Health Hazards Among Workers of Agro-Processing Industries: An Exploratory Research in Punjab’s Context
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DOI: 10.1007/s40009-016-0478-5
Abstract: Flour dust in Agro-Processing Industries (APIs) is one of the potential sources of health hazards among the workers. Hence, an investigation was undertaken in APIs of Punjab during 2012 to measure the dust particle size… read more here.
Keywords: processing industries; hazards among; among workers; health hazards ... See more keywords
Factors that influence planning for physical activity among workers in small- and medium-sized enterprises
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2018.02.015
Abstract: Physical activity (PA) is necessary for improving the health of workers in small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). However, behavioral changes conducive to PA are often difficult to achieve despite intentions. Because intention to perform PA… read more here.
Keywords: sized enterprises; medium sized; workers small; among workers ... See more keywords
Sickness Absence and Hospitalization among Workers on Board Norwegian Fishing Vessels
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DOI: 10.1080/1059924x.2019.1640150
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: All over the world, commercial fishing is known to be a hazardous occupation. Although several causal analyses of occupational accidents have been published in recent years, knowledge of the prevalence of sick leave,… read more here.
Keywords: among workers; sick leave; fishing; workers board ... See more keywords
Risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers in the footwear industry: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2019.1579966
Abstract: The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of biomechanical, psychosocial, environmental and individual factors on local and multisite work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) symptoms among workers at a footwear manufacturing company. The sample… read more here.
Keywords: workers footwear; increased odds; work related; study ... See more keywords
Heat-Related Illness Among Workers in British Columbia, 2001–2020
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DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002761
Abstract: This study provides evidence that heat-related illness severe enough to result in lost time at work occurs disproportionately among certain demographic groups and occupations in British Columbia. The identification of differences in heat-related illness risk… read more here.
Keywords: british columbia; related illness; heat related; among workers ... See more keywords
Sharps Injury Rates Reported Among U.S. Workers: NEISS-Work 2006-2020.
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DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002816
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To examine sharps injury (SI) rates among U.S. workers treated in hospital emergency departments. METHODS A national probability-based sample of approximately 67 U.S. hospital emergency departments from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System -… read more here.
Keywords: sharps injury; among workers; 2006 2020; injury rates ... See more keywords
Behavioural variation among workers promotes feed-forward loops in a simulated insect colony
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.220120
Abstract: Coordinated responses in eusocial insect colonies arise from worker interaction networks that enable collective processing of ecologically relevant information. Previous studies have detected a structural motif in these networks known as the feed-forward loop, which… read more here.
Keywords: feed forward; information; colony; forward loops ... See more keywords
557 Contact dermatitis among workers occupationally exposed to ferronickel alloys
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.160
Abstract: Introduction Many studies have shown that nickel and its alloys can be potential irritants and sensitizers among workers engaged in ferronickel alloy production, and provoke occupational contact dermatitis. Objective To assess the prevalence of contact… read more here.
Keywords: contact; among workers; contact dermatitis; ferronickel alloys ... See more keywords
976 Profile of illness among workers of a university campus in the state of são paulo: analysis of illness-related absenteeism
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.912
Abstract: Introduction Brazilian public institutions have been passing through changes since the 90 s. These changes have included new management and work organisation methods that entail better productivity, faster work pace, employee downsizing, temporary contracts and outsourcing… read more here.
Keywords: work; profile illness; illness related; illness among ... See more keywords
Awareness and safe practices of Hepatitis-B and C prevention and transmission among workers of women beauty salons
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DOI: 10.12669/pjms.38.8.6166
Abstract: Background & Objectives: Hepatitis-B and C is currently a major health problem all over the world including Pakistan. All beauty treatments including manicures are used by many people and can be a risk factor because… read more here.
Keywords: workers women; among workers; knowledge; safe practices ... See more keywords
Adult Asthma among Workers in Ontario. Results from the Occupational Disease Surveillance System
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DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.201810-701oc
Abstract: Rationale: Given that approximately 15% of new‐onset adult asthma cases originate because of exposures in the workplace, there is a need for systematic and ongoing monitoring of risk among workers. Objectives: To characterize the risk… read more here.
Keywords: among workers; workers ontario; asthma among; asthma ... See more keywords