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Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
The new WHO/ILO Joint Estimates of the Work-related Burden of Disease and Injury
Introduction: Previously, the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) produced separate estimates of the work-related burden of disease. Since 2016, following requests from Member States and United Nations reform,…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
The mediating role of sleep in the relationship between occupational stress and cardiovascular risk
Introduction: Many occupational factors, including occupational stress, may interfere with sleep. Sleep problems (SPs) can, in turn, endanger the health and safety of workers. The purpose of this study was to verify whether SPs are associated with…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
The Future of Work: Emerging Risks and Opportunities for Health and Well-Being
COVID has transformed work for many people. Projections are that higher levels of work from home will continue into the future as hybrid models become more common. This change, whilst giving rise to opportunities for workers such as greater job…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
The Development of tools and interventions for improvement of Basic Occupational Health Services (BOHS) in Thailand
Introduction: Although most Primary Care Units (PCUs) in Thailand can provide BOHS, staff at PCUs still need empowerment in terms of health risk assessment and management. The project was initiated to find out solutions to support the BOHS program.…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
THE DEVELOPMENT OF MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND HUMAN HEALTH RISKS
The problem of occupational and general public electromagnetic safety is very important. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are human health risk factor: under occupational exposure EMF is purposeful risk factor; in case of other workers and general…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
The Cost of Building Monuments: Morbidity and Mortality among Stone Carving Workers
Introduction: Silicosis is an ancient occupational disease. The state of
Rajasthanin Indiais famous forsandstonedepositsandmore than50,000
workers are employed in stone carving under primitive working conditions mostly in self-employed informal and…
Rajasthanin Indiais famous forsandstonedepositsandmore than50,000
workers are employed in stone carving under primitive working conditions mostly in self-employed informal and…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
The complex interface between occupational health, public health and travel medicine
The complex interface between occupational health, public health and travel medicine
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
The challenge of ensuring business sustainability during outbreak
Pre event:
All the aptitudes, attitudes, training and capacities for when the event happens are described. Epidemic, pandemic event or outbreak:
Event: The event is any circumstance that requires an extra action,
which goes through people and…
All the aptitudes, attitudes, training and capacities for when the event happens are described. Epidemic, pandemic event or outbreak:
Event: The event is any circumstance that requires an extra action,
which goes through people and…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Special Session 14 Preventing and Managing Occupational Shoulder Disorders
Session introduction
Shoulder disorders are a common occupational health problem and are associated with prolonged disability periods and reduced functional capacity especially in the older worker. This Special Session will provide updates on recent…
Shoulder disorders are a common occupational health problem and are associated with prolonged disability periods and reduced functional capacity especially in the older worker. This Special Session will provide updates on recent…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Special Session 13 Preventing Tuberculosis and Lung Disease with Silica Dust Controls: The Case for Primary Prevention
Session introduction
There is a Tuberculosis (TB) crisis in low- and middle-income countries that has only worsened since the Covid pandemic. This session will focus on the use of dust control measures in mining to reduce respirable silica dust…
There is a Tuberculosis (TB) crisis in low- and middle-income countries that has only worsened since the Covid pandemic. This session will focus on the use of dust control measures in mining to reduce respirable silica dust…