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Comparison of the Association Between Presenteeism and Absenteeism among Replacement Worker and Paid Workers: Cross-Sectional Studies and Machine Learning Techniques Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Heejoo Park, Juho Sim, Juyeon Oh, Jongmin Lee, Chorom Lee, Yangwook Kim, Byungyoon Yun, Jin-ha Yoon
Replacement drivers represent a significant portion of platform labor in Korea, often facing night shifts and the demands of emotional labor. Research on replacement drivers is limited due to their widespread nature. This study examined the levels of presenteeism and absenteeism among replacement drivers in comparison to those of paid male workers in Korea. This study collected data for replacement
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Review on Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Research Advancements on the Use of Medical Gloves Concerning Hand Dermatitis Among Health Care Workers Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Jeevasunthari Gunasegaran, Ying-Ying Teh, Chin-Keong Lim, Shiow-Fern Ng
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant surge in glove usage, as recommended by the World Health Organization. Despite efforts to ensure the quality and safety of gloves, glove-associated skin diseases such as hand dermatitis have become ubiquitous, particularly among health care workers. This review discusses the prevalence, causes, and risk factors of hand dermatitis, as well as research efforts
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Utilizing Artificial Neural Networks for Establishing Hearing-Loss Predicting Models Based on a Longitudinal Dataset and Their Implications for Managing the Hearing Conservation Program Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Thanawat Khajonklin, Yih-Min Sun, Yue-Liang Leon Guo, Hsin-I Hsu, Chung Sik Yoon, Cheng-Yu Lin, Perng-Jy Tsai
Though the artificial neural network (ANN) technique has been used to predict noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), the established prediction models have primarily relied on cross-sectional datasets, and hence, they may not comprehensively capture the chronic nature of NIHL as a disease linked to long-term noise exposure among workers. A comprehensive dataset was utilized, encompassing eight-year longitudinal
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Genotoxic Effects on Gas Station Attendants in South-southeastern México due to Prolonged and Chronic Exposure to Gasoline Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Rebeca I. Martínez-Salinas, Irene Sánchez-Moreno, Juan J. Morales López, Benito Salvatierra Izaba, Everardo Barba Macías, Anahí Armas-Tizapantzi, Arturo Torres-Dosal
Gasoline, a complex mixture of volatile organic compounds is classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans. Gasoline station attendants, consistently exposed to its hazardous components, may face genotoxic effects. This study aimed to assess the influence of varying work shift durations on DNA damage in gasoline station attendants. Ninety individuals from three locations in southern México were studied
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Role of Supervisor Consultation Toward Work Engagement: A Prospective Cohort Study Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Nuri P. Adi, Tomohisa Nagata, Kiminori Odagami, Masako Nagata, Koji Mori
We examined the association between supervisor consultation, as an actual practice representing supervisor support, and work engagement. This was a prospective cohort study in Japan, involving 14,026 participants who met the requirement for a one-year follow-up. Supervisor consultation was measured using a single question, and work engagement was defined using the Japanese version of the nine-item
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The Health and Safety Performance of UK Universities and How to Improve It Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Olga Kuzmina, Douglas Searle
This research suggested a method for evaluating health and safety performance as a combination of reactive and active monitoring. A number of Freedom of Information requests (FoI) were sent to the Health and safety Executive (HSE) and 100 UK Universities. Data on the number of reportable incidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences were compiled for UK universities and combined with the Impact Ranking
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Safety Data Sheets as a Hazard Communication Tool: An Assessment of Suitability and Readability Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Kevin Ho, Thomas Tenkate
Safety data sheets (SDSs) are hazard communication materials that accompany chemicals/hazardous products in the workplace. Many SDSs contain dense, technical text, which places considerable comprehension demands on workers, especially those with lower literacy skills. The goal of this study was to assess SDSs for readability, comprehensibility, and suitability (i.e. fit to the target audience). The
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Respirable Silica Dust Exposure of Migrant Workers Informing Regulatory Intervention in Engineered Stone Fabrication Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Mahinda Seneviratne, Kiran Shankar, Phillip Cantrell, Aklesh Nand
Silicosis among workers who fabricate engineered stone products in micro or small-sized enterprises (MSEs) was reported from several countries. Workplace exposure data of these workers at high risk of exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust are limited. We surveyed workers performing cutting, shaping and polishing tasks at 6 engineered stone fabricating MSEs in Sydney, Australia prior
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Black Lung Disease Among Coal Miners in Asia: A Systematic Review Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Kurnia A. Akbar, Kraiwuth Kallawicha
Coal miners are highly prone to occupational health risks, such as black lung disease. This study aims to assess the prevalence of black lung disease and the factors associated with black lung disease among coal miners in Asia. This systematic review, conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines, searched through the scientific literature
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Relationship Between Companies' Responses to Near-Miss Reports and Turnover Intentions of Workers: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Ayaka Yamamoto, Tomohisa Nagata, Kiminori Odagami, Nuri Purwito Adi, Masako Nagata, Koji Mori
Effective near-miss management is important in preventing workplace accidents. A company's inadequate response to near-miss reports can lead workers to feel insecure and dissatisfied with the company. We investigated the relationship between companies' responses to near-miss reports and turnover intentions of workers. We conducted a cross-sectional study using online self-administered questionnaire
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Investigation of Working Conditions and Health Status in Platform Workers in the Republic of Korea Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Hyoungseob Yoo, Munyoung Yang, Ji-Hun Song, Jin-Ha Yoon, Wanhyung Lee, Jinhee Jang, Minjoo Yoon, Mo-Yeol Kang
The present study aimed to analyze several aspects of the working conditions and health status of platform workers in the Republic of Korea, such as ergonomic and emotional hazards. We also compared the health status of the platform workers with that of the general population. A total of 1,000 platform workers participated in this survey from August 7 to August 17, 2022. The participants included 400
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Formulations of Job Strain and Psychological Distress: A Four-year Longitudinal Study in Japan Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Mayumi Saiki, Timothy A. Matthews, Norito Kawakami, Wendie Robbins, Jian Li
Different job strain formulations based on the Job Demand-Control model have been developed. This study evaluated longitudinal associations between job strain and psychological distress and whether associations were influenced by six formulations of job strain, including quadrant (original and simplified), subtraction, quotient, logarithm quotient, and quartile based on quotient, in randomly selected
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Association Between Flexible Work Arrangement and Sleep Problems Among Paid Workers: Using 6th Korean Working Conditions Survey Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Eunseun Han, Yongho Lee, Sanghyuk Lee, Shinhyeong Kim, Seunghon Ham, Wanhyung Lee, Won-Jun Choi, Seong-Kyu Kang
As social distancing persists and interest in work-life balance grows, more companies are adopting flexible work policies. While there have been studies on sleep disorders associated with different types of work, such as shift work, research exploring the relationship between flexible work schedules and sleep disorders is still limited, particularly among Korean workers. We performed a secondary analysis
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Assessing Neurobehavioral Alterations Among E-waste Recycling Workers in Hong Kong Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Gengze Liao, Feng Wang, Shaoyou Lu, Yanny Hoi Kuen Yu, Victoria H. Arrandale, Alan Hoi-shou Chan, Lap Ah Tse
E-waste workers in Hong Kong are handling an unprecedented amount of e-waste, which contains various neurotoxic chemicals. However, no study has been conducted to evaluate the neurological health status of e-waste workers in Hong Kong. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of neurobehavioral alterations and to identify the vulnerable groups among Hong Kong e-waste workers. We recruited 109 Hong
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Comparative Study of Exposure Assessment of Dust in Building Materials Enterprises Using ART and Monte Carlo Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Wei Jiang, Zonghao Wu, Mengqi Zhang, Haoguang Zhang
Dust generated during the processing of building materials enterprises can pose a serious health risk. The study aimed to compare and analyze the results of ART and the Monte Carlo model for the dust exposure assessment in building materials enterprises, to derive the application scope of the two models. First, ART and the Monte Carlo model were used to assess the exposure to dust in each of the 15
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Circadian Rhythms Characteristics of Nurses Providing Direct Patient Care: An Observational Study Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 İlknur Dolu, Serap Açıkgöz, Ali Rıza Demirbaş, Erdem Karabulut
In today's modern world, longer working hours, shift work, and working at night have become major causes of the disruption of our natural circadian rhythms. This study aimed to investigate the effects of the type of shift work (rotating vs. fixed day), duty period (on-duty vs. off-duty), and working period within each shift (nighttime vs. daytime) on the circadian rhythm characteristics of nurses who
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Work Ability Index: Psychometric Testing in Aeronautical Industry Workers Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 María Eugenia González-Domínguez, Elena Fernández-García, Olga Paloma-Castro, Regina María González-López, María Paz Rivas Pérez, Luis López-Molina, Jesús García-Jiménez, José Manuel Romero-Sánchez
The Work Ability Index (WAI) is an instrument that measures work ability. The wide dispersion of the WAI internationally has led to its adaptation for use in different countries. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the WAI. A methodological design was used over an opportunistic sample of 233 workers in the aeronautical industry in Spain. Reliability was
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Assessment of Occupational Health Risks for Maintenance Work in Fabrication Facilities: Brief Review and Recommendations Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Dong-Uk Park, Kyung Ehi Zoh, Eun Kyo Jeong, Dong-Hee Koh, Kyong-Hui Lee, Naroo Lee, Kwonchul Ha
This study focuses on assessing occupational risk for the health hazards encountered during maintenance works (MW) in semiconductor fabrication (FAB) facilities. The objectives of this study include: 1) identifying the primary health hazards during MW in semiconductor FAB facilities; 2) reviewing the methods used in evaluating the likelihood and severity of health hazards through occupational health
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Improving Remedial Measures from Incident Investigations: A Study Across Ghanaian Mines Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Theophilus Joe-Asare, Eric Stemn
Learning from incidents for accident prevention is a two-stage process, involving the investigation of past accidents to identify the causal factors, followed by the identification and implementation of remedial measures to address the identified causal factors. The focus of past research has been on the identification of causal factors, with limited focus on the identification and implementation of
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Asbestos Exposure and Ovarian Cancer: A Meta-analysis Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Seo Young Kim, Ha Kyun Chang, Ohwi Kwon, JaeYoung Park, Jun-Pyo Myong
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monograph conducted a systematic review of the relationship between asbestos and ovarian cancer. However, there may have been information bias due to the undue weight given to few articles. To address this limitation, the present study performed a meta-analysis integrating studies published both before and after the 2012 IARC Monograph on Asbestos
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Association between Work-related Communication Devices Use during Work Outside of Regular Working Hours and Depressive Symptoms in Wage Workers Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Min-Sun Kim, Shin-Goo Park, Hwan-Cheol Kim, Sang-Hee Hwang
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between work-related communication devices use during work outside of regular working hours and depressive symptoms in wage workers. Data from 50,538 workers aged 15 years or older who had participated in the 6th Korean Working Condition Survey (KWCS) were used. The final sample was 32,994 wage workers. The questionnaire asked the respondents how often
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Exposure Assessment Study on Lithium-Ion Battery Fire in Explosion Test Room in Battery Testing Facility Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Mi Sung Jo, Hoi Pin Kim, Boo Wook Kim, Richard C. Pleus, Elaine M. Faustman, Il Je Yu
A lithium-ion battery is a rechargeable battery that uses the reversible reduction of lithium ions to store energy and is the predominant battery type in many industrial and consumer electronics. The lithium-ion batteries are essential to ensure they operate safely. We conducted an exposure assessment five days after a fire in a battery-testing facility. We assessed some of the potentially hazardous
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Biosafety Risk Control Strategies in Laboratory Animal Research Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Shun-tai Weng, Qu-wen Li, Ya-dong Gao, Yu-feng Qiu
To understand biosafety's current situation in laboratory animal research and risk factors affecting occupational health. Compliance surveys were conducted by questionnaire via Questionnaire Star (an application app on the Internet) in Chinese. Thirty-nine anonymous questionnaires were collected. The surveyed institution has established 24 types of ABSL (Animal Biosafety Laboratory) and biosafety management
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Importance of an Integrated Assessment of Functional Disability and Work Ability in Workers Affected by Low Back Pain Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Fabrizio Russo, Cristina Di Tecco, Simone Russo, Giorgia Petrucci, Gianluca Vadalà, Vincenzo Denaro, Sergio Iavicoli
This study examines the relationship between functional disability and work ability in workers affected by low back pain (LBP) through an analysis of correlations between the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Work Ability Index (WAI). The role of personal and work factors on functional disability/work ability levels has also been studied. LBP is the most common musculoskeletal problem and a major
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Comparative Study of Heavy Metal Blood Serum Level Between Organic and Conventional Farmers in Eastern Taiwan Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Mei-Hua Chung, Kuo-Hsiang Hung, Mi-Chia Ma, Mei-Yu Liu, Ru-Wei Lin
Numerous studies have indicated that organic fertilizers (OFer) might contain heavy metals (HMs) that present health risks to organic farmers (OFar). This study compared the concentrations of six HMs (Zn, Ni, Cd, Cu, Pb, Cr) in the blood of two distinct groups of farmers: 30 OFar from a designated organic area in eastern Taiwan, and 74 conventional farmers (CFar) from neighboring non-organic designated
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Development of Korean Representative Headforms for the Total Inward Leakage Testing on Filtering Facepiece Respirators Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Ah Lam Lee, Xin Cui, Hayoung Jung, Hee Eun Kim, Eun Jin Jeon, Hyungjin Na, Eunmi Kim, Heecheon You
The lack of headforms that accurately reflect the head characteristics of Koreans and the demographic composition of the Korean population can lead to inadequate FFR testing and reduced effectiveness of FFRs. Direct measurements of 5,110 individuals and 3D measurements of 2,044 individuals, aged between 9 and 69 years, were sampled from the data pool of Size Korea surveys based on the age and gender
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Working Anytime and Anywhere -Even When Feeling Ill? A Cross-sectional Study on Presenteeism in Remote Work Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-05 Henrike Schmitz, Jana F. Bauer, Mathilde Niehaus
Background Working despite feeling ill – presenteeism – is a widespread behavioral phenomenon. Previous research has shown that presenteeism is influenced by various work-related and personal factors. It's an illness behavior leading to a range of negative but also positive consequences. Due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, remote work has become the “new normal” for many employees
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Case-Control Study of Occupational Acute Myeloid Leukemia in the Republic of Korea Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-04 Min Young Park, Hyoung-Ryoul Kim, Jun-Pyo Myong, Byung-Sik Cho, Hee-Je Kim, Mo-Yeol Kang
Background We conducted a case-control study to identify high-risk occupations and exposure to occupational hazards for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Methods When patients with AML admitted to the Department of Hematology in the study hospital for the first time are referred to the Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, data on occupation are collected by investigators to evaluate work-relatedness
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Surviving Covid-19 Diagnosis Among Registered Nurses: Reactions, Consequences, and Coping Mechanisms Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-29 Gladys Mbuthia, Doris Machaki, Sheila Shaibu, Rachel W. Kimani
Background To mitigate the spread of Covid-19, nurses infected with the virus were required to isolate themselves from their families and community. Isolated patients were reported to have experienced mental distress, posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, and suicide. Though studies have reported the psychological impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, less is known about the lived experiences of nurses
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Potential Work-related Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 by Standard Occupational Grouping Based on Pre-lockdown Working Conditions in France Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Narges Ghoroubi, Emilie Counil, Myriam Khlat
This study aims to ascertain occupations potentially at greatest risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 based on pre-lockdown working conditions in France. We combined two French population-based surveys documenting workplace exposures to infectious agents, face-to-face contact with the public, and working with colleagues just before the pandemic. Then, for each 87-level standard French occupational grouping
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Covid-19 Occupational Risk Incidence and Working Sectors Involved During the Pandemic in Italy Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Fabio Boccuni, Bruna M. Rondinone, Giuliana Buresti, Adelina Brusco, Andrea Bucciarelli, Silvia D'Amario, Benedetta Persechino, Sergio Iavicoli, Alessandro Marinaccio
Background Starting from March 2020 until December 2021, different phases of Covid-19 pandemic have been identified in Italy, with several containing/lifting measures progressively enforced by the National government. In the present study, we investigate the change in occupational risk during the subsequent pandemic phases and we propose an estimate of the incidence of the cases by economic sector
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Systematizing Information Use to Address Determinants of Health Worker Health in South Africa: A Cross-sectional Mixed Method Study Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Muzimkhulu Zungu, Annalee Yassi, Jonathan Ramodike, Kuku Voyi, Karen Lockhart, David Jones, Spo Kgalamono, Nkululeko Thunzi, Jerry Spiegel
Background Recognizing that access to safe and healthy working conditions is a human right, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls for specific occupational safety and health (OSH) programs for health workers (HWs). The WHO health systems’ building blocks, and the International Labour Organization (ILO), highlight the importance of information as part of effective systems. This study examined how
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Water-blocking Asphyxia of N95 Medical Respirator During Hot Environment Work Tasks With Whole-body Enclosed Anti-bioaerosol Suit Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-21 Jintuo Zhu, Qijun Jiang, Yuxuan Ye, Xinjian He, Jiang Shao, Xinyu Li, Xijie Zhao, Huan Xu, Qi Hu
Background During hot environment work tasks with whole-body enclosed anti-bioaerosol suit, the combined effect of heavy sweating and exhaled hot humid air may cause the N95 medical respirator to saturate with water/sweat (i.e., water-blocking). Methods 32 young male subjects with different body mass indexes (BMI) in whole-body protection (N95 medical respirator + one-piece protective suit + head
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A Systematized Overview of Published Reviews on Biological Hazards, Occupational Health, and Safety Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-21 Alexis Descatha, Halim Hamzaoui, Jukka Takala, Anne Oppliger
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic turned biological hazards in the working environment into a global concern. This systematized review of published reviews aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the specific jobs and categories of workers exposed to biological hazards with the related prevention. Methods We extracted reviews published in English and French in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science
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Occupational Safety & Health Management and Corporate Sustainability: The Mediating Role of Affective Commitment Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Zhen Chao Tan, Chun Eng Tan, Yuen Onn Choong
Background Occupational safety & health management (OSH) has garnered greater attention for its significance in promoting corporate sustainability for organizations in recent decades. The construction industry, in particular, is a major contributor to Malaysia's thirst for corporate sustainability in order to provide long-term support for the country. Thus, the main tenet of this study is to examine
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Psychosocial Work Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Influences on Mental Health Risk and Intention to Leave Among Public Health Workers: A Cross-sectional and Follow-up Study in Taiwan Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Ming-Wei Lin, Yi-Ting Wang, Yawen Cheng
Background To examine the influences of psychosocial work conditions on mental health risk and intention to leave the public sector among workers of public health agencies in Taiwan. Methods We surveyed 492 public health workers in March 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Information on job demands, job control, workplace justice, experiences of workplace violence and its type and origin, and mental
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Global Estimates on Biological Risks at Work Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Jukka Takala, Alexis Descatha, A. Oppliger, H. Hamzaoui, Catherine Bråkenhielm, Subas Neupane
Introduction Biological risks are a major global problem in the workplace. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for a more comprehensive understanding of the biological risks at work. This study presents data on both communicable infectious biological agents and noncommunicable factors leading to death and disability for the year 2021. Methods We followed the methodology established
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Occupational Injuries Among Construction Workers by Age and Related Economic Loss: Findings From Ohio Workers' Compensation, USA: 2007–2017 Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Harpriya Kaur, Steven J. Wurzelbacher, P. Tim Bushnell, Stephen Bertke, Alysha R. Meyers, James W. Grosch, Steven J. Naber, Michael Lampl
Background This study examined age-group differences in the rate, severity, and cost of injuries among construction workers to support evidence-based worker safety and health interventions in the construction industry. Methods Ohio workers' compensation claims for construction workers were used to estimate claim rates and costs by age group. We analyzed claims data auto-coded into five event/exposure
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Association Between Social Support, and Depressive Symptoms Among Firefighters: The Mediating Role of Negative Coping Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Liang Wang, Fengqiong Chen, Yulu Zhang, Mengliang Ye
Background Depressive symptoms (DS) can erode physical and mental health; social support (SS) is considered a buffer for DS and a promoter for improving coping and recovery abilities. However, there is almost no research on the mediating role of negative coping (NC) in SS and DS, especially among firefighters. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among firefighters in Chongqing, China, and
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Relationship Between Occupational Safety and Health Policy Principles, Organizational Action on Work-related Stress and the Psychosocial Work Environment in Italy Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Stavroula Leka, Luis Torres, Aditya Jain, Cristina Di Tecco, Simone Russo, Sergio Iavicoli
Background It is acknowledged that legislation acts as a motivator for organizational action on psychosocial risks. Our study aims to provide evidence on the relationship between key occupational safety and health (OSH) policy principles and organizational action on work-related stress, and, in turn, with reported employee job demands and resources and their experience of work-related stress. We focus
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Impact of COVID-19 Infection on Work Functioning in Japanese Workers: A Prospective Cohort Study Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Makoto Okawara, Keiki Hirashima, Yu Igarashi, Kosuke Mafune, Keiji Muramatsu, Tomohisa Nagata, Mayumi Tsuji, Akira Ogami, Yoshihisa Fujino
Background The impact of COVID-19 infection on workers' work function persists even after the acute phase of the infection. We studied this phenomenon in Japanese workers. Methods We conducted a one-year prospective cohort study online, starting with a baseline survey in December 2020. We tracked workers without baseline work functioning impairment and incorporated data from 14,421 eligible individuals
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Assessment of Questionnaire of Physical Activity at Workplace Based on the Social Cognitive Theory (PAWPQ-SCT): A Psychometric Study in Iranian Gas Refinery Workers Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Kamel Ghobadi, AhmadAli Eslami, Asiyeh Pirzadeh, Seyed Mohammad Mazloomi, Fatemeh Hosseini
Background This study aimed to develop and assess the psychometric features of the Physical Activity at Workplace Questionnaire (PAWPQ) based on the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) to evaluate employees' physical activity (PA) behaviors at the workplace. Methods This psychometric cross-sectional study was conducted on 455 employees working in one of the gas refineries in Iran. The participants were selected
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Employment Factors Associated With Long Working Hours in France Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Isabelle Niedhammer, Elodie Pineau, Sandrine Bertrais
The objectives of the study were to explore the employment factors associated with long working hours, known as a risk factor for various health outcomes. The study relied on the national representative data of the 2013 French working conditions survey and a study sample of 23,378 full-time employees. Long working hours were defined by the threshold of 48 hours a week following the European Working
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Factors Influencing the Use of Control Measures to Reduce Occupational Exposure to Welding Fume in Australia: A Qualitative Study Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 Renee N. Carey, Lin Fritschi, Ha Nguyen, Kamil Abdallah, Timothy R. Driscoll
Background Exposure to welding fume is associated with adverse effects on worker health. The use of various control measures can reduce levels of exposure and the resulting health effects. However, little is known about the factors that may influence workers' use of control measures in the workplace and their perceived intervention needs. This study aimed to investigate workers' and other stakeholders'
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Association with Combined Occupational Hazards Exposure and Risk of Metabolic Syndrome: A Workers' Health Examination Cohort 2012–2021 Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-21 Dongmug Kang, Eun-Soo Lee, Tae-Kyoung Kim, Yoon-Ji Kim, Seungho Lee, Woojoo Lee, Hyunman Sim, Se-Yeong Kim
Background This study aimed to evaluate the association between exposure to occupational hazards and the metabolic syndrome. A secondary objective was to analyze the additive and multiplicative effects of exposure to risk factors. Methods This retrospective cohort was based on 31,615 health examinees at the Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital in Republic of Korea from 2012–2021. Demographic
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Describing Physical Activity Patterns of Truck Drivers Using Actigraphy Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-19 Brad Wipfli, Sean P.M. Rice, Ryan Olson, Kasey Ha, Caitlyn Trullinger-Dwyer, Todd Bodner
Background Truck driving is a highly sedentary occupation that places workers at risk for chronic health conditions, such as obesity and high blood pressure. The primary purpose of this study was to objectively describe truck drivers' typical physical activity (PA) patterns. Methods We used ∼7–10-day baseline PA actigraphy data samples from drivers in the Safety & Health Involvement For Truckers (SHIFT)
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The Burdens of Occupational Heat Exposure-related Symptoms and Contributing Factors Among Workers in Sugarcane Factories in Ethiopia: Heat Stress Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Meter Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 Mitiku B. Debela, Achenef M. Begosaw, Negussie Deyessa, Muluken Azage
Background Heat stress is a harmful physical hazard in many occupational settings. However, consequences of occupational heat exposure among workers in a sugarcane factory in Ethiopia are not well characterized. This study aimed to assess the level of occupational heat exposure-related symptoms and contributing factors. Methods In this cross-sectional study, five workstations were selected for temperature
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Corporate Characteristics and Occupational Injuries by Industry Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 Sunyoung Park, Myung-Joong Kim
Background Recent research on occupational injuries in companies has faced difficulties in obtaining representative data, leading to studies relying on surveys or case studies. Moreover, it is difficult to find studies on how a company's industry characteristics affect occupational injuries. This study aims to address these limitations. Methods We collected 11 years of disclosure data from 1,247 listed
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Women's Employment in Industries and Risk of Preeclampsia and Gestational Diabetes: A National Population Study of Republic of Korea Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-06 Jeong-Won Oh, Seyoung Kim, Jung-won Yoon, Taemi Kim, Myoung-Hee Kim, Jia Ryu, Seung-Ah Choe
Background Some working conditions may pose a higher physical or psychological demand to pregnant women leading to increased risks of pregnancy complications. Objectives We assessed the association of woman's employment status and the industrial classification with obstetric complications. Methods We conducted a national population study using the National Health Information Service database of Republic
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Chronic Respiratory Symptoms and Associated Factors among Fruit and Vegetable Workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross sectional Study Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-05 Mulualem Gete Feleke, Yidnekachew Alemu, Meaza Gezu Shentema, Samson Wakuma, Zerihun Emiru, Tesfaye Yitna Chichiabellu
Background Fruit and vegetable market is an abundant source of bioaerosols. Exposure to organic and inorganic waste and long-term inhalation of bioaerosols during working hours leads to chronic respiratory symptoms. Hence, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of chronic respiratory symptoms and related factors among fruit and vegetable workers compared with the control group in Addis Ababa
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Occupational Characteristics and Health Status of Vietnamese Male Migrant Workers in the Republic of Korea Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Ohwi Kwon, Ji-Hun Song, Jeong-Ok Kong, Seong-Won Ma, Young Shin Lee, Joonho Ahn
Background The objective of this study is to identify the working conditions and health status of Vietnamese male migrant workers in Republic of Korea, in comparison to the Korean general population. Methods We conducted our survey through the Migrant People Center, and we received completed questionnaires from 87 male Vietnamese migrant workers. The questionnaire employed was identical to those used
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Mindfulness-based Practices in Workers to Address Mental Health Conditions: A Systematic Review Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-03 Quentin Durand-Moreau, Tanya Jackson, Danika Deibert, Charl Els, Janice Y. Kung, Sebastian Straube
The effectiveness of mindfulness techniques in addressing mental health conditions in workers is uncertain. However, it could represent a therapeutic tool for workers presenting with such conditions. Our objective was to assess the effects of mindfulness-based practices for workers diagnosed with mental health conditions. We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Participants
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Occupational Health and Safety in the Turkish Fisheries and Aquaculture; a Statistical Evaluation on a Neglected Industry Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-28 Ozan Soykan
Background Fisheries and aquaculture are statistically acknowledged to be among the most dangerous occupations. Yet, industrial safety and health precautions against occupational accidents within the sector are not sufficiently implemented in many parts of the world. The present study aims to provide a quantified overview of work accident statistics in the Turkish fisheries and aquaculture industry
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Physiological and Subjective Measures of Anxiety with Repeated Exposure to Virtual Construction Sites at Different Heights Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-28 Sachini N.K. Kodithuwakku Arachchige, Harish Chander, Alana J. Turner, Alireza Shojaei, Adam C. Knight, Aaron Griffith, Reuben F. Burch, Chih-Chia Chen
Background Occupational workers at altitudes are more prone to falls, leading to catastrophic outcomes. Acrophobia, height-related anxiety, and affected executive functions lead to postural instabilities, causing falls. This study investigated the effects of repeated virtual height exposure and training on cognitive processing and height-related anxiety. Methods Twenty-eight healthy volunteers (age
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Turkish Version of the Perceived Future Decent Work Securement Scale: Validity and Reliability for Nursing Students Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-28 Öznur İspir Demir, Betül Sönmez, Duygu Gül, Sergül Duygulu
Background The aim of the study was to test the validity and reliability of the Perceived Future Decent Work Securement Scale for Turkish nursing students. Methods A cross-sectional, methodological study design was used. The study was carried out at three nursing undergraduate programs in Turkey during the academic year of 2020–2021 with 336 senior nursing students. Language validity and content validity
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Characteristics and Socio-Demographic Distribution of Precarious Employment Among Korean Wage Workers: A Proposition of Multidimensional Approach Using a Summative Score Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-26 Seong-Uk Baek, Min-Seok Kim, Myeong-Hun Lim, Taeyeon Kim, Jin-Ha Yoon, Jong-Uk Won
Introduction There is a growing global interest in the issue of precarious employment. We aimed to analyze the characteristics and socio-demographic distribution of precarious employment using a summative score approach. Methods To operationalize precarious employment, we utilized data from the Korean Working Conditions Survey and focused on three distinct dimensions: employment insecurity, income
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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Psychological Well-Being of Firefighters Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-15 Elisabetta Riccardi, Luca Fontana, Daniela Pacella, Fabio Fusco, Ilaria Marinaro, Giovanna Costanzo, Francesco Vassallo, Maria Triassi, Ivo Iavicoli
Background COVID-19 pandemic represented a unique stressful event that affected the physical health and psychological well-being (PWB) of individuals and communities. Monitoring PWB is essential not only to clarify the burden on mental health effects but also to define targeted psychological-supporting measures. This cross-sectional study evaluated the PWB of Italian firefighters during the pandemic
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Nurses' Colleague Solidarity and Job Performance: Mediating Effect of Positive Emotion and Turnover Intention Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-15 Jizhe Wang, Shao Liu, Xiaoyan Qu, Xingrong He, Laixiang Zhang, Kun Guo, Xiuli Zhu
Background Job performance is known as an essential reflection of nursing quality. Colleague solidarity, positive emotion, and turnover intention play effective roles in a clinical working environment, but their impacts on job performance are unclear. Investigating the association between nurses’ colleague solidarity and job performance may be valuable, both directly and through the mediating roles
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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Farmers in the Southeast Asia Region: A Systematic Review Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-13 Kurnia A. Akbar, Phally Try, Pramon Viwattanakulvanid, Kraiwuth Kallawicha
Background Southeast Asia has many people who work in the agriculture sector. Not many stakeholders pay special attention to the health of farmers, even though they are exposed to various types of hazards. One of the most common health complaints among farmers is related to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). This study aims to assess the prevalence of WMSDs and factors associated with
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Examining the Predictors of Turnover Behavior in Newly Employed Certified Nurse Aides: A Prospective Cohort Study Saf. Health Work (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-09 Hsiao-Ching Chen, Jiun-Yi Wang, Ya-Chen Lee, Shang-Yu Yang
Background The turnover rate of nurse aides in Taiwan is high. However, the predictors of turnover behavior in the newly employed are still unclear. Objective To examine the predictors of turnover behavior in newly employed licensed nurse aides. Methods A longitudinal study design was used and subjects were newly employed certified nurse aides from a nurse aid training association in Taiwan. A total