This study investigated the exposure of cooks to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), higher mutagenic aldehydes, total particles, and ultrafine particles during cooking. Experiments were performed by pan frying fresh smoked bacon on both electric gas stoves, with alone. Detailed analyses PAHs performed, levels 32 different PAHs. A TSI-3939 scanning mobility particle sizer system was used measure particles. The results showed that in range 270-300 ng/m(3) air. However, experiment a...

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess exposure fat aerosols and aldehydes in kitchens the variations between different types kitchen.

Objectives Cooking with gas or electric stoves produces fumes, especially during frying, that contain a range of harmful and potentially mutagenic compounds as well high levels fine ultrafine particles. The aim this study was to see if polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) higher aldehydes which were collected in the breathing zone cook, could be detected fumes from frying beefsteak. Methods performed model kitchen conditions similar those Western European restaurant kitchen. PAHs (16 EPA...

Several workers in small electrotechnical company Norway experienced irritant reactions of the skin ‐after a few days working with solvent N‐methyl2‐pyrrolidone (NMP). Due to concern about health risk commonly‐used organic solvents, had chosen use NMP when one its products be treated solvent. After 2 work NMP, 10 12 involved displayed acute contact dermatitis hands. According published reports. is not considered particularly skin. The Safety Data Sheet Norwegian sales firm contained no...

The aims of this study was to assess exposure hydrogen sulphide (H2S) among waste water treatment workers (WWWs), and achieve a better measure the risks H2S than only using eight-hour average value ceiling because pattern for WWWs is dominated by short-term peaks.Ninety-three measurements from 56 in three cities rural areas were collected. All carried out start day until lunch time (sampling 4-5 h) when most practical work performed. type tasks extent flushing registered. measured...

Abstract Introduction A possible association between cooking fumes and respiratory diseases other than cancer has not been studied earlier. Methods All employees at 67 selected kitchens were asked to answer a personal questionnaire regarding the presence of dyspnea, serious cough, symptoms in connection with work. The study group consisted 139 women 100 men. Results prevalence dyspnea (RR = 4.1 (2.7–6.3)), 2.9 (1.5–5.7)), work 4.3 (2.7–6.7)) statistically significantly higher for female...

Exposure to cooking fumes may have different deleterious effects on the respiratory system. The aim of this study was look at possible from inhalation pulmonary function.Two groups 12 healthy volunteers (A and B) stayed in a model kitchen for two four hours respectively, were monitored with spirometry times during twenty hours, one occasion without any exposure, another exposure controlled levels fumes.The change spirometric values day fumes, not statistically significantly changes exception...

The aim of the study was to see if a cook could be exposed mutagenic aldehydes in fumes from frying beefsteak using margarine, rapeseed oil, soybean oil or virgin olive as fat. In addition, levels particle exposure were measured make results comparable other studies.The higher and total particles breathing zone during panfrying with four different fats. number size intervals 0.3-0.5, 0.5-0.7 0.7-1.0 microm kitchen registered.Measured between non-detectable 25.33 microg m(-3) air. level...

Agriculture ranks among the most dangerous trades worldwide. There is, however, still a lack of knowledge on nonfatal injuries in agriculture. The aim this study was to describe nature and occurrence farmers two counties central Norway. A questionnaire sent 7,004 We asked for information about respondents farm, whether farmer had work-related farm during past 12 months, details incidence seriousness injury. total 2,699 gave response rate 42%. Of respondents, 249 (9.2%) reported one or more...

Certain volatile disinfection by-products (DBPs) off-gassing from pool water can cause eye and skin irritations, respiratory problems, even cancer. No guidelines or recommendations concerning DBPs in the air exist Norway. Traditionally, ventilation strategies indoor swimming pools are based on reducing condensation windows rather than ensuring proper quality users' breathing zone. A total of 93 samples airborne concentrations trihalomethanes (THMs) were collected via stationary sampling. We...

Objectives: The aim of the study was to characterize exposure regarding polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and higher mutagenic aldehydes in breathing zone cook during work Norwegian à la carte restaurants. Levels particle were also measured make results comparable other studies.

Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate whether women who have worked as dental personnel in Norway, a group with possible previous exposure mercury vapor, had an excess risk having children congenital malformations or other adverse pregnancy outcomes compared the general population. Methods A cohort female identified from archives public healthcare and national trade unions Norway. Data on births during 1967–2006 were obtained Medical Birth Registry Norway (MBRN). final...

Objectives Due to public concern in Scandinavian countries about the health situation of dental nurses, Norwegian Ministry Labor and Social Inclusion initiated a project look at previous exposure metallic mercury its possible effects on personnel. The aims this part study were to: (i) describe personnel’s during last 50 years, (ii) develop model for scoring that reflects cumulative an individual basis, (iii) relate calculated score earlier measured levels urine. Methods We obtained lists...

Objectives: Cleaning products are considered less hazardous than those used in other sectors.Suppliers and distributors conscientious when it comes to informing users on health risks.The aim of the study was elaborate usefulness clarity information safety data sheets (SDS) for cleaning products, considering if use these SDSs can be seen as a risk factor towards occupational exposure chemicals sector.Material Methods: Safety were selected based level product assigned an industrial sector...

Background: It is difficult to assess workers’ exposure ultrafine particles (UFP) due the lack of personal sampling equipment available for this particle fraction. The logbook method has been proposed as a general assessment. This measures time and concentration components time-weighted average separately could be suitable investigation UFP exposure. Objectives: In study, we have assessed in ferrosilicon plant. main tasks furnace workers were identified, was used combination with stationary...

Using an exposure chamber, we investigate the precision of DustTrak DRX monitor by comparing its results to those obtained from taking traditional gravimetric samples two stone minerals commonly used in asphalt and lactose powder. We also discuss possibility using real-time monitors such as for occupational monitoring purposes.The are based on 19 days experiment, each day with measurements collected over 4 h. Compared samples, overestimated PM2.5 respirable dust concentrations, while it...

To see if there is any change in blood concentrations of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and fibrinogen during a working shift tunnel construction workers.12 Tunnel workers were followed up 24 hours period after returning from 9 day work free period. The first sample was taken on Monday afternoon before starting the shift. Another around midnight 8 work, another next about 12 rest. Exposure to respirable dust measured by personal samplers.The exposure dust, terms an hour time weighted average, varied...

Sletvold, H., Svendsen, K., Aas, O., Syversen, T. & Hilt, B. (2012). Neuropsychological function and past exposure to metallic mercury in female dental workers. Scandinavian Journal of Psychology 53, 136–143. The aim this study was see if personnel with previous have later developed disturbances cognitive function. Ninety‐one participants who had been selected from a health survey were investigated neuropsychologically within the following domains: motor function, short‐term memory,...

Cooking fumes contain aldehydes, alkanoic acids, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and heterocyclic compounds. The inhalation of cooking entails a risk deleterious health effects. aim this study was to see if the alters expression inflammatory reactions in bronchial mucosa its subsequent systemic response blood biomarkers.Twenty-four healthy volunteers stayed model kitchen on two different occasions for 2 or 4 h. On first occasion, there only exposure normal air, second, controlled levels...

The aim of this study was to compare four different kinds canopy hoods in common use private Norwegian households, regard their ability protect the cook from exposure particles cooking fumes and reduce spreading fume kitchen. were tested during pan-frying beefsteak under combinations following parameters: medium or maximum flow rate hood, two heights above stove three locations mass concentration total breathing zone number size interval 0.3—0.5 μm kitchen measured. To achieve best possible...

Abstract Certain aspects of the distribution disinfection by-products (DBPs) in air indoor swimming pools, exposure users, and possible health effects, have not been well documented. To determine trihalomethanes (THMs), measurements were performed at 0.05 m, 0.60 m 1.50 above water surface. These heights chosen to measure breathing zone users. Air samples collected from two pool facilities Norway. Facility 1 uses calcium hypochlorite facility 2 sodium for treatment. In 2, one pools is filled...

The association between asthma and exposure to the air in swimming facilities has been acknowledged. However, variation in, long-term management of respiratory irritant trichloramine (NCl3) is not well understood. In this study, 313 swimmers above 18 years age licensed by Norwegian Swimming Association answered a questionnaire about health swimming. prevalence amongst most-exposed was 36%. Two facilities, those with highest lowest reported asthma, were chosen for further investigation. For...

Goal-oriented communication of risk hazards is necessary in order to reduce workers' exposure chemicals. Adequate training workers and enterprise priority setting are essential elements. Cleaning enterprises have many challenges the existing paradigms influence levels these enterprises. Information on organization enterprises' prioritization programs was gathered from cleaning A measure conceptual level importance chemical health a model for working out index (RI) indicating established used...