A simple direct injection method for GC/MS analysis of PAHs in particulate matter.

abstract：:This paper describes the current status of occupational health and safety countermeasures in Beijing, China. It includes the network and organization of occupational health, occupational health personnel, the refitting of industrial structures, hazardous agents at workplaces, the classification and incident rates of o...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Gao X,Sun L

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to investigate the relationship of active and passive smoking with occupational injury among manual workers. Data from the 2011 Korean Working Conditions Survey were analyzed for 12,507 manual workers aged ≥15 yr. Overall, 60.4% of men and 5.8% of women were current smokers. The prevalence of ...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Kim HC,Lamichhane DK,Jung DY,Kim HR,Choi EH,Oh SS,Kang HT,Rhee KY,Chang SJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present work is dedicated to the study of occupational cold environments in food distribution industrial units. Field measurements and a subjective assessment based on an individual questionnaire were considered. The survey was carried out in 5 Portuguese companies. The field measurements include 26 workplaces, wh...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Oliveira AV,Gaspar AR,Raimundo AM,Quintela DA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Organizational justice has recently attracted attention as a predictor of employee mental and physical health. However, the lack of a Japanese translation of the original English-language organizational justice scale (OJS) has precluded its application in Japan. The present study aimed to develop Japanese version of t...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Shibaoka M,Takada M,Watanabe M,Kojima R,Kakinuma M,Tanaka K,Kawakami N

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using an ultrasonic nebulizer, cobalt aerosols (MMAD = 0.76 microns, sigma g = 2.1) were generated from an aqueous suspension of ultrafine metallic cobalt particles (Uf-Co) with a primary diameter of 20 nm. Rats were exposed to Uf-Co aerosols at 2.72 +/- 0.44 mg/m3 for 5 hours (Exp. 1) or at 2.12 +/- 0.55 mg/m3 for 4 ...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Kyono H,Kusaka Y,Homma K,Kubota H,Endo-Ichikawa Y

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High level of exposure to manganese (Mn) can cause a clinically and pathophysiologically distinct syndrome from idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD). We describe the clinical features and results of [123I]-fluoropropyl (FP)-CIT SPECT of a liver cirrhotic with atypical parkinsonism. The patient developed atypical parkin...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Kim J,Kim JM,Kim YK,Shin JW,Choi SH,Kim SE,Kim Y

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Industrial talc has been widely circulated in the world for a long time. The pure talc has little effects on humans, but inhalation of talc contaminated with asbestos can causes severe asbestos-related diseases such as lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma. Herein, we represent a case of lung cancer after occupationa...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Kim J,Oak C,Jang T,Jung M,Chun B,Park EK,Takahashi K

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Out of the "Report on Workers" Casualties" presented by the employers in the entire nation in 1986 and 1988 to the Labor Standards Inspection Offices, 13,166 cases diagnosed as low back pain (5,820 cases in 1986 and 7,346 cases in 1988) were sampled and studied. This survey revealed that its incidence in men was about...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Kuwashima A,Aizawa Y,Nakamura K,Taniguchi S,Watanabe M

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reliability and validity of the Japanese-translated version of the Swedish Demand-Control-Support Questionnaire (J-DCSQ) was examined. The subjects comprised 212 women working in nursery schools. The 17-item J-DCSQ consists of three subscales: psychological demands (PD), decision latitude (DL), and social support (SS)...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Mase J,Ota A,Inoue K,Iida T,Tsutsumi A,Yatsuya H,Ono Y

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to study noise levels associated with electronic arcade games, noise measurements were made in 3 selected game centers and 192 samples were taken in each location. The background noise was recorded at a level of 61 dB(A) and 64 dB(C). When the electronic games were performed these levels of noise reached to 8...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Mirbod SM,Inaba R,Yoshida H,Nagata C,Komura Y,Iwata H

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the shift work-related problems associated with a 16-h night shift in a two-shift system, we took the following important factors into consideration; the interaction between circadian rhythms and the longer night shift, the type of morningness and eveningness experienced, the subjective sleep feeling, the su...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Fukuda H,Takahashi M,Miki K,Haratani T,Kurabayashi L,Hisanaga N,Arito H,Takahashi H,Egoshi M,Sakurai M

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the high number of accidents that occur in construction and the consequences this has for workers, organizations, society and countries, occupational safety and health (OSH) has become a very important issue for stakeholders to take care of the human resource. For this reason, and in order to know how OSH resea...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Suárez Sánchez FA,Carvajal Peláez GI,Catalá Alís J

更新日期：2017-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：:To disclose the effects of chromium (Cr) on olfactory function, olfactory threshold tests were conducted on 27 male plating workers (Cr workers) with signs and symptoms of olfactory irritation but without nasal septum perforation or ulcer and on 34 male control subjects in Korean plating factories. The Cr workers had ...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Kitamura F,Yokoyama K,Araki S,Nishikitani M,Choi JW,Yum YT,Park HC,Park SH,Sato H

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to (1) determine the deposition and clearance rates of ultrafine metallic nickel (Uf-Ni) in rats after a 5 hours single inhalation exposure, and (2) to histopathologically examine the pulmonary lesions induced at dose levels comparable to the Occupational Exposure Limit recommended in Japan (OEL). The...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Serita F,Kyono H,Seki Y

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary Cadmium (Cd) levels were measured twice a year from 1986 to 1992 in five workers exposed to cadmium pigment dust. At the end of 1987, the work environment was improved, and urinary Cd was monitored in association with atmospheric Cd. The five subjects were exposed to cadmium dust at maximum concentrations of 0...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Kawada T,Shinmyo RR,Suzuki S

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intratracheal instillation of GaAs suspension has been histopathologically shown to induce a diffuse pulmonary response. In the present study, magnetometry was used to evaluate the effects of intratracheally instilled GaAs on the behavior of externally magnetized iron particles instilled in rabbit lung. Magnetometric ...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Aizawa Y,Takata T,Karube H,Tatsumi H,Inokuchi N,Kotani M,Chiyotani K

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cognitive health is a key resource for individuals to nurture their employability. We studied the longitudinal association of cognitive function with changes in stressful working conditions, testing a possible reversed causation. We used a sample of employees (N=1,355) participating in two surveys (2006 and 2011) with...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Li J,Wege N,Loerbroks A,Riedel N

更新日期：2020-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Construction workers (CWs) are both more exposed to tetanus and at higher risk to be inadequately immunized. Our aim was to evaluate tetanus immunization status and knowledge/attitudes towards tetanus vaccination in CWs in Italy. In this field report, the immunization status of 554 unskilled CWs (i.e. labourers). Immu...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Riccò M,Cattani S,Veronesi L,Colucci ME

更新日期：2016-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Occupational injuries are decreasing due to the improvement in occupational management in the workplace in recent years. However, pneumoconiosis and its complications remain important occupational diseases. Based on the report 'survey on classification for supervision of pneumoconiosis in Japan' performed in 1994, thi...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Tonori Y,Niitsuya M,Sato T,Sugiura Y,Miyake H,Aizawa Y

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated whether cold-induced deterioration in neuromuscular function can be restored by intermittently increasing the workload. We examined the level of muscular strain, agonist-antagonist co-activation, the occurrence of EMG gaps and neuromuscular efficiency in wrist flexor and extensor muscles at 21°C (...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Oksa J,Paasovaara S,Ollila T

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of present study was to assess relationship between biomarkers of Manganese (Mn) and neuropsychological effects. The study was carried out on 27 welders and 31 ferroalloy smelters as Mn-exposed groups and 30 office workers as unexposed controls. Air Mn concentrations were determined according to NIOSH me...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Hassani H,Golbabaei F,Shirkhanloo H,Tehrani-Doust M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The repair and maintenance of electrical power lines involves awkward postures, which are known risk factors for developing musculoskeletal disorders. The aim of the present study was to quantify postures and movements of upper arm, head, upper back and neck in the main tasks performed by line workers. Posture of twel...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Moriguchi CS,Carnaz L,Alencar JF,Miranda Júnior LC,Granqvist L,Hansson GÅ,Gil Coury HJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A field survey of 147 engineers (23-49 years) in an electronics manufacturing company was conducted to investigate the effect of working hours on cardiovascular-autonomic nervous functions (urinary catecholamines, heart rate variability and blood pressure). The subjects were divided into 3 groups by age: 23-29 (n = 49...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Sasaki T,Iwasaki K,Oka T,Hisanaga N,Ueda T,Takada Y,Fujiki Y

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the maximum acceptable weight of carriage (MAWC) for young Taiwanese males experienced in manual load carriage tasks. The elements of the examined load carriage tasks included lifting a box from the floor to the waist height, turning around while holding the box, carrying the box at the waist heigh...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Cheng TS,Lee TH

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To clarify whether job stressors affecting injury due to labor accidents differ between Japanese male and female blue-collar workers, the Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ), assessing dimensions of job stressors based on the demand-control-support model, was applied to 139 blue-collar workers in a manufacturing factory. ...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Murata K,Kawakami N,Amari N

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have developed an in vivo tribometer for characterizing the friction of a human heel against a planar test surface. The pedestrian steps down on an angled test surface and an observer determines if the person's heel slips. In the simplest variation, the subject simply steps down onto the test surface. The second va...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Besser M,Marpet M,Medoff H

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The paper summarizes the research on cold protection of feet. There exist several conflicting requirements for the choice of the best suited footwear for cold exposure. These conflicts are related to various environmental factors, protection needs and user comfort issues. In order to reduce such conflicts and simplify...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Kuklane K

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A questionnaire survey was done to examine the associations between the dimensions of safety climate and the nurses' motivation toward patient safety. Excluding nursing directors, a total of 371 full-time female Japanese nurses (registered nurses and licensed practical nurses) working in 6 hospitals of fewer than 250 ...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Kudo Y,Kido S,Taruzuka Shahzad M,Saegusa Y,Satoh T,Aizawa Y

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A field survey of 71 salesmen (22-60 years) in a machinery manufacturing company was conducted to investigate the effect of working hours on biological functions related to the cardiovascular system. The subjects were divided into four groups by age, and those in each age group were further divided into shorter (SWH) ...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Iwasaki K,Sasaki T,Oka T,Hisanaga N

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-awakening, waking up at a designated time decided before sleeping, could prevent failure in the blood circulation vessel system such as heart attack, acute increases in heart rate or blood pressure upon waking. Previous research showed that anticipatory changes occurred in heart rate prior to awakening from a sho...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Kaida K,Ogawa K,Hayashi M,Hori T

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00