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
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
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
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
Biomonitoring of Workers Exposed to Volatile Organic Compounds Associated with Different Occupations by Headspace GC-FID
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/6956402
Abstract: The present study has been undertaken to analyze the total accumulated burden of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in blood of occupationally exposed workers. The headspace technique combined with gas chromatography with flame ionization detector was… read more here.
Keywords: organic compounds; workers exposed; different occupations; volatile organic ... See more keywords
Biomarkers of exposure and effect in the serum and urine of rats or workers exposed to 1-bromopropane
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DOI: 10.1177/07482337221096306
Abstract: Extensively used in several industries in China as a cleaning agent, 1-bromopropane (1-BP) has significant adverse effects on the central nervous system. However, neither its mechanism of action nor sensitive biomarkers related to it have… read more here.
Keywords: workers exposed; serum urine; bromopropane; exposure effect ... See more keywords
Relationship between Smoking and Hearing Impairment of Automotive Industry Workers Exposed to Noise
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DOI: 10.18502/tkj.v10i3.231
Abstract: Introduction: Working in noisy environments may cause hearing loss. Studies have shown that some factors along with noise are independently involved in hearing loss, one of which is cigarette smoking. The aim of this study… read more here.
Keywords: smoking hearing; hearing loss; workers exposed; hearing impairment ... See more keywords
Semi-quantitative risk assessment for workers exposed to occupational harmful agents in an oilfield in Iran.
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DOI: 10.3233/wor-220077
Abstract: BACKGROUND Workers are exposed to occupational health hazards from physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychological agents. Assessing occupational health risks is vital for executing control measures to protect employees' health against harmful occupational agents. OBJECTIVE… read more here.
Keywords: occupational health; health; workers exposed; harmful agents ... See more keywords