologists-and-technicians.htm) (“medical laboratory professionals or MLP”). We offer an online platform for publication and dissemination of results gathered using the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health’s Well BQ questionnaire and other occupational health data collection tools. This website is also an instrument for education and dissemination of best practices in workplace safety, including the Total Worker Health® framework, in the context of the work done by laboratory professionals. This includes:

    • Summary of information about the Total Worker Health® initiative
    • Links to peer-reviewed journal articles regarding occupational health of the laboratory workforce
    • Dissemination of information on existing and upcoming education events focused on well-being for the medical laboratory workforce

    Service Availability: Our Service is generally available 24/7, except during scheduled maintenance windows. We aim for 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

    Technical Requirements: To use our Service, you need:

    • Supported Web Browsers: Microsoft Edge (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Mozilla Firefox (latest version), Safari (latest version on macOS or iOS). Older browsers may not support security features or modern web standards.
    • Supported Devices: desktop or laptop computers running Windows, macOS, or Linux; mobile devices running iOS or Android; tablets with modern browsers (as listed above). Some content may work best on desktop.
    • Stable broadband or mobile data connection: minimum recommended speed (e.g., 5 Mbps) for loading large datasets or interactive visualizations.
    • Use of Cookies and JavaScript: JavaScript may be needed for interactive features; basic cookies may be needed but users can opt out of optional cookies.
    • Content format and download: most distributable content will be available in the most common and accessible formats (i.e., DOC CSV, TSV, JSON, XML, PNG, JPG, TIFF).

    Image Licensing
    All images displayed on this website are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY‑NC‑ND 4.0). This license allows users to share the images for non‑commercial purposes, provided proper attribution is given and no modifications are made. Any use outside these terms requires prior written permission from the website owner.

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    Service Limitations:

    • This website may provide datasets, analyses, or research summaries “as is.” While reasonable efforts are being made to ensure accuracy, the Service does not guarantee that any data is complete, current, or error-free..
    • The information and datasets provided are for informational and research purposes only. They should not be relied upon for medical, legal, or financial decisions.
    • Access to the website may be interrupted, suspended, or limited at any time due to maintenance, system failures, or factors beyond the service’s control. The website does not guarantee continuous or error‑free operation.
    • Datasets, methodologies, and published findings may be updated, corrected, or removed at any time. The service is not obligated to notify users of such changes.
    • Some datasets or references may originate from third‑party sources. While the website content creators will make a good-faith effort to verify that the information is properly referenced, the website does not endorse or guarantee the availability, accuracy or reliability of any linked third‑party content.
    • To maintain system performance, the service may impose limits on data downloads, API calls, or automated access. Excessive or abusive usage may result in temporary or permanent access restrictions.
    • Certain tools, visualizations, or analytics may be offered as experimental features. These may be modified or discontinued at any time and may not function reliably.
    • The website is not responsible for conclusions, publications, or decisions derived from the use of its data by third-party users. Users assume full responsibility for verifying results and ensuring proper methodology.
    • Users are responsible for ensuring their use of the data complies with applicable laws, ethical guidelines, institutional review requirements, and licensing terms.
    • The service does not guarantee permanent hosting or archival of datasets. Users should maintain their own backups of any data they rely on.

    User Eligibility and Responsibilities

    Eligibility: Any user should have access to all resources published in this page.

    Geographic Restrictions: Our Service is available worldwide, so long as no laws or regulations from the respective governing bodies prohibit its availability.

    Contact form: when providing information using the contact form, users should:

    • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
    • Use your real name or authorized business name
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    Acceptable Use: Users must

    • Be real humans (not AI or Bots).
    • Be respectful of the work
    • Refrain from copying or scraping the content for unauthorized use

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    Key points:

    • We collect user information as described in our Privacy Policy
    • Data is encrypted during transmission and storage
    • We use industry-standard security measures
    • Third-party processors must meet our security standards
    • Third-party service providers: We work with additional tools and services including: Qualtrics, Nvivo, Zoom, Facebook, Instagram, and other similar research and information sharing platforms.

    Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

    Warranty Disclaimer: The Service is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

    Limitation of Liability:

    While reasonable security measures are taken, the website cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access, cyberattacks, or data breaches. The service is not liable for incidents beyond its reasonable control.

    Users are solely responsible for ensuring their use of the data complies with:

    • Applicable laws
    • Ethical guidelines
    • Institutional review requirements
    • Licensing or attribution terms

    The website is not liable for misuse or unauthorized use of the data.

    If a user is dissatisfied with any part of the website, their sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue use of the service.

    Indemnification: You agree to indemnify us against any claims arising from:

    • Your violation of these Terms
    • Your User Content
    • Your use of the Service

    Force Majeure: We are not liable for failures due to:

    • Natural disasters
    • Government actions
    • Internet service provider failures
    • Unexpected technical issues
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    Last Updated: January 10, 2026

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