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Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 1 2022
Association between maternity harassment and postpartum depressive symptoms: a follow-up study during COVID-19 pandemic
Introduction: Maternity harassment, known as “pregnancy discrimination” in English, is still prevalent in developed countries.
However, there is little research on the impact of maternity harassment on perinatal mental health. We aimed to examine…
However, there is little research on the impact of maternity harassment on perinatal mental health. We aimed to examine…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 1 2022
A comparison of muscle activity and force applied between pointing devices in sitting and standing posture
Introduction: Intensive use of the pointing device may lead to work-
related musculoskeletal disorder. Subsequently, changing between
sitting and standing working posture may influence the force exertion
during usage of pointing device. This…
related musculoskeletal disorder. Subsequently, changing between
sitting and standing working posture may influence the force exertion
during usage of pointing device. This…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 1 2022
Driving health: describing Australia’s most dangerous profession
Introduction: More Australian men are employed as truck drivers than any other occupation, and are at increased risk of injury, ill health and even death at work. The Driving Health study aimed to examine the role of personal, occupational, workplace…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 1 2022
Exoskeletons for reducing physical stress and strain in occupational tasks: a systematic review
Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) count for ~60% of all self-reported work-related health issues in the EU. The most contributing risk factors include heavy work, lifting, repetition, awkward postures. Exoskeletons may…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 1 2022
Preventive approach to workplace suicide: an exploratory analysis of mortality and use of open data surveys in Brazil
Occupational health needs to search for tools, data to adopt effective
preventive health measures. Suicide is an important cause of mortality
worldwide, with about 1 death every 40 seconds, according to the WHO. Identifying and monitoring…
preventive health measures. Suicide is an important cause of mortality
worldwide, with about 1 death every 40 seconds, according to the WHO. Identifying and monitoring…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 1 2022
Evaluation of risk of occupational disease biotransmission of SARS-COV2 in wastewater treatment plant workers
Introduction: This review explores the level of risk of SARS-COV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) transmission in wastewater to wastewater treatment plant workers in an occupational setting. SARS-COV-2 is present in sewage as it…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 1 2022
Are mental health problems in prospective healthcare students increasing? A retrospective analysis of the prevalence of mental health problems amongst university applicants to healthcare courses
Objective: This study was conducted at an occupational health unit in a UK University. The primary aims were to establish whether the prevalence and complexity of mental health conditions amongst
prospective healthcare students is increasing. The…
prospective healthcare students is increasing. The…