7 articles in this issue
S Kumar,F Khaliq,S Singh,R Ahmed,R Kumar,PS Deshmukh,BD Banerjee
Background: Occupational exposure to excessive level of copper results in many adverse health effects.Objective: To measure pulmonary function, oxidative stress, and extent of DNA damage in workers of a copper processing industry.Methods: 30 men working i... see more
DO Odebiyi,OT Akanle,SRA Akinbo,SA Balogun
Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) have been documented among various occupational groups in Nigeria. However, there is limited data on the prevalence of WMSDs among call center operators (CCOs).Objective: To determine the prevalen... see more
H Veisi,AR Choobineh,H Ghaem
Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among important health problems in working population. Because of performing difficult physical activities, hand-woven shoe-sole makers are at risk of developing various types of MSDs.Objective: To determin... see more
MI White,CE Dionne,O Wärje,M Koehoorn,SL Wagner,IZ Schultz,C Koehn,K Williams-Whitt,HG Harder,R Pasca,V Hsu,L McGuire,W Schulz,D Kube,MD Wright
Background: The prevention of work disability is beneficial to employees and employers, and mitigates unnecessary societal costs associated with social welfare. Many service providers and employers have initiated workplace interventions designed to reduce... see more
GS DeFraia
Background: Psychologically traumatic workplace events (known as critical incidents), which occur globally, are increasing in prevalence within the USA. Assisting employers in their response is a growing practice area for occupational medicine, occupation... see more
M Vahabzadeh,M Balali-Mood
Occupational exposure to elemental mercury vapor usually occurs through inhalation during its utilizations. This leads to a variety of adverse health effects. In some Islamic cities, this type of poisoning may occur during gilding of shrines using el... see more
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