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Safety and Health at Work Vol. 12 Issue 2 2021
In-house Contractors’ Exposure to Risks and Determinants of Industrial Accidents; With Focus on Companies Handling Hazardous Chemicals (Original article)
Background: The series of serious industrial accidents in recent years at contractors to large companies has highlighted risk outsourcing as a real and urgent problem. This study aims to review the difference in the degree of risk exposure and the…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 12 Issue 2 2021
WorkeFamily Conflict, Depression, and Burnout Among Jail Correctional Officers: A 1-Year Prospective Study (Original article)
Background: Correctional officers (COs) experience elevated rates of mental and physical ill-health as compared with other general industry and public safety occupations. The purpose of this study was to investigate demographic, mental health, job…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 12 Issue 2 2021
“Beach Lifeguards0 Sun Exposure and Sun Protection in Spain” (Original article)
Background: Sunburn is the main avoidable cause of skin cancer. Beach lifeguards spend many hours
exposed to the effects of solar radiation during their work day, precisely at times of the year when levels
of solar irradiation are highest. The aim…
exposed to the effects of solar radiation during their work day, precisely at times of the year when levels
of solar irradiation are highest. The aim…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 12 Issue 2 2021
The Role of Safety Silence Motives to Safety Communication and Safety Participation in Different Sectors of Small and Medium Enterprises
Investigation Results on Two Kinds of Industries in Indonesia (Original article)
Background: A number of accidents have occurred in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Efforts in
reducing accidents have been undertaken through the implementation of safety behaviors. Unfortu-
nately, few studies have examined motives behind…
reducing accidents have been undertaken through the implementation of safety behaviors. Unfortu-
nately, few studies have examined motives behind…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 12 Issue 2 2021
The Author Response: Cancer Perceptions Among Smokeless Tobacco Users: A Qualitative Study of US Firefighters (Letter)
Dear Drs. Kang and Ko:
We thank Gao and colleagues for their interest in our paper entitled “Cancer Perceptions Among Smokeless Tobacco Users: A Qualitative Study of US Firefighters” [1]. We will now respond to the issues raised in the letter by Gao…
We thank Gao and colleagues for their interest in our paper entitled “Cancer Perceptions Among Smokeless Tobacco Users: A Qualitative Study of US Firefighters” [1]. We will now respond to the issues raised in the letter by Gao…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 12 Issue 2 2021
Risk Assessment for Toluene Diisocyanate and Respiratory Disease Human Studies (Original article)
Background: Toluene diisocyanate (TDI) is a highly reactive chemical that causes sensitization and has
also been associated with increased lung cancer. A risk assessment was conducted based on occupational epidemiologic estimates for several health…
also been associated with increased lung cancer. A risk assessment was conducted based on occupational epidemiologic estimates for several health…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 12 Issue 2 2021
A Lung Granuloma Case Possibly Associated with a Working Environment: A Case Report (Case Report)
Lung granulomas are uncommon in Thailand. The disease typically develops from an occupational
environment and is mostly caused by infection. Herein is a case report of a female patient, aged 48,
working as a nurse in an Accident and Emergency…
environment and is mostly caused by infection. Herein is a case report of a female patient, aged 48,
working as a nurse in an Accident and Emergency…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 12 Issue 2 2021
Determination of the Society's Perceptions, Experiences, and Intentions to Use Violence Against Health Professionals (Original Article)
Background: Violence against health professionals is an increasing problem in Turkey. This study aims to determine the societal perception of violence, experience of violence, and the intentions to use violence against health professionals.
Methods:…
Methods:…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 12 Issue 2 2021
Occupational Health Could be the New Normal Challenge in the Trade and Health Cycle: Keywords Analysis Between 1990 and 2020 (Short Communication)
This brief report aims to establish the keyword content of studies on occupational health and safety -the key framework of the world of work in the trade and health domain. Data were collected from the SCOPUS database, focusing on articles on…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 12 Issue 2 2021
Insufficient Rest Breaks at Workplace and Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Korean Kitchen Workers (Original Article)
Background: The socioeconomic burden of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is significant, and kitchen work is a high-risk occupation for MSDs due to the intensive manual workload and repetitive movements that are involved. However, there are very few…