Occupational health and safety challenges in China--focusing on township-village enterprises.

abstract：:The year 2017 marked the 50th anniversary of NIOSH's Respiratory Health Division (RHD). RHD began in 1967 as the Appalachian Laboratory for Occupational Respiratory Diseases (ALFORD), with a focus on coal workers' pneumoconiosis. ALFORD became part of NIOSH in 1971 and added activities to address work-related respirat...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Cummings KJ,Johns DO,Mazurek JM,Hearl FJ,Weissman DN

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most studies of hearing loss prevention in the music industry focus on the risk of hearing injury to musicians. However, live-music sound engineers (LMSE) may also be at risk of hearing injury due to their work-related sound exposure. We studied 27 LMSE, all of whom underwent otologic examination, including audiometry...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： McGinnity S,Beach EF,Cowan RSC,Mulder J

更新日期：2020-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Several in vitro studies have convincingly demonstrated that SiO2NPs mediated cytotoxicity, which was dose-, time- and size-dependent. The data on in vivo toxicity of SiO2NPs are even more contradictory. In the present study, we investigated the effects of sub-acute exposure to SiO2-NPs on spatial learning and memory,...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Salem A,Oudhabechi A,Sakly M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of mycotoxigenic Penicillium species in poultry houses of Telangana, India, was studied during 4 seasons between June 2009 and May 2010. Fungi belonging to 13 genera, including Penicillium, comprising 43 species were collected using petri plates. Fourteen Penicillium species demonstrated varying degrees...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Koteswara Rao V,Girisham S,Madhusudhan Reddy S

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined whether physicians' personality traits moderate the association between medical specialty and well-being at work. Nationally representative sample of Finnish physicians (n = 2,815; 65% women; aged 25-72 years in 2015) was used. Personality was assessed with the shortened Big Five Inventory. Indicators of w...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Mullola S,Hakulinen C,Gimeno Ruiz de Porras D,Presseau J,Jokela M,Vänskä J,Paunio T,Elovainio M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This overview of systematic reviews (SR) aims to determine how the potential confounding and/or mediating effects of lifestyle habits were taken into consideration in SR examining the job strain effect on cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence. Thirteen SR were identified. Lifestyle habits were often considered as con...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Riopel C,Lavigne-Robichaud M,Trudel X,Milot A,Gilbert-Ouimet M,Talbot D,Aubé K,Brisson C

更新日期：2020-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the association between levels of lead in blood and bone among female former smelter workers in Bunker Hill, Idaho, the authors performed a longitudinal study using homeostatic regulators of calcium and biomarkers of bone turnover. The authors measured participants' blood lead levels (by means of a graphite f...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Potula V,Henderson A,Kaye W

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Occupational skin diseases and disorders are the most commonly reported nontrauma-related category of occupational illness in the United States, and mining has one of the highest incidence rates among all industries. The authors' objective in this study was to describe mining industry dermatitis incidence, sources of ...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Poplin GS,Miller HD,Hintz PJ,Martini L,Burgess JL

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The increasing use of nanomaterials in academic and industrial environments has raised concerns about the potential effects of these materials on human and the environment. Researches have shown that occupational exposure to nanomaterials can affect employees' health. Many companies are active in the field of n...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Omari Shekaftik S,H Shirazi F,Yarahmadi R,Rasouli M,Ashtarinezhad A

更新日期：2020-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the associations between nonoccupational exposure to agricultural work, through husband or head of household (H/HH) occupation, and urinary bladder cancer risk among Egyptian women. A total of 1,167 women (388 bladder cases and 779 age- and residence-matched, population-based controls) from a multi...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Jackson SS,St George DM,Loffredo CA,Amr S

更新日期：2017-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：:The study aimed to compare the distortion-product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) with the pure-tone audiometry and to analyze the changes in participants exposed to noise. The results show a prevalence of participants with impaired DPOAEs higher than the prevalence of participants with impaired audiometries in the tot...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Rosati MV,Tomei F,Loreti B,Casale T,Cianfrone G,Altissimi G,Tomei G,Bernardini A,Di Marzio A,Sacco C,Scala B,Ricci S,Sancini A

更新日期：2018-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：:This work is a cross-sectional comparative study conducted on 528 residents in the slum and non-slum areas of Pokhara, Nepal. Of the total number of respondents, 90.2% in the slums and 63.3% in the non-slums indicated the existence of a main source of noise, and 80.7% in the slums and 66.0% in the non-slums replied th...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Choi E,Bhandari TR,Shrestha N

更新日期：2020-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine the influence of demographic, environmental, and occupational factors as well as behavioral characteristics of intercity bus drivers on their crash involvement risk. A total of 107 intercity bus drivers from Tehran, Iran, participated in the study. Logistic regression model suggest...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Besharati MM,Tavakoli Kashani A

更新日期：2018-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Appropriate daily exercise is recommended to remain healthy for adults, including medical professionals. In this study, the authors quantified daily physical activity of anesthesiologists in the operating room using a newly developed triaxial accelerometer, Jukudai Mate. During daily work, mean±SD energy expenditure o...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Tanaka H,Kawamata T,Gen-No H,Nose H,Kawamata M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work was conducted to assess the impacts on workplace and ambient air quality due to release of sulfur dioxide (SO(2)) into the atmosphere at Al-Noor production station, located in southern desert of Sultanate of Oman. The SO(2) is released because of oxidation of H(2)S to SO(2) on flaring of H(2)S rich off gas a...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Abdul-Wahab S,Ali S,Sardar S,Irfan N

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors conducted a work-related stress surveillance study in 2013 on 6,558 public-sector employees in Italy, examining how they perceived their jobs, via the Job Content Questionnaire, and their mental health status, via the General Health Questionnaire 12 (GHQ-12). Of the 2,094 employees completing the questionn...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Feola D,Pedata P,D'Ancicco F,Santalucia L,Sannolo N,Ascione E,Nienhaus A,Magliano L,Lamberti M

更新日期：2016-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Beryllium is commonly used in the dental industry. This study investigates the association between particle size and shape in induced sputum (IS) with beryllium exposure and oxidative stress in 83 dental technicians. Particle size and shape were defined by laser and video, whereas beryllium exposure data came from sel...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Stark M,Lerman Y,Kapel A,Pardo A,Schwarz Y,Newman L,Maier L,Fireman E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to determine the concentration of aluminum in the autopsied lungs of eight hardrock miners. These miners had inhaled McIntyre Powder (a mixture of aluminum and aluminum oxide) as a prophylaxis against silicosis. The study involved chemical analysis of lungs, where each whole lung was di...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Verma DK

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New methods for exploring pulmonary inflammation might be useful: measurements of exhaled nitric oxide (NO) and hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) in exhaled breath condensate (EBC). The authors describe the application and utility of these methods in a case report of pediatric nurse presenting an occupational asthma to lat...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： de Broucker V,Hulo S,Cherot-Kornobis N,Lartigau-Sezary I,Matran R,Sobaszek A,Edme JL

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure to heavy metals and organic solvents are potential etiologic factors for multiple sclerosis (MS), but their interaction with MS-associated genes is under-studied. The authors explored the relationship between environmental exposure to lead, mercury, and solvents and 58 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) i...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Napier MD,Poole C,Satten GA,Ashley-Koch A,Marrie RA,Williamson DM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is the most common symptom of sleep-disorders. Although high levels of EDS have been reported among firefighters, there is a limited understanding on EDS in firefighters. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in full-time firefighters (n = 275). The survey included the Epworth Sleep...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Shi Y,Bender B,McGovern P,Jung EM,DeMoulin D,Jacobs S,Prichard JR,Kim H

更新日期：2020-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Environmental factors appear to be important in the etiology of testicular cancer. In this study, the authors identified some risk factors for testicular cancer, paying particular attention to prenatal and early life exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Using a questionnaire, the authors obtained informa...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Nori F,Carbone P,Giordano F,Osborn J,Figà-Talamanca I

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultraviolet (UV) light inherent to welding processes generates ozone (O(3)) with subsequent formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) through photochemical reactions when UV light is present with O(3). This study aimed to determine the performance of filters used as respiratory protective devices by welding personnel...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Chen HL,Chung SH,Jhuo ML

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the United States, there is limited literature on occupational pesticide exposures despite being associated with adverse health outcomes, including in large states such as Texas. The purpose of this article is to characterize occupational pesticide poison center exposures in Texas. Descriptive statistics were used ...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Trueblood AB,Shipp EM

更新日期：2018-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to examine induced sputum (IS) cells profile from restorers/conservators of cultural heritage (restorers) with no lower airway symptoms and normal ventilatory lung function. The study involved 22 restorers and 48 control workers. Medical interview, physical examination, spirometry, skin...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Kanceljak-Macan B,Trošić I,Varnai VM,Pavičić I,Macan J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coffee workers respiratory health problems, found to be associated with dust exposure in the coffee factories, but the content of the dust is not well known. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess the microbial contamination of coffee in dry and wet coffee process, from four farms in two regions of Ethiopia....

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Abaya SW,Bråtveit M,Deressa W,Kumie A,Tenna A,Moen BE

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Workers exposed to fuels and paints may present alterations in several parameters. Thus, we assessed potential biomarkers, with the aim of detecting early changes in gasoline station attendants and painters. Blood samples were collected for the analysis of inflammatory and DNA damage markers, besides biochemical, haem...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Brum EDS,da Silva LM,Teixeira TP,Moreira LDR,Kober H,Lavall MC,Silva JÉPD,Piana M,Lenz LS,da Cruz IBM,Duarte T,Duarte MMMF,Brandão R

更新日期：2020-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:In developing countries, musculoskeletal complaints are considered as main cause of occupational complications and disability. Economic burden of these complications more than workers has impact on organization and society in general. In Iranian aluminum industries, workers are directly involved in production process ...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Aghilinejad M,Javad Mousavi SA,Nouri MK,Ahmadi AB

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) regarding occupational noise exposure, Noise-induced hearing loss, audiometry and use of hearing protection devices among iron and steel factory workers exposed to high noise level. A modified, validated, structured questionnaire was used to collect information from 25...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Nyarubeli IP,Tungu AM,Bråtveit M,Moen BE

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors evaluated the respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function test results (forced vital capacity [FVC], forced expiratory volume in 1 second [FEV1], and ratio of FEV1 to FVC [FEV1%]) of female residents of the critically polluted industrial estate of Vapi, Gujarat (state), India, and compared these with contr...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Patel S,Ramaiah Nellore MR,Sadhu HG,Kulkarni PK,Patel BD,Parikh DJ

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00