• An occupational health indicator is a specific measure of a work-related disease or injury, or a factor associated with occupational health, such as workplace exposures, hazards, or interventions, in a specified population. (oregon.gov)
  • nbsp;This theme asks us is to consider potential workplace hazards that cause injury and disease, and the ways in which these risks can either be eliminated, or at least minimised, by establishing proper workplace exposure standards for WA workers who frequently are working with silica dust. (mauriceblackburn.com.au)
  • p>One of the most significant workplace hazards in Western Australia is exposure to silica dust, which affects many workplaces in the construction, mining, quarrying and manufacturing industries. (mauriceblackburn.com.au)
  • Employers are required to identify workplace hazards and take all reasonable measures to eliminate or control those hazards so thry don't injure employees. (newpig.com)
  • The facility's written crystalline silica exposure control plan must identify all tasks that expose workers to silica hazards and detail the procedures that will be used to protect workers from overexposure. (newpig.com)
  • Make sure you wear the appropriate protection for the type of eye hazards in your workplace. (aoa.org)
  • Data from the 1981-83 NIOSH National Occupational Exposure Survey were analyzed to determine whether workers in noise greater than or equal to 85 dBA were using hearing protection. (cdc.gov)
  • The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented safety standards to reduce the risk of asbestos exposure to workers. (braytonlaw.com)
  • The regulation would apply to about 35,000 workers in the U.S. whose jobs involve exposure to the metal, which is used in the manufacture of aircraft, electronics components, dental implants and nuclear weapons, among other things. (allgov.com)
  • A new study titled, "Impact of Workplace Daylight Exposure on Sleep, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life" concludes that there is a strong relationship between workplace daylight exposure and office workers' sleep, activity, and quality of life. (psychologytoday.com)
  • Compared to workers in offices without windows, those with windows in the workplace received 173 percent more white light exposure during work hours and slept an average of 46 minutes more per night. (psychologytoday.com)
  • The extent to which daylight exposure impacts office workers is remarkable," said study co-author Ivy Cheung, a Neuroscience doctoral candidate at Northwestern University. (psychologytoday.com)
  • Day-shift office workers' quality of life and sleep may be improved via emphasis on light exposure and lighting levels in current offices as well as in the design of future offices," said Cheung. (psychologytoday.com)
  • The study group comprised 49 day-shift office workers - 27 in windowless workplaces and 22 in workplaces with windows. (psychologytoday.com)
  • These workers generally have a higher exposure to ethylene oxide than the public. (cdc.gov)
  • Workers who do routine sterilization of medical equipment in hospitals or other workplaces may be exposed to relatively high levels (higher than other workers) of ethylene oxide. (cdc.gov)
  • Workers exposed to high levels (generally tens of thousands of times higher than the general population is exposed to) of ethylene oxide in the air for short periods of time reported lung irritation. (cdc.gov)
  • BPA-exposed (from the manufacturers of BPA and epoxy resin) and unexposed workers (from industries without BPA exposure), including their spouses and offspring, were recruited from 2003-2008. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The rule requires employers to monitor their workplace to determine if workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica and create a workplace exposure plan that outlines the procedures and controls that will be taken to prevent unsafe levels of exposure. (newpig.com)
  • When workers may be exposed to respirable crystalline silica, employers in general industry and maritime must monitor the air in the workplace to determine the concentration of silica dust in the air that workers are breathing. (newpig.com)
  • If air monitoring results show that workers can be exposed to a time-weighted average (TWA) of 25 µg/m³ of silica dust, employers must create a written exposure control plan that describes the procedures that will be taken to minimize employee exposure. (newpig.com)
  • Because control measures to minimize airborne silica dust are well established in the construction industry, OSHA gives construction employers the choice to either conduct air monitoring to determine if their workers are exposed to the action level of 25 µg/m³, or use the control measures listed in Table 1 , which lists common construction activities and the methods that must be used to control hazardous dust levels and minimize exposure. (newpig.com)
  • The new Aerosol Transmittable Disease (ATD) Standard was designed to protect workers from just this type of exposure," said DIR director John C. Duncan. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
  • We hypothesised that exposure to workplace aerosols may lead to lung function impairment among cement production workers. (ersjournals.com)
  • When we think about asbestos exposure, our minds tend to go to the workers involved in the mining of this material or those employed in its crafting or insulation. (asbestosnetwork.com)
  • Workers who directly handle asbestos are not the only people who may face the consequences of exposure to this dangerous material. (asbestosnetwork.com)
  • North Dakota had by far the highest overall workplace fatality rate, 17.7 deaths per 100,000 workers - about five times higher than the national average. (grist.org)
  • Principle 10 of the European Pillar of Social Rights 2 states that workers have the right to a high level of protection of their health and safety at work. (europa.eu)
  • Objectives: This study aimed to investigate whether occupational noise exposure is a risk factor for insomnia among male night-shift production workers. (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusion: Our findings suggested that occupational noise exposure affected insomnia in male night-shift production workers. (bvsalud.org)
  • ENV has steered its research focus to LMICs in particular, a direction that is consistent with the Agency's international remit and is warranted because in these settings, levels of environmental pollution are often higher and protection measures for workers and residents are less developed. (who.int)
  • [ 2 ] Occupational asthma has occurred in some workers exposed to toluene levels considered safe in the workplace. (medscape.com)
  • Workers with a history of asthma induced by solvent exposure should also be warned about and protected from short-term exposure to higher concentrations. (medscape.com)
  • This chapter discusses the constituents of secondhand smoke and the measurement of exposure to secondhand smoke, beginning with measurement of airborne tracers of secondhand smoke and of its main biologic markers (or biomarkers)-the nicotine metabolite cotinine and metabolites of 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK). (nationalacademies.org)
  • Exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. (ziprecruiter.com)
  • Overview of Environmental and Occupational Lung Disease Environmental and occupational lung diseases result from inhalation of dusts, chemicals, gases, fumes, and other airborne exposures. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed lowering the safe exposure level for beryllium, a potentially harmful metal, for the first time since the Truman administration. (allgov.com)
  • In 1971, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognized respirable crystalline silica as a health hazard and established a permissible exposure limit (PEL) for it. (newpig.com)
  • This is then compared with the exposure limit set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure the respirator provides adequate protection. (ecmag.com)
  • The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has determined the acceptable level of occupational exposure to toluene for people in the workplace. (medscape.com)
  • Adult exposures tend to occur from inhalation of lead dust and fumes in the occupational setting or from hobbies that involve use of lead. (medscape.com)
  • Exposure in this group could occur through exposure to contaminated clothing, through workplace visits with spouses, and through residence proximity to factories, explained the researchers. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In occupational settings, endotoxins mainly occur in environments with high exposure to organic dusts. (bmj.com)
  • Asbestos can still be found in old building materials and some products, and today most occupational exposures occur during repair, renovation, removal, or maintenance of asbestos-containing products installed in prior eras. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In 1948, the U.S. government, through the now-defunct Atomic Energy Commission, established the permissible exposure limit for beryllium at 2.0 micrograms per cubic meter of air. (allgov.com)
  • Use engineering controls to reduce air contamination to a permissible level. (europa.eu)
  • OSHA recently updated the permissible exposure limits for respirable crystalline silica. (newpig.com)
  • The Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 200 ppm is considered an acceptable level of exposure as a time-weighted average for an 8-hour workday. (medscape.com)
  • 1978. A risk analysis of exposure to high concentrations of cold smoke. (cdc.gov)
  • Study results indicate potential exposure to carbon nanomaterial s in the facility visited, but preliminary data show little (if any) elevation of background nanoparticle concentrations. (cdc.gov)
  • It then summarizes the information available on secondhand-smoke concentrations and exposures before and after the implementation of smoking bans. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Long-term exposure to lower concentrations of benzene can result in bone marrow suppression leading to serious blood disorders such as anaemia, forms of leukaemia and other cancers of the white blood cells. (hsl.gov.uk)
  • 2. Each Party shall adopt and implement in areas of existing national jurisdiction as determined by national law and actively promote at other jurisdictional levels the adoption and implementation of effective legislative, executive, administrative and/or other measures, providing for protection from exposure to tobacco smoke in indoor workplaces, public transport, indoor public places and, as appropriate, other public places. (who.int)
  • Tobacco-free public places means that ALL indoor workplaces and indoor public places should be smoke free. (who.int)
  • By creating smoking areas, the workplaces, including catering legal obligation of the Parties to ensure that and drinking establishments, indoor public places are 100% smoke free and all public buildings and is disrespected. (who.int)
  • Despite the plethora of data on the toxic contaminants contained in tobacco smoke and their impact on health, only recently has there been recognition that exposure to long-lived tobacco smoke components in indoor environments where smoking has taken place may result in possible adverse health consequences. (springer.com)
  • This paper addresses the challenge of limiting exposure to long-lived tobacco components, or THS, in indoor environments. (springer.com)
  • We then consider other case studies of controlling indoor environmental exposures-asbestos, lead, and radon-that provide "lessons learned" for THS. (springer.com)
  • State and local ordinances establish smoke-free standards for all, or for designated, indoor workplaces, indoor spaces, and outdoor public places. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • Member States agreed in 2013 on 25 indicators across three areas which focus on the key outcomes, risk factor exposures and national health systems response needed to prevent and control NCDs. (who.int)
  • Occupational exposure to asbestos increases the risk of lung and gastrointestinal cancer and mesothelioma. (nj.gov)
  • Increased exposure increases the probability of developing respiratory symptoms during their first year of life. (wikipedia.org)
  • The first study, published in November 2009 in the Oxford Journals' Human Reproduction, found that exposure to high levels of BPA in the workplace increases the risk of reduced sexual function in men. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Smoking exposes your eyes to high levels of noxious chemicals and increases the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts. (aoa.org)
  • Exercise improves blood circulation, increases oxygen levels to the eyes and helps remove toxins. (aoa.org)
  • A large number of studies in occupational epidemiology has shown that exposure to endotoxins increases the likelihood of organic dust toxic syndrome, chronic bronchitis, and asthma-like syndrome. (bmj.com)
  • Exposure from, for example, intensive animal production facilities increases the background exposure to endotoxins in rural areas 11 compared to urban settings. (bmj.com)
  • Workplace assessment of potential exposure to carbonaceous nanomaterial s. (cdc.gov)
  • The City's Infectious Disease Policy requires divisions to conduct risk assessment to determine whether employees are at risk of infectious disease exposure during the performance of their work. (toronto.ca)
  • Completion of the divisional risk assessment will determine the division's level of risk given the nature of work performed and the extent of the infectious disease prevention and control program required. (toronto.ca)
  • A risk assessment flow chart to assist with evaluating risk of exposure to infectious agents is included in Resource Tool Kit. (toronto.ca)
  • Based on the risk level identified by the divisional risk assessment, certain divisions will require a formalized infection control program incorporating all program elements identified below. (toronto.ca)
  • They will need exposure to advanced physical assessment, and clinical decision-making and MUST have workplace support. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • Depending on the risk level, researchers may be asked to submit their risk assessment to the IRB for review. (columbia.edu)
  • The first step is to perform an exposure assessment, which reveals the identity and nature of the hazard as well as the expected level of exposure. (ecmag.com)
  • One of the problems with the exposure assessment is a lack of standardisation of exposure assessment methods and environmental sampling strategies. (bmj.com)
  • 1994. Workplace environmental exposure level. (cdc.gov)
  • We conducted a population-based, cross-sectional seroepidemiologic study in Peru to determine potential relationships of environmental context to human exposure to Leptospira and disease associated with seroconversion. (cdc.gov)
  • Our objective was to determine potential relationships of environmental context to human exposure to Leptospira . (cdc.gov)
  • Examples of types of controversies include bribery and corruption scandals, workplace discrimination and environmental incidents. (morningstar.com)
  • Ensure site procedures for material handling and storage are in place to limit environmental exposure. (europa.eu)
  • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has concluded that inhalation exposure to ethylene oxide is carcinogenic to humans. (cdc.gov)
  • 170) 1.Hazardous substances - toxicity 2.Environmental exposure 3.Guidelines I.Series ISBN 92 4 157170 5 (NLM Classification: WA 465) ISSN 0250-863X The World Health Organization welcomes requests for permission to reproduce or translate its publications, in part or in full. (inchem.org)
  • In contrast, it has been shown that exposure to endotoxins in the occupational and environmental setting protects from respiratory allergies and sensitisation to allergens. (bmj.com)
  • Environmental and lifestyle factors are considered by IARC and ENV to comprise potentially carcinogenic substances in any medium - including soil, water, food, and air - that expose humans in their workplace, at home, and in the general environment. (who.int)
  • translating and catalysing knowledge on lifestyle, environmental, occupational, and radiation-related risk factors, and on screening and vaccination with the respective collaborators, into recommendations at the individual and population level. (who.int)
  • Research on active smoking and secondhand smoke exposure has led to policy changes to protect individuals from the adverse health impacts of tobacco smoke. (springer.com)
  • The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends smoke-free policies to reduce secondhand smoke exposure and tobacco use on the basis of strong evidence of effectiveness. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • The systematic review was conducted on behalf of the CPSTF by a team of specialists in systematic review methods, and in research, practice and policy related to reducing tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • OSHA has also developed self-inspection procedures for companies to prevent occupational exposure to asbestos. (braytonlaw.com)
  • A workplace asbestos exposure lawyer can explain OSHA inspections and how failure to comply could make you eligible for compensation. (braytonlaw.com)
  • OSHA first proposed lowering the beryllium workplace standard in 1975 but efforts to do so were beaten back over the years by industry resistance, technical debates and political stalling," The New York Times reported. (allgov.com)
  • Now, OSHA is trying again with a plan to lower the exposure level to 0.2 micrograms per cubic meter of air. (allgov.com)
  • Technology advancements and demands for safer work conditions prompted OSHA to update their silica exposure rule to reflect these changes. (newpig.com)
  • For general industry and maritime, OSHA has set an action level of 25 µg/m³ of respirable silica, averaged over an 8-hour day. (newpig.com)
  • The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has issued $101,485 in citations to Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland, Calif. for 10 violations of the state safety and health standards in connection to a life-threatening exposure of bacterial meningitis. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
  • The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in its June 2006 report, 'Mold Prevention Strategies and Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath of Hurricanes and Major Floods,' that "excessive exposure to mold-contaminated materials can cause adverse health effects in susceptible persons regardless of the type of mold or the extent of contamination. (wikipedia.org)
  • The effects of exposure to any hazardous substance depend on the dose, the duration, how you are exposed, personal traits and habits, and whether other chemicals are present. (cdc.gov)
  • WHO Library Cataloguing in Publication Data Assessing human health risks of chemicals: derivation of guidance values for health-based exposure limits. (inchem.org)
  • Occupational explosive hearing loss is often caused by close exposure to blasting operations or the impact waves and strong pulse noise generated by explosions of flammable and explosive chemicals, pressure vessels, etc. in the workplace. (bvsalud.org)
  • where C n indicates the total time of exposure at a specific noise level, and T n indicates the reference duration for that level as given by Table G-16a. (osha.gov)
  • In general, the greater the duration of exposure to a risk factor, the greater the degree of risk. (bellaonline.com)
  • The duration of the exposure, not just the level, may also contribute to asthma exacerbations, and should be monitored. (medscape.com)
  • 2) The eight-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA), in decibels, may be computed from the dose, in percent, by means of the formula: TWA = 16.61 log 10 (D/100) + 90. (osha.gov)
  • In order to better understand the requirements of the amendment, dosimeter readings can be converted to an "8-hour time-weighted average sound level. (osha.gov)
  • If the dose as read on the dosimeter is less than or greater than the values found in Table A-1, the TWA may be calculated by using the formula: TWA=16.61 log 10 (D/100) + 90 where TWA = 8-hour time-weighted average sound level and D = accumulated dose in percent exposure. (osha.gov)
  • The higher occupational noise exposure group was defined as those individuals exposed to 8-hour time-weighted-average noise above 80 dB (A). Results: Participants' mean age was 46.3 ± 5.6 years. (bvsalud.org)
  • In children, elevated blood lead levels are most commonly caused by inhalation or ingestion of lead dust and chips of deteriorating lead-based paint. (medscape.com)
  • No recommendation given, but first aid may still be required in the case of accidental exposure, inhalation or ingestion of this chemical. (europa.eu)
  • Read on to learn more about the timeline to implement the new lower exposure limits and the processes that will improve employee health and minimize exposure. (newpig.com)
  • The exposure resulted in the emergency hospitalizations of an Alta Bates employee and an Oakland police officer. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center was issued citations for not implementing an ATD program, not providing post exposure information to employees, not properly fit testing employees for respirators and not providing medical treatment to the exposed employee. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
  • I analyzed hundreds of employee comments to learn what makes them feel appreciated and how workplaces create a culture of recognition . (greatplacetowork.com)
  • The APF must be matched with the level of exposure the employee will experience. (ecmag.com)
  • Exposure to BPA has been reported to reduce birth weight in animal studies at relatively high levels of exposure. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Thorough evaluation of EMF levels in homes, identifying potential sources of exposure and recommending mitigation strategies to reduce risks. (prlog.org)
  • EMF Mitigation Services: Implementation of practical solutions to reduce EMF exposure, including shielding and reconfiguration of electronic systems. (prlog.org)
  • If the level of a substance in the air was 50 parts per million (ppm), it is assumed a respirator with an APF of 10 will reduce this level to 5 ppm (50/10). (ecmag.com)
  • At the workplace, measures should therefore be taken in order to reduce endotoxin exposure. (bmj.com)
  • To prevent insomnia, efforts are required to reduce workplace noise exposure levels. (bvsalud.org)
  • As many as 21% of asthma cases may result from exposure to mold. (wikipedia.org)
  • Studies have shown that a correlation exists between the probability of developing asthma and increased exposure to Penicillium. (wikipedia.org)
  • While some studies indicated an increased risk of asthma after endotoxin exposure, others have shown that endotoxin exposure protects from asthma. (bmj.com)
  • In contrast, the risk of non-atopic asthma, characterised by neutrophilic response, is enhanced in subjects with higher endotoxin exposure. (bmj.com)
  • The APF supposedly reduces the level of the hazardous substance in the workplace. (ecmag.com)
  • This public health statement tells you about chlorine and the effects of exposure to it. (cdc.gov)
  • In dealing with a possible workplace exposure to COVID-19, physical health is only one component. (canadian-nurse.com)
  • Because of the serious health effects that exposure to asbestos can cause, the handling of asbestos-containing materials is regulated in New Jersey. (nj.gov)
  • The Political Declaration of the third high-level meeting, entitled "Time to deliver: accelerating our response to address NCDs for the health and well-being of present and future generations", was accepted in the opening segment of the high-level meeting and adopted by the General Assembly on 10 October 2018. (who.int)
  • In higher quantities such as those found in water-damaged buildings, they can present especially hazardous health risks to humans after sufficient exposure, with three generally accepted mechanisms of harm and a fourth probable mechanism: Allergic reactions, including allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis Invasive mold infections (mycosis) Toxicity (poisoning by mycotoxins) Innate immune dysfunction. (wikipedia.org)
  • A person's reaction to mold depends on their sensitivity and other health conditions, the amount of mold present, length of exposure, and the type of mold or mold products. (wikipedia.org)
  • Symptoms of mold exposure can include: Nasal and sinus congestion, runny nose Respiratory problems, such as wheezing and difficulty breathing, chest tightness Cough Throat irritation Sneezing / Sneezing fits Adverse respiratory health effects are associated with occupancy in buildings with moisture and mold damage. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mold exposures have a variety of health effects depending on the person. (wikipedia.org)
  • The level of detail required by the divisional program will be determined by the risk of exposure to infectious agents, and for some workplace environments such as health care, also by specific legislative and industry practices. (toronto.ca)
  • A division that identifies a risk of exposure no greater than that of the general public will require a less in-depth prevention and control program than a division that provides direct personal care or health care to its clients or that handles or processes solid or liquid materials contaminated with animal and/or human waste. (toronto.ca)
  • public health with colleagues from all levels of government. (theconversation.com)
  • Exposure of the general population to ethylene oxide usually involves levels that are lower than those known to cause health problems. (cdc.gov)
  • In this article, we'll focus on crystalline silica exposure as amorphous silica hasn't been linked to adverse health effects. (newpig.com)
  • They also received two willful citations: one for not reporting the meningitis case to the local health authorities and other employees in a timely manner, and one for failure to conduct an exposure analysis of employees exposed to bacterial meningitis for a week after the exposure. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
  • Consulting with an attorney could help you to understand your rights if secondary asbestos exposure has resulted in damage to your health. (asbestosnetwork.com)
  • These scientific conclusions have led to a broad range of policy actions and public health programs in the USA and worldwide aimed at reducing smoking prevalence and exposure to SHS in public places. (springer.com)
  • Employers have requirements under The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) to assess and control worker exposure to benzene. (hsl.gov.uk)
  • The Task Group reviewed and revised the second draft of the criteria document and made an evaluation of the health risks from exposure to carbon monoxide. (inchem.org)
  • [ 1 ] Toluene levels of 500 ppm are considered immediately dangerous to life and health. (medscape.com)
  • Of the 623 participants, 362 (58.1%) were in the higher occupational noise exposure group. (bvsalud.org)
  • In a multiple logistic regression analysis, the odds ratio of insomnia was 3.36 (95% confidence interval 1.083-10.405, P = 0.036) in the higher occupational noise exposure group when compared with the lower noise exposure group after adjusting for confounders. (bvsalud.org)
  • As clearly indicated in the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), tobacco-free public places aim to protect the public from exposure to secondhand smoke. (who.int)
  • Effective measures to provide protection from exposure to tobacco smoke, as envisioned by Article 8 of the WHO Framework Convention, require the total elimination of smoking and tobacco smoke in a particular space or environment in order to create a 100% smoke free environment. (who.int)
  • There is no safe level of exposure to tobacco smoke. (who.int)
  • Young people reported in the Global Youth Tobacco Survey that there is a high level of exposure to secondhand smoke in public places (Figure 1). (who.int)
  • Data generated from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey in Egypt show high levels of exposure to secondhand smoke in public places, including medical facilities even though a total ban on tobacco use in public places came into effect in 2007 prohibiting tobacco use within medical and educational facilities, as well as governmental buildings (Figure 2). (who.int)
  • Nearly three decades have also passed since the US Surgeon General and other scientific authorities concluded that exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS) causes disease in nonsmokers, including lung cancer in adults [ 2 - 4 ]. (springer.com)
  • Upper Hutt City Council smokefree parks for exposure to tobacco smoke. (who.int)
  • Reducing biomarker of tobacco smoke exposure. (who.int)
  • The improvements to control measures and working practice, made in light of the elevated biological monitoring results, resulted in significant reductions in worker exposure to benzene. (hsl.gov.uk)
  • The worker must be protected from the worst possible exposure during sampling. (ecmag.com)
  • Florida EMF Testing specializes in identifying, measuring, and mitigating EMF exposure, helping clients create healthier and safer living and working environments. (prlog.org)
  • Some examples for the range of exposures found in several environments are given in table 1. (bmj.com)
  • Exposure density does not refer to population density alone, which is plenty high in four New York City boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx), but even more importantly to the density of human interaction typical in such environments. (newgeography.com)
  • just last week a 20-year-old man was killed on a North Dakota oil well site , possibly by exposure to toxic hydrogen sulfide gas, according to the local sheriff's department. (grist.org)
  • Toluene also produces regional brain changes in glutamate, glutamine and monoamine levels and changes NMDA and gamma-aminobenzoic acid -A (GABA A ) receptor densities or subunit composition. (medscape.com)
  • If you may have been exposed to asbestos in the workplace, tell your doctor so he or she can be on the alert for symptoms of asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. (braytonlaw.com)
  • d) alternative methods for diagnosis and treatment of the harmful effects of exposure to the chemical. (ilo.org)
  • exposure to modifiable factors can be totally avoided or at least reduced to less harmful levels. (who.int)
  • Light exposure, activity, and sleep were measured by actigraphy in a representative subset of 21 participants - 10 in windowless workplaces and 11 in workplaces with windows. (psychologytoday.com)
  • The cross-sectional analysis of the baseline examination of lung function and exposure of the participants, enrolled in 2007, indicated that exposure to dust in cement production may lead to reduced dynamic lung volumes [ 7 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • Such a release does not always lead to exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • [ 1 ] Lead is a heavy metal that is present at low levels in the earth's crust but has become pervasive in the environment because of its use in products such as gasoline, paint, jewelry, water pipes, lead solder, and lead-acid batteries. (medscape.com)
  • Overall, the WHO estimates that lead exposure accounts for 0.6% of the global burden of disease. (medscape.com)
  • [ 4 ] Individuals with occupational exposure to lead may also expose family members by bringing lead dust into their homes on their shoes and clothing. (medscape.com)
  • Elevated blood lead levels in children are associated with lower IQ scores, language problems, learning disorders, attention disorders, and behavioral problems. (medscape.com)
  • [ 6 ] Adults with chronic lead exposure may develop cognitive deficits in many domains, including memory and executive functioning. (medscape.com)
  • Exposure to high levels of mycotoxins can lead to neurological problems and, in some cases, death. (wikipedia.org)
  • Exposure at the higher levels found in this study may lead to a decline in dynamic lung volumes. (ersjournals.com)
  • Continued exposure can lead to reduced lung function. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Continued exposure can lead to end-stage lung disease. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Repeated exposure can lead to white matter damage (solvent vapor/toluene leukoencephalopathy), which may involve axonal damage rather than demyelination. (medscape.com)
  • The more risk involved in a study, the higher the level of review and the more human subject protections required by the IRB. (columbia.edu)
  • Because chlorine is so reactive, it is not normally detected in the environment except for very low levels in the air above seawater. (cdc.gov)
  • Human exposure to Leptospira in the Iquitos region is high, likely related both to the ubiquity of leptospires in the environment and human behavior conducive to transmission from infected zoonotic sources. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to a hot environment that reduces the capability for sustained activity and speeds up fatigue. (bellaonline.com)
  • The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. (ziprecruiter.com)
  • The noise level in the work environment is typically loud. (aviationjobsearch.com)
  • Women and children tend to be at the highest risk of indirect asbestos exposure since men made up most of the working class during the time when asbestos was primarily in use. (asbestosnetwork.com)
  • Although air monitoring had identified 'hot spots' of benzene contamination, the intermittent nature of these and the extensive use of PPE meant that it was not sufficient to assess the risk of exposure. (hsl.gov.uk)
  • All City employees, similar to other members of the public, will experience certain risks of exposure to infectious agents (e.g. exposure to seasonal influenza virus). (toronto.ca)
  • This paper describes THS and addresses the challenges of limiting exposure to THS in vulnerable populations (e.g., nonsmokers and young children). (springer.com)
  • Doing laundry, using contaminated furniture, and hugging someone with asbestos on their clothing are some of the behaviors with the greatest risk for secondhand exposure. (asbestosnetwork.com)
  • There are already tracking applications that will help identify the source of infections, which is important for both reducing future exposures and the critical research to inform the most effective responses in future pandemics. (newgeography.com)
  • Reducing dust levels in the factory (by improving machinery or ventilation) will help prevent byssinosis. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Research suggests that exposure to natural surroundings, including green spaces, may prove beneficial for children's brain development. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • There is no safe level of exposure spaces for smokers breaks these standards to secondhand smoke, only a and thus is not in conformity with the FCTC full smoking ban in all enclosed guidelines. (who.int)
  • Research has demonstrated that glancing at greenery can also markedly boost concentration levels and productivity in college and the workplace. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In rat studies, acute and repeated toluene exposure markedly reduces metabolic function in the brain, especially the hippocampus, pons and thalamus. (medscape.com)
  • Inhalation of dust during cement production has been linked to airway symptoms and obstructive lung changes [ 4 , 5 ], but the lack of good prospective studies has made it difficult to establish exposure-response relationships [ 5 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • The fund exhibits high exposure (15.43%) to companies with severe controversies. (morningstar.com)
  • Like most safety plans, employers may choose the methods, procedures, controls and products that they will use to prevent exposure and minimize risk. (newpig.com)
  • As much of the world begins reopening from lockdown, it will be important for all of us to observe the extraordinary cautions to prevent exposure to the COVID-19 virus, both for ourselves and the people around us. (newgeography.com)
  • This is also referred to as take-home exposure, household exposure, para-occupational, or indirect exposure. (asbestosnetwork.com)
  • risk in relation to active cigarette smoking and young adults in Ukraine: a cross-sectional household exposure to secondhand cigarette study. (who.int)