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Safety and Health at Work Vol. 11 Issue 1 2020
Development of Korean Head forms for Respirator Performance Testing (Original Article)
Background: Protection from yellow dust and particulate matter is ensured by the use of respirators among the Korean citizens and workers. However, the manikins used to test the performance of the same were manufactured considering western facial…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 11 Issue 1 2020
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Male French Farmers and Agricultural Workers: Is It Only Associated With Physical Exposure? (Original Article)
Background: Exploratory study to investigate whether co-exposure to physical wrist stressors and
chemicals is associated with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in French male farmers and agricultural
workers.
Methods: Cross-sectional study of 711 men…
chemicals is associated with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in French male farmers and agricultural
workers.
Methods: Cross-sectional study of 711 men…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 11 Issue 1 2020
Cancer Incidence by Occupation in Korea: Longitudinal Analysis of a Nationwide Cohort (Original Article)
Background: We performed this study to investigate the inequalities in site-specific cancer incidences among workers across different occupations in Korea.
Methods: Subjects included members of the national employment insurance. Incident cancers…
Methods: Subjects included members of the national employment insurance. Incident cancers…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 11 Issue 1 2020
Assessment of Respiratory Problems in Workers Associated with Intensive Poultry Facilities in Pakistan (Original Article)
Background: The poultry industry in Pakistan has flourished since the 1960s; however, there are scarce data regarding the impact of occupational exposure on the pulmonary health of farm workers in terms of years working in the industry. The objective…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 11 Issue 1 2020
Assessing the Association Between Emotional Labor and Presenteeism Among Nurses in Korea: Cross-sectional Study Using the 4th Korean Working Conditions Survey (Original Article)
Background: Presenteeism has emerged as an important health-related issue and has been studied in a variety of occupation groups. This study examines the relationship between emotional labor and presenteeism in nurses in Republic of Korea.
Methods:…
Methods:…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 10 Issue 4 2019
Worker Safety in the Rare Earth Elements Recycling Process From the Review of Toxicity and Issues (Review Article)
Although the rare earth elements (REEs) recycling industry is expected to increase worldwide in high-
tech industry, regulations for worker safety have yet to be established. This study was conducted to
understand the potential hazard/risk of REE…
tech industry, regulations for worker safety have yet to be established. This study was conducted to
understand the potential hazard/risk of REE…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 10 Issue 4 2019
The Third Version of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (Original Article)
Introduction: A new third version of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ III) has been developed in response to trends in working life, theoretical concepts, and international experience. A key component of the COPSOQ III is a defined…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 10 Issue 4 2019
The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Its Impact on Occupational Health and Safety, Worker's Compensation and Labor Conditions (Review Article)
The “fourth industrial revolution” (FIR) is an age of advanced technology based on information and
communication. FIR has a more powerful impact on the economy than in the past. However, the pros-
pects for the labor environment are uncertain. The…
communication. FIR has a more powerful impact on the economy than in the past. However, the pros-
pects for the labor environment are uncertain. The…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 10 Issue 4 2019
The Effects of Workplace Rest Breaks on Health Problems Related to Long Working Hours and Shift Work among Male Apartment Janitors in Korea (Original Article)
Background: Rest breaks at work are reported to reduce fatigue and job stress. Apartment janitors in
Korea who perform night shift work and work long hours can be exposed to various health problems
(HPs). However, few studies have evaluated…
Korea who perform night shift work and work long hours can be exposed to various health problems
(HPs). However, few studies have evaluated…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 10 Issue 4 2019
Risk Assessment for Metalworking Fluids and Respiratory Outcomes (Original Article)
Background: Metalworking fluids (MWFs) are mixtures with inhalation exposures as mists, dusts, and vapors, and dermal exposure in the dispersed and bulk liquid phase. A quantitative risk assessment was performed for exposure to MWF and respiratory…