Pub Date : 2024-07-21DOI: 10.18502/tkj.v16i2.16086
Sadra Abargoei N, Akhawan A, Shariatmadar Ma, Soltani R
Introduction: By directly affecting the environment and creating employee satisfaction, ergonomics creates quality products or services, organizational productivity, and customer satisfaction. Participation is a kind of participation and involvement in decision-making, planning, and implementation. The present research was conducted to evaluate and measure the impact of collaborative management with macro ergonomics on organizational productivity through the mediating variable of employee empowerment and participation in the General Directorate of Technical and Vocational Training of Fars province. Materials and Methods: This research is a descriptive survey type. To carry out this research, 208 employees of the General Directorate of Technical and Vocational Training of Fars province were selected in 1402 by a simple sampling method based on the Karjesi and Morgan formula. Four standard questionnaires of participatory management, employee empowerment, organizational productivity, and employee participation were used to collect data. The reliability of the questionnaires was investigated using Cronbach's alpha, and the content validity ratio (CVR) was used for the validity of the questionnaires. The effect of participatory management with macro ergonomics on organizational productivity was evaluated using the paired t-test. Also, SPSS and AMOS statistical software were used for data analysis. Results: Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the standard questionnaire of participatory management, employee empowerment, organizational productivity, and employee participation was 0.803, 0.755, 0.790, and 0.946, respectively, and the CVR value of the questionnaires was calculated 1, 0.99, 1 and 1 respectively. And therefore the validity and reliability of the questionnaires were confirmed. This research showed that participatory management has a positive and significant effect on the empowerment of employees from the perspective of macro ergonomics and productivity (p=0.034). The positive impact of empowering employees on the organization's productivity was confirmed with the perspective of macro ergonomics and employee participation (p=0.041) Finally, the mediating role of employee empowerment and employee participation on organizational productivity was confirmed (p=0.031). Conclusion: According to the obtained results, the application of macro ergonomics leads to an increase in the acceptance power of employees and commitment to changes, and provides the most suitable help to improve their safety, satisfaction, and productivity.
{"title":"Investigating the effect of participatory management with a macro-ergonomics approach on organizational productivity through the mediating variable employee empowerment and participation )case study: General Directorate of Technical and Vocational Trainin","authors":"Sadra Abargoei N, Akhawan A, Shariatmadar Ma, Soltani R","doi":"10.18502/tkj.v16i2.16086","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18502/tkj.v16i2.16086","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: By directly affecting the environment and creating employee satisfaction, ergonomics creates quality products or services, organizational productivity, and customer satisfaction. Participation is a kind of participation and involvement in decision-making, planning, and implementation. The present research was conducted to evaluate and measure the impact of collaborative management with macro ergonomics on organizational productivity through the mediating variable of employee empowerment and participation in the General Directorate of Technical and Vocational Training of Fars province. \u0000Materials and Methods: This research is a descriptive survey type. To carry out this research, 208 employees of the General Directorate of Technical and Vocational Training of Fars province were selected in 1402 by a simple sampling method based on the Karjesi and Morgan formula. Four standard questionnaires of participatory management, employee empowerment, organizational productivity, and employee participation were used to collect data. The reliability of the questionnaires was investigated using Cronbach's alpha, and the content validity ratio (CVR) was used for the validity of the questionnaires. The effect of participatory management with macro ergonomics on organizational productivity was evaluated using the paired t-test. Also, SPSS and AMOS statistical software were used for data analysis. \u0000Results: Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the standard questionnaire of participatory management, employee empowerment, organizational productivity, and employee participation was 0.803, 0.755, 0.790, and 0.946, respectively, and the CVR value of the questionnaires was calculated 1, 0.99, 1 and 1 respectively. And therefore the validity and reliability of the questionnaires were confirmed. This research showed that participatory management has a positive and significant effect on the empowerment of employees from the perspective of macro ergonomics and productivity (p=0.034). The positive impact of empowering employees on the organization's productivity was confirmed with the perspective of macro ergonomics and employee participation (p=0.041) Finally, the mediating role of employee empowerment and employee participation on organizational productivity was confirmed (p=0.031). \u0000Conclusion: According to the obtained results, the application of macro ergonomics leads to an increase in the acceptance power of employees and commitment to changes, and provides the most suitable help to improve their safety, satisfaction, and productivity.","PeriodicalId":19452,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine","volume":"50 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141818204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-21DOI: 10.18502/tkj.v16i2.16087
Ghelmani Sy, Mirjalili Mr, Mirzaei M, Bagheri B, Fallah Tafti T, Mozen H, Gholami S, Rati M
Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the greatest focus was on the respiratory system, but recently awareness has increased about the cardiovascular manifestations of the COVID-19 disease and the adverse effect of cardiovascular involvement on its prognosis. Since so far no comprehensive study has investigated electrocardiogram changes in patients with COVID-19 in Iran, the purpose of this study is to assess electrocardiogram changes in adults aged 20-70 with and without a history of COVID-19. Materials and Methods: The current study was a cohort study conducted on two groups of working people with a history of COVID-19 and controls without a history of COVID-19. The case and control subjects were selected randomly from the participants of the Yazd Health study and the Shahdieh cohort study. ECG was taken from both groups before and after Covid-19 and then QTc interval and ST segment measurements were recorded and interpreted. Results: In the present study, 77 patients including 45 patients with COVID-19 (58.4%) and 32 non-COVID-19 patients (41.6%) were selected. Heart rate/min before and after COVID-19 was 69.08±10.89 and 73.5±14.05, respectively (P<0.01). There was a non-significant difference before and after COVID-19 in terms of QTi, and QTc (P>0.05). Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, COVID-19 disease is associated with a change in heart rate in the two studies' participants, but no effect was observed on the parameters of QTi, and QTC. Therefore, it seems that echocardiography is not necessary in patients with COVID-19.
{"title":"Electrocardiogram (ECG) changes in working people with and without history of COVID-19","authors":"Ghelmani Sy, Mirjalili Mr, Mirzaei M, Bagheri B, Fallah Tafti T, Mozen H, Gholami S, Rati M","doi":"10.18502/tkj.v16i2.16087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18502/tkj.v16i2.16087","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the greatest focus was on the respiratory system, but recently awareness has increased about the cardiovascular manifestations of the COVID-19 disease and the adverse effect of cardiovascular involvement on its prognosis. Since so far no comprehensive study has investigated electrocardiogram changes in patients with COVID-19 in Iran, the purpose of this study is to assess electrocardiogram changes in adults aged 20-70 with and without a history of COVID-19. \u0000Materials and Methods: The current study was a cohort study conducted on two groups of working people with a history of COVID-19 and controls without a history of COVID-19. The case and control subjects were selected randomly from the participants of the Yazd Health study and the Shahdieh cohort study. ECG was taken from both groups before and after Covid-19 and then QTc interval and ST segment measurements were recorded and interpreted. \u0000Results: In the present study, 77 patients including 45 patients with COVID-19 (58.4%) and 32 non-COVID-19 patients (41.6%) were selected. Heart rate/min before and after COVID-19 was 69.08±10.89 and 73.5±14.05, respectively (P<0.01). There was a non-significant difference before and after COVID-19 in terms of QTi, and QTc (P>0.05). \u0000Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, COVID-19 disease is associated with a change in heart rate in the two studies' participants, but no effect was observed on the parameters of QTi, and QTC. Therefore, it seems that echocardiography is not necessary in patients with COVID-19.","PeriodicalId":19452,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine","volume":"26 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141818287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-05DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0027
Diane Rohlman, Gaafar Abdel-Rasoul, Ahmed Ismail, Olfat Hendy, James Olson, Matthew Bonner
Organophosphorus (OP) insecticides are cholinesterase inhibitors and are commonly applied around the world. Although their use has been phased out, they are still applied in developing countries due to their low cost and effectiveness. Children are exposed to pesticides through their diet, living near fields where pesticides are applied, and through para-occupational exposure. Furthermore, children and adolescents may be engaged in agricultural activities, often working on family farms, performing the same tasks as adults. International labor laws allow children at younger ages to work in agriculture compared to other industries. Studies examining pesticide exposure in children have focused on prenatal or early life exposures and there are limited studies focused on adolescents who may be working as pesticide applicators or in fields where pesticides are applied. Fewer studies have examined occupational exposure among children, and most have only utilized a single time point and not repeated measures of exposure. Our goal was to determine the impact of repeated exposure to chlorpyrifos, an OP insecticide, on biomarkers of exposure and neurobehavioral performance in adolescents across an application season. Information about the exposure pathways was used to develop an intervention to reduce exposure. Adolescents in Egypt are exposed to pesticides through both occupational and non-occupational pathways. Male adolescents (applicators and non-applicators) were assessed before, during, and after the pesticide application season. At each session, participants completed a neurobehavioral test battery, symptom questionnaires, and urine was collected for analysis of the chlorpyrifos metabolite 3,5,6-trichloro-2 pyridinol (TCPy). Blood samples were collected at several time points to assess cholinesterase activity. TCPy metabolite levels increased during the application season and decreased after application ended. Butyrylcholinesterase activity was inhibited during the application season and recovered after application ended. Increased symptoms, neurobehavioral deficits, and reduced lung function were found in applicators compared to non-applicators. Changes in neurobehavioral performance across the application season showed a pattern of impaired performance among the high exposed compared to the low exposed, deficits increased during the application season and remained after application ended. The findings indicate that neurobehavioral deficits increase during the application season, as exposure also increases, and remain after the application ends, even when the biomarkers of exposure are reduced. In addition, a dose-response gradient was found between urinary TCPy levels and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Recognizing the need to reduce exposures, an intervention was developed in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture focused on behaviors during pesticide application and hygiene practices. An educational intervention, incorporat
{"title":"SPL16 HEALTH EFFECTS OF ORGANOPHOSPHORUS PESTICIDES ON CHILDREN WORKING IN THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY","authors":"Diane Rohlman, Gaafar Abdel-Rasoul, Ahmed Ismail, Olfat Hendy, James Olson, Matthew Bonner","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0027","url":null,"abstract":"Organophosphorus (OP) insecticides are cholinesterase inhibitors and are commonly applied around the world. Although their use has been phased out, they are still applied in developing countries due to their low cost and effectiveness. Children are exposed to pesticides through their diet, living near fields where pesticides are applied, and through para-occupational exposure. Furthermore, children and adolescents may be engaged in agricultural activities, often working on family farms, performing the same tasks as adults. International labor laws allow children at younger ages to work in agriculture compared to other industries. Studies examining pesticide exposure in children have focused on prenatal or early life exposures and there are limited studies focused on adolescents who may be working as pesticide applicators or in fields where pesticides are applied. Fewer studies have examined occupational exposure among children, and most have only utilized a single time point and not repeated measures of exposure. Our goal was to determine the impact of repeated exposure to chlorpyrifos, an OP insecticide, on biomarkers of exposure and neurobehavioral performance in adolescents across an application season. Information about the exposure pathways was used to develop an intervention to reduce exposure. Adolescents in Egypt are exposed to pesticides through both occupational and non-occupational pathways. Male adolescents (applicators and non-applicators) were assessed before, during, and after the pesticide application season. At each session, participants completed a neurobehavioral test battery, symptom questionnaires, and urine was collected for analysis of the chlorpyrifos metabolite 3,5,6-trichloro-2 pyridinol (TCPy). Blood samples were collected at several time points to assess cholinesterase activity. TCPy metabolite levels increased during the application season and decreased after application ended. Butyrylcholinesterase activity was inhibited during the application season and recovered after application ended. Increased symptoms, neurobehavioral deficits, and reduced lung function were found in applicators compared to non-applicators. Changes in neurobehavioral performance across the application season showed a pattern of impaired performance among the high exposed compared to the low exposed, deficits increased during the application season and remained after application ended. The findings indicate that neurobehavioral deficits increase during the application season, as exposure also increases, and remain after the application ends, even when the biomarkers of exposure are reduced. In addition, a dose-response gradient was found between urinary TCPy levels and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Recognizing the need to reduce exposures, an intervention was developed in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture focused on behaviors during pesticide application and hygiene practices. An educational intervention, incorporat","PeriodicalId":19452,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine","volume":"77 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141576009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction Including migrant farmworkers (MFW) in research is essential to delivering culturally appropriate health and public health interventions. Little is known about MFWs’ willingness to engage in research and the feasibility of data collection methods for this group. Methods This pilot study investigated the feasibility of surveying MFW using cellphone technology. We recruited 50 MFW to participate in automated text messaging surveys for 4-12 weeks. Participants received 4 questions per week, including mental health questions adapted from the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD2) and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ2), and healthcare access questions developed by the authors. Results 49 participants answered text messages. 35 participants (70%) continued responding 12 weeks after enrollment or later, while 6 (12%) stopped participating by 4 weeks. Responses declined significantly over time (Weekly OR = 0.87, 95% CI 0.85-0.90, p < 0.001), but there were no significant differences in declines between mental health questions and other questions (p = 0.7). Discussion This study aimed to determine the feasibility of engaging 50 MFW in research using mobile texting technology. We were able to recruit 50 participants and sustain participation over time. Waning participation was likely related in part to the reality MFWs live a mobile lifestyle, have limited access to stable mobile technology and are engaged in nearly around the clock work. Importantly, academic institutions do not optimally enable the administration of community engaged research with hard-to-reach populations. Conclusion Engaging MFW in research using mobile technology is challenging but feasible.
{"title":"P-037 FEASIBILITY OF A PILOT ELECTRONIC DATA COLLECTION WITH MIGRANT AND SEASONAL FARMWORKERS IN IOWA","authors":"Claudia Corwin, Kimberly Dukes, Linder Wendt, Maran Subramain","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0491","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0491","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Including migrant farmworkers (MFW) in research is essential to delivering culturally appropriate health and public health interventions. Little is known about MFWs’ willingness to engage in research and the feasibility of data collection methods for this group. Methods This pilot study investigated the feasibility of surveying MFW using cellphone technology. We recruited 50 MFW to participate in automated text messaging surveys for 4-12 weeks. Participants received 4 questions per week, including mental health questions adapted from the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD2) and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ2), and healthcare access questions developed by the authors. Results 49 participants answered text messages. 35 participants (70%) continued responding 12 weeks after enrollment or later, while 6 (12%) stopped participating by 4 weeks. Responses declined significantly over time (Weekly OR = 0.87, 95% CI 0.85-0.90, p &lt; 0.001), but there were no significant differences in declines between mental health questions and other questions (p = 0.7). Discussion This study aimed to determine the feasibility of engaging 50 MFW in research using mobile texting technology. We were able to recruit 50 participants and sustain participation over time. Waning participation was likely related in part to the reality MFWs live a mobile lifestyle, have limited access to stable mobile technology and are engaged in nearly around the clock work. Importantly, academic institutions do not optimally enable the administration of community engaged research with hard-to-reach populations. Conclusion Engaging MFW in research using mobile technology is challenging but feasible.","PeriodicalId":19452,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine","volume":"93 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141576041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-05DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.1072
Hanizah Mohd Yusoff, Nofi Yuliani Dahlan, Rozita Hod, Nor Ba’yah Abdul Kadir, Rosnawati Mohd Robat
Background Construction industry has known to be dirty, dangerous, and difficult (3D’s) type of work. Most Malaysian workers are not keen working in this industry and resulted in influx of foreign workers. Moreover, cheap labour become one of the factors hiring foreign workers. To measure fatigue among construction workers, researcher need to ensure questionnaires reliable to be used. Interviewing with safety officer, most of the foreign worker communicate well in Malay language. Therefore, in this study, the aim is to do translation and cultural adaptation of Fatigue Assessment Scale for Construction Worker (FASCW) to Malay version. Original FASCW is developed by researchers of the Caban Martinez Lab at University of Miami. Method Malay version of FASCW consist of 10 items was developed using recommended guidelines for translation, cultural adaption, and validation. Process was done by the panel in variety background include safety officer, public health specialist, occupational health doctor, psychologist, and language expert. Pre-final Malay-FASCW was developed and pre-tested through cognitive interview with 10 construction workers. At the end, validity and reliability was done among 150 construction workers. Result The comprehensive translation process had developed the pre-final Malay-FASCW. Judgement difficulty identified and was solved during the cognitive interview. All items were well accepted and judged important by the construction workers. Cronbach’s Alpha for the final Malay-FASCW >0.8. Discussion-Conclusion This study, we translated, cultural adapted Malay version of FASCW and demonstrated face validity, content validity and acceptability of the scale through cognitive interview. The Malay FASCW is now available to use for construction workers in Malaysia.
{"title":"O-247 TRANSLATION, CULTURAL ADAPTATION AND VALIDATION OF MALAY VERSION OF FATIGUE ASSESSMENT SCALE FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS","authors":"Hanizah Mohd Yusoff, Nofi Yuliani Dahlan, Rozita Hod, Nor Ba’yah Abdul Kadir, Rosnawati Mohd Robat","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqae023.1072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae023.1072","url":null,"abstract":"Background Construction industry has known to be dirty, dangerous, and difficult (3D’s) type of work. Most Malaysian workers are not keen working in this industry and resulted in influx of foreign workers. Moreover, cheap labour become one of the factors hiring foreign workers. To measure fatigue among construction workers, researcher need to ensure questionnaires reliable to be used. Interviewing with safety officer, most of the foreign worker communicate well in Malay language. Therefore, in this study, the aim is to do translation and cultural adaptation of Fatigue Assessment Scale for Construction Worker (FASCW) to Malay version. Original FASCW is developed by researchers of the Caban Martinez Lab at University of Miami. Method Malay version of FASCW consist of 10 items was developed using recommended guidelines for translation, cultural adaption, and validation. Process was done by the panel in variety background include safety officer, public health specialist, occupational health doctor, psychologist, and language expert. Pre-final Malay-FASCW was developed and pre-tested through cognitive interview with 10 construction workers. At the end, validity and reliability was done among 150 construction workers. Result The comprehensive translation process had developed the pre-final Malay-FASCW. Judgement difficulty identified and was solved during the cognitive interview. All items were well accepted and judged important by the construction workers. Cronbach’s Alpha for the final Malay-FASCW &gt;0.8. Discussion-Conclusion This study, we translated, cultural adapted Malay version of FASCW and demonstrated face validity, content validity and acceptability of the scale through cognitive interview. The Malay FASCW is now available to use for construction workers in Malaysia.","PeriodicalId":19452,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine","volume":"24 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141576076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-05DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0095
Alberto Modenese
Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation exposure at work represent relevant physical occupational risks. The risk varies according to the types and sources of radiation and their intensity. Changes in work organization and the introduction of new technologies may increase the risk related to radiation exposure. Moreover, special attention has to be devoted to workers with conditions of particular susceptibility. The identification of the main adverse health effects relevant for the prevention of the occupational risk related to radiation exposure is fundamental for an appropriate prevention, including adequate workers’ health surveillance programs. Accordingly, the aim of this session is to present an overview of the main exposure scenarios and health effects of concern for occupational radiation exposure, with a focus on available indications for workers’ health surveillance.
{"title":"SS10 PREVENTION OF EXPOSURE TO RADIATION RISKS: CURRENT UPDATES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR WORKERS' HEALTH","authors":"Alberto Modenese","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0095","url":null,"abstract":"Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation exposure at work represent relevant physical occupational risks. The risk varies according to the types and sources of radiation and their intensity. Changes in work organization and the introduction of new technologies may increase the risk related to radiation exposure. Moreover, special attention has to be devoted to workers with conditions of particular susceptibility. The identification of the main adverse health effects relevant for the prevention of the occupational risk related to radiation exposure is fundamental for an appropriate prevention, including adequate workers’ health surveillance programs. Accordingly, the aim of this session is to present an overview of the main exposure scenarios and health effects of concern for occupational radiation exposure, with a focus on available indications for workers’ health surveillance.","PeriodicalId":19452,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine","volume":"42 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141576078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-05DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0859
Sara Gunnare, Helen Wahlkvist, Marie-Louise Lind, Sara Gunnare
Introduction Agenda 2030 for sustainable development states 17 global goals for sustainable growth. Goal 8 promotes economic growth and decent work conditions for everybody. In this project we study the impact of the green transition on working conditions. We focus on the work environment in insect-based food and feed production. Methods A literature survey has been conducted regarding insect-based food and feed. In order to study the work environment and occupational exposure contact with some companies handling insects has been made. We have studied the number of producers, what species that they handle, biological hazards, and working conditions. Results Currently there are few producers of insects in Sweden, but the interest for this type of business is increasing. Not all insects used for breeding are native species. This can cause negative effects on ecosystems if they escape to the environment. The literature survey has shown reports of health risks such as respiratory diseases or skin allergy caused by inhalation of dust containing allergens from different insect species or skin contact with insects or dust. Problems from exposure to mold allergies also may occur. No studies have been found that address the work environment during insect production. Discussion There is a potential health risk connected to working with insects. Recommendations for safe and sustainable work in the production of insects as food and feed is essential. Conclusion It is important to include the working conditions during the worldwide green transition to achieve a sustainable working life.
{"title":"O-157 GREEN TRANSITION AND SUSTAINABLE WORKING LIFE – WORKING CONDITIONS DURING PRODUCTION OF INSECT-BASED FOOD AND FEED IN SWEDEN","authors":"Sara Gunnare, Helen Wahlkvist, Marie-Louise Lind, Sara Gunnare","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0859","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0859","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Agenda 2030 for sustainable development states 17 global goals for sustainable growth. Goal 8 promotes economic growth and decent work conditions for everybody. In this project we study the impact of the green transition on working conditions. We focus on the work environment in insect-based food and feed production. Methods A literature survey has been conducted regarding insect-based food and feed. In order to study the work environment and occupational exposure contact with some companies handling insects has been made. We have studied the number of producers, what species that they handle, biological hazards, and working conditions. Results Currently there are few producers of insects in Sweden, but the interest for this type of business is increasing. Not all insects used for breeding are native species. This can cause negative effects on ecosystems if they escape to the environment. The literature survey has shown reports of health risks such as respiratory diseases or skin allergy caused by inhalation of dust containing allergens from different insect species or skin contact with insects or dust. Problems from exposure to mold allergies also may occur. No studies have been found that address the work environment during insect production. Discussion There is a potential health risk connected to working with insects. Recommendations for safe and sustainable work in the production of insects as food and feed is essential. Conclusion It is important to include the working conditions during the worldwide green transition to achieve a sustainable working life.","PeriodicalId":19452,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine","volume":"77 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141576081","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction Many police officers tend to have irregular lifestyles due to shift work, investigative activities, etc., and many of them do not get enough sleep. We examined the relationship between sleep duration and findings of metabolic syndrome-related items in annual health examinations among police officers. Methods The participants were 9,633 men and 1,086 women who underwent the legally-required annual health screenings in a Prefectural Police. Based on this self-administered questionnaire, we obtained information on daily sleep duration. Fisher’s exact test was performed on the prevalence of obesity, hypertension, lipids, blood sugar, and metabolic syndrome, respectively, based on the results of the medical examinations. Results Short sleep duration (≤5 hours) was significantly related to obesity, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and blood glucose in men. In women, only lipid was significant. Discussion In police officers, a comparison of sleep duration and prevalence of metabolic syndrome-related items revealed significant associations in a number of items. The importance of ensuring adequate sleep hours for maintaining good health was demonstrated. Conclusion It needs to promote various health measures such as lifestyle disease countermeasures and promotion of work-life balance, not merely longer or shorter work hours, but more importantly, whether or not sleep is being obtained.
{"title":"P-116 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DAILY SLEEP DURATION AND METABOLIC SYNDROME-RELATED ITEMS IN POLICE OFFICERS","authors":"Kazuhiro Nogawa, Sayaka Sakuma, Yuuka Watanabe, Yasushi Suwazono","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0623","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0623","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Many police officers tend to have irregular lifestyles due to shift work, investigative activities, etc., and many of them do not get enough sleep. We examined the relationship between sleep duration and findings of metabolic syndrome-related items in annual health examinations among police officers. Methods The participants were 9,633 men and 1,086 women who underwent the legally-required annual health screenings in a Prefectural Police. Based on this self-administered questionnaire, we obtained information on daily sleep duration. Fisher’s exact test was performed on the prevalence of obesity, hypertension, lipids, blood sugar, and metabolic syndrome, respectively, based on the results of the medical examinations. Results Short sleep duration (≤5 hours) was significantly related to obesity, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and blood glucose in men. In women, only lipid was significant. Discussion In police officers, a comparison of sleep duration and prevalence of metabolic syndrome-related items revealed significant associations in a number of items. The importance of ensuring adequate sleep hours for maintaining good health was demonstrated. Conclusion It needs to promote various health measures such as lifestyle disease countermeasures and promotion of work-life balance, not merely longer or shorter work hours, but more importantly, whether or not sleep is being obtained.","PeriodicalId":19452,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine","volume":"55 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141575897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-05DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0760
Delia Cavallo, Anna Maria Fresegna, Aureliano Ciervo, Fabio Boccuni, Riccardo Ferrante, Francesca Tombolini, Claudio Natale, Raffaele Maiello, Marco Gentile, Roberta Andreoli, Diana Poli, Giuseppina Folesani, Stefania Sabella, Sergio Iavicoli, Cinzia Lucia Ursini
Introduction Standardized exposure monitoring procedures and suitable biomarkers and biological matrices are needed to evaluate the potential health risk of occupational exposure to graphene-based nanomaterials. Methods We enrolled 5 workers of a graphene start up (mean age 39±13) and 5 controls (mean age 38±12). Harmonized OECD methodology was used to measure workplace and personal worker exposure. We used Buccal Micronucleus Cytome (BMCyt) assay (buccal cells) for local cyto-genotoxic effects and fpg-comet test (lymphocytes) and oxidized DNA bases 8-oxoGua, 8-oxoGuo and 8-oxodGuo measurements (urine) for systemic genotoxic/oxidative effects. Results Particle number concentration during the graphene-based powders handling differs significantly from the background (Wilcoxon test p<0.05). Furthermore morphological analyses on airborne sampled materials showed rare particles attributable in size and shape to the produced graphene-based nanomaterials. BMCyt assay showed in exposed workers nuclear buds (indicative of genic amplification) and slight MN frequency induction and a subject MN positive (exceeding a fixed cut-off value for MN frequency 1.5‰). Fpg-comet assay showed induction of direct and oxidative DNA damage in exposed vs controls. A slight increase of urinary oxidized DNA bases in exposed workers was also found. Discussion The study confirms BMCyt and fpg-comet assays as the most sensitive biomarkers of early, still reparable, genotoxic and oxidative effects that, related to exposure measurements, represent useful non-invasive tools for the biomonitoring of workers involved in graphene production. Conclusions The integrated approach including workplace exposure characterization and biomonitoring of early health effects is useful for risk assessment and could be also used for long-term studies of workers exposed to nanomaterials.
{"title":"O-126 OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE DURING GRAPHENE NANOFLAKES PRODUCTION PROCESS: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO MONITOR EARLY CYTO-GENOTOXIC EFFECTS BY SENSITIVE AND NONINVASIVE BIOMARKERS AND WORKPLACE CONTAMINATION","authors":"Delia Cavallo, Anna Maria Fresegna, Aureliano Ciervo, Fabio Boccuni, Riccardo Ferrante, Francesca Tombolini, Claudio Natale, Raffaele Maiello, Marco Gentile, Roberta Andreoli, Diana Poli, Giuseppina Folesani, Stefania Sabella, Sergio Iavicoli, Cinzia Lucia Ursini","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0760","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0760","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Standardized exposure monitoring procedures and suitable biomarkers and biological matrices are needed to evaluate the potential health risk of occupational exposure to graphene-based nanomaterials. Methods We enrolled 5 workers of a graphene start up (mean age 39±13) and 5 controls (mean age 38±12). Harmonized OECD methodology was used to measure workplace and personal worker exposure. We used Buccal Micronucleus Cytome (BMCyt) assay (buccal cells) for local cyto-genotoxic effects and fpg-comet test (lymphocytes) and oxidized DNA bases 8-oxoGua, 8-oxoGuo and 8-oxodGuo measurements (urine) for systemic genotoxic/oxidative effects. Results Particle number concentration during the graphene-based powders handling differs significantly from the background (Wilcoxon test p&lt;0.05). Furthermore morphological analyses on airborne sampled materials showed rare particles attributable in size and shape to the produced graphene-based nanomaterials. BMCyt assay showed in exposed workers nuclear buds (indicative of genic amplification) and slight MN frequency induction and a subject MN positive (exceeding a fixed cut-off value for MN frequency 1.5‰). Fpg-comet assay showed induction of direct and oxidative DNA damage in exposed vs controls. A slight increase of urinary oxidized DNA bases in exposed workers was also found. Discussion The study confirms BMCyt and fpg-comet assays as the most sensitive biomarkers of early, still reparable, genotoxic and oxidative effects that, related to exposure measurements, represent useful non-invasive tools for the biomonitoring of workers involved in graphene production. Conclusions The integrated approach including workplace exposure characterization and biomonitoring of early health effects is useful for risk assessment and could be also used for long-term studies of workers exposed to nanomaterials.","PeriodicalId":19452,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141576060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-05DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0608
Anna Ozguler, Valentine Giorgetta, Michel Baer, Thomas Loeb
Introduction Falls from great heights in the workplace are responsible for death and permanent disability. The aim of this study was to compare falls from great heights in the workplace with falls in other environments. Methodology: This was a retrospective study based on a permanent register implemented in an emergency medical service (EMS) in the Paris region. All adult patients transported by an advanced life support ambulance from 2003 to 2018 who fell from a great height (≥ 2 meters) were included. Results Of the 618 patients, 111 (18%) fell at work. The remaining 507 falls were related to suicide attempts (58%), accidents (26%) or unknown causes (16%). The sex ratio was 54.5 compared with 1.5 for other causes of falls (p < 10-3), with an average age of 39 for workplace falls compared with 44 for the other causes (p=0.01). The mean height of the fall was 6.7 at workplace compared with 11.8 m for other causes (p<10-3). The mean Glasgow Coma Scale was 13 for the workplace, compared with 9 for suicide, 12 for accidents and 5 for unknown causes (p < 10-3). Seven deaths occurred in the workplace (6.3%) compared with 40.1% for suicide, 8.5% for accidents and 68.7% for unknown causes (p < 10-3). Discussion and conclusion Falls in the workplace were comparable to accidental falls in terms of on-site fatality rate and severity, probably because they occurred at a lower height. Nevertheless, they should be the subject of reinforced preventive measures, given their high frequency.
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