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Corrigendum.
Authors: Barnetson B PMID: 27690843 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 4, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Psychological factors influence the gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and their effect on quality of life among firefighters in South Korea.
CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that psychological and medical approaches should be combined in GERD assessment. PMID: 27691373 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 4, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Respiratory health effects of occupational exposure to charcoal dust in Namibia.
CONCLUSIONS: Charcoal dust levels exceeded the US OSHA recommended limit of 3.5 mg/m(3) for carbon-black-containing material and study participants presented with exposure-related adverse respiratory outcomes in a dose-response manner. Our findings suggest that the Namibian Ministry of Labour introduce stronger enforcement strategies of existing national health and safety regulations within the industry. PMID: 27687528 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - October 2, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Occupational safety measures and morbidity among welders in Vellore, Southern India.
CONCLUSION: Welders in this sample experienced a significant skin, eye, and ear morbidity accentuated by the non-usage of PPE. All worked without formal training and were unaware of the safe working guidelines that exist, but are not implemented for the welders in India. PMID: 27682579 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - September 30, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Modeling of occupational exposure to accidentally released manufactured nanomaterials in a production facility and calculation of internal doses by inhalation.
CONCLUSIONS: Granted that the study of the accidental release of particles can only be performed by chance, this numerical approach provides valuable information regarding occupational exposure and contributes to better protection of personnel. The methodology can be used to identify occupational settings where the exposure to MNMs would be high during accidents, providing insight to health and safety officials. PMID: 27670588 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - September 29, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Do code of conduct audits improve chemical safety in garment factories? Lessons on corporate social responsibility in the supply chain from Fair Wear Foundation.
CONCLUSIONS: Compliance with chemical safety requirements in garment supply chains is low and auditing is statistically correlated with improvements only at factories that have undergone numerous audits. PMID: 27611103 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - September 11, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Current and future risks of asbestos exposure in the Australian community.
CONCLUSION: This research has highlighted a need for consistent approaches in the regulation and enforcement of safe practices for the management and removal of asbestos to ensure that in situ asbestos in the built environment is managed appropriately. PMID: 27611196 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - September 11, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Weight loss advice and prospective weight change among overweight firefighters.
CONCLUSION: Similar to other studies, results show little benefit of low intensity weight loss counseling. Additional research is needed to identify effective and feasible weight management strategies to address firefighter obesity. PMID: 27467464 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - July 30, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Street vending and waste picking in developing countries: a long-standing hazardous occupational activity of the urban poor.
Authors: Amegah AK, Jaakkola JJ Abstract Uncontrolled urbanization in developing countries has led to widespread urban poverty and increased susceptibility to environmental exposures owing to the hazardous occupational activities of the urban poor. Street vending and waste picking are the dominant works undertaken by the urban poor, and besides the physical hazards, it also exposes them to several pathogens and high levels of air pollutants present in the outdoor environment. The situation has severe consequences for the health of the workers. Eliminating these occupational activities from the urban landsc...
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - July 30, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Occupational health and safety in hospitals accreditation system: the case of Lebanon.
CONCLUSION: The gaps in OHS performance suggest the need for strengthened OHS guidelines in the national accreditation process to safeguard workers' health. Strategies to fortify OHS performance include tying service reimbursement to OHS compliance and linking OHS standards with national labor legislation. PMID: 27398975 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - July 12, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka.
DISCUSSION: Evidence to date suggests that the disease is related to one or more environmental agents, however pinpointing a definite cause for CKDu is challenging. It is plausible that CKDu is multifactorial. No specific guidelines or recommendations exist for treatment of CKDu, and standard management protocols for CKD apply. Changes in agricultural practices, provision of safe drinking water, and occupational safety precautions are recommended by the World Health Organization. PMID: 27399161 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - July 12, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Penicillin dust exposure and penicillin resistance among pharmaceutical workers in Tehran, Iran.
CONCLUSIONS: High level of AMR among workers in penicillin production line is a health risk for the workers as well as society as a whole through the spread of drug resistant micro-organisms. PMID: 27388022 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - July 9, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Estimating the incidence of malignant mesothelioma in Vietnam: a pilot descriptive cancer registration study.
DISCUSSION: By carefully reviewing existing cancer registry records in Vietnam, we identified a larger number of malignant mesothelioma cases than previously estimated. We recommend the use of cancer registry data in tracking future asbestos-related disease in Vietnam. PMID: 27388204 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - July 9, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Metal dust exposure and lung function deterioration among steel workers: an exposure-response relationship.
CONCLUSIONS: There was an exposure-response relationship of cumulative metal dust exposure with the deterioration of lung function values. Improvement of control measures as well as proper and efficient use or personal protection equipment while at work could help to protect the respiratory health of workers. PMID: 27392157 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - July 9, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research

Metal working fluid exposure and diseases in Switzerland.
CONCLUSIONS: This is the first investigation describing exposure to and diseases due to MWF in Switzerland over a timeframe of 10 years. In general, working conditions in the companies of this investigation were acceptable. Most measured MWF concentrations were below both the Swiss and most international occupational exposure limits of 2014. The percentage of workers declared unfit for work was 17% compared to the average of other occupational diseases (12%). PMID: 27373710 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health - July 6, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Tags: Int J Occup Environ Health Source Type: research