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Can Periodical Examinations of Employees Be Useful in Detection of Glycaemia Impairment and Improving Patients' Adherence to Medical Recommendations?

Worldwide epidemiological data indicates insufficient diagnosis of diabetes as an increasing public health problem. In the search for soluti … ng further diagnostic processes and therapy in General Practice (GP), followed by examination by an occupational health specialist within 3 months. The diagnosis of previously unknown diabetes was established among 2.5% of examined workers. All patients referred to the GP due to detected glycaemia impairment visited their doctor and finished the diagnostic process, t …

[Analysis of active surveillance results of pneumoconiosis in Jiangsu Province in 2019].

Objective: To conduct active surveillance of pneumoconiosis in Jiangsu Province in 2019, to understand the status quo of occupational health of dust-exposed workers, timely detect occupational health damage and occupational hazard factors, and provide scientific basis for the prevention and control of pneumoconiosis in the future. Methods: From January to December 2019, counties (cities and districts) with relatively concentrated dust hazard enterprises in Jiangsu Province were selected as monitoring points to carry out active surveillance of pneumoconiosis, and occupational health examination…

Effectiveness of an ambulatory interprofessional rehabilitation on occupational performance of persons with chronic pain. A registry-based longitudinal cohort study.

ObjectiveTo examine to what extent the Bern Ambulatory Interprofessional Rehabilitation results in statistically significant and clinically meaningful changes in self-rated quality of and satisfaction with occupational performance, health-related quality of life, pain intensity, and burden of suffering of persons with chronic pain.DesignRegistry-based longitudinal cohort study.SettingDepartment of Rheumatology and Immunology at the Bern University Hospital, Switzerland.ParticipantsA total of 172 participants with chronic musculoskeletal pain.InterventionThe Bern Ambulatory Interprofessional Re

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Temporomandibular Symptom Reporting in Portuguese Professional Orchestral Musicians: A Cross-Sectional Study.

BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) comprise a heterogeneous group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joints, masticatory muscles, and related structures, and may influence both quality of life and professional performance. Professional musicians represent an occupational group exposed to combined physical and psychosocial demands that may increase vulnerability to temporomandibular symptoms. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of temporomandibular symptom reporting and its association with socio-demographic and occupational factors, as well as health-related quality

Working lifetime risk of occupational fatal injury.

Estimates of risk accumulated over a working lifetime are used to assess the significance of many workplace health hazards. Utilizing data from the National Traumatic Occupational Fatalities (NTOF) surveillance system, estimates of the risk of work-related fatal injuries are provided for the 50 industries and the 50 occupations having the highest risks. Cause-specific risk estimates are provided for the six occupations at the greatest risk of occupational fatal injuries. Results suggest that the risks of certain work-related fatal injuries in some occupations (e.g., loggers being struck by fal

Airborne microplastics from plastic manufacturing industry: Concentrations and characterisation using Py-GC/MS and hyperspectral analysis.

Microplastics (MPs) pollution has emerged as a critical environmental concern due to its ecological impacts and health hazards. Previous stu … ted with production processes and raw materials. Our results provide valuable data for establishing occupational health standards, formulating preventive and control strategies and further studies on occupational health risks assessment of MPs.

Longitudinal associations between self-reported sleep duration and cardiometabolic disease risk in corporate executives.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the longitudinal associations between self-reported sleep duration and cardiometabolic disease (CMD) risk in corporate executives. METHODS: Self-reported sleep duration and lifestyle, occupational, psychological, and anthropometrical, blood pressure and blood marker variables were obtained from 1512 employees at annual health risk assessments in South Africa between 2016 and 2019. Gender-stratified linear mixed models, adjusting for age, lifestyle, occupational and psychological covariates were used to explore these longitudinal associations. RESULTS:

Probabilistic health risk assessment of respirable dust exposure among stone carvers in Thailand using average daily dose and Monte Carlo simulation.

Respirable dust (RD) exposure represents a significant occupational health concern in stone processing settings, particularly among stone carvers who are at elevated risk due to high levels of dust generation. Prolonged exposure to RD is associated with serious adverse health outcomes, including lung cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the probabilistic risk associated with RD exposure using Monte Carlo simulation and to estimate the Incremental Lifetime Cancer Risk (ILCR) among stone carvers. A cross-sectional study was conducted across five occupational categories: mining, cutting, splittin…

Noise Exposure in Palestinian Workers Without a Diagnosis of Hearing Impairment: Relations to Speech-Perception-in-Noise Difficulties, Tinnitus, and Hyperacusis.

PURPOSE: Many workers in developing countries are exposed to unsafe occupational noise due to inadequate health and safety practices. We tested the hypotheses that occupational noise exposure and aging affect speech-perception-in-noise (SPiN) thresholds, self-reported hearing ability, tinnitus presence, and hyperacusis severity among Palestinian workers. METHOD: Palestinian workers (N = 251, aged 18-70 years) without diagnosed hearing or memory impairments completed online instruments including a noise exposure questionnaire; forward and backward digit span tests; hyperacusis questionnaire; t

Факторы, связанные с саморегистрацией способностей к труду у людей с множественным склерозом в Швеции.

СПРАВОЧНАЯ ИНФОРМАЦИЯ: Индекс способностей к труду (ИПТ) является инструментом, измеряющим способность к труду при проведении обследований на рабочем месте и медицинских обследований в области гигиены труда и исследований. Он используется в различных группах населения. Но исследования ограничены среди людей с множественным склерозом (PwMS). ЦЕЛЬ: Определение факторов, связанных с производственными способностями, среди ПТМС в Швеции. МЕТОДЫ: В анализ было включено в общей сложности 4103 ПВМС, которые ответили на вопросы обследования на базе Интернета. Способность к труду оценивалась с использов

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BACKGROUND: Work ability index (WAI) is an instrument that measures work ability in workplace surveys and health examinations in occupational health and research. It has been used in different population groups. But research is limited among people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). OBJECTIVE: To determine the factors associated with work ability among PwMS in…

Occupational Diseases in Art Conservators and Restorers: A Systematic Review.

Background/Objectives: Although cultural heritage conservators and restorers face consistent exposure to a multifaceted range of occupational hazards, research on their health remains limited. This systematic review aims to explore and synthesize the prevalence and types of occupational diseases among conservators and restorers of cultural heritage. It also intends to map populations, interventions, contexts and other relevant information to assess the current state of knowledge and identify gaps in the literature on the occupational health of conservation and restoration professionals. Method…

Economic situation and occupational accidents in Poland: 2002-2014 panel data regional study.

OBJECTIVES: Occupational accidents constitute a substantial health and economic burden for societies around the world and a variety of facto … ent rates and days of incapacity to work. CONCLUSIONS: The results have important implications for occupational health and safety actions. In the periods of higher work intensity employers should focus on appropriate training and supervision of inexperienced workers as well as on ensuring enough time for already experienced employees to recuperate. In terms of publi …

Occupational Therapy and Psychotherapy in Canada: Exploring Perspectives and Practices.

Background. Psychotherapy encompasses a range of evidence-based mental health interventions adopted by healthcare providers, including occupational therapists. Advocacy for public funding and regulation of psychotherapy requires critical reflections on occupation-based approaches within this changing landscape. Purpose. To explore the perspectives and practices of Canadian occupational therapists regarding psychotherapy. Method. An online survey of Canadian therapists providing mental health services (n = 487) was conducted, followed by 8 regional focus groups (n = 63) to explore perspectives

Mental health challenges in the Irish thoroughbred horse breeding industry: Prevalence and associated risk factors.

The thoroughbred horse breeding industry contributes significantly to the Irish economy. However, staff shortages threaten the economic sustainability of the industry, as well as the welfare of both horses and workers. Previous research on the staffing crisis faced by the broader horseracing industry has highlighted mental health concerns as a factor. Furthermore, the influence of workplace context on mental health has been widely recognised in organisational psychology. The aim of this study was to assess prevalence rates of Common Mental Disorders (CMDs) in Irish thoroughbred horse breeding

Veterinarians and zoonotic pathogens, infections and diseases - questionnaire study and case series, Finland.

BACKGROUND: Veterinarians are at risk for numerous zoonotic infections. In this paper, we summarise descriptions of zoonotic infections from … the variety of zoonotic pathogens that veterinarians may encounter. There is a need to improve the occupational health of veterinarians and to increase awareness in the occupational health sector. We encourage addressing this need using a One Health approach.

Prevalence and Correlates of Pain Among Nurses in Poland: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Pain is a prevalent occupational health concern among nurses and may affect functional capacity and work performance. However, evidence from Central and Eastern Europe remains limited, particularly regarding behavioral and occupational correlates of pain. Objectives: To characterize pain among practicing nurses and examine associations between health-related behaviors, occupational characteristics, and distinct pain-related outcomes. Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted among 580 nurses in southeastern Poland. Pain was assessed using the four-item Lai…

Variations in mesothelioma mortality rates among migrants to Australia and Australian-born.

BACKGROUND: Australia's use and consumption of asbestos occurred at the same time as its immigration boom. Our objective was to investigate … igrants from other countries. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest there may have been differences in occupational health and safety between foreign and Australian-born. Because of changes in the demographics of migrants to Australia since the 1970s and changes in occupational circumstances over time, further comparisons of occupational-related health outcomes between …

An exploration of Hispanic workers' perspectives about risks and hazards associated with orchard work.

Orchard workers are a population at risk for serious and disabling occupational injuries and illnesses. The purpose of this descriptive, exploratory study was to gather information about orchard workers' perceptions and experiences related to their work to better understand factors that contribute to their occupational risk. The sample consisted of 180 Hispanic orchard workers from 3 counties in Washington State; about a third of these reported at least 1 occupational injury. A Likert scale was used to gather workers' perceptions about individual, work-related, and environmental factors that h

On assessment of exposure to noise in crew members of civil aviation aircrafts.

The article deals with current and prospective documents on assessment of exposure to noisein crew.members of civil aviation aircrafts. The authors suggestedto complete a method calculatingacoustic loadwith correction indexes for uncertainity of measurements concerning noise inside the cabin, for underestimation of noise levels in forced flight regime, forincreased radio talks and active listening time, and for, acoustic efficiency of avia-headsets.

Workplace risk assessment criteria for pregnant workers exposed to physical exertion and biological and chemical hazards.

Workplace risk assessment criteria for pregnant workers in the EU remain inconsistent and poorly harmonised, with notable gaps in practical guidelines for occupational health physicians (OHPs). This regulatory ambiguity could lead to either insufficient protection or unnecessary exclusion of pregnant workers from the workplace, with significant implications for maternal and foetal health, as well as healthcare and social security systems. The aim of this study was to propose common, harmonised criteria for workplace risk assessment in healthy pregnant workers exposed to physical exertion and b…