Work-related cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases (WR-CVDs) in Korea.

abstract：:In this experiment, we studied the different changes in activities and protein levels of each subform of hepatic cytochrome P450 and glutathione S-transferase (GST), in chemical-induced liver injury in rats. Rats were administered 1,1-dichloroethylene (DCE), allyl alcohol (AA), bromobenzene (BB) and N,N-dimethylformam...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Wang RS,Nakajima T,Honma T

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The possible associations of intragroup and intergroup conflict at work with psychological distress and work engagement were investigated in a cross-sectional study in a manufacturing factory in Japan. A self-administered questionnaire was sent to all employees, and 255 responses were returned (a response rate of 84%)...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Tsuno K,Kawakami N,Inoue A,Ishizaki M,Tabata M,Tsuchiya M,Akiyama M,Kitazume A,Kuroda M,Shimazu A

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents heat stress Standard ISO 7243, which is based upon the wet bulb globe temperature index (WBGT), and considers its suitability for use worldwide. The origins of the WBGT index are considered and how it is used in ISO 7243 and across the world as a simple index for monitoring and assessing hot enviro...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Parsons K

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been suggested that oxidative stress is associated with the cancers caused by asbestos. Since construction workers are sometimes exposed to low levels of asbestos, we investigated whether oxidative stress was elevated in construction workers who had been exposed to low levels of asbestos. The subjects were 48 J...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Yoshida R,Ogawa Y,Shioji I,Yu X,Shibata E,Mori I,Kubota H,Kishida A,Hisanaga N

更新日期：2001-04-01 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：:The drivers of ten vehicles (tram, helicopter, saloon car, van, forklift, two mobile excavators, wheel loader, tractor, elevating platform truck) were studied with regard to the combined exposures of whole-body vibration and awkward posture during occupational tasks. Seven degrees of freedom (DOFs), or body angles, we...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Raffler N,Hermanns I,Sayn D,Göres B,Ellegast R,Rissler J

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The global integration of economies worldwide has led to increased pressure for "labor flexibility". A notable aspect of this trend has been the rise in non-standard work arrangements, which include part-time work, temporary agency-based work, fixed-term contingent work, and independent contracting. Although non-stand...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Kawachi I

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple direct injection method for analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) or other organic components of particulate matter by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) was developed. This method uses a small custom brass capsule to insert a particulate sample deposited on a quartz fiber filter or po...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Ono-Ogasawara M,Myojo T,Smith TJ

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper intends to analyse responses of the working people to heat stress in Nepal's Tarai region. Here, the heat stress responses refer to the working environments- indoor and outdoor settings, prevailing diseases, and adaptive measures by the workers. Data were gathered from the sample households by using househo...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Pradhan B,Shrestha S,Shrestha R,Pradhanang S,Kayastha B,Pradhan P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study utilizes a psychophysical approach to examine the effects on carrying capacity for bi-manual carrying tasks involving different handle positions and carrying ranges. A total of 16 female subjects participated in the experiment in groups of two people, and each group of subjects performed the tasks in a rand...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Wu SP,Loiu Y,Chien TH

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It was concluded that there was sufficient evidence about a possible link between long working hours particularly exceeding 50 a week and the risk of significant health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease from literature review by Spurgeon et al.. This study was conducted to find out the single effect of regula...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Park J,Kim Y,Cho Y,Woo KH,Chung HK,Iwasaki K,Oka T,Sasaki T,Hisanaga N

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined whether employment category was associated with insomnia-related symptoms (IRS). We analyzed the 2010 Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions in Japan. The anonymous data of 43,865 people ranging from 20-59 yr of age were analyzed. We defined six employment categories: regularly employed, non-reg...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Maeda M,Filomeno R,Kawata Y,Sato T,Maruyama K,Wada H,Ikeda A,Iso H,Tanigawa T

更新日期：2019-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Various amines, such as triethylamine and N,N-dimethylethylamine, have been reported to cause glaucopsia in workers employed in epoxy, foundry, and polyurethane foam industries. This symptom has been related to corneal edema and vesicular collection of fluid within the corneal subepithelial cells. Exposure to amine va...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Jang JK

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this paper is to clarify the temporary threshold shifts in fingertip vibratory sensation produced by hand-transmitted vibrations that have the same equivalent tool vibration levels according to the JIS B 4900 determination method. The JIS B 4900 standard is based on vibration exposure dose values. There...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Maeda S,Yonekawa Y,Kanada K,Takahashi Y

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the risks associated with vibration exposure have been known for a long time, the importance of risk prevention has increased in Europe since the implementation of the Machine Directives in 1989 (1989/392/EC) and the Vibration Directive in 2002 (2002/44/CE). These Directives challenged manufacturers to design...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Donati PM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic field at the chest in 93 male workers exposed to asbestos dust in an asbestos products factory in China was studied by local magnetization and flux-gate gradiometry. The average field intensity at 12 measurement points over the anterior chest wall was compared among workers with and without asbestosis and amo...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Weng XT,Yao JC,Wang YJ,Hu TX,Yu ZG,Lu ZY,Guo JS

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to determine the changes in electromyographic activities in the shoulder and forearm muscles when using the bare hands, well-fitting gloves, and gloves that are one size smaller or one size larger for simulated assembly operations. Sixteen asymptomatic seated workers with normal hands and no o...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Yoo IG,Lee J,Jung MY,Lee JH

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of bright artificial light on the subjective mental state of 10 female nurses working shifts at a university hospital were assessed. We investigated two series of five consecutive workshifts rotations comprising one normal, two night and two evening shifts, using two self-administered rating scales. The su...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Iwata N,Ichii S,Egashira K

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The desktop slot exhaust hood has been widely used, but it is calculated by empirical formula. Axial velocity change rule of desktop slot exhaust hood can effectively provide the basis of the wind speed needed in order to control the poison. According to gas motion mathematical model, the geometry model and boundary c...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Chen J

更新日期：2018-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study comprised 1,781 nurses who participated in an investigation about working conditions, sleep, and health. They answered a questionnaire about age, sex, marital status, children living at home, work hours per week, number of night shifts last year, and total sleep duration and that also included a vali...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Andreassen CS,Pallesen S,Moen BE,Bjorvatn B,Waage S,Schaufeli WB

更新日期：2018-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：:The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published a new Technical Specification (TS), ISO/TS 20646-1 "Ergonomic procedures for the improvement of local muscular workloads (LMWL)--Part 1: Guidelines for reducing local muscular workloads" in 2004. However, little is known about whether the ISO/TS is rea...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Ebara T,Khuvasanont T,Krungkraiwong S,Amornratanapaichit R,Tachi N,Takeyama H,Murata K,Takanishi T,Inoue T,Suzumura H,Mori M,Itani T

更新日期：2007-04-01 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：:Objective is to evaluate the impact of occupational exposure to lignite dust on respiratory system. 103 blue-collar workers exposed to lignite dust and 62 controls completed a questionnaire on respiratory symptoms and underwent spirometry. Levels of lignite dust in workplace were measured. Univariate and multivariate ...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Drivas S,Rachiotis G,Vlastos FD,Zacharias C,Alexopoulos CG,Symvoulakis M,Vasiliou M,Behrakis PK

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Working time arrangements that require shift work or other non-standard working hours have significant potential to encroach on time that is highly valued for family, social and leisure activity. This can often result in workers experiencing poorer work-family or work-life balance. Based on an extensive literature sea...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Arlinghaus A,Bohle P,Iskra-Golec I,Jansen N,Jay S,Rotenberg L

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With a view to developing a method of evaluating mental work stress, a paced calculating task (addition and substraction of two two-digit figures) with eight grades of workload (20%-160% of work capacity) was assigned to 21 male and 20 female students. Using a VDT, subjects performed the task and psychological and phy...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Kurimori S,Kakizaki T

更新日期：1995-01-01 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：:The improvement of occupational health conditions in Small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) is the most crucial issue in occupational health in Japan today. Improvement will depend on how occupational health services are provided to SMEs. Recently, Occupational Health Service Centers (OHSCs) providing occupational...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Hino Y,Kan H,Minami M,Takada M,Shimokubo N,Nagata T,Kurita M,Uchida K,Mori K

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：:Seats have been newly developed with an anti-vibration suspension system for agricultural machinery. These seats were examined in a series of laboratory tests to determine their static and dynamic physical characteristics. These seats are specifically designed for the Japanese physique. An artificial track was constru...

journal_title：Industrial health

authors： Ishikawa F

更新日期：1998-04-01 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