Construction industry is among the most hazardous industries, and needs a comprehensive simple-to-administer tool to continuously assess promote its health safety performance.Through study of various standard systems (mainly Health, Safety, Environment Management System; Occupational Health Safety Assessment Series 180001; British Standard, occupational management systems-Guide 8800), seven main elements were determined for desired framework, then, by reviewing literature, factors affecting...

Abstract Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) are a group of volatile organic compounds that human exposure to them may result in the development some diseases, including cancer. Biological monitoring plays an important role assessment workers occupationally exposed chemicals. Several metabolites have been proposed for biological individuals who BTEX. There variety extraction methods analytical techniques determination unmetabolized BTEX exhaled air their urinary metabolites....

BackgroundThe adverse health effects of silica are still a major concern in some industries. The purpose this study was to evaluate pulmonary function group sub-radiological silicotic workers after 11 years dust exposure.MethodsThe sample consisted 381 exposed and 254 non-exposed workers. history parameters obtained from workers' medical records. data were collected through interviews with employees completing questionnaires on demographic variables, detailed occupational history,...

Exposure to n-hexane, a neurotoxic solvent, has been associated with sensorimotor polyneuropathy, both in occupationally exposed workers and glue-sniffing addicts. The present study was carried out ascertain whether exposure sub-TLV levels of n-hexane electrophysiological abnormalities determine if these possible have any correlations parameters such as the biological index (BEI) this chemical, workers' TWA and/or duration employment.Twenty-seven asymptomatic male from 6 shoemaking workshops...

This study was undertaken to determine whether exposure of operating room personnel inhalation anesthetics, including nitrous oxide, isoflurane, and sevoflurane associated with any hepatotoxic or nephrotoxic changes. Fifty-two 52 non-exposed subjects were studied. A questionnaire pertaining demographic characteristics medical history participants completed. Fasting blood samples taken from all measure the functional parameters kidneys liver. Biological monitoring also performed detect...

trans,trans-Muconic acid has been widely used as a biomarker in biological monitoring of benzene-exposed workers during routine occupational health services. In the present study, novel microextraction technique, in-syringe ionic liquid-dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction, was implemented for preconcentration trans,trans-muconic followed by analytical determination high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection. Moreover, important variables affecting performance...

Background: Accident investigation programs are a necessary part in identification of risks and management the business process. Objectives: One most important features such is analysis technique for identifying root causes accidents order to prevent their recurrences. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used compare oversight risk tree (MORT) with Tripod-Beta determine superior fatal excavation construction industries. Materials Methods: MORT techniques were analyzing two major three...

Pharmacists face unique occupational challenges that can impact their health and well-being. This study examines the relationships between work-life balance factors, physical activity, sleep quality, general among pharmacists in Shiraz, Iran. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from 7 August 2021 to 21 November 136 working community hospital pharmacies Shiraz. Participants were selected using stratified random sampling. The Persian versions of International Physical Activity Questionnaire...

Abstract This study was carried out to assess possible toxic response(s) associated with occupational exposure ethylene oxide (EO) in a local plant, producing disposable syringes, where the chemical used as sterilant. A total of 40 exposed and 47 unexposed employees were interviewed standard respiratory symptom questionnaire well pertaining symptoms intoxication EO administered them. Furthermore, atmospheric concentration measured by grab sampling using gas detector tubes. Additionally,...

This study aimed to assess respiratory symptoms and the pulmonary function test (PFT) in a group of poultry workers. The prevalence was determined. Airborne concentrations total repairable dusts exceeded threshold limit values. Gram-positive cocci Cladosporium were dominant genera bacteria fungi, respectively. significantly higher exposed subjects. Mean baseline values forced expiratory volume (FEV1), FEV1 vital capacity (FVC) ratio (FEV1/FVC) peak flow (PEF) lower group. Significant...