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Safety and Health at Work Vol. 11 Issue 4 2020
A Study on Concentration, Identification, and Reduction of Airborne Microorganisms in the Military Working Dog Clinic (Original Article)
Background: The study was planned to show the status of indoor microorganisms and the status of the reduction device in the military dog clinic.
Methods: Airborne microbes were analyzed according to the number of daily patient canines. For…
Methods: Airborne microbes were analyzed according to the number of daily patient canines. For…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 11 Issue 4 2020
Analysis of Thermal Characteristics and Insulation Resistance Based on the Installation Year and Accelerated Test by Electrical Socket Outlets (Original Article)
Background: Electrical socket outlets are used continuously until a failure occurs because they have no indication of manufacturing date or exchange specifications. For this reason, 659 electrical fires related to electrical socket outlets broke out…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 11 Issue 4 2020
Assessment of the Risks of Occupational Diseases of the Passenger Bus Drivers (Short Communication)
Background: The working conditions of bus drivers are difficult; they lead to occupational diseases and
require careful study, particularly in Ukraine. The objective of the article is the description of occupa-
tional health risks of passenger bus…
require careful study, particularly in Ukraine. The objective of the article is the description of occupa-
tional health risks of passenger bus…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 11 Issue 4 2020
Breaking the Culture-specific Silence of Women Glass Bead Makers in Ghana: Towards Empowerment (Original Article)
Background: The production of glass beads in Ghana is greatly impacted by the ingenuity of Ghanaian women. Preliminary investigations revealed the lack of interest on the part of women due to poor working conditions as a result of the influence of…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 11 Issue 4 2020
Chemical Use and Associated Health Concerns in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry (Original Article)
Background: Research on the status of many chemicals used in the semiconductor industry is needed. The purpose of this study was to describe the overall status of chemical use in the semiconductor industry in Korea and to examine it from a health…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 11 Issue 4 2020
Design of a Smart Safety Vest Incorporated With Metal Detector Kits for Enhanced Personal Protection (Short Communication)
Background: Personal protective equipment (PPE) has been designed in such a way to reduce accident
rates. Unfortunately, existing PPE is rather ineffective as it is not able to provide warning signals when hazard is around. The integration of…
rates. Unfortunately, existing PPE is rather ineffective as it is not able to provide warning signals when hazard is around. The integration of…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 11 Issue 4 2020
Developing a Job Exposure Matrix of Work Organization Hazards in the United States: A Review on Methodological Issues and Research Protocol (Review Article)
Background: Most job exposure matrices (JEMs) have been developed for chemical and physical hazards in the United States (US). In addition, the overall validity of most JEMs of work organization hazards using self-reported data in the literature…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 11 Issue 4 2020Follow-up of Soluble Mesothelin-Related Protein Levels in Participants With Asbestos-Related Disorders (Original Article)
Background: Asbestos exposure is associated with the development of the cancer malignant mesothe-
lioma (MM). Measurement of soluble mesothelin-related protein (SMRP) has been suggested as a
method for detection of MM in its early stages. We…
lioma (MM). Measurement of soluble mesothelin-related protein (SMRP) has been suggested as a
method for detection of MM in its early stages. We…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 11 Issue 4 2020
Implementation of ISO45001 Considering Strengthened Demands for OHSMS in South Korea: Based on Comparing Surveys Conducted in 2004 and 2018 (Original Article)
Background: According to the previous studies, the work-related accident rate decreased in Korea after
the introduction of occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS), but there were several disasters in Korea such as subway worker's…
the introduction of occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS), but there were several disasters in Korea such as subway worker's…