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Dusty trades and associated rheumatoid arthritis in a population-based study in the coal mining counties of Appalachia
Conclusions We observed a strong association between coal mining and other silica-exposing dusty trades and RA. Clinicians and insurers should consider occupational histories in the aetiology of RA. (Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - April 12, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Schmajuk, G., Trupin, L., Yelin, E. H., Blanc, P. D. Tags: Editor's choice Workplace Source Type: research

Fraction of acute work-related injuries attributable to hazardous occupational noise across the USA in 2019
Discussion Hazardous noise exposure at work is an important and modifiable factor associated with a substantial acute occupational injury burden. (Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - April 12, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Shkembi, A., Smith, L., Roberts, B., Neitzel, R. Tags: Workplace Source Type: research

SARS-CoV-2 surveillance strategy in essential workers of the Madrid City Council during the first epidemic wave in Spain, March-July 2020
Conclusions This surveillance system allowed for detecting and isolating SARS-CoV-2 cases among essential workers, identifying characteristics related to infection and use of protective devices, and revealing specific needs for work-safety information and psychological support. (Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - April 12, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Martinez-Cortes, M., Leon-Dominguez, C. M., Fernandez-Pinero, J., Rodriguez, M., Almonacid, M., Ferrari, M. J., Romero, R., Antona, A., Rivas, M. D., de La Fuente, M., Perez-Gomez, B., Pollan, M. Tags: COVID-19 Workplace Source Type: research

Prevalence and predictors of obesity among women in the fire service
Conclusion Findings highlight that women firefighters have been successful in overcoming the occupational risks, such as a challenging nutrition environment, inconsistent schedules, limited time for fitness, and the metabolic impact of shift work, that put firefighters at increased risk for obesity. (Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - April 12, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Jahnke, S. A., Kaipust, C., Jitnarin, N., Hollerbach, B. S., Koeppel, M. D. H., Haddock, C. K., Poston, W. S. C. Tags: Workplace Source Type: research

Association of occupational and environmental clinics exposure code system and criteria for substances that cause work-related asthma
The Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC) is made up of more than 50 occupational and environmental member clinics, which although predominately in the USA includes clinics in other countries. AOEC has developed many educational and clinical resources since its beginning in 1988. Almost all of these resources are accessible by all practitioners. In 1991, the AOEC developed a database system for use by AOEC clinics to help identify emerging occupational and environmental health concerns. This database included diagnostic and exposure data on occupational and environmental illnesses and injuries for pa...
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 14, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Kirkland, K. H., Rosenman, K. D. Tags: Editor's choice PostScript Source Type: research

Association of sedentary work with colon and rectal cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusions We found evidence of association between sedentary work and the risk of colon or rectal cancer. Limiting excessive sedentary work could be an important means of preventing colon and rectal cancer. (Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 14, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Lee, J., Lee, J., Ahn, J., Lee, D.-w., Kim, H.-R., Kang, M.-Y. Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research

Incident hypertension in relation to aircraft noise exposure: results of the DEBATS longitudinal study in France
Conclusion These results strengthen those obtained from the cross-sectional analysis of the data collected at the time of inclusion in DEBATS, as well as those from previous studies conducted in other countries. Hence, they support the hypothesis that aircraft noise exposure may be considered as a risk factor for hypertension. (Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 14, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Kourieh, A., Giorgis-Allemand, L., Bouaoun, L., Lefevre, M., Champelovier, P., Lambert, J., Laumon, B., Evrard, A.-S. Tags: Environment Source Type: research

Mental health among UK university staff and postgraduate students in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic
Conclusions Our study shows worrying levels of symptoms of depression, anxiety and alcohol use disorder in an occupational sample from a large UK university in the months following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 14, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Carr, E., Davis, K., Bergin-Cartwright, G., Lavelle, G., Leightley, D., Oetzmann, C., Polling, C., Stevelink, S. A. M., Wickersham, A., Razavi, R., Hotopf, M. Tags: COVID-19 Workplace Source Type: research

Effect of occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs on DNA damage in nurses: a cross-sectional study
Conclusions The present results showed that exposure to antineoplastic drugs was positively related to the risk of DNA damage in nurses. The results imply that occupational exposure to antineoplastic agents is an important global public health problem that requires urgent attention. (Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 14, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Huang, X., Gao, C., Cai, W., Tao, Y., Zhong, X., Liu, H., Hong, X., Ding, X., Lu, H., Lai, W., Yi, X., Gu, Y. Tags: Workplace Source Type: research

Perceived sources of occupational burn-out and embitterment among front-line health workers for COVID-19 control in Gyeonggi province, South Korea: a qualitative study
Conclusions The current pandemic response system imposes great moral and emotional burdens on the workforce, prompting the need for initiatives to safeguard the values and needs of those who represent the backbone of the system. This study suggests that multilevel strategies, including providing organisational support and establishing contingency plans for workforce management and resource distribution, may improve FHWs’ mental health outcomes as well as the health system for emergency preparedness. (Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 14, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Kang, B.-A., Kwon, S., You, M., Lee, H. Tags: Open access, COVID-19 Workplace Source Type: research

Impact of using different predictive equations on the prevalence of chronic byssinosis in textile workers in Pakistan
Conclusion Accurate measures of occupational disease frequency and distribution require approaches that are both standardised and meaningful. We should reconsider the WHO definition of ‘chronic’ byssinosis based on changes in FEV1, and instead use the FEV1/FVC. (Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 14, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Nafees, A. A., Muneer, M. Z., De Matteis, S., Amaral, A., Burney, P., Cullinan, P. Tags: Workplace Source Type: research

Association of changes in work due to COVID-19 pandemic with psychosocial work environment and employee health: a cohort study of 24 299 Finnish public sector employees
Conclusion Employees who worked from home during the pandemic had more favourable psychosocial work environment and health, whereas those who were exposed to work task changes and team reorganisations experienced more adverse changes. (Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 14, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ervasti, J., Aalto, V., Pentti, J., Oksanen, T., Kivimäki, M., Vahtera, J. Tags: COVID-19 Workplace Source Type: research

Sleep duration and sleep difficulties as predictors of occupational injuries: a cohort study
Conclusions Short sleep duration and sleep difficulties are associated with slightly increased risk of workplace and commuting injuries. (Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 14, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Alhainen, M., Härmä, M., Pentti, J., Ervasti, J. M., Kivimäki, M., Vahtera, J., Stenholm, S. Tags: Workplace Source Type: research

Work functioning among young adults: the role of mental health problems from childhood to young adulthood
Conclusions Both persistent high and elevated levels of MHPs from childhood to young adulthood are associated with lower WF scores in young adulthood compared with low-level MHPs. Occupational healthcare professionals should support young workers with a history of MHPs to optimise their work functioning. (Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 14, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: de Groot, S., Veldman, K., Amick III, B. C., Bültmann, U. Tags: Open access Workplace Source Type: research

Research and public health prevention policies of occupational heat exposure in Italy
High temperatures are associated with a substantial mortality burden. Globally, 5 083 173 deaths were associated with non-optimal temperatures per year in 2000–2009, accounting for 9.43% (95% CI 7.6% to 11.1%) of all deaths, of which 0.91% (95% CI 0.6% to 1.4%) were heat related.1 Excessive heat while working induces occupational health risks and reduces work capacity and labour productivity: high body temperature or dehydration causes heat exhaustion, heat stroke and in extreme cases, death.2 Preparedness and prevention strategies to reduce heat waves impacts, are strongly required and work-related risk factors cons...
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - February 14, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Marinaccio, A., Bonafede, M., Morabito, M., WORKLIMATE project Working Group, Binazzi, Bogi, Bonafede, Buccelli, Costantini, Crisci, deDonato, Falcone, Ferraro, Gariazzo, Gozzini, Grasso, Grifoni, Levi, Marinaccio, Messeri, Michelozzi, Molinaro, Monti, Mo Tags: PostScript Source Type: research