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Relationship between working conditions and mental health of migrants and refugees/asylum seekers vs. natives in Europe: a systematic review
ConclusionsEven if the results are to be taken with caution, it is necessary to control and improve the working conditions of migrants and refugees/asylum seekers and adapt them to those of the native population to maintain their mental health and thus their labor force. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - July 13, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

How does the distribution of work tasks among home care personnel relate to workload and health-related quality of life?
ConclusionThe redistribution of work tasks is likely to reduce workload and improve the health of personnel. Our study provides an understanding of how such redistribution could be undertaken. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - July 12, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Urine 2-hydroxyphenanthrene is associated with current asthma: evidence from NHANES 2007 –2012
ConclusionOur results demonstrate a strong association of urine 2-OHPHE with current asthma, and further longitudinal studies are needed to understand the precise relationship between PAH exposure and current asthma risk. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - July 4, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Burden of injury due to occupational accidents and its spatiotemporal trend at the national and subnational levels in Iran, 2011 –2018
ConclusionDespite the decreasing temporal trend, the burden of occupational injury in Iran in 2018 was high. The high-risk groups and hot spot provinces should be taken into more consideration for further reduction of the injury burden. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - June 13, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

A longitudinal study on the effect of extreme temperature on non-accidental deaths in Hulunbuir City based on DLNM model
ConclusionsRegardless of the temperature effect, the risk of death in the elderly group ( ≥ 65 years) was significantly higher than that of the young group (0–64 years). High-temperature and low-temperature conditions can contribute to the increased number of deaths in Hulunbei. While high-temperature has an acute effect, low-temperature has a lagging effect. Elderly and women, a s well as people with circulatory diseases, are more sensitive to extreme temperatures. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - June 3, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Does working in an extremely cold environment affects lung function?: 10  years follow-up
ConclusionsLong term intermittent occupational exposure to extreme cold temperatures (-55  °C) does not appear to cause irreversible deleterious changes in lung function in healthy workers, thus the development of obstructive or restrictive lung diseases is not expected. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - June 3, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

“Make it the done thing”: an exploration of attitudes towards rest breaks, productivity and wellbeing while working from home
ConclusionEmployers could aim to support employees working from home in taking outside breaks through flexible working patterns, authentic leadership, and a change in company social norms around break behaviours. Such organisational changes could help to improve workforce productivity and wellbeing. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - June 3, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Occupational exposure to noise and dust in Swedish soft paper mills and mortality from ischemic heart disease and ischemic stroke: a cohort study
ConclusionNoise levels  >  90 dBA was associated with increased IHD mortality. Combined exposures of noise and paper dust may further increase the risks. Our results do not provide support for a causal relationship for ischemic stroke. Residual confounding from smoking has to be considered. Workers need to be protected fro m occupational noise levels exceeding 90 dBA. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - June 1, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Combined exposure to heavy physical workload and low job control and the risk of disability pension: A cohort study of employed men and women in Sweden
ConclusionHeavy physical workload and low decision authority were separately associated with DP. The combination of heavy PWL and low decision authority was often associated with higher risks of DP than would be expected from adding the effects of the single exposures. Increasing decision authority among workers with heavy PWL could help reduce the risk of DP. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - May 29, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Analysis of serum metabolome of laborers exposure to welding fume
ConclusionThe serum metabolism was changed significantly after exposure to welding fume. Lysophosphatidylcholine (20:1/0:0) and phosphatidylglycerol (PGF1 α/16:0) may be a potential biological mediator and biomarker for laborers exposure to welding fume. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - May 27, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Bioaerosol-induced in vitro activation of toll-like receptors and inflammatory biomarker expression in waste workers
ConclusionInhalable dust provoked TLR activation in vitro, indicating that an exposure-related immune response may be expected in susceptible workers. However, despite significant differences in inflammatory plasma biomarker levels between exposed and unexposed workers, prevalence of self-reported health effects did not differ between the groups. This may be due to the healthy worker effect, or other factors such as adequate use of personal protective respiratory devices or adaptation to the work environment with reduced activation of the immune system. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - May 27, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The association of forced expiratory volume in one second with occupational exposures in a longitudinal study of adults in a rural community in Iowa
ConclusionThe current findings suggest that mineral dust, possibly in combination with organic dust, and fumes exposure, especially among cigarette smokers, were risk factors for adverse FEV1 results. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - May 24, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

To what extent do job insecurity, income satisfaction, and self-rated health mediate the association between low income and presenteeism in Germany? A gendered analysis
DiscussionThe results indicated a strong association between low income and presenteeism, in particular for men. Self-rated health and income satisfaction were the most important mediators of this association. The results underline  not only the relevance of occupational health management and preventive measures, but also the need of a public debate about employment traditions, possibly resulting in role conflicts among men, and wage equality to prevent presenteeism of low-income earners. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - May 24, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Occupational injuries and risk assessment among stone crushing industry workers: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionOur finding suggests that stone crushing is one of the most hazardous industries and the practitioners must consider the findings when implementing a risk avoidance policy. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - May 13, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Incidence of shoulder disorders in a cohort of healthcare workers from 2009 to 2020
ConclusionHCWs with high biomechanical risk such as nurses and healthcare assistants had a higher incidence of shoulder disorders. Actions are needed for better prevention in health care assistance. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - May 10, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research