Search results for " Occupational risk"
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A study on occupational exposure of Sicilian farmers to Giardia and Cryptosporidium
2013
Introduction. A cross-sectional study was undertaken to deter- mine the prevalence of Giardia and Cryptosporidium in calves of Palermo area (Sicily) and to evaluate the occupational risk associated with occurrence of zoonotic genotypes. Methods. A total of 217 faecal samples, from 149 calves (between 2 and 240 days of age) and 68 farmers, were collected in 19 cattle- farms of Palermo area. A questionnaire regarding demographic characteristics and personal hygienic measures was submitted to all farmers. All faecal samples were analyzed by Immunoflu- orescence assay and Polimerase Chain Reaction (PCR); geno- types were determined by DNA sequencing of Triose Phosphate Isomerase gene for Giardi…
Global and regional burden of disease and injury in 2016 arising from occupational exposures: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease …
2020
ObjectivesThis study provides an overview of the influence of occupational risk factors on the global burden of disease as estimated by the occupational component of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2016 study.MethodsThe GBD 2016 study estimated the burden in terms of deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) arising from the effects of occupational risk factors (carcinogens; asthmagens; particulate matter, gases and fumes (PMGF); secondhand smoke (SHS); noise; ergonomic risk factors for low back pain; risk factors for injury). A population attributable fraction (PAF) approach was used for most risk factors.ResultsIn 2016, globally, an estimated 1.53 (95% uncertainty interval 1.39…
La psicologia de la seguretat laboral com a eina imprescindible en la prevenció de riscos laborals
2006
La psicologia de la seguretat és una disciplina científi ca amb fonaments en diverses disciplines de psicologia bàsica, com la psicologia de l'aprenentatge, la psicologia de la percepció o la psicologia de la motivació, arrelada en la psicologia aplicada, i orientada a la prevenció d'accidents laborals, malalties professionals i danys psicològics. La psicologia de la seguretat té tres objectius centrals: (1) explicar el paper del comportament humà en la gestació d'accidents, malalties professionals i riscos psicosocials; (2) establir procediments diagnòstics per a l'avaluació dels aspectes psicosocials i comportamentals implicats en els accidents i altres danys a la salut, i (3) establir i …
Prevalence of Sensitization to Anisakis simplex Among Professionally Exposed Populations in Sicily
2012
Anisakis simplex (AS) is a cause of allergic sensitization and potential occupational risk is suggested in fishermen and workers assigned to fish processing and sale. A cross-sectional study was conducted in order to assess possible health effects of occupational exposure to AS in workers recruited from western Sicily fisheries sector. Social, demographic, and occupation-related data were collected. Serum total immunoglobulin E (IgE) and specific IgE levels to AS (threshold >0.35 kU/L) were determined by an fluoroimmunoassay technique. Ninety-four subjects with potential occupational exposure (fishmongers, fishermen, fish industry employees) were recruited. Specific AS IgEs were detected in…
Valutazione dei rischi e sorveglianza sanitaria in ottica di genere: proposta di strumenti operativi
2017
Applicare appieno i principi del gender main-streaming, in accordo alle indicazioni della Comunità Europea, alla tutela della salute e sicurezza nei luoghi di lavoro significa in pratica rivedere tutti gli aspetti della prevenzione sotto l'ottica di genere, vale a dire tenendo in considerazione le differenze di sesso e di genere tra lavoratori e lavoratrici non solo come determinanti della salute, ma ancor più nel caso specifico come determinanti del rischio. In questo passaggio evolutivo il ruolo del medico competente è particolarmente importante. In questo lavoro vengono proposti alcuni strumenti operativi che possono concretamente implementare l'ottica di genere nei diversi ambiti della …
Management of High-Pressure Injection Hand Injuries: A Multicentric, Retrospective, Observational Study
2019
Hand injuries after high-pressure injection are a medical emergency. These events occur frequently in workers during industrial cleaning, painting, and lubrication, and may have devastating consequences, leading to eventual amputation and poor functional outcomes. The authors have investigated the evolution, management, and outcome. Medical records of occupational medicine units and hand surgery units were collected in order to spot the high-pressure gear accident cases. Records were analyzed by dividing the subjects into two groups: those treated within 6 h and after 6 h of the trauma. A follow-up was carried out at least 1 year after treatment