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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:
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:
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:
Szkodliwe czynniki biologiczne w zakładach termicznego unieszkodliwiania odpadów komunalnych
Harmful biological agents in municipal waste thermal treatment plants
Autorzy:
Cyprowski, Marcin
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2162594.pdf
Data publikacji:
2019-02-28
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
narażenie zawodowe
odpady komunalne
spalarnie odpadów
pył organiczny
bakterie przenoszone drogą powietrzną
grzyby przenoszone drogą powietrzną
occupational exposure
municipal waste
waste incinerations
organic dust
airborne bacteria
airborne fungi
Opis:
Składowanie odpadów komunalnych w specjalnie wyznaczonych do tego miejscach przez wiele lat stanowiło podstawową metodę ich zagospodarowania – obecnie preferowana jest utylizacja termiczna. Ocena warunków pracy w spalarniach odpadów komunalnych jest utrudniona z powodu zmienności i złożoności zanieczyszczeń emitowanych w wyniku spalania. Autorzy prac opisujących ten problem przez wiele lat koncentrowali się przede wszystkim na zanieczyszczeniach chemicznych wewnątrz badanych zakładów oraz zanieczyszczeniach emitowanych do powietrza atmosferycznego. Oszacowano, że stężenie pyłu organicznego na stanowiskach pracy wynosiło 0,1–14 mg/m3. Udowodniono, że pył ten jest nośnikiem wielu różnych drobnoustrojów, w tym bakterii, grzybów oraz promieniowców mezofilnych i termofilnych, a także adenowirusów i wirusa torque teno. W strefie oddychania pracowników na stanowiskach pracy stwierdzono także obecność endotoksyn bakteryjnych w stężeniu nawet 50 000 EU/m3, które mogą istotnie wpływać na występowanie reakcji prozapalnych w płucach oraz toksycznego zapalenia płuc. Czynniki biologiczne powinny być uwzględniane w ocenie ryzyka zawodowego jako czynniki szkodliwe występujące w tym środowisku, a szczegółowe scharakteryzowanie narażenia oraz skutków zdrowotnych wynikających z kontaktu z nimi powinno być kontynuowane w jeszcze szerszym niż dotychczas zakresie. Med. Pr. 2019;70(1):99–105
Solid waste storage in specially designated areas – landfills – has been the basic method of municipal solid waste disposal management for many years. However, thermal treatment is the currently preferred method of solid waste disposal. Hygienic assessment of working conditions in municipal waste incineration plants is hindered due to the variability and complexity of pollutants emitted during the combustion process. For many years studies describing this problem have focused mainly on chemical pollution inside the plants as well as emitted into the atmosphere. Available data indicates the presence of organic dust at workplaces in the range 0.1–14 mg/m3. It has been proven that it is a carrier of a wide spectrum of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and both mesophilic and thermophilic actinomycetes as well as adenoviruses and torque teno virus (TTV). In the air, at workplaces, bacterial endotoxins have also been found in concentrations reaching even 50 000 EU/m3, which may significantly affect the occurrence of pro-inflammatory reactions in the lungs as well as toxic pneumonitis. Biological agents should be taken into account in the occupational risk assessment for harmful agents present in this environment, and an in-depth characterization of exposure and health effects resulting from contact with these agents should be continued to an even greater extent than before. Med Pr. 2019;70(1):99–105
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2019, 70, 1; 99-105
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Baza CHemPył - źródło informacji o zagrożeniach chemicznych w środowisku pracy
CHEMPYŁ DATABASE - a source of information on chemical risks in the working environment
Autorzy:
Dobrzyńska, E.
Pośniak, M.
Woźnica, A.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1218406.pdf
Data publikacji:
2012
Wydawca:
Stowarzyszenie Inżynierów i Techników Przemysłu Chemicznego. Zakład Wydawniczy CHEMPRESS-SITPChem
Tematy:
zagrożenie chemiczne i pyłowe
ocena narażenia
ocena ryzyka
chemical and dust risks
exposure assessment
risk assessment
Opis:
Baza wiedzy o zagrożeniach chemicznych i pyłowych Chem- Pył, została opracowana w Zakładzie Zagrożeń Chemicznych, Pyłowych i Biologicznych Centralnego Instytutu Ochrony Pracy - Państwowego Instytutu Badawczego. Celem tej bazy jest stworzenie użytecznego narzędzia wspomagającego zadania związane z oceną narażenia i ryzyka zawodowego spowodowanego występowaniem czynników chemicznych i pyłowych na stanowiskach pracy, zarówno dla specjalistów zarządzających bezpieczeństwem i higieną pracy w przedsiębiorstwach, jak również pracodawców i pracowników tych zakładów. W bazie ChemPył, dostępnej na stronach portalu internetowego CIOP-PIB, zgromadzone są w jednym miejscu najbardziej przydatne materiały z zakresu narażenia na czynniki chemiczne i pyły w środowisku pracy. Przygotowano zbiór informacji na temat substancji chemicznych o ustalonych wartościach normatywów higienicznych, metod ich oznaczania na stanowiskach pracy, jak również ich właściwości fizykochemicznych, toksykologicznych, czy informacji z zakresu pierwszej pomocy. Nowym elementem bazy jest także zbiór praktycznych informacji dotyczących narażenia zawodowego na szkodliwe substancje chemiczne, wyników badań jakościowych i ilościowych tych substancji na przykładowych stanowiskach pracy lub w przykładowych procesach technologicznych z różnych działów gospodarki oraz oceny związanego z nimi ryzyka zawodowego, tzw. "Baza wyników pomiarów i oceny ryzyka".
The ChemPył chemical and dust risk knowledge base has been developed in the Department of Chemical, Dust and Biological Risks of the Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB). The purpose of the base is to create a useful tool for assisting the assessment of exposure and occupational risk caused by chemical and dust agents in working environments, both for work health and safety management specialists in enterprises and for employers and employees of the enterprises. The ChemPył base, available at the CIOP-PIB website, gathers the most useful materials regarding exposure to chemical agents and dust in the occupational environment. A set of information on chemical substances with established hygienic standards, methods for measuring them at workplaces, and their physical and chemical, as well as toxicological properties or first aid information has been prepared there. A new item of the base includes also a set of practical information on occupational exposure to harmful substances, the results of qualitative and quantitative tests for the selected instances of workplaces or in selected technological processes from various economic sectors and the assessment of related occupational risk, the so-called "Database of risk assessment and test results".
Źródło:
Chemik; 2012, 66, 9; 998-1005
0009-2886
Pojawia się w:
Chemik
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:
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:
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:
Kurz źródłem narażenia człowieka na polibromowane difenyloetery (PBDE)
Indoor dust as a pathway of human exposure to polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs)
Autorzy:
Goralczyk, K.
Strucinski, P.
Hernik, A.
Czaja, K.
Korcz, W.
Minorczyk, M.
Ludwicki, J.K.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/878014.pdf
Data publikacji:
2012
Wydawca:
Narodowy Instytut Zdrowia Publicznego. Państwowy Zakład Higieny
Tematy:
kurz domowy
czlowiek
zdrowie czlowieka
zagrozenia zdrowia
narazenie dlugotrwale
polibromowane difenylo etery
polimery
pomieszczenia zamkniete
dust
man
human health
health hazard
long-term exposure
polybrominated diphenyl ether
polymer
indoor environment
Opis:
Polibromowane difenyloetery (PBDE) zaliczane są do syntetycznych związków opóźniających zapłon, tzw. uniepalniaczy (ang. Flame Retardants). Znalazły one szerokie zastosowanie w produkcji różnego rodzaju polimerów, mebli, dywanów, sprzętu elektronicznego i elektrycznego oraz materiałów biurowych i budowlanych. Człowiek spędzając około 85% swojego życia w pomieszczeniach zamkniętych (mieszkania, miejsca pracy, szkoły) jest praktycznie cały czas otoczony przedmiotami, które mogą emitować do środowiska PBDE. Do niedawna uważano, że głównym źródłem pobrania PBDE przez człowieka jest żywność, głównie pochodzenia zwierzęcego. Obecnie jednak liczne badania wykazują, że niebagatelnym, dodatkowym źródłem pobrania tych związków przez człowieka jest kurz pochodzący z pomieszczeń zamkniętych. Na to źródło narażenia najbardziej narażone są małe dzieci ze względu na ich przyzwyczajenia behawioralne, tj. wkładanie palców, zabawek i innych przedmiotów do ust. W odróżnieniu od żywności, gdzie dominującymi kongenerami są BDE-47 i BDE-99, w przypadku kurzu dominującym kongenerem jest BDE-209. Narażenie człowieka na PBDE i inne polibromowane związki opóźniające zapłon jest powszechne w całym świecie, a jego wielkość jest różna w różnych krajach i zależy od zakresu ich stosowania, produkcji i zapisów w prawodawstwie krajowym, a także od szeroko pojętych zachowań mieszkańców. Generalnie, najwyższe stężenia tych związków stwierdzane są u mieszkańców Ameryki Północnej, a znacznie niższe w Europie i Azji. Spośród krajów europejskich statystycznie istotnie najwyższe narażenie ludzi stwierdzane jest w Wielkiej Brytanii. Szacowana wielkość narażenia, w każdym przypadku, dodatkowo obarczona jest niepewnością wynikającą z osobniczych przyzwyczajeń, preferencji dietetycznych, czasu spędzanego w różnych pomieszczeniach, pojazdach, na świeżym powietrzu. W niektórych przypadkach dla osób dorosłych niebagatelne znaczenie ma również narażenie zawodowe, dotyczy to zwłaszcza załóg samolotów, sprzedawców samochodów i pracowników utylizujących odpady elektroniczne.
The brominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) belong to a class of synthetic, additive brominated flame retardants (BFRs). PBDEs are used to reduce the flammability of commercial and household products such as textiles, various plastic polymers, furnishing foam, and electronic equipment. People spend a large percentage of their life–time indoors at home, in offices and cars, etc, providing many opportunities for lengthy exposure to PBDEs from residential settings and commercial products in an indoor environment. In recent time, the foodstuffs, mainly food of animal origin, have been indicated as the main pathway of human exposure to PBDEs. However, many studies have shown that the indoor environment, mainly indoor dust, can be also a significant source of exposure to PBDEs, especially for younger children (toddlers) because of their behavioral patterns, eg. putting fingers, toys, and other items in their mouth. Numerous studies show that the median intakes of PBDEs via dust for adult range from 1.41 to 277 ng x day-1 is lower than that via food which range from 135 to 333 ng x day-1, while the median intake of these compounds via indoor dust for children range from 101 to 404 ng x day-1 is much higher than via food: 77-190 ng x day-1. The congener pattern observed in the indoor dust is different to that found in food. The indoor dust is dominated by the congener BDE-209 vs. food where the most dominated congeners are BDE-47 and BDE-99. Human exposure to PBDEs and other brominated flame retardants (BFRs) is widely widespread throughout the world and it depends on a country range of usage, production and legislation concerning these chemicals as well as a citizen’s behavior. Generally, human exposure has been found higher in North America than in Europe and Asia. Within European countries the significant highest concentrations in dust have been found in the United Kingdom. It should be noted that many uncertainty factors such as personal habits, dietary preferences, and time spent in various rooms, cars and outdoors could affect the exposure assessment. In some cases the occupational exposure is the most important source of PBDEs for adults, for example air crews, car sale employees and disposal/recycling of electronic waste workers.
Źródło:
Roczniki Państwowego Zakładu Higieny; 2012, 63, 1
0035-7715
Pojawia się w:
Roczniki Państwowego Zakładu Higieny
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Exposure to culturable and total microbiota in cultural heritage conservation laboratories
Autorzy:
Górny, Rafał L.
Harkawy, Aleksander S.
Ławniczek-Wałczyk, Anna
Karbowska-Berent, Joanna
Wlazło, Agnieszka
Niesler, Anna
Gołofit-Szymczak, Małgorzata
Cyprowski, Marcin
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2177074.pdf
Data publikacji:
2015-10-23
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
settled dust
bioaerosol
conservation laboratory
cultural heritage
occupational exposure
microbial hazards
Opis:
Objectives To date, the scientific source materials usually focus on microbial contamination of the museum or library collections themselves, while the exposure of persons who professionally deal with this type of objects in cultural heritage conservation laboratories is ignored. Material and Methods The study was carried out in 9 naturally ventilated conservation laboratories with no history of water damage. Viable (understood as culturable) bioaerosol stationary samples were collected in both outdoor and indoor environments using 6-stage Andersen impactor. Simultaneously, stationary and personal indoor bioaerosol measurements were carried out using both Gesamtstaubprobenahme an der Person (GSP) and Button filter samplers. These measurements were complemented by evaluation of microbial content in the dust settled on conserved works of art. All impactor, filter, and settled dust samples were quantitatively examined to obtain viable and total concentrations of bacteria and fungi. All isolated microbial strains were taxonomically identified. Results At workplaces, the concentrations of viable microorganisms in air were below 2000 cfu/m³ and accounted for not more than 5.5% of total microbiota. The study showed that quantitative assessment of viable bioaerosol can be made with an Andersen impactor as well as by using Button and GSP filter samplers, irrespective of whether they are applied for personal or stationary measurements. Compared to the impactor, however, the use of filter samplers for microbial contamination monitoring substantially limits the scope of qualitative information which can be obtained. Size distribution analysis revealed that the largest “load” of microorganisms can penetrate into the respiratory tract between the trachea and terminal bronchi, and thereby may be responsible for allergic inflammations in exposed workers. Conclusions The precise assessment of microbial hazards in conservation laboratories should comprise control of both viable and total particle counts. The hermetization of such workplaces and control of relative humidity should be implemented and maintained to assure proper hygienic conditions.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2016, 29, 2; 255-275
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Adverse health outcomes among workers of wood pellet production facilities
Autorzy:
Górny, R.L.
Gołofit-Szymczak, M.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2085355.pdf
Data publikacji:
2020
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Wsi
Tematy:
pellet
wood dust
bioaerosol
health questionnaire
occupational exposure
individual traits
environmental factors
logistic regression
Opis:
Introduction. Workers of pellet production facilities (WPPF) are exposed to high concentrations of wood dust and microbial pollutants. Such stimulation may lead to numerous allergic and toxic reactions, infections, and other non-specific syndromes. Objective. To check the influence of individual traits of workers and characteristic features / factors of their living and working environments on the probability of adverse outcomes’ appearance. Materials and Method. The questionnaire study assessing adverse health effects resulting from individual exposure was conducted among 28 workers of 10 Polish WPPF. The logistic regression (for dichotomous variables) was used to determine the appearance probability (given as odds ratio) of adverse symptoms or diseases. Results and Conclusions. WPPF workers may have an increased risk of developing work-related adverse health outcomes. Both the individual traits and environmental exposure factors significantly influence the probability of their occurrence.
Źródło:
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine; 2020, 27, 1; 154-159
1232-1966
Pojawia się w:
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine
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:
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:
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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