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Relationship between noise annoyance and high blood pressure in workers exposed to chronic noise among the workers of an automotive industry
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the annoyance caused by exposure to chronic noise in the workplace causes stress in the workers and, in the long term, could increase the risk of high SBP and DBP. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 14, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Iraj Alimohammadi Fakhradin Ahmadi Kanrash Shahram Vosoughi Soqrat Omari Shekaftik Kazem Rahmani Mohammad Hossein Chalak Mohammad Anbari Source Type: research

Fatigue analysis to evaluate workloads in production area at crumb rubber factories of Padang city, West Sumatra Indonesia
Conclusion: On the basis of the results of multiple regression analysis of all the variable characteristics of the respondents and work area, the most influential factor affecting the occurrence of fatigue in a crumb rubber factory was the workload. All crumb rubber factories in Padang should make improvements related to workload in controlling work fatigue. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 14, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Taufiq Ihsan Tivany Edwin Yasinta Azwir Vioni Derosya Source Type: research

Measuring the drudgery and time-poverty of rural women - A pilot study from rural Rajasthan
Conclusions: Higher self-reported MSDs were likely to be contributed by continuous and repeated strenuous domestic work. Women had to continue working even with MSDs or higher age. Women got very less time for rest. Provision of basic amenities like electricity, water, cooking fuel, etc. at doorstep can help. Below poverty line women seem to have higher burden of MSDs. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 14, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Abhijeet V Jadhav Source Type: research

Assessment of the level of organic dust and mould spores in the work environment of baker
Conclusions: Proper employee training and the introduction of preventive measures (including both individual and group protection) can significantly reduce employees’ exposure and thus their occupational risk. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 14, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: & #321;ukasz Wlaz & #322;o Bo & #380;ena Nowakowicz-D & #281;bek Anna Chmielowiec-Korzeniowska Piotr Maksym Halina Pawlak Jacek Kapica Source Type: research

COVID-19 & #8212;Practicing prevention in the workplace
Bobby Joseph, Nancy G Angeline, Sakthi ArasuIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2020 24(3):133-136 (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 14, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Bobby Joseph Nancy G Angeline Sakthi Arasu Source Type: research

Musculoskeletal disorders of garo women workers engaged in tea-plucking activity: An ergonomic analysis
Conclusion: Workers with severe musculoskeletal disorders can face permanent disability that prevents them from returning to their jobs or handling simple everyday tasks. Therefore, some rest periods, ergonomic intervention, and personal protective equipment are needed to minimize the discomfort of women workers in the tea-plucking activity. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 18, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Tapsri R Marak Deepak Bhagat Swapnali Borah Source Type: research

An analysis of medicolegal reporting in workman injuries referred for medicolegal examination in a Tertiary Care Hospital Of Sri Lanka
Conclusions: Disability is not a direct reflection of the category of hurt. Therefore, testifying on routine medicolegal reports on cases of workman compensation will not serve justice to the patient. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 18, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: I D G Kitulwatte P A S Edirisinghe Source Type: research

Antibody testing in the context of COVID-19 and return to work
T RajgopalIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2020 24(2):51-54 (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 18, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: T Rajgopal Source Type: research

Adult immunization in occupational settings: A consensus of indian experts
Parvaiz A Koul, Subramanium Swaminathan, Thirumalai Rajgopal, V Ramsubramanian, Bobby Joseph, Shrinivas Shanbhag, Ashish Mishra, Sidram K RautIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2020 24(1):3-15 There is an increasing focus on instituting wellness programs at the workplace among organizations in India. Such programs are aimed at improving employee health, which in turn, helps in reducing absenteeism, as well as in increasing work productivity and improving employee engagement. Of note, adult vaccination plays a significant role in ensuring the well-being of employees, as well as in keeping an organiza...
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 17, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Parvaiz A Koul Subramanium Swaminathan Thirumalai Rajgopal V Ramsubramanian Bobby Joseph Shrinivas Shanbhag Ashish Mishra Sidram K Raut Source Type: research

T-spot & #174;.TB test for latent tuberculosis infection diagnosis and treatment guidance in Thai health-care professionals
Thana Khawcharoenporn, Waralee Aksornchindarat, Napat Yodpinij, Sopa Srisungngam, Janisara Rudeeaneksin, Supranee Bunchoo, Wiphat Klayut, Somchai Sangkitporn, Benjawan PhetsuksiriIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2020 24(1):47-49 (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 17, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Thana Khawcharoenporn Waralee Aksornchindarat Napat Yodpinij Sopa Srisungngam Janisara Rudeeaneksin Supranee Bunchoo Wiphat Klayut Somchai Sangkitporn Benjawan Phetsuksiri Source Type: research

Study of clinico-radiological profiles of patients with occupational interstitial lung disease in a tertiary care center
Sameer Vaidya, Dipti Gothi, Mahismita Patro, UC Ojha, Ram Babu SahIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2020 24(1):45-46 (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 17, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Sameer Vaidya Dipti Gothi Mahismita Patro UC Ojha Ram Babu Sah Source Type: research

Symptomatic pulmonary siderosis in scissors/knife sharpening worker: A case report
We report a case of biopsy proven symptomatic pulmonary siderosis in scissors/knife sharpening worker, who was unnecessarily treated with antitubercular therapy for 3 months. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 17, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Sonam Spalgais Raj Kumar Parul Mrgipuri Source Type: research