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Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - October 1, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Benzene exposure among auto-repair workers from workplace ambience: A pioneer study from Pakistan
Conclusions To mitigate workplace exposure, it is necessary to reduce working hours and encourage regular use of self-protective equipments and adoption of proper hygiene in chemical workplaces. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - October 1, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Secondhand smoke exposure within semi-open air cafes and tobacco specific 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanol (NNAL) concentrations among nonsmoking employees
Conclusions These results indicate that the commonly proposed practice of maintaining open sliding walls as a means of free air exchange does not lead to the elimination of employee exposure to tobacco specific carcinogens attributable to workplace SHS. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - October 1, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Healthcare workers ’ occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens: A 5-year observation in selected hospitals of the Małopolska province
Conclusions < /h3 > < p class= " a-plus-plus " > There was no upward or downward trend in the number of reported cases of exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the studied period in any of the hospitals. Statistically significant differences in the percentages of exposures were reported between individual hospitals in some years of the analyzed period, which confirms the need for registries in individual units in order to plan and evaluate the effectiveness of preventative measures. < /p > < /span > (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - September 30, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Prolonged job strain reduces time-domain heart rate variability on both working and resting days among cardiovascular-susceptible nurses
Conclusions Our findings suggest that persistent JS lowers HRV time-domain parameters, supporting the hypothesis that the ANS disorders may play an intermediate role in the relationship between work stress and CVD. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - September 24, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Sickness presence, sick leave and adjustment latitude
Conclusions Employees with high adjustment latitude experience fewer days of health complaints associated with lower rates of sick leave and sickness presence compared to those with low adjustment latitude. In case of illness, however, high adjustment latitude is associated with a higher probability of taking sick leave rather than sickness presence. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - September 24, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Relationship between daily physical activity level and low back pain in young, female desk-job workers
Conclusions The main finding of this study is that there is a U-shaped relationship between PA and LBP disability score in young women. A moderate level of daily physical activity and preventing body weight and fat gain should be recommended in young, female desk-job workers in order to prevent and manage low back pain. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - September 24, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Pneumoconiosis and respiratory problems in dental laboratory technicians: Analysis of 893 dental technicians
Conclusions To the best of our knowledge, it was the largest DTP case series (N = 893/90) in the literature in English. Health screenings should be performed regularly for the early diagnosis of pneumoconiosis, which is an important occupational disease for dental technicians. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - September 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Serosurvey of pathogenic hantaviruses among forestry workers in Hungary
Conclusions Our data show marked geographic differences in seroprevalence of pathogenic hantaviruses within Hungary, indicating elevated exposure to hantavirus infections in some areas. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - September 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Are safety data sheets for cleaning products used in Norway a factor contributing to the risk of workers exposure to chemicals?
Conclusions The safety data sheets are ambiguous, and they lack relevant and important information. Inadequate information and risk assessment concerning the products can lead to workers being exposed to hazardous chemicals. Underestimation of the hazard contribution of the components of the products and the insufficient, non-objective mention of appropriate control and protective measures are the major contributing elements. There is a need to test the products in order to establish health effects and product specific safety measures. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - September 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The concentration of carbon monoxide in the breathing areas of workers during logging operations at the motor-manual level
Conclusions The risk increases along with conditions that generate the concentration of exhaust produced by 2-stroke petrol chainsaw engines. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - September 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Night shift work and modifiable lifestyle factors
Conclusions This study confirms previous studies reporting lower exercising among night shift workers and tendency to increase body weight. This finding provides important public health implication for the prevention of chronic diseases among night shift workers. Initiatives promoting physical activity addressed in particular to the night shift workers are recommended. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - September 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Prevalence of hepatitis b virus infection among barbers and their knowledge, attitude and practices in the district of Sukkur, Sindh
Conclusion The prevalence of HBV among barbers was lower compared to the available national figures for the prevalence among the general population. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - September 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Secondhand smoke exposure within semi-open air cafés and tobacco specific 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanol (NNAL) concentrations among nonsmoking employees
Conclusions These results indicate that the commonly proposed practice of maintaining open sliding walls as a means of free air exchange does not lead to the elimination of employee exposure to tobacco specific carcinogens attributable to workplace SHS. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - September 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Critical ischemia of the fingers in an auto mechanic as a result of occupational exposure
We present a case of a 27-year-old car mechanic admitted to the hospital with symptoms of critical ischemia of the fingers III, IV, and V of the right hand, which resolved after conservative treatment. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - September 10, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research