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Occupational groups and its physical and mental health correlates: results from the Singapore Mental Health Study 2016
ConclusionsThe disparities in the socio-demographic characteristics and prevalence of mental and physical disorders across occupational categories provide policymakers with vital information to pilot effective interventions that can improve the psychosocial and physical conditions at work. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 22, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

A review of workplace mental health interventions and their implementation in public safety organizations
ConclusionPublic safety organizations are frequently reporting on stress management and resilience interventions for police and firefighters, implemented through multi-session group training. A focus across a range of PSP, including paramedics, corrections officers, and emergency dispatchers, using implementation strategies beyond group training, is suggested. This area of research is currently expanding, with many studies published within the past decade; ongoing evaluation of the quality of interventions and implementation strategies is recommended. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 22, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Upper and lower respiratory airway complaints among female veterinary staff
ConclusionsIn several cases, rhinoconjunctivitis worsened after entering the profession. Atopy and specific sensitization to cats/dogs were risk factors for health impairments. Thus, to implement preventive measures, veterinary practice staff should be educated that upper respiratory tract symptoms are not harmless and should be diagnosed and treated early. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 22, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Identifying predictors of return to work and the duration of time off work in first responders affected with musculoskeletal injuries or mental health issues
Conclusions89.6% of first responders returned to work, although only 67.2% returned to their pre-absence duties. Predictors of return to work included injury type, as first responders with musculoskeletal injuries returned to work sooner, and claim and medical lag delayed the return to work. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 22, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Occupational physical activity, mortality and CHD events in the Italian Longitudinal Study
ConclusionIn a large sample of middle-aged Italian workers, we found limited evidence of harmful or beneficial effects of occupational physical activity on mortality or CHD events. However, confidence intervals were wide, and results consistent with a range of effects in both directions. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 22, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Couriers ’ safety and health risks before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
ConclusionsThe findings suggest that stress and attributes of work overloads experienced by couriers are associated with reduced safety and impaired health. Organizational, individual, and societal factors were correlated with the degree to which the couriers adhered to COVID-19 regulations. The increased prevalence of new modes of employment relationships in the field highlights the importance of research on employment conditions and safety and health aspects related to this occupation. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 22, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The association between air pollution parameters and emergency department visits and hospitalizations due to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases: a time-series analysis
ConclusionsIncreases in SO2 are a risk factor for cardiovascular and respiratory ED visits, and respiratory hospitalizations. Increases in PM10 are a risk factor for cardiovascular hospitalizations. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 22, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Association of childhood rhinitis with phthalate acid esters in household dust in Shanghai residences
ConclusionsPresent observational study indicated that exposure to high concentrations of DBP, DEHP, and HMW-PAEs in house settled dust was a risk factor for rhinitis for children, especially for boys. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 22, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Fractional exhaled NO in a metalworking occupational cohort
ConclusionIn a metalworking industrial cohort, welders/assemblers manifested significantly higher levels of FeNO. This may reflect respiratory tract inflammation associated with airborne exposures specific to this group. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 22, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Correction to: Associations of recognition at work with subsequent health and quality of life among older working adults
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Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 22, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Correction to: Risk of pain in the neck and shoulders and job change among hairdressers: a combined questionnaire and register-based Danish prospective cohort study
(Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 22, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The relationship between burnout, commuting crashes and drowsy driving among hospital health care workers
ConclusionsBurnout and commuting crashes are more common among physician and nurses, compared to other HCWs. Work satisfaction and sense of personal accomplishment can reduce the negative outcomes of commuting crashes and may contribute to recovery of HCWs after commuting crashes. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 22, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Respiratory toxicity of persulphate salts and their adverse effects on airways in hairdressers: a systematic review
ConclusionsHairdressing is associated with a wide spectrum of respiratory adverse effects, of which bleaching products were indicated as the most hazardous. Preventive measures for reducing inhalatory exposure to PS in hair salons should be re-evaluated, including adopting occupational exposure limits at EU level, and encouraging use of safer bleach formulations.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42021238118. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 22, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Association between mobile work and work ability: a longitudinal study under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
ConclusionsWork ability can be influenced by many factors. Our study, which allowed for a comparison of work ability before and during COVID-19 pandemic, suggests that mobile work can be especially helpful to maintain work ability in times of change. Our findings support the notion that —under normal conditions—mobile work can influence work ability via work-related stressors and resources. In times of changes, it can have an independent effect on work ability. It must be assumed that the effects can be highly individual or context-specific. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 17, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Risk factors for shoulder disorders among French workers: prospective cohort study
ConclusionsThis study identified the complex direct and indirect relationships between occupational factors and shoulder disorders. Our data confirmed our conceptual causation model: organisational and psychosocial factors were associated with biomechanical factors, while biomechanical factors were associated with the incidence of shoulder disorders. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 16, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research