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Neurologic symptoms among solar greenhouse workers and field workers in China
It has been widely reported that the farmers were at increased risk of neurologic disorders, which probably be related with agricultural risk...
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Low-carbon policy and employment: heterogeneity of workers with different skills
This study aims to reveal the effects of low-carbon policy on labor employment structures utilizing a dataset from 295 cities in China from 2005 to...
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Occupational physical activity and resting blood pressure in male construction workers
ObjectiveThis study investigated the association between occupational physical activity (OPA) and resting blood pressure in a cohort of Swedish...
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Influence of environmental parameters on workers’ dust inhalation in underground mines
Much dust is generated in underground coal mining processes, posing threats to workers’ health and safety production. Dust enters the human body...
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Health effects of informal precarious workers in occupational environments with high exposure to pollutants
The aim is to investigate and describe the health conditions of workers who are employed in precarious work settings in Mexico. Specifically, the...
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Bioaerosol exposure assessment of aquaculture workers in Korea
In aquaculture, biological hazards can be exposed to workers in the form of bioaerosols. This study is to evaluate the level of biological hazard...
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Exploring the intentional unsafe behavior of workers in prefabricated construction based on structural equation modeling
Compared with traditional onsite construction, prefabricated construction has a more complex working environment, resulting in more safety risks....
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Colony environment and absence of brood enhance tolerance to a neonicotinoid in winter honey bee workers, Apis mellifera
In eusocial insects, worker longevity is essential to ensure colony survival in brood-free periods. Trade-offs between longevity and other traits may...
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Pesticide use patterns and their association with cytokine levels in Mexican flower workers
ObjectiveOccupational exposure to pesticides is a known risk for disrupting cellular immune response in flower workers due to their use of multiple...
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Effects of heat and personal protective equipment on thermal strain in healthcare workers: part B—application of wearable sensors to observe heat strain among healthcare workers under controlled conditions
PurposeAs climate change accelerates, healthcare workers (HCW) are expected to be more frequently exposed to heat at work. Heat stress can be...
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Toxicological profile and potential health concerns through metals and trace elements exposure in brick kiln workers from Lahore, Pakistan
This study examined levels of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), mercury (Hg), and arsenic (As) in blood, hair, and nails of 18...
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Association of urinary metal levels with metabolic syndrome in coal workers
Studies have indicated that metal exposure is associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS). However, it is unclear whether...
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Sleep quality, sleep duration, and sleep disturbances among hospital night workers: a prospective cohort study
PurposeThis study aimed to assess among hospital night workers (i) to what extent sleep quality, sleep duration and sleep disturbances overlap, and...
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Expression deregulation of genes related to DNA repair and lead toxicity in occupationally exposed industrial workers
ObjectiveGlobally millions of people working in various industries and are exposed to different toxins which may affect their genetic stability and...
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Female workers with long working hours are more likely to have depressive symptoms when having family-to-work conflict
PurposeWorkers’ health can be influenced by risk factors from their family environments as well as their work environments. This paper sought to...
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Cross-sectional associations of weekly time, social context, and motivation of exercise with mental health among workers
PurposeExercise is considered a strategy to promote mental health among workers. However, the optimal exercise conditions that promote mental health...
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Alcohol consumption in healthcare workers and risk of workplace injury: a case-control study
Medical surveillance for alcohol abuse and dependency at work is mandatory for a list of high-risk occupations. The occupational physician is the...
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Bioaerosol-induced in vitro activation of toll-like receptors and inflammatory biomarker expression in waste workers
PurposeOccupational exposure to bioaerosols during waste handling remains a health concern for exposed workers. However, exposure-related health...
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Implication of noise exposure on hearing with emphasis to hOGG1 and GPx-1 polymorphisms and HO-1 protein among textile workers
Noise exposure is a health hazard in the textile industry. In cochlear hair cells, DNA damage caused by 8-oxoguanine (8-oxo G) can result in...
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Impact of air quality on the health of present-day workers in an Asbestos roof manufacturing industry, Sri Lanka
The study’s objective was to determine the air quality in an asbestos-related industry and its impact on current workers’ respiratory health....
