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A literature review of the health effects of workers responding to the Great East Japan Earthquake 东日本大地震对工人健康影响的文献综述

Environmental and Occupational Health Practice Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.1539/eohp.2020-0005-ra

Kotaro Nagata, S. Tateishi, K. Mori

{"title":"A literature review of the health effects of workers responding to the Great East Japan Earthquake","authors":"Kotaro Nagata, S. Tateishi, K. Mori","doi":"10.1539/eohp.2020-0005-ra","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1539/eohp.2020-0005-ra","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: In the event of a disaster, both victims and first responders are exposed to health risks. The purpose of this study was to investigate the health effects of workers responding to disasters following the Great East Japan Earthquake (GEJE). Methods: We reviewed the literature on the health effects of workers responding to disasters at GEJE. PubMed and Ichu-Shi Web (an online search database for Japanese medical literature) were utilized. After the screening, we excluded papers that did not meet our inclusion criteria. Results: We identified 25 papers matching our criteria. Papers on the health of workers who responded to disasters was primarily focused on medical professionals, public servants, and emergency professionals. Although many papers focused on the mental effects of health effects of health consequences, suggesting that many occupations increase the risk of depression and PTSD, some also reported on positive factors, such as improving work engagement by overcoming difficulties. Emergency professionals were also at risk for PTSD and depression, however, some reported that the risk was relatively low compared to other occupations. Conclusions: In the event of a disaster such as GEJE, many first responders were traumatized. Attention should be paid to the support of survivors during a disaster, but the health effects of workers involved in disaster response should also be addressed. In the future, it is necessary to establish a system to monitor and support the health of first responders.","PeriodicalId":278195,"journal":{"name":"Environmental and Occupational Health Practice","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117025027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Evaluation of health status of truck drivers by vital sign monitoring using wearable devices: a cross-sectional pilot study 利用可穿戴设备进行生命体征监测以评估卡车司机的健康状况:一项横断面试点研究

Environmental and Occupational Health Practice Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.1539/eohp.2021-0017-fs

Mitsuo Uchida, Shinobu Matsuda, G. Dini

{"title":"Evaluation of health status of truck drivers by vital sign monitoring using wearable devices: a cross-sectional pilot study","authors":"Mitsuo Uchida, Shinobu Matsuda, G. Dini","doi":"10.1539/eohp.2021-0017-fs","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1539/eohp.2021-0017-fs","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: Health problems of truck drivers, including cardiovascular and major blood vessel diseases, have long been reported. This study aimed to collect vital signs of truck drivers while working by using commercial wearable devices and to determine the utility of the devices for occupational health. Methods: Wearable devices were attached and obtained data from 130 truck drivers working at a single company in Gunma Prefecture in 2020 for 3 continuous working days. Systolic blood pressure (SBP), heart rate (HR) and respiratory rate (RR) were monitored during working hours. The duration and proportion of time at which these parameters exceeded preset upper limits were calculated, as were the frequency and proportion of 10% and 20% increases from previous measurement points. Results: The average proportions of time during which SBP, HR, and RR exceeded their preset upper limits were 7.17%, 21.22% and 0.36%, respectively. Also, the average proportions of frequency during which SBP, HR and RR were ≥10% increased above previous measurement points were 5.97%, 12.66% and 11.83%, respectively. These results differed slightly from those obtained during regular health checkups. Health guidance should be pro vided to truck drivers with excess SBP, HR, and RR who were not identified on regular health checkups. Conclu-sions: Wearable devices may be useful in promoting the health conditions of truck drivers.","PeriodicalId":278195,"journal":{"name":"Environmental and Occupational Health Practice","volume":"218 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115523297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Exposure to inhalable dust, endotoxin and formaldehyde in factories processing particleboards from eucalyptus trees in Ethiopia 在埃塞俄比亚的桉树刨花板加工工厂中，暴露于可吸入粉尘、内毒素和甲醛中

Environmental and Occupational Health Practice Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.1539/eohp.2019-0016-oa

A. Asgedom, M. Bråtveit, V. Schlünssen, B. Moen

{"title":"Exposure to inhalable dust, endotoxin and formaldehyde in factories processing particleboards from eucalyptus trees in Ethiopia","authors":"A. Asgedom, M. Bråtveit, V. Schlünssen, B. Moen","doi":"10.1539/eohp.2019-0016-oa","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1539/eohp.2019-0016-oa","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: Eucalyptus trees are used in the particleboard wood industry in Ethiopia. Dust and chemicals from this production may cause respiratory health problems, but the exposure levels have not been studied previously. The aim of this study was to assess workers’ exposure to inhalable dust, endotoxin, and formaldehyde in the two largest particleboard factories in Ethiopia, and compare the results with occupational exposure limits. Methods: A total of 152 inhalable dust and endotoxin samples were collected using a conductive plastic inhalable conical sampler (CIS), in addition to 45 formaldehyde samples using Dräger tubes for collection in two particleboard factories in Ethiopia. Linear mixed models were used to identify exposure determinants. Results: The geometric mean (GM) of inhalable dust exposure was 4.66 mg/m 3 and 93% of the samples were above the threshold limit value of 1 mg/ m 3 . For endotoxin exposure GM was 62.2 EU/m 3 , and 41% of samples were above the recommended occupational limit value of 90 EU/m 3 . Formaldehyde was added in a blending section of the production line, and the formalde hyde level was highest here (3.5 ppm). The level decreased at the workstations following blending, and 13% of the formaldehyde samples were above the peak exposure limit value of 1.0 ppm. Conclusions: The findings revealed exposure levels higher than recommended for inhalable dust, endotoxin, and formaldehyde in the particleboard factories. A reduction in dust, endotoxin, and formaldehyde exposure levels in these workplaces is recommended. We also recommend provision of proper personal protective equipment.","PeriodicalId":278195,"journal":{"name":"Environmental and Occupational Health Practice","volume":"357 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122806374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Relationship between potential advisors on work-related health and psychological distress among Japanese workers: A cross-sectional internet-based study 日本员工工作健康与心理困扰潜在顾问的关系:一项基于互联网的横断面研究

Environmental and Occupational Health Practice Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.1539/eohp.2022-0010-oa

K. Ikegami, H. Ando, Yasuro Yoshimoto, Hiroka Baba, H. Togo, Shingo Sekoguchi, A. Ogami

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Exposure to toluene and methyl ethyl ketone among workers in a rubber shoe manufacturing factory in Bangkok, Thailand: evaluation using personal sampling 泰国曼谷一家橡胶鞋制造厂的工人接触甲苯和甲基乙基酮:个人抽样评估

Environmental and Occupational Health Practice Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.1539/eohp.2019-0004-fs

Srirat Lormphongs, I. Morioka

{"title":"Exposure to toluene and methyl ethyl ketone among workers in a rubber shoe manufacturing factory in Bangkok, Thailand: evaluation using personal sampling","authors":"Srirat Lormphongs, I. Morioka","doi":"10.1539/eohp.2019-0004-fs","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1539/eohp.2019-0004-fs","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: This cross-sectional study aims to verify the concentrations of toluene and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) in personal sampling of air and worker’s urine samples to create a safety/health strategy for a rubber shoe manufacturing factory in Bangkok, Thailand. Methods: Target workers were 180 workers in the rubber shoe manufacturing factory. The data were obtained through an interview using a questionnaire sheet, collection of air and urine samples to measure the toluene and MEK levels, and a walking observation survey. Air samples were individually collected by an organic vapor monitor (n = 20). Urine samples were also individually measured (n = 165). Results: Among 180 participants, 65.6% always used personal respiratory protective equipment (PPE), but all of them used a carbon cloth mask. Median toluene level was 681 ppb and MEK level was 7.23 ppm in air samples. Median toluene level was 3.14 μg/L and MEK level was 82.7 μg/L in urine samples. In 27 cases, toluene level in urine samples exceeded the exposure limit recommended by the ACGIH (30 μg/L). More than 10% of participants answered that they often had forgetfulness and dyspnea. Dyspnea was significantly positively related to MEK level in urine samples. There were seven cases with lower toluene and MEK levels in air samples but higher levels in urine samples. They sat in the leeward position and used no PPE and no rubber gloves while working. Conclusions: These results suggest that education, correct and suitable PPE, and strict work control should be implemented while working in rubber shoe manufacturing.","PeriodicalId":278195,"journal":{"name":"Environmental and Occupational Health Practice","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123773856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Corporate career support for full-time occupational physicians 全职职业医生的企业职业支持

Environmental and Occupational Health Practice Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.1539/eohp.2022-0005-fs

K. Mori, A. Matsuyama, Ayumi Fujimoto, Kakeru Tsutsumi, M. Nagata, K. Odagami, T. Nagata

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Supporting the health of working women in Japan: summary report in English 支持日本职业妇女的健康:英文摘要报告

Environmental and Occupational Health Practice Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.1539/eohp.2020-0028-op

N. Kawakami, R. Kishi

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Is the workplace wellness program doing good?: ethical considerations around health promotion at workplace 工作场所的健康计划做得好吗?:工作场所促进健康的伦理考虑

Environmental and Occupational Health Practice Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.1539/eohp.2020-0016-ra

Keisuke Kakimoto

{"title":"Is the workplace wellness program doing good?: ethical considerations around health promotion at workplace","authors":"Keisuke Kakimoto","doi":"10.1539/eohp.2020-0016-ra","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1539/eohp.2020-0016-ra","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: While the workplace wellness program (WWP) has been widely provided around the world, there was little discussion of ethical issues around WWP. This article describes the overview of how ethical issues arise in WWP, and how practitioners, as well as employers, can mitigate these problems. Methods: The author reviewed the literature addressing the ethical issues around WWP and ethical analytic tools, potentially useful for practitioners to improve WWP from ethical perspectives. Results: The ethical issues in WWP were categorized based on the three principles in bioethics: the principle of autonomy, the principle of beneficence/non-maleficence, and the principle of justice. For each category, various ethical concerns have been discussed in previous research, such as autonomous decision-making under financial incentives, the importance of evidence-based intervention, unexpected consequences of health promotion programs, and disparities among workers under WWP. The author also identified several useful tools and approaches, which practitioners can utilize for improving WWP from ethi cal perspectives. Conclusion: The employers and practitioners are recommended to conduct ethical analysis with multiple stakeholders to improve their WWPs from ethical perspective during the process of program development and implementation.","PeriodicalId":278195,"journal":{"name":"Environmental and Occupational Health Practice","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115020530","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The new practice of interviews focusing on presenteeism provides additional opportunities to find occupational health issues 注重出勤的新访谈实践为发现职业健康问题提供了额外的机会

Environmental and Occupational Health Practice Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.1539/eohp.2021-0021-gp

Kosuke Sakai, T. Nagata, M. Nagata, Y. Fujino, K. Mori

{"title":"The new practice of interviews focusing on presenteeism provides additional opportunities to find occupational health issues","authors":"Kosuke Sakai, T. Nagata, M. Nagata, Y. Fujino, K. Mori","doi":"10.1539/eohp.2021-0021-gp","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1539/eohp.2021-0021-gp","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: Presenteeism refers to the condition of working while having health problems and can be one of the perspectives to assess the incompatibility between workers and their jobs. The purpose of this survey was to find out what kind of occupational health issues can be detected by occupational physicians’ interviews focusing on presenteeism. Methods: We conducted interviews with workers suffering from presenteeism in a food manufacturing company. The Work Functioning impairment scale (WFun) was used as the indicator of presenteeism. We discussed the occupational health issues and the necessity of additional interventions. Results: Thirty-nine workers with WFun score of 21 or higher were interviewed, and we have found nine cases in need of support. The workplace issues were structured into four categories: (i) health problems that are difficult to identify through health checkups, (ii) health problems missed by the stress check program, (iii) health problems caused by workload that cannot be identified by workplace patrols, and (iv) health problems that are not considered because they do not require support. Conclusions: We discovered new workplace issues by interviewing workers suffering from presenteeism.","PeriodicalId":278195,"journal":{"name":"Environmental and Occupational Health Practice","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123484978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Workers’ perceptions of mHealth services for physical activity and mental health: A qualitative study using a text-mining method 工人对移动医疗服务对身体活动和心理健康的看法:一项使用文本挖掘方法的定性研究

Environmental and Occupational Health Practice Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.1539/eohp.2022-0022-oa

Kazuhiro Watanabe, A. Tsutsumi

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