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Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Occupational health for migrant workers in Spain, why does it matter?
Spain is the fourth country with the largest number of immigrants in Europe, resulting in a large proportion of migrant workers. Women constitute 48% of international migrants who suffer poor working conditions linked to the positions they mainly…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Artificial stone and a new epidemic of silica-related diseases
Background: High silica content artificial stone (AS) slabs have been
imported into Australia since the early 2000s. The material rapidly
became a popular choice for the fabrication of domestic kitchen
benchtops. The initial Australian case of AS…
imported into Australia since the early 2000s. The material rapidly
became a popular choice for the fabrication of domestic kitchen
benchtops. The initial Australian case of AS…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Neurophysiology of sleep in workers’ health and safety during Covid19 pandemic
Introduction: Sleep problems appear to have been common and associated with higher levels of psychological distress. Sleep quality, however, has been mainly assessed by the use of self-reported
measures, thus limiting clinical usefulness. We review…
measures, thus limiting clinical usefulness. We review…
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
Occupational Health e Adding Value to Business
The well-known saying is “Prevention is Better than Cure”. In real life, however, a doctor is expected to carry out curative services most of the time! As a result of this practice, medical services in industries also tend to focus on curative…
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
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
Occupational Ergonomics and Industrial Hygiene for Evaluation of Health-Related Hazards in Informal Sectors and SMEs
Introduction: More than 60% people all over the world come under informal sectors. In developing countries such as India the percentage is 85%. In India 80% of the labor force as well as 50% of GDP is dependent on different informal sectors. The…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
ZIMGOBIO - Biomonitoring and Health Data from two ASGM areas in Zimbabwe
Background: ASGM is in an important economic driver in Zimbabwe, especially during the ongoing severe economic crisis of the country, gold mining is an important source of income for a growing part of the population.
Methods: A cross-sectional…
Methods: A cross-sectional…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Reducing disease and death from Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) e Collegium Ramazzini Statement
Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) is one of the world’s most dangerous occupations. The World Bank estimates that 100 million children, women and men work in ASM worldwide, mostly in remote rural areas of Low-income and Lower-middle-income…