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Tytuł:
The Relationship of Dust Exposure with Respiratory Disorders Symptoms Among Textile Industry Workers
Autorzy:
Berlian, Alifia Intan
Setiani, Onny
Sulistiyani, Sulistiyani
Raharjo, Mursid
Darundiati, Yusniar Hanani
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/24201788.pdf
Data publikacji:
2023
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Inżynierii Ekologicznej
Tematy:
dust exposure
respiratory symptoms
textile industry
Opis:
Preliminary study of the total dust exposure in the textile industry of Semarang city is 233 μg/Nm3, which exceeds the quality standard. The high concentration of dust is influenced by increased productivity, so that it has the potential as a source of pollutants that can affect the respiratory system of workers. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between dust exposure and respiratory disorders symptoms in workers. The method used is a cross-sectional study with a sample size of 161 people and 6 points of dust measurement locations. The Modified Medical Research Council (MMRC) standardized questionnaire was used to collect data. The data were analyzed using the SPSS 24 with Chi square and Binary logistic regression tests to determine the relationship. The results showed that the average dust concentration exceeded the quality standard, namely 4 location points for PM2.5, 1 location point for PM10, and 2 location points for total dust. The average exposure to respirable dust is 3.93 μg/m3, which exceeds the quality standard. A total of 57% of workers experienced symptoms of respiratory disorders with the results of bivariate statistical analysis of 5 significant variables, namely PM2.5 (p = 0.021), PM10 (p = 0.002), total dust (p = 0.000), respirable dust (p = 0.002), and working period (p = 0.037). Meanwhile, the results of the binary logistic regression test had 2 significant variables, namely total dust (p = 0.000) and respirable dust (p = 0.006). The conclusion of this study is that total dust and respirable dust that exceed the quality standard have a higher risk of causing respiratory disorders symptoms with a probability of 71.6% and dust may be minimized by adding a pneumablo to each machine.
Źródło:
Journal of Ecological Engineering; 2023, 24, 3; 35--46
2299-8993
Pojawia się w:
Journal of Ecological Engineering
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Chronic respiratory symptoms of poultry farmers and model-based estimates of long-term dust exposure
Autorzy:
Guillam, M.T.
Pedrono, G.
Le Bouquin, S.
Huneau, A.
Gaudon, J.
Leborgne, R.
Dewitte, J.D.
Segala, C.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/51420.pdf
Data publikacji:
2013
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Wsi
Tematy:
chronic respiratory disease
poultry farm
farmer
long-term exposure
dust exposure
occupational exposure
respirable dust
task
environment monitoring
chronic bronchitis
bronchitis
human disease
occupational disease
Opis:
Objectives. The airborne contaminant exposure levels experienced by poultry farmers have raised concerns about the possible health hazards associated with them. Thus, a longitudinal project was instituted in France to monitor these exposures in poultry workers and to evaluate the long-term effect on health. Method. Sixty-three workers in two different poultry housing systems were included (33 from floor-based systems and 30 from cage-based systems). Personal dust concentrations (over 2 days) and activity patterns (over 14 days) were collected and then modeled to obtain average long-term estimates. Health data were collected by questionnaire. Results. The mean daily time spent in the cage system was more than 2 hours longer than in the floor system. Two main common tasks accounted for ~70% of this time. Dust concentrations were higher in the floor system than in the cage system. The concentrations for the 14 days of known activity patterns estimated using the statistical model agreed well with the measured values. Several chronic respiratory symptoms were significantly associated with the high levels of long-term exposure estimated by the model. The highest risk was for chronic bronchitis symptoms (>4-fold higher for exposures of 0.1 mg/m3 of respirable dust). Conclusion. The presented modeling strategy can be used to estimate the long-term average personal exposure to respirable dust, and to study the association between dust exposure and chronic respiratory symptoms. This population of workers will be followed-up in subsequent examinations (3 years later) to determine whether the predictive model is valid, and whether long-term dust exposure is related to the incidence of respiratory symptoms and changes in pulmonary functions.
Źródło:
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine; 2013, 20, 2
1232-1966
Pojawia się w:
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
A novel inhalation challenge set to study animal model of allergic alveolitis
Autorzy:
Golec, M
Skorska, C.
Lemieszek, M.
Dutkiewicz, J.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/52160.pdf
Data publikacji:
2009
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Wsi
Tematy:
inhalation challenge
allergic alveolitis
animal model
mice
mouse
bioaerosol
organic dust
dust
microbial allergen
Pantoea agglomerans
dust exposure
human disease
respiratory tract
skin
Źródło:
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine; 2009, 16, 1; 173-175
1232-1966
Pojawia się w:
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Cathelicidin LL-37, granzymes, TGF-beta1 and cytokines levels in induced sputum from farmers with and without COPD
Autorzy:
Golec, M
Reichel, C.
Mackiewicz, B.
Skorska, C.
Curzytek, K.
Lemieszek, M.
Dutkiewicz, J.
Gora, A.
Ziesche, R.
Boltuc, J.
Sodolska, K.
Milanowski, J.
Spiewak, R.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/49729.pdf
Data publikacji:
2009
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Wsi
Tematy:
cathelicidin LL-37
peptide
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COPD zob.chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
sputum
farmer
human disease
organic dust
ELISA test
spirometric value
sputum sample
dust exposure
cytokine
lipopolysaccharide
Źródło:
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine; 2009, 16, 2; 289-297
1232-1966
Pojawia się w:
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Wytyczne stosowania Międzynarodowej Klasyfikacji Radiogramów Pylic Płuc Międzynarodowego Biura Pracy (ILO) – istotne zmiany w obecnie obowiązującej edycji
Guidelines for the use of the International Classification of Radiographs of Pneumoconioses of the International Labour Office (ILO): Substantial changes in the currrent edition
Autorzy:
Muszyńska-Graca, Maja
Dąbkowska, Beata
Brewczyński, Piotr Z.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2164230.pdf
Data publikacji:
2016-12-22
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
pylice płuc
klasyfikacja ILO
radiogramy klatki piersiowej
diagnostyka pylicy
choroby zawodowe
narażenie na pył
pneumoconioses
ILO classification
chest radiographs
pneumoconiosis diagnostics
occupational diseases
dust exposure
Opis:
Międzynarodowa Klasyfikacja Radiogramów Pylic Płuc jest opracowanym przez Międzynarodowe Biuro Pracy (International Labour Office – ILO) w Genewie schematem pozwalającym na rejestrowanie stwierdzonych w obrazie radiologicznym zmian w obrębie klatki piersiowej w sposób uporządkowany, powtarzalny i umożliwiający dokonywanie porównań. Ma ona zastosowanie w diagnozowaniu zmian spowodowanych narażeniem na pyły. Publikowane w postaci broszury Wytyczne Stosowania Międzynarodowej Klasyfikacji Radiogramów Pylic Płuc ILO zawierają szczegółowe informacje i wskazówki dotyczące posługiwania się schematem klasyfikacji radiogramów oraz standardu wykonania i zapisu badania radiologicznego klatki piersiowej. Dla ułatwienia interpretacji broszurze towarzyszy zestaw radiogramów standardowych obrazujących typowe, objęte klasyfikacją zmiany w obrębie miąższu płuc, a także opłucnej. Niniejsza praca prezentuje najistotniejsze informacje i modyfikacje wprowadzone w wydaniach wytycznych ILO z roku 2000 i 2011. Zmiany te obejmują m.in. ocenę jakości radiogramów, sposób prezentowania zmian zarejestrowanych w radiogramach standardowych (zestaw QUAD, obraz cyfrowy) oraz kodowanie obserwowanych odchyleń w obrazie klatki piersiowej niezwiązanych z narażeniem na pył. Szczególnie istotne uzupełnienia wynikają z rozwoju technik radiologicznego obrazowania płuc. Dotyczą one klasyfikowania radiograficznych obrazów klatki piersiowej zapisanych w technice cyfrowej. Med. Pr. 2016;67(6):833–837
The International Classification of Radiographs of Pneumoconioses is the scheme worked out by the International Labour Office in Geneva (ILO), to register radiographic chest abnormalities in a well-ordered, reproducible and comparable way. It is used for diagnosing abnormalities caused by dust exposure. Guidelines for the use of the ILO International Classification of Radiographs of Pneumoconioses contain detailed information and recommendations on how to use the classification, as well as how the chest X-ray examination should be performed and recorded. To facilitate the diagnosis of observed abnormalities the classification is completed by the set of standard radiograms illustrating typical irregularities referring to lungs and pleura, included in the classification. The article presents the key information on classification and the most important amendments adopted in the 2000 and 2011 ILO guidelines revisions. These changes refer to radiographs quality assessment, the way of presenting abnormalities registered in standard radiographs (QUAD set, digital images) and registration of failures not related to dust exposure. Particularly important complements result from the development of radiological imaging techniques. They are concerned about the classification of radiographic images of the chest recorded digitally. Med Pr 2016;67(6):833–837
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2016, 67, 6; 833-837
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Azbest - kłopotliwa spuścizna
Asbestos – a cumbersome legacy
Autorzy:
Foltyn, M.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/180439.pdf
Data publikacji:
2007
Wydawca:
Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy
Tematy:
azbest
narażenie na pył azbestowy
usuwanie azbestu
asbestos
exposure to asbestos dust
asbestos removal
Opis:
W artykule zwrócono uwagę na skutki zdrowotne narażenia na działanie pyłu azbestowego, omówiono inicjatywy organizacji międzynarodowych (MOP i Komitetu Wyższych Inspektorów Pracy Komisji Europejskiej) zmierzające do podniesienia świadomości społecznej szkodliwości tych zagrożeń oraz inicjatywy ukierunkowane na ochronę zdrowia pracowników wykonujących prace związane z usuwaniem azbestu. Omówiono działalność kontrolną i wnioski wynikające z kontroli przestrzegania przepisów bezpieczeństwa i higieny prowadzone przez inspektorów PIP podczas wykonywania tych prac.
This article discusses the health effects of exposure to asbestos dust, the initiatives of international organisations (ILO, Senior Labour Inspectors Committee of the EC) aimed at raising the awareness of the general public with respect to the harmfulness of asbestos and the initiatives aimed at improving the protection of health of employees involved in removing asbestos. This article also discusses inspection activities and conclusions resulting from the health and safety inspections carried out by National Labour Inspectorate inspectors.
Źródło:
Bezpieczeństwo Pracy : nauka i praktyka; 2007, 4; 16-19
0137-7043
Pojawia się w:
Bezpieczeństwo Pracy : nauka i praktyka
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Children’s residential exposure to selected allergens and microbial indicators: endotoxins and (1→3)-β-D-glucans
Autorzy:
Kozajda, Anna
Bródka, Karolina
Sowiak, Małgorzata
Sobala, Wojciech
Polańska, Kinga
Jurewicz, Joanna
Hanke, Wojciech
Szadkowska-Stańczyk, Irena
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2179063.pdf
Data publikacji:
2013-12-01
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
children exposure
residential exposure
allergens
settled dust
endotoxins
glucans
Opis:
Objectives: The study was aimed at assessment of exposure to endotoxins, (1→3)-β-D-glucans and mite, cockroach, cat, dog allergens present in settled dust in premises of children as agents which may be significantly correlated with the occurrence of allergic symptoms and diseases in children. Materials and Methods: The study covered 50 homes of one- or two-year-old children in Poland. Samples of settled dust were taken from the floor and the child's bed. The levels of (1→3)-β-D-glucans (floor), endotoxins (floor) and allergens of mite, cat, dog and cockroach (floor and bed) were analyzed. Results: Average geometric concentrations (geometric standard deviation) of endotoxins, (1→3)-β-D-glucans, Der p1, Fel d1, Can f1 and Bla g1 in children homes were on the floor 42 166.0 EU/g (3.2), 20 478.4 ng/g (2.38), 93.9 ng/g (6.58), 119.8 ng/g (13.0), 288.9 ng/g (3.4), 0.72 U/g (4.4) and in their beds (only allergens) 597.8 ng/g (14.2), 54.1 ng/g (4.4), 158.6 ng/g (3.1) 0.6 U/g (2.9), respectively. When the floor was covered with the carpet, higher concentrations of endotoxins, (1→3)-β-D-glucans and allergens (each type) were found in the settled dust (p < 0.05). The trend was opposite in case of allergens (except dog) analyzed from bed dust and significantly higher concentrations were found in the rooms with smooth floor (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Among the analyzed factors only the type of floor significantly modified both the level of biological indicators and allergens. The results of this study could be the base for verifying a hypothesis that carpeting may have a protective role against high levels of cockroach, dog and cat allergens.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2013, 26, 6; 870-889
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Dust exposure and health of workers in duck hatcheries
Autorzy:
Guillam, Marie-Thérèse
Martin, Sylvie
Le Guelennec, Marine
Puterflam, Julie
Le Bouquin, Sophie
Huneau-Salaün, Adeline
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/989539.pdf
Data publikacji:
2017
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Wsi
Tematy:
occupational exposure
hatchery
organic dust
asthma
allergic rhinitis
Opis:
Objectives. The objectives of this cross-sectional study were to investigate dust exposure and respiratory health of workers in duck hatcheries in western France. Method. Ninety volunteer workers, who work in sorting rooms and/or incubation rooms, participated in exposure assessments and medical examinations. Medical examinations were performed by occupational health practitioners. They filled-in a questionnaire with the workers, followed by a lung function test on each worker. General characteristics and prevalence of chronic respiratory symptoms were described in each type of working rooms. Associations between symptoms and exposure (working room or dust level) were studied in GEE multivariate models. Results. Overall prevalence of chronic respiratory symptoms (cough, phlegm) and chronic bronchitis were similar or lower than in the reference population. However, prevalence of these symptoms was higher for those working in sorting rooms, that were associated with an increased risk of respiratory symptoms and decreased lung function. Respirable dust was also significantly associated with an increased risk of respiratory symptoms. The prevalence of asthma and rhinitis were well above those in the reference population, but did not vary among working rooms. Descriptive data suggested an occupational origin for some cases. Conclusion. Hatchery workers were at increased risk of compromised respiratory health due to dust exposure, particularly those who work in sorting rooms. Asthma and rhinitis were in excess in this population of workers. Thorough clinical examination of these workers should be performed and all exposures assessed.
Źródło:
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine; 2017, 24, 3
1232-1966
Pojawia się w:
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Occupational exposure to organic dust, microorganisms, endotoxin and peptidoglycan among plants processing workers in Poland
Autorzy:
Gora, A
Mackiewicz, B.
Krawczyk, P.
Golec, M.
Skorska, C.
Sitkowska, J.
Cholewa, G.
Larsson, L.
Jarosz, M.
Wojcik-Fatla, A.
Dutkiewicz, J.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/50063.pdf
Data publikacji:
2009
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Wsi
Tematy:
occupational exposure
organic dust
dust
microorganism
endotoxin
plant processing
worker
Polska
peptidoglycan
bioaerosol
agricultural industry
Źródło:
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine; 2009, 16, 1; 143-150
1232-1966
Pojawia się w:
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Indoor allergens in settled dust from kindergartens in city of Łódź, Poland
Autorzy:
Cyprowski, Marcin
Buczyńska, Alina
Szadkowska-Stańczyk, Irena
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2179064.pdf
Data publikacji:
2013-12-01
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
indoor allergens
settled dust
environmental exposure
allergen transportation
kindergartens
children
Opis:
Objectives: The main objective of the study was to determine the levels of house dust mite (Der p1), dog (Can f1), cat (Fel d1) and cockroach (Bla g2) allergens in kindergartens localized in an urban agglomeration. Material and Methods: A quantitative analysis of allergens was carried out in settled dust samples collected by vacuuming the floor surface in three kindergartens (N = 84) and children's clothing (N = 36). The samples were collected in springsummer and autumn-winter periods as well as at the beginning and end of the week. The allergen dust concentration was determined by enzyme-linked immunoenzymatic assay (ELISA). Results: The mean geometric concentrations (±geometric standard deviations) of allergens Der p1, Can f1, Fel d1 and Bla g2 determined in kindergartens were: 0.02±3.21 μg/g of dust; 0.97±4.49 μg/g of dust; 0.30±4.43 μg/g of dust and 0.01±3.08 μg/g of dust, respectively. Younger classrooms (children aged from 3 to 4 years) were characterized by almost twice higher mean concentration of allergen Fel d1, as compared to older classrooms (children aged from 5 to 6 years) (p < 0.05). A significant impact of seasonality on the level of dog allergen Can f1 was found (p < 0.05). No significant weekly variation was found in average concentrations of the allergens. Children who had a dog and/or cat at home were characterized by high concentrations of allergens Can f1 and Fel d1 on their clothes (59.2±5.39 μg Can f1/g of dust; 3.63±1.47 μg Fel d1/g of dust), significantly higher than concentrations of allergens in children who did not have any pets (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Special attention should be paid to keeping the kindergarten rooms tidy and clean and to an appropriate choice of furnishings and fittings which would prevent the proliferation of the house dust mite and accumulation of allergens.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2013, 26, 6; 890-899
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Health effects of exposure to organic dust in workers of a modern hatchery
Autorzy:
Skorska, C
Mackiewicz, B.
Golec, M.
Cholewa, G.
Chmielowiec-Korzeniowska, A.
Dutkiewicz, J.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/49248.pdf
Data publikacji:
2007
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Wsi
Tematy:
occupational exposure
poultry farm
egg laying house
work-related symptom
organic dust
allergy
dust
hatchery worker
Opis:
The aim of the presented study was to determine the health status of workers occupationally exposed to moderate amounts of organic dust, employed in a modern hatchery with an effi cient ventilation system. A group of 32 hatchery workers was examined. As a reference group, 50 urban dwellers not exposed to any kind of organic dust were examined. All people were interviewed for the presence of work-related symptoms and subjected to physical and spirometric examinations. Blood sera were examined for the presence of precipitins against 13 antigens associated with organic dust, and for the presence of total and chicken-specifi c No signifi cant differences were found between the spirometric values in the group of hatchery workers and the reference group. Positive precipitin reactions were noted mostly with the antigens of Gram-negative bacteria associated with organic dust. The frequencies of positive reactions to antigens of Escherichia coli and Acinetobacter baumannii in hatchery workers were signifi cantly greater compared to the reference group (p<0.05). Precipitin reactions to Gram-positive non-branching bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi and bird protein, were rare or absent. The mean concentration of total IgE in sera of hatchery workers was nearly 3 times greater compared to the reference group, and the difference proved to be statistically signifi cant (p<0.05). No specifi c IgE antibodies against chicken feathers were detected in the blood of hatchery workers and referents. In conclusion, the examined hatchery workers showed a moderate frequency of work-related symptoms, no decline in lung function and low reactivity to most microbial and bird protein allergens. These results suggest that the effects of exposure to organic dust in workers of modern hatcheries with an effi cient ventilation system are less compared to the workers of poultry farms, such as broiler or egg laying houses.
Źródło:
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine; 2007, 14, 2
1232-1966
Pojawia się w:
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Respiratory symptoms of exposure to substances in the workplace among dental laboratory technicians
Autorzy:
Stoeva, Iliyana
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2082668.pdf
Data publikacji:
2021-04-09
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
dust
respiratory symptoms
acrylic resins
daily exposure
atopic disorder
dental technicians
Opis:
Background: As dental technicians are exposed to a variety of airborne chemicals that can act as irritants and sensitizers, and may give rise to work-related respiratory symptoms, the aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of respiratory symptoms of exposure to substances in the workplace and associated risk factors in dental laboratory technicians. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed among 539 dental technicians in the Plovdiv region using a self-report questionnaire. A multiple logistic regression analysis was performed in order to investigate the relationship between sex, work experience, daily exposure to chemicals from the dental environment, and a history of atopic disorder with work-related respiratory symptoms. Results: A total of 539 dental technicians completed the questionnaire. The prevalence of self-reported work-related respiratory symptoms was 26.2%. Based on logistic regression, the most significant factors associated with work-related respiratory symptoms were daily exposure of >8 h (OR = 5.83, 95% CI: 1.96–17.34) and the lack of a ventilation system (OR = 4.26, 95% CI: 2.39–7.58). Dental technicians with work experience of <5 years more often reported work-related respiratory symptoms (OR = 1.83, 95% CI: 1.14–3.44) compared to those with long-term exposure of >20 years. A personal history of asthma (OR = 3.74, 95% CI: 1.39–10.07), allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (OR = 2.10, 95% CI: 1.29–3.41) and atopic dermatitis (OR = 2.32, 95% CI: 1.23–4.38) was also associated with work-related respiratory symptoms. Conclusions: The findings of this study suggest that work-related respiratory symptoms are frequent among dental technicians and occur early in their career. A more comprehensive study should be conducted throughout the country in order to estimate the prevalence, and to establish effective programs and techniques of preventing work-related respiratory symptoms in dental technicians. Med Pr. 2021;72(2):105–11
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2021, 72, 2; 105-111
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Endotoxin exposure and changes in short-term pulmonary function among sewage workers
Autorzy:
Cyprowski, Marcin
Sobala, Wojciech
Buczyńska, Alina
Szadkowska-Stańczyk, Irena
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2177186.pdf
Data publikacji:
2015-06-25
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
sewage workers
endotoxin exposure
inhalable dust
smoking
lung function
regression analysis
Opis:
Objectives The inhaled endotoxin is considered as a causative factor in the process of acute bronchial obstruction, which can be measured by a decrease in forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV₁). The aim of this study was to assess endotoxin exposure among sewage treatment plant workers (STPW) and its effect on across-shift changes in respiratory airflow. Material and Methods A group of 78 STPW from a large sewage treatment plant was studied. Inhalable dust for endotoxin assessment was collected using personal aerosol samplers. Endotoxin was assayed with the kinetic, chromogenic Limulus amebocyte lysate test. Across-shift spirometric measurements were performed on Mondays, after 2-days absence from work, with the use of portable spirometer. The forced vital capacity (FVC), and FEV₁ parameters were analyzed. Multifactor regression modeling was performed to determine parameters significantly associated with endotoxin exposure. Results The concentration of inhalable dust and endotoxin ranged from 0.01–1.38 mg/m³ and 0.68–214 endotoxin units per cubic meter of air (EU/m³), respectively. Endotoxins were characterized with the skewed distribution (arithmetic mean (AM) = 38.8 EU/m³, geometric mean (GM) = 15.4 EU/m³, geometric standard deviation (GSD) = 4.21). Through the use of multifactor analysis, which excluded the main confounders (inhalable dust and smoking habit) it was found that, despite low levels of endotoxin, it had significant impact on the observed across-shift decline in FEV₁ (p = 0.044). For this parameter, the regression slope was additionally calculated (r = –0.017, p = 0.071). Conclusions Relatively low levels of endotoxin among sewage treatment plant workers may cause small, but significant across-shift declines in FEV₁. The observed relationship was independent of organic dust concentrations and smoking habit. The respiratory protection should be provided for STPW.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2015, 28, 5; 803-811
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Respiratory Morbidity Induced by Occupational Inhalation Exposure to High Concentrations of Wheat Flour Dust
Autorzy:
Neghab, M.
Soltanzadeh, A.
Alipour, A.
Hasanzadeh, J.
Alipour, H.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/90875.pdf
Data publikacji:
2012
Wydawca:
Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy
Tematy:
flour dust
occupational exposure
respiratory symptoms
functional impairments of the lungs
Opis:
Introduction. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the respiratory effects of exposure to high airborne concentrations of wheat flour dust. Methods. This cross-sectional study was carried out at a local wheat flour mill in Shiraz, southern Iran. Thirty-five male workers exposed to flour dust and 32 healthy male nonexposed employees were investigated. The prevalence of respiratory symptoms among them was evaluated and parameters of their pulmonary function were measured. Moreover, to assess the extent to which subjects were exposed to flour dust, airborne concentrations of its inhalable and respirable fractions were measured.Results. Airborne concentrations of dust exceeded current permissible level. The prevalence of regular cough, productive cough, wheezing, phlegm and dyspnea was significantly higher in exposed subjects than in nonexposed employees. Similarly, both acute and chronic significant (p < .05) decrements in most parameters of pulmonary function were noted. Conclusions. Our findings provide corroborative evidence to further support the notion that exposure to flour dust is associated with a significant increase in the prevalence of respiratory symptoms as well as ventilator disorders of the lungs.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics; 2012, 18, 4; 563-569
1080-3548
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
The respiratory effects of toner exposure according to long-term occupational toner handling history: A longitudinal analysis, 2004–2013
Autorzy:
Hasegawa, Masayuki
Kitamura, Hiroko
Ikegami, Kazunori
Masuda, Masashi
Kakiuchi, Noriaki
Matsushita, Tetsuhiro
Kuga, Hiroaki
Uchiyama, Tetsuro
Kurogi, Kazushiro
Mizuno, Mitsuhito
Ogami, Akira
Higashi, Toshiaki
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2162039.pdf
Data publikacji:
2018-12-20
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
respiratory disease
printer
toner dust
longitudinal analyses
respiratory effects
occupational exposure
Opis:
Objectives This report shows the relationship between toner exposure and respiratory effects for individuals with a longterm occupational toner-handling history, from 2004 to 2013. Material and Methods Authors studied 752 Japanese male workers in toner handling workshops. A total of 673 men who participated in an annual monitoring survey were analyzed in this study. The following monitoring was performed in the same season each year: personal exposure measurements, biological markers, respiratory function tests, a chest X-ray, chronic respiratory symptoms and incidences of respiratory diseases. To evaluate the toner exposure effect, the exposure categories suitable for each evaluation index were established. Results For those with an occupational toner-handling history, the mean occupational toner-handling period was 14.36 years (standard deviation = 6.62); one participant had 35 years of exposure, which was the longest and one participant had 1 year of exposure which was the shortest. There were no statistically significant differences in the rate of change of respiratory function tests. An ANOVA conducted on blood and urine test results showed that statistically significantly differences were observed for a few items but all the values were very low and within the standard range. Conclusions Authors conducted a 10-year ongoing study, but no obvious negative influences on health were attributed to toner exposure. In a work environment where adequate administrative controls are in place, personal toner exposure levels may be expected to be low, with no adverse effects on human health. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2018;31(6):809–822
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2018, 31, 6; 809-822
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł

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