This study explored Ontario construction skilled trades employer and worker perspectives
on workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and the promotion of worker mental health and
wellbeing through building DEI organizational…
Toxic effects due to occupational exposures are a substantial yet underreported public
health issue. This descriptive study investigated 532 toxic exposure episodes from January 2021 to June
2024 at a single university hospital in the Republic of…
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are prevalent among poultry processing workers due
to repetitive motions, forceful exertions, and challenging environmental conditions such as cold temperatures. This narrative review examines the…
The risk of malignant skin cancer presents high diversity across at-risk social domains,
such as outdoor workers; however, studies covering all countries that could identify vulnerable social
domains of industrial classification are lacking. This…
Occupational skin diseases (OSDs) are among the most common work-related illnesses and
impose a significant socioeconomic burden. While improvements in workplace environments have been
noted in the Republic of Korea over the past two decades,…
Changes in the workplace have increased occupational stress, leading to health issues such
as burnout syndrome (BOS), which results from poorly managed chronic workplace stress. The Korean
Burnout Syndrome Scale (KBOSS) has been used to diagnose…
Early-onset dementia poses a significant public health challenge, particularly due to its
profound impact on working-age individuals (under 65 years). This study investigated the association
between job loss and early-onset dementia in middle-aged…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a critical public health challenge globally. While
tobacco smoking is the most recognized risk factor, occupational exposures―especially to vapors, gases,
dusts, and fumes (VGDF)―are increasingly…
Common mental disorders (CMDs) are highly prevalent worldwide. Leisure time physical
inactivity (LTPI) is a key modifiable behavior increasingly recognized for its contribution to CMD risk,
alongside tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and…