Cancer Risks among Welders and Occasional Welders in a National Population-Based Cohort Study: Canadian Census Health and Environmental Cohort
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DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2016.12.001
Abstract: Background Welders are exposed to many known and suspected carcinogens. An excess lung cancer risk among welders is well established, but whether this is attributable to welding fumes is unclear. Excess risks of other cancers… read more here.
Keywords: census; among welders; cohort; cancer risks ... See more keywords
Physical workload and musculoskeletal disorders in back, shoulders and neck among welders
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DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2018.1442401
Abstract: This study aimed to determine the effect of the physical workload on the back, neck and shoulders of welders. The prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms was assessed using the Nordic questionnaire among 15 welders. The physical… read more here.
Keywords: among welders; workload; neck; back shoulders ... See more keywords
Topical Ocular Anesthetic Use among Welders of Rawalpindi City, Pakistan.
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DOI: 10.29271/jcpsp.2021.06.737
Abstract: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was done from January to June 2018 in welding shops of Rawalpindi city, Pakistan. The objectives of the study were to determine the frequency of topical ocular anesthetic use among welders… read more here.
Keywords: among welders; anesthetic use; ocular anesthetic; topical ocular ... See more keywords
Risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among welders in the informal sector under resource constrained settings.
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DOI: 10.3233/wor-205275
Abstract: BACKGROUND Welding tasks involve the use of awkward working postures and repetitive movements and therefore pose a risk for developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs). OBJECTIVES This study aimed to assess the prevalence, severity and risk… read more here.
Keywords: work related; among welders; related musculoskeletal; risk ... See more keywords
Occupational Exposure to Welding Fumes and Associated Respiratory Morbidities among arc Welders in Ikenne, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v33i2.23
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Few studies have been conducted on the respiratory morbidities of welders in Nigeria, and further research is needed to determine the extent of fume exposure and the implicated metals at workplaces. This study was… read more here.
Keywords: associated respiratory; respiratory morbidities; among welders; welding fumes ... See more keywords