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A Human-Relevant 3D In Vitro Platform for an Effective and Rapid Simulation of Workplace Exposure to Nanoparticles: Silica Nanoparticles as Case Study

open access: yesNanomaterials, 2020
In this contribution, we show the suitability of a 3D airway model, when coupled with a nebulizer system, for simulating workplace exposure to nanoparticles. As a proof of concept, workplace exposure to silica nanoparticles was experimentally measured in
Luisana Di Cristo   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Environmental Contamination and Occupational Exposure of Algerian Hospital Workers

open access: yesFrontiers in Public Health, 2020
Guidelines are in place to assure limited occupational exposure to cytostatic drugs. Even though this has led to a reduction in exposure, several studies reported quantifiable concentrations of these compounds in healthcare workers.
Eline Verscheure   +12 more
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Overview of national occupational exposure limits for substances without a European occupational exposure limit

open access: yes, 2022
This report contains an addendum d.d. 21-06-2023 on page 50 Employers have to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for employees working with hazardous substances. This means that contact with chemicals should be minimised. For this purpose, it is necessary to determine the maximum concentration of a chemical in the air at the workplace that can still ...
Tijssen-Caan, W, Visser, M
openaire   +2 more sources

DOES STILL EXIST A CORRELATION BETWEEN X-RAYS OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE AND BENIGN NODULAR THYROID DISEASE? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Objective: The prevalence of benign nodular thyroid disease in the general population is high, as shown by various studies, and the diagnosis is eased by the improved diagnostic capacity of the instruments used.
Lo Baido Chiara   +2 more
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Risk Quotient of Airborne Paraquat Exposure Among Workers in Palm Oil Plantation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Paraquat is the herbicide widely used at palm oil plantations, although usage it in some countries has been banned and restricted. Paraquat spraying was not appropriate procedure could be polluted the environment and lead to health disorders workers ...
Maksuk, M. (Maksuk)   +3 more
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Rules and recent trends for setting health-based occupational exposure limits for chemicals

open access: yesInternational Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 2015
The working environment is the special case of the non-natural environment created by man in which the increased production activity brings about the concentration of stimulators particularly aggressive to the human organism, such as chemical hazards ...
Jolanta Skowroń, Sławomir Czerczak
doaj   +1 more source

Occupational noise level emitted by self-propelled harvesters during mechanized coffee harvesting

open access: yesCiência Rural, 2022
: This study evaluated the level of occupational noise emitted by automotive harvesters during coffee harvest. For the evaluations, three self-propelled harvesters were used: Case-IH® model Coffee Express 200, with cabin; Korvan® model 9200, without ...
Kleber Moreira Martins   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Recommendation of occupational exposure limits (2022–2023)

open access: yesEnvironmental and Occupational Health Practice, 2022
The Japan Society for Occupational Health (JSOH) recommends the Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) as reference values for preventing adverse health effects on workers caused by occupational exposure to chemical substances, continuous or intermittent noise, impulsive or impact noise, heat stress, cold stress, whole-body vibration, hand-arm vibration ...
openaire   +3 more sources

Noise Impacts from Professional Dog Grooming Forced-Air Dryers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
This study was designed to measure the sound output of four commonly used brands of forced-air dryers used by dog groomers in the United States. Many dog groomers have questions about the effect of this exposure on their hearing, as well as on the ...
Byrne, David C   +6 more
core   +3 more sources

Normas ocupacionais do benzeno: uma abordagem sobre o risco e exposição nos postos de revenda de combustíveis

open access: yesRevista Brasileira de Saúde Ocupacional
Resumo Introdução: trabalhadores estão sujeitos a riscos decorrentes da exposição ambiental e ocupacional ao benzeno, situação ainda mais crítica quando associada a fatores como desigualdade social, múltipla exposição, suscetibilidade individual ...
Michele Mendes   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

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