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Dermal and neural toxicity caused by acrylamide exposure in two Korean grouting workers: a case report
ConclusionsBoth workers had workplace acrylamide exposure through dermal contact plus inhalation of dust and vapor, which led to the neural toxicity and dermatitis. Therefore, government studies are needed to investigate the current status of workplace acrylamide use, and to protect workers from the hazardous effects of using acrylamide-containing grouting agents. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 9, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Sleepiness while driving and shiftwork patterns among Korean bus drivers
ConclusionWe found that Alternating day shift bus drivers suffered from more sleepiness while driving from lunch to last driving than Daily two shift bus drivers. This difference may be because Alternating day shift drivers had more irregular work schedules and longer working hours per day and week. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 9, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The association between cadmium and lead exposure and blood pressure among workers of a smelting industry: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsThis study shows the association between blood cadmium level and systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) elevation.Trial registrationIRB No. 2017 –03-037. Retrospectively Registered 30 March 2017. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 4, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The association between perceived discriminations and well-being in Korean employed workers: the 4th Korean working conditions survey
ConclusionThe present study found that discrimination based on age, educational attainment, or employment type put workers at a higher risk of “poor well-being,” and that the greater the exposure to discrimination, the higher the risk of poor well-being. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 2, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Estimations of the lethal and exposure doses for representative methanol symptoms in humans
ConclusionThe concentration of biological exposure indices and clinical symptoms for methanol exposure might have a dose-response relationship according to previous articles. Even a low dose of pure methanol through oral or respiratory exposure might be lethal or result in blindness as a clinical symptom. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 2, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

A case of generalized argyria presenting with muscle weakness
ConclusionsClinicians should be aware of clinical manifestations of argyria and consider it in differential diagnosis when they examine patients who present with skin pigmentation and muscle weakness. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 2, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Characteristics of occupational musculoskeletal disorders of five sectors in service industry between 2004 and 2013
Conclusions83.21% of the approved cases of workers ’ compensation for WRMSDs occurred in the top 25 occupations in all of the five service sectors, which meant that the approval of workers’ compensation is concentrated in specific occupations. This research is going to suggest preventive measures for work related musculoskeletal disorders in the service industry and to help prioritize the preventive measures.Trial registrationNot applicable. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - September 19, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Psychological effects of a disastrous hydrogen fluoride spillage on the local community
ConclusionsThe present study found that the impact of event level and anxiety level increased with increasing hydrogen fluoride exposure. Anxiety levels persisted even after time passed. The risk of persistent physical symptoms at 7  months after the accident was higher in females, and it increased with increasing age, hydrogen fluoride exposure level, and impact of event levels. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - September 11, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Magnitude of splash exposure and associated factors among health care workers in Hawassa referral and Adare District hospitals, January 2014
ConclusionsSplash exposure is common among health care workers in the study hospitals which warrantee occupational health and safety training. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 25, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The relationship between urinary BTEX metabolites and residence setting among Korean homemakers: the first Korea National Environmental Health Survey (2009 –2011)
ConclusionOur study found some significant associations between urinary BTEX metabolites and residence parameters. To find clear associations, additional and more detailed studies are needed.Trial registrationNot applicable (this study does not include healthcare intervention on human participants). (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 25, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Association between shift work and microalbuminuria: data from KNHANES(2012 –2014)
ConclusionsThis study showed that shift work was associated with microalbuminuria in female workers. Especially we found out the association between fixed night shift and microalbuminuria in female workers. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 21, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

What causes the experience of discrimination in non-regular workers?
ConclusionsThe present study showed that the demographic and occupational factors were complexly related to discrimination experience in non-regular workers. The experience of discrimination had increased when occupational stress was higher, they were temporary or daily workers rather than permanent workers, work patterns were not consistent, and their boss ’ support was low. Improving various relating factors, (e.g. occupational stresses, employment status and occupational characteristics), this would ultimately expect to improve non-regular workers’ discrimination. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 15, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Insomnia and hearing impairment among occupational noise exposed male workers
ConclusionInsomnia could be associated with hearing impairment in workers who are exposed to occupational noise. Additionally, insomnia may be associated with decreased hearing at low frequencies. Especially, more efforts are required to improve the quality of sleep for workers who are exposed to loud occupational noise. Further well- designed prospective studies are needed to clarify the relationship between insomnia and hearing impairment. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 15, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Hepatitis B vaccination coverage and the determinants of vaccination among health care workers in selected health facilities in Lusaka district, Zambia: an exploratory study
ConclusionIt is reassuring to learn that healthcare workers have knowledge regarding hepatitis B and the vaccine and are willing to be vaccinated against it. Health institutions should bear the cost for vaccinating staff and efforts should be made for appropriate health education regarding hepatitis B infection and its prevention. Establishment of policies on compulsory hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare workers in Zambia is recommended. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 10, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The relationship between emotional labor status and workplace violence among toll collectors
ConclusionsThis study found that the toll collectors engaged in a high level of emotional labor. Additionally, there was a significant relationship between emotional labor and the experience of workplace violence among the toll collectors. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 10, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research