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Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Health effects of RCS exposure - reduced OEL
Introduction: The EU Commission announced in 2017 a binding
occupational exposure level for respirable crystalline silica. Bind-
ings OELs are legally binding for the EU member countries, and
Norway is, due to the European Economic Agreement,…
occupational exposure level for respirable crystalline silica. Bind-
ings OELs are legally binding for the EU member countries, and
Norway is, due to the European Economic Agreement,…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
A MOOC to teach basics on Occupational Health in a global setting. A collaboration between Norwegian and African universities
Introduction: In 2015 researchers at the University in Bergen launched the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Occupational Health in Developing Countries. The course was developed in cooperation with researchers at Muhimbili University of Health and…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Business Continuity amidst COVID-19 Pandemic, Experience on Mining Sector in Indonesia
Introduction: The National Economic Recovery and COVID-19 Control Committee prioritize Healthy Indonesia, Working Indonesia, and Growing Indonesia activities. Working Indonesia is a control measure to keep business activities in Indonesia running and…
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
What Does Reduction of Silica Mean in Terms of Preventing TB?
Introduction: Silica exposure is a substantial risk factor for TB disease: a recent systematic review1 found a pooled relative risk for TB in those with silicosis of 4.01 (95% CI 2.88 e 5.58). The TB risk was lower when silicosis was excluded.…
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
Implementing Silica Dust Controls in the Informal Sector to Prevent Tuberculosis (TB)
Introduction: Mining in Southern Africa forms a critical role in employment creation, has a positive influence on the gross national
product and enables earnings in foreign exchange. Formal mining is
conducted by governments or established…
product and enables earnings in foreign exchange. Formal mining is
conducted by governments or established…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Prevalence of Silicosis and Pulmonary Tuberculosis among Formal and Informal Sector Miners in Southern Africa
Introduction: Mining in Southern Africa forms a critical role in
employment creation, has a positive influence on the gross national
product and enables earnings in foreign exchange. Formal mining is
conducted by governments or established…
employment creation, has a positive influence on the gross national
product and enables earnings in foreign exchange. Formal mining is
conducted by governments or established…
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
Occupational Health Services in Indonesia
Occupational Health Services (OHS) in Indonesia was started in 1970. OHS implementations in the workplace vary depending on scale of industry and geographical location. OHS is mandated under two Ministries: Manpower and Health. Although there is an…