Estimation of the number of workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica by industry: Analysis of OSHA compliance data (1979-2015).
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23109
Abstract: BACKGROUND Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) can potentially cause silicosis, lung cancer, and renal failure. The current study estimates the percentages of workers potentially overexposed to concentrations of RCS dust and silicosis proportional mortality rates (PMRs)… read more here.
Keywords: workers exposed; 1979 2015; percentages workers; industry ... See more keywords
Nasal mucosa micronuclei as early biomarkers of effect in workers exposed to airborne pollutants: a literature overview
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DOI: 10.1007/s00204-025-04161-6
Abstract: Occupational exposure to air pollutants poses a serious health concern for workers, particularly due to potential genotoxic effects. The micronucleus (MN) test is widely recognized as a reliable biomarker of early genetic damage. Although commonly… read more here.
Keywords: nasal mucosa; biomarkers effect; workers exposed; exposure ... See more keywords
Liver and kidney serum profile abnormalities in workers exposed to aflatoxin B1 in urban solid waste management centers
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-020-08422-y
Abstract: Many workers are exposed to health problems arising from molds, fungi, and their toxins during waste processing. Aflatoxin B 1 (AFB 1 ) level in airborne and settled dust, aflatoxin B 1 -albumin (AFB 1… read more here.
Keywords: liver kidney; workers exposed; waste; serum ... See more keywords
Internal dosimetry of uranium workers exposed during the nuclear fuel fabrication process in Spain
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DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2020.108706
Abstract: Abstract Workers in the Juzbado plant of ENUSA in Spain are exposed to intakes of low enriched uranium during the fabrication of nuclear fuel elements for Nuclear Power Plants. CIEMAT started in 2014 an individual… read more here.
Keywords: workers exposed; fabrication; nuclear fuel; internal dosimetry ... See more keywords
Biological monitoring of workers exposed to engineered nanomaterials.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2018.06.003
Abstract: As the number of nanomaterial workers increase there is need to consider whether biomonitoring of exposure should be used as a routine risk management tool. Currently, no biomonitoring of nanomaterials is mandated by authoritative or… read more here.
Keywords: engineered nanomaterials; risk; workers exposed; exposed engineered ... See more keywords
New Method to Biomonitor Workers Exposed to 1,6-Hexamethylene Diisocyanate.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.2c00266
Abstract: Isocyanates such as 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), 4,4'-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate, and toluene diisocyanate are highly reactive compounds that have a variety of commercial applications, including manufacturing polyurethane foam, elastomers, paints, adhesives, coatings, insecticides, and many other products.… read more here.
Keywords: hexamethylene diisocyanate; workers exposed; hdi; hdi lys ... See more keywords
Pupil size change in agricultural workers exposed to pesticides
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DOI: 10.1080/08164622.2023.2294810
Abstract: ABSTRACT Clinical relevance Pupil size evaluation using clinical examination may be important for detecting and monitoring individuals at risk of neurotoxic effects from chemical exposure, as it may enable early intervention and the implementation of… read more here.
Keywords: exposed pesticides; pupil size; size; workers exposed ... See more keywords
Association between occupational heat stress and DNA damage in lymphocytes of workers exposed to hot working environments in a steel industry in Southern India
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DOI: 10.1080/23328940.2019.1632144
Abstract: ABSTRACT Occupational heat stress apart from adverse heat-related health consequences also induces DNA damage in workers exposed to high working temperatures. We investigated the association between chronic heat exposures and Micronuclei (MN) frequency in lymphocytes… read more here.
Keywords: dna damage; workers exposed; heat stress; association ... See more keywords
O-368 THE PREVALENCE OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AMONG INDONESIAN WORKERS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT: SURVEY FROM SECONDARY DATA AT AN INDUSTRY IN WEST JAVA INDONESIA
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DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.1346
Abstract: Dialysis for end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents the second highest expenditure of Indonesian Health Insurance. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of CKD among workers exposed to excessive heat and explore the associated… read more here.
Keywords: ckd; heat; kidney disease; workers exposed ... See more keywords
The Importance and Quantification of Plutonium Binding in Human Lungs.
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DOI: 10.1097/hp.0000000000000827
Abstract: Epidemiological studies have shown that the main risk arising from exposure to plutonium aerosols is lung cancer, with other detrimental effects in the bone and liver. A realistic assessment of these risks, in turn, depends… read more here.
Keywords: quantification plutonium; importance quantification; fraction; workers exposed ... See more keywords
Historical Study of Workers Exposed to Styrene in the US Reinforced Plastics and Composite Industry
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DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000003374
Abstract: This study provides important epidemiological evidence to inform the assessment of styrene carcinogenicity, particularly for lung and lymphohematopoietic cancer. Adding 104,648 person-years of observation, the study evaluates mortality among a cohort of US reinforced plastics… read more here.
Keywords: workers exposed; study workers; reinforced plastics; historical study ... See more keywords