کل 26922

 Occupational Health

11اردیبهشت
Daily visual display terminal use and musculoskeletal disorders among Iranian bank tellers

Daily visual display terminal use and musculoskeletal disorders among Iranian bank tellers

Visual display terminals (VDTs) as one of the most important and useful equipment are used in offices and workplaces that may be created some health hazards, including work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). The aims of this study were to (i) investigate the prevalence of WMSDs among Iranian bank tellers and (ii) to examine the demographic and work-related characteristics associated with that prevalence rate.

15آبان
Health and Safety Assessment in Lakhra Coal Mines and Its Mitigation Measures

Health and Safety Assessment in Lakhra Coal Mines and Its Mitigation Measures

The coal mine excavation, transportation and coal cutting process are involved in hazards and risks that can result in fatalities, injuries and diseases, if these are not properly managed. This study has been undertaken for assessment of the safety and health issues amongst the mines workers. Convenience sampling technique was exercised upon 97 mine workers and interviewed with the help of set questionnaire.

15آبان
A Study on Impact of Work Stress among Mat Factory Workers in Kano – Nigeria in 2015

A Study on Impact of Work Stress among Mat Factory Workers in Kano – Nigeria in 2015

The focus of this study is to find out the level of work stress and the major causes of work stress among mat factory workers in Kano - Nigeria. 140 sets of questionnaire were distributed to the mat workers and 121 questionnaires come back to the researchers (response rate: 86.43%). 106 workers were male representing 87.60%.

12آبان
Occupational Exposure and Awareness of Occupational Safety and Health Among Cloth Dyeing Workers in Jaipur India

Occupational Exposure and Awareness of Occupational Safety and Health Among Cloth Dyeing Workers in Jaipur India

Objectives: We assessed the health risk factors and awareness of Occupational safety and health of workers in cloth dyeing industry of Jaipur. Methods: A pretested questionnaire was used to evaluate the health problems and awareness of occupational safety and health among workers.

21مهر
Nonthermal Effects of Radar Exposure on Human: A Review Article

Nonthermal Effects of Radar Exposure on Human: A Review Article

Microwave is part of the electromagnetic spectrum that has different application such as communications, military, air-traffic Control and etc... Previous studies showed that radar frequency could be a health hazard agent. This review article mentioned some of the studies that investigated non-thermal effects of radar frequencies.