Screening of dry eye disease in visual display terminal workers during occupational health examinations: The Moriguchi study.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present the pitiable working conditions of clinical waste pickers in hospitals in the Northwest region of Cameroon and associated exposure to health hazards. METHODS:Observe clinical waste pickers as they carry out their functions for three days and carry out informal consultations (discussion) with the w...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Mochungong PI

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Healthcare workers (HCWs) are exposed daily to the risk of injury by needlesticks and other medical instruments. However, the psychiatric impacts of such injuries have not been evaluated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the mental health status of HCWs with experiences of needlestick and sharps injuries. A cross...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Sohn JW,Kim BG,Kim SH,Han C

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to determine ultraviolet (UV) action spectra for cell killing of primary porcine lens epithelial cells (LECs) that can be used to establish guidelines for evaluation of the hazard of cataract due to UV exposure in the workplace. METHODS:Primary porcine LECs were exposed to differen...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Okuno T,Nakanishi-Ueda T,Ueda T,Yasuhara H,Koide R

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Numerous workers have participated in recovery efforts following the accident that occurred at the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant after the Great East Japan Earthquake. These workers, belonging to various companies, have been engaged in various tasks since the acci...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Mori K,Tateishi S,Kubo T,Kobayashi Y,Hiraoka K,Kawashita F,Hayashi T,Kiyomoto Y,Kobashi M,Fukai K,Tahara H,Okazaki R,Ogami A,Igari K,Suzuki K,Kikuchi H,Sakai K

更新日期：2018-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aims of the study were to investigate the systematic classification of subsidiary behaviors during visual display terminal (VDT) work and discuss the interpretation of these behaviors through an interactive model of subsidiary behaviors, work performance and autonomic nerve activity. METHODS:Twelve univ...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Takanishi T,Ebara T,Murasaki GI,Kubo T,Tachi N,Itani T,Kamijima M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of the present study was to obtain knowledge for improvement of the housing and life among radiation decontamination workers by examining the effect of housing type on anxiety over lack of privacy. METHODS:This cross-sectional study comprised 544 male radiation decontamination workers in Fukushi...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Hidaka T,Kakamu T,Endo S,Sato S,Masuishi Y,Kumagai T,Nakano S,Koyama K,Fukushima T

更新日期：2018-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate two-point discrimination (2PD) sense and kinesthetic sense dysfunctions in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) patients compared with a healthy group. METHODS:The 2PD sense, muscle force, and kinesthetic differentiation (KD) of strength; the range of motion in radiocarpal arti...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Wolny T,Saulicz E,Linek P,Myśliwiec A

更新日期：2016-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Dental caries and periodontal disease are highly prevalent in the Japanese adult population. Oral examination is an effective method to find various oral health problems in their early stages. However, workplace oral examination is not common in Japan. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationshi...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Oshikohji T,Shimazaki Y,Shinagawa T,Fukui N,Akifusa S,Hirata Y,Yamashita Y

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study investigated potential associations between having a person in need of nursing care at home and psychological distress amongst the Japanese working population, using a nationally representative sample. METHODS:We extracted data from the 2013 Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions conducted by ...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Eguchi H,Wada K

更新日期：2018-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Healthcare workers are at high risk of infection from blood-borne pathogens, such as Hepatitis B and C Virus, and Human Immunodeficiency. Occupational exposure to needle-stick injuries (NSIs) continue to have a major health problem in the healthcare systems of developing countries. Thus, this review article ...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Mengistu DA,Tolera ST

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Many kinds of heavy metals are used in industry; thus, it is important for us to clarify their toxicity. For example, lead, which is a component of solder, is notorious for its neurotoxicity, and substitute materials have been sought for many years. Therefore, we examined the genotoxicity of lead and also th...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Asakura K,Satoh H,Chiba M,Okamoto M,Serizawa K,Nakano M,Omae K

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Nickel (Ni) -smelting fumes on oncogenic proteins in vivo and in vitro. METHODS:Ni fallout beside a Ni smelting furnace in a factory was sampled to study its toxic effect. The effects of Ni-smelting fumes on the regulation of PI3K and ERK signaling ...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Han D,Yang Y,Zhang L,Wang C,Wang Y,Tan WQ,Hu XY,Wu YH

更新日期：2016-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiONPs) are representative metal oxide NPs and are categorized as an insoluble nickel compound. Our previous studies suggested that NiONPs have more pulmonary toxicity than micron-sized NiO because they may dissolve slowly and produce many more Ni ions. We confirmed the hypothesis ...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Nishi KI,Kadoya C,Ogami A,Oyabu T,Morimoto Y,Ueno S,Myojo T

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop tools offering definite orientation for managers and employees to support their work improvement through occupational mental health. This research was a part of the Mental Health Improvement & Reinforcement Study (MIR study), conducted from October 2004 to March 2006. METHODS:We developed a trial...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Tahara H,Yamada T,Nagafuchi K,Shirakawa C,Suzuki K,Mafune K,Kubota S,Hiro H,Mishima N,Nagata S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the association between skill underutilization, a psychological job stressor proposed in the NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) job stress model, and the prevalence of hypertension. METHODS:We studied sitting blood pressure and fasting bloo...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Konno S,Munakata M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infrared Spectrophotometry (IR) is now widely used to determine crystalline silica in industrial dust samples. Though the IR method has many advantages when dealing with respirable dust samples, some serious analytical errors are often caused by interference minerals contamination. These minerals have a characteristic...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Ojima J

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the main hazard in cement processing is dust and respiratory tract disorders are the most important group of occupational diseases in this industry, evidence for associations between exposure to cement dust and either respiratory symptoms or functional impairment has not been conclusive. This study was, there...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Neghab M,Choobineh A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of working hours on health were examined taking psychological job strain into account. White-collar workers employed at the main office of a Japanese manufacturing company provided data for analysis done in 1997. The eligible subjects were 286 workers aged 20-39. Causal relationships between working hours,...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Tarumi K,Hagihara A,Morimoto K

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We performed the current study to (1) understand the distribution of culturable airborne bacteria over a one-year monitoring period, (2) confirm places in stations where airborne bacteria are highly detected, (3) understand the factors that affect concentrations of airborne bacteria and (4) compare the distr...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Kawasaki T,Kyotani T,Ushiogi T,Lee H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Professional drivers are exposed to diesel engine exhaust and outdoor air pollution while driving. Diesel engine exhaust and outdoor air pollution are known carcinogens causing lung cancer. However, previous epidemiological studies examining lung cancer risk in professional drivers have not shown a consisten...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Koh DH,Kong HJ,Oh CM,Jung KW,Park D,Won YJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Spinal pain is a significant occupational health issue. Whilst neck pain and low back pain have received considerable attention, thoracic spinal pain (TSP) has not. The objective of this study was to systematically identify and report the evidence describing the prevalence and correlates of TSP within occupa...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Briggs AM,Bragge P,Smith AJ,Govil D,Straker LM

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The differences in the methodologies of various occupational health risk assessment (OHRA) models have not been extensively reported. We aimed to understand the qualitative and quantitative differences between common OHRA models in typical industries. METHODS:The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Austra...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Tian F,Zhang M,Zhou L,Zou H,Wang A,Hao M

更新日期：2018-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Agricultural use of neonicotinoid (NEO) insecticides has been increasing in recent years, but their biological monitoring methods have been scarcely reported. In this study, we developed and validated a rapid and sensitive method for quantifying urinary NEO concentrations using high-performance liquid chroma...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Ueyama J,Nomura H,Kondo T,Saito I,Ito Y,Osaka A,Kamijima M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationships between alcohol consumption, serum gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) levels, and the prevalence of major coronary risk factors were analyzed cross-sectionally in 2,399 male and 1,402 female middle-aged workers, to clarify the effects of moderate alcohol consumption on the development of the metabolic s...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Yamada Y,Noborisaka Y,Suzuki H,Ishizaki M,Yamada S

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Occupational diseases (OD) are among the most significant issues of work life, with economic, medical, social, and ethical aspects. The majority of studies concerning OD focus on the causes or medical outcomes of OD. There are a limited number of studies investigating the social and economic impacts of being ...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Beyan AC,Demiral Y,Cimrin A

更新日期：2018-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study were to develop approaches for monitoring and prioritizing factors associated with thermal stresses imposed on workers in iron and steel casting industries, and to eventually purpose effective control strategies. METHODS:The whole study was completed in the furnace areas of two steel ...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Chen WY,Lo CL,Chen CP,Juang YJ,Yoon C,Tsai PJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of supervised exercise among nurses conducting shift work for health promotion. METHODS:A total of 30 healthy female nurses conducting shift work participated in this study and they were randomly assigned to one of the following 2 groups: The supervised exercis...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Matsugaki R,Kuhara S,Saeki S,Jiang Y,Michishita R,Ohta M,Yamato H

更新日期：2017-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association between dental consultation and oral health status among male Japanese employees. METHODS:The participants were 3351 male employees who received a workplace oral health examination conducted at the ages of 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, and 59 years before retirement in conjunction with a...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Shimazaki Y,Nonoyama T,Miyano Y,Miyata Y,Hisada K,Nagasawa T

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to investigate the association between occupational clusters and allergic rhinitis (AR). METHODS:The study was based on data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES: 2007-2015). This study included 46,965 individuals: 20,491 men and 26,474 women. AR was def...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Park S,Jung PK,Choi M,Seok H,Kim H,Oh SS,Koh SB

更新日期：2018-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Long working hours may impact human health. In Japan, teachers tend to work long hours. From 2002 to 2012, the number of leaves of absence due to diseases other than mental disorders, or mental disorders among public school teachers increased by 1.3 times (from 2,616 to 3,381), or 1.8 times (from 2,687 to 4,...

journal_title：Journal of occupational health

authors： Bannai A,Ukawa S,Tamakoshi A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00