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Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Biological exposure monitoring after massive chemical disasters
Introduction: Exposure biomonitoring may be useful in chemical accidents and disasters for triage and acute treatment, addressing
worries among affected subjects, and for follow up of long-term health effects. Here, an approach to identify for which…
worries among affected subjects, and for follow up of long-term health effects. Here, an approach to identify for which…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Basic health care/family and workers’ health programs performed by occupational health professionals among vulnerable populations
Primary Health Care (PHC), in the traditional model or in different
organizational formats, such as the Family Health Strategy, represents an important alternative for quality care to workers’ health, especially for the most vulnerable. The basic…
organizational formats, such as the Family Health Strategy, represents an important alternative for quality care to workers’ health, especially for the most vulnerable. The basic…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Aviation’s Aerotoxic Syndrome in a post pandemic world
Introduction: While there is strong interest in aircraft air quality in respect to COVID-19 and emissions into the environment, the concerns regarding oils and hydraulic fluids leaking into the aircraft air supply and cabin have yet to receive the…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Asbestos-caused key events of altered expression of gene in mesothelioma patients
Introduction: Asbestos-related disease is a global problem, where malignant mesothelioma is characteristic. Our previous studies clarified that asbestos exposure causes altered characteristics in immune cells, some of which were also confirmed in…
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
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Occupational Factors Related to Rotator Cuff Disorders
Background: Several epidemiological studies have found an association between shoulder-loaded work activities and specific shoulder diseases. No study has derived a dose-response relationship and the resulting doubling dose.
Objectives: The aim of…
Objectives: The aim of…
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 Issue 4 2022
Trend Analysis by Risk Observation: How the German Statutory Accident Insurance Prepares for the Future in Occupational Safety and Health (Original article)
Background: The risk observatory (RO) of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) provides strategic support to the German Social Accident Insurance Institutions (GSAII) in proactive prevention. It does so by identifying future challenges and…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Issue 4 2022
The Protective Effect of Fair and Supportive Leadership against Burnout in Police Employees (Original article)
Background: This study investigated the association between fair and supportive leadership and symptoms of burnout and insomnia in police employees. Burnout and insomnia can have negative consequences for health, performance, and safety among…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Issue 4 2022
The Moderating Role of Emotional Intelligence on the Relationship Between Conflict Management Styles and Burnout among Firefighters (Original article)
Background: While the organizational factors that account for firefighters’ burnout have been extensively explored, the individual factors related to how they regulate interpersonal conflicts and emotions remain to be investigated. Previous research…