abstract：BACKGROUND:Excessive spinal load caused by a schoolbag has a major impact on the child's body posture. The National Sanitary Inspector recommends the limit of schoolbag weight as corresponding to 10-15% of the student's weight. The aim of the study was to assess the spinal load of children aged 6-9 years, caused by sch...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Malinowska-Borowska J,Flajszok K

更新日期：2020-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polish research on gender-based sexual harassment at the workplace is relatively rare. The presented work aimed at developing a reliable tool to measure this phenomenon. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The analyses of the psychometric properties of the Questionnaire of Exposure to Workplace Sex-Based Harassment...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Drabek M

更新日期：2020-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cyclophosphamide (CP) and ifosfamide (IP) contaminations have been detected in hospital environments. This study was conducted to determine if there was any contamination in the spaces (floors and door handles) between the hospital exit and the antineoplastic drugs (ADs) preparation and administration units....

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Mucci N,Dugheri S,Farioli A,Garzaro G,Rapisarda V,Campagna M,Bonari A,Arcangeli G

更新日期：2020-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Isothiazolinones are preservatives which are present in cosmetics, household chemicals and many other industrial products. Initially, a mixture of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI - Kathon CG) was used, and then, from the beginning of the 21st century, only methylisothiazolinone....

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Kieć-Świerczyńska M,Nowakowska-Świrta E

更新日期：2020-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The findings of numerous studies and analyzes conducted in many countries have proven that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) negatively affects the psychophysical abilities drivers. Therefore, in Commission Directive 2014/85/EU of July, 1 2014, OSA was recognized as one of the most important risk factors for car accidents...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Siedlecka J,Rybacki M,Pływaczewski R,Czajkowska-Malinowska M,Radliński J,Kania A,Śliwiński P

更新日期：2020-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this paper was to present data on occupational exposure to carcinogens and mutagens in Poland in 2013-2017, based on information sent to the "Central Register of Data on Exposure to Carcinogenic or Mutagenic Chemical Substances, Mixtures, Agents or Technological Processes," kept by the Nofer Insti...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Niepsuj A,Czerczak S,Konieczko K

更新日期：2020-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study is aimed at evaluating the awareness among hunters and foresters concerning the activities undertaken for the prevention of Borrelia burgdorferi infections. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study group included 236 hunters from Poland and 339 foresters from Ukraine. The study was based on an origi...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Tokarska-Rodak M,Shkilna M,Krajewska M,Pańczuk A,Weiner M,Pawłowicz E,Korda M,Klisch I,Andreychyn M

更新日期：2020-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper attempts to determine the role of the hospital environment in the spread of Clostridioides/Clostridium (C.) difficile infections based on a review of studies published in the medical literature and in the light of the authors' own experiences. Clostridioides/Clostridium difficile has recently ...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Kabała M,Aptekorz M,Martirosian G

更新日期：2019-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this article is to present the prestige of selected medical professions in the opinion of people practicing these professions. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study was conducted by means of the survey technique. The research tool was an original questionnaire prepared by the authors of the study, which...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Janus E,Filar-Mierzwa K

更新日期：2019-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Work performed in a sitting position, despite the fact that it does not require a lot of physical effort, can be the cause of many musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), especially when performed for a long time and in the wrong position. Musculoskeletal disorders are currently a common problem in the working population. Th...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Malińska M

更新日期：2019-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Perchloroethylene is used mainly as a solvent in dry cleaning, cleaning of electrical equipment, and degreasing of metal parts. The authors report a case of acute poisoning with perchloroethylene contracted by a maintenance worker when cleaning an electric transformer. Since perchloroethylene may cause severe poisonin...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Sanz-Gallen P,Sanz-Ribas A,Martí-Amengual G,Fernández-Colomé J

更新日期：2019-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stress is a result of disturbed homeostasis and can contribute to the development of many diseases. One of the methods of combating stress is aromatherapy, which uses essential oils with a calming and relaxing effect. The aim of the work was to perform a qualitative analysis of selected essential oils with a...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Kucharska M,Szymańska JA,Wesołowski W,Frydrych B,Bruchajzer E

更新日期：2019-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Contact dermatitis is a major problem in the healthcare environment and in other sectors. Healthcare professionals may be exposed to a large number of chemical agents, including the accelerators for rubber vulcanization process. The prevalence of allergic contact dermatitis among operators in the sector ranges 13–30%....

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Coppeta L,Papa F,Pietroiusti A,De Zordo L,Perrone S,Barone S,Magrini A

更新日期：2019-03-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Due to the nature of their work, paramedics face an increased risk of developing a post-traumatic stress disorder. The main goal of this research project was to point out specific correlates of post-traumatic stress. The authors decided to approach that issue from the perspective of emotional-cognitive defic...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Jasielska A,Ziarko M

更新日期：2019-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Paramedics constitute a group of professionals who are constantly exposed to potentially infectious biological material through frequent and close contact with patients, possibly resulting in occupationally acquired infections. The paper's objective has been to assess the occupational risk regarding blood-borne infect...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Gańczak M,Topczewska K

更新日期：2018-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the article was to summarize the results offered in the research on occupational functioning of women with endometriosis. We followed PRISMA guidelines. Database search was done in November 2017 using EBSCO. In the review were included the articles clearly referring to the relationships between endometriosi...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Andysz A,Jacukowicz A,Merecz-Kot D,Najder A

更新日期：2018-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-occupational work-related diseases refer to health problems of multifactorial etiology, the occurrence, development and prognosis of which may be affected by work environment or by the way the work is performed but are not treated as occupational diseases under the applicable law. When analyzing their im...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Marcinkiewicz A,Tomczak P,Wiszniewska M,Walusiak-Skorupa J,Dorre-Kolasa D

更新日期：2018-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Musculoskeletal disorders mainly affecting the spine constitute one of the major social problems. Frequently, they constitute the cause of prolonged absence at work. Working in a fire brigade is specific because of the physical strain, working time under adverse conditions or stress related to rescue operati...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Fiodorenko-Dumas Ż,Kurkowska A,Paprocka-Borowicz M

更新日期：2018-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Many women are exposed to carbon disulfide (C2) hazards at work every day. Working with C2 may cause some women to experience abnormalities in their reproductive health. Until now obtained data is generally concentrated on the health effects of C2 observed in the viscose industry. To date, C2 has not been studied prec...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Sieja K,von Mach-Szczypiński J,von Mach-Szczypiński J

更新日期：2018-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The goal of this paper is to verify the correlations between adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism and the selected demographic and job characteristics vs. professional burnout among medical laboratory scientists in Poland. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study group consisted of 166 laboratory scientists. The Po...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Robakowska M,Tyrańska-Fobke A,Walkiewicz M,Tartas M

更新日期：2018-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this work is to provide empirical evidence regarding types and increasing prevalence of mental disorders affecting Polish working population in the years 2014-2016. The research questions concerned the specific characteristics of the types of mental disorders and their prevalence as well as the di...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Izydorczyk B

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The article presents the mutual relations between the components of work ethic and the strategies of coping with stress used by employees of different branches. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Work ethic was presented as a syndrome of the following attitudes: perceiving work as a moral value, treating work as a centra...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Grabowski D,Pollak A,Czerw A

更新日期：2017-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Self-efficacy refers to different spheres of human functioning and to different tasks, including teaching activity. It is regarded as an important personal resource related to coping with stress. This paper was aimed at presenting psychometric properties of the Norwegian Teachers Self-Efficacy Scale (NTSES),...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Baka Ł

更新日期：2017-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Investigations on workplace bullying in the countries of Eastern Europe are yet not too extensive. The aim of the study has been to identify the most frequent bullying behavior and to explore the associations with psychological distress and post-traumatic stress symptoms in 3 female-dominated occupations in ...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Bernotaite L,Malinauskiene V,Leisyte P

更新日期：2017-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibition and ranitidine is an H2 histamine receptor antagonist widely used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflex disease, peptic ulcer disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and as a protector of the gastric mucosae. We report a case of occupational contact allergy to omeprazole and ra...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Herrera-Mozo I,Sanz-Gallen P,Martí-Amengual G

更新日期：2017-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a musculoskeletal condition that often impairs the fitness to work. Our aim is to retrospectively evaluate the association between physical exposures in meat processing industry in Northern Italy and the CTS, taking into account non-occupational factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS:...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Riccò M,Signorelli C

更新日期：2017-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The possibility of using a computer by a disabled person is one of the difficult problems of the human-computer interaction (HCI), while the professional activity (employment) is one of the most important factors affecting the quality of life, especially for disabled people. The aim of the project has been t...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Szczepaniak OM,Sawicki DJ

更新日期：2017-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical rescue teams might be exposed to the risk of accidental poisoning while performing rescue procedures. Exposure to the risk of lethal carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations is a rare situation. This case study describes rescuing a patient who suffered from sudden cardiac arrest due to accidental CO_...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Podlewski R,Płotek W,Grześkowiak M,Małkiewicz T,Frydrysiak K,Żaba Z

更新日期：2017-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiological studies have shown that employees working with visual display units (VDU) are more likely to complain about musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The aim of this study has been to evaluate associations among MSDs and individuals and work-related factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A total of 1032 VDU ...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Riccò M,Cattani S,Gualerzi G,Signorelli C

更新日期：2016-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：:The International Classification of Radiographs of Pneumoconioses is the scheme worked out by the International Labour Office in Geneva (ILO), to register radiographic chest abnormalities in a well-ordered, reproducible and comparable way. It is used for diagnosing abnormalities caused by dust exposure. Guidelines for...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Muszyńska-Graca M,Dąbkowska B,Brewczyński PZ

更新日期：2016-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：:The article presents an overview of diagnostics of tick-borne diseases in Poland, which form one of the most prevalent group of occupational illnesses in the Polish area. This is a current issue due to a constantly growing number of tick-borne infections, i.e., Lyme borreliosis, tick-borne encephalitis, tularemia, Q f...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Kmieciak W,Ciszewski M,Szewczyk EM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Electronic cigarettes are currently in common use. However, in Poland there is no specific legislation governing the sale of these products. At the same time, no information has been made public about the hazards e-cigarettes pose to the users and bystanders - passive smokers. The aim of the study was to det...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Kucharska M,Wesołowski W,Czerczak S,Soćko R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Managerial knowledge and skills as well as profound understanding of goals and objectives of management determine the effectiveness and efficiency in all areas of managerial activities. In particular, this applies to the quality of healthcare services, perceived as a compliance between the effects (of medica...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Rybarczyk-Szwajkowska A,Cichońska D,Holly R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A growing number of cancer cases enhances the usage of cytostatic agents and thereby contributes to the increase in the number of health care workers occupationally exposed to cytostatics. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This article presents the results of the survey aimed at obtaining data on the reduction of occupa...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Krzemińska S,Pośniak M,Szewczyńska M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2014 the health promotion program aimed at managing personnel smoking was implemented in the Polish prison service (PS) in cooperation with the Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine (NIOM). It combined education of managers, encouraging them to implement good practices, with employees' education. This ...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Puchalski K,Korzeniowska E

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asbestos dust is one of the most dangerous pneumoconiotic and carcinogenic agents. The aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of asbestosis and pleural mesothelioma, depending on asbestos consumption and the type of manufactured products, among former asbestos workers in Poland. MATERIAL AND METHODS...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Szeszenia-Dąbrowska N,Świątkowska B,Sobala W,Szubert Z,Wilczyńska U

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to answer the question what is the audibility area of auditory danger signal emitted by an industrial truck in the noisy environment. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The sound pressure level of the signal produced by the truck horn was measured in 12 directions around the truck, at a distance ...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Młyński R,Kozłowski E

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mental and physical health status is closely associated with the specific character of work in the structures of the uniformed services. The aim of the study was to examine how self-control, revealed strategies of coping with stress, sociodemographic factors differentiate the level of psychological and physi...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Sygit-Kowalkowska E,Weber-Rajek M,Porażyński K,Goch A,Kraszkiewicz K,Bułatowicz I

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to evaluate serum levels of the target enzyme for H2S toxicity--cytochrome c oxidase (COX) and enzymes involved in the synthesis of H2S--cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) and cystathionine γ-lyase (CSE) in copper mine miners. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The initial and basic study was conduct...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Skoczyńska A,Gruszczyński L,Turczyn B,Ścieszka M,Wojakowska A,Pawłowski T,Schmidt E

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study has been to determine if sociodemographic factors: age, sex and duration of employment as well as the presence of chronic comorbidities exert significant effect on subjective assessment of psychosocial working conditions of nurses. Moreover, we analyzed whether the abovementioned variab...

journal_title：Medycyna pracy

authors： Kowalczuk K,Krajewska-Kułak E

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00