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Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
How did mental health became a problem in working life?
Despite improved physical health and material welfare, numerous manifestations of mental vulnerability (depression, work stress, burnout
etc.) have spread over the past few decades among working age populations in Western countries. This…
etc.) have spread over the past few decades among working age populations in Western countries. This…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Healthcare waste management and occupational health of health workers in developing countries during the era of the COVID-19 pandemic
The sound management of health care waste has been noted to be a major challenge facing developing countries especially Africa. This has resulted in several health threats to already ailing health systems. The situation could have worsened in recent…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Health inequalities in the workplace
As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic ‘Build Back Better’ has become the mantra. Important, but we need to Build Back Fairer. The levels of social, environmental, and economic inequality in society are damaging health and wellbeing. Taking…
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
Green coffee allergy and exposure to nanoparticles in harbour workers
Introduction: The exposure to Green coffee beans (GCB) powders can cause allergic symptoms. The presence of ultrafine powders (below 100 nm) can increase the risk of inhalation and can induce the sensitization process in exposed workers. The aim of…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Globalisation and the implications for worker health
Globalisation and the implications for worker health
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Global initiatives for online and blended education in occupational hygiene
Introduction: The increasing demand for worker protection from occupational hazards forces increased demand for professionals with the training and education in occupational hygiene. In many parts of the world where the need for knowledgeable…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Future health prior to state pension age - explorations for the Netherlands 2040
Introduction: In many Western countries, the state pension age is being raised to stimulate the extension of working lives. In the Netherlands, the state pension age is expected to be raised to 68 years in 2040. It is not yet well understood whether…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Feedback after a massive chemical disaster. What field practitioners should know
Introduction: We aim to describe the consequences for field practitioners after a massive chemical disaster.
Materials and Methods: Using an example of a recent massive chemical disaster, we described the potential role of occupational field…
Materials and Methods: Using an example of a recent massive chemical disaster, we described the potential role of occupational field…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Environmental intolerance to indoor air
Introduction: Symptoms and reactions to indoor air in office-like environments are very common, reported by up to one third of workers in Finland. Three decades of national actions have improved recognition and intervention of indoor air problems.…