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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health
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ISSN 2091-0878 · Occupational Health and Safety Society of Nepal · 548 artikel di indeks
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Occupational health conditions and personal protective equipment utilization among women waste workers in Kathmandu: A cross-sectional study
Introduction: Women Waste Workers (WWWs) face significant occupational health risks due to minimal safety practices, limited access to vaccination, and inadequate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). These factors contribute to respiratory diseases, injuries, and musculoskeletal disorders…
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Investigating the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among ICU nurses in the Sultanate of Oman
Introduction: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses are increasingly exposed to work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD), making them among the most vulnerable healthcare workers globally. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of MSD among ICU nurses in Oman. It further examines the…
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Risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and occupational health hazards among the footwear making workers of unorganized sector in West Bengal, India
Introduction: The shoe-making industry is one of the largest industries in the country. It employs more than 1.10 million workers from rural areas with a lower socio-economic background. These workers are exposed to different types of occupational hazards at the workplace. Musculoskeletal disorder…
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A multi-sensor IoT framework for real-time detection and prevention of sewage gas explosions in domestic and occupational sanitation systems
Introduction: Methane and toxic gases build up in sewer pipes and septic tanks and are extremely dangerous in their ability to cause explosions and poisoning to workers in the confined sewer. The traditional monitoring controls, like infection ventilation and human checking, cannot be used to offer…
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Community diagnosis of occupational health problems according to informal sector actors working in the city of Ouagadougou in 2024, Burkina Faso
Introduction: Occupational health promotes physical, mental and social well-being of all workers in their jobs. In Burkina Faso, however, it hardly covers the informal sector. The study aimed to analyze the occupational health problems perceived by informal sector workers in the city of Ouagadougou…
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Physiological and environmental assessment of heat strain risk among welders using the predicted heat strain model
Introduction: Welders are routinely exposed to high thermal loads, increasing the risk of heat stress. Environmental indices such as the Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) are commonly used for assessment but do not account for individual physiological responses. This study aimed to evaluate heat…
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Effectiveness of an ergonomic chair intervention in reducing low back pain among informal garment workers: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Introduction: Garment workers have low back pain (LBP) which impacts their productivity and health because they sit a lot and use non-ergonomic chairs. This was done by evaluating the effectiveness of ergonomic chairs among small scale garment workers in the reduction of LBP. Methods: The…
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Water education: A valuable tool for water sustainability
Introduction: Water is a fundamental natural resource for health, social well-being and sustainable development. Despite the implementation of technical and institutional measures, water challenges persist, highlighting the need for interventions that also focus on human behavior. In this context…
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Health and safety in digestive endoscopy personnel: a systematic review
Introduction: Health professionals face various workplace risks, including infections, improper patient handling, toxic chemicals including high level disinfectants and detergents, radiation, excessive heat and noise, psychosocial hazards, violence and harassment, injuries and inadequate access to…
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Occupational and environmental exposures of overhead distribution lineworkers and environmental impacts of creosote: a cross-sectional study
Introduction: Workers in overhead electrical distribution networks (OEDNs) face numerous physicochemical hazards. In Greece, wooden poles (WPs) used in OEDNs are typically treated with creosote, a complex mixture containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), heteroaromatic compounds and tar…
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Respiratory health of municipal solid waste workers in Greece: A cross-sectional study
Introduction: Municipal solid waste workers (MSWWs) are routinely exposed to airborne pollutants, including bioaerosols and combustion by-products, which may contribute to respiratory symptoms and reduced lung function. This study aimed to evaluate the respiratory health of MSWWs employed in local…
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Musculoskeletal discomforts among young nurses: A foreshadowing and the reasons behind
Introduction: Musculoskeletal discomfort in nurses is becoming more common. Studies have revealed that age and exposure to causative factors over the years might trigger symptoms. The goal of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and factors influencing the work-related musculoskeletal…
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Integrating spiritual wisdom into occupational health practice: Insights from the Bhagavad Gita
This paper explores how the teachings of Bhagavad Gita contribute to enhance occupational health and safety of the employees in the workplace. Modern occupational health and safety (OHS) practices have become effective in addressing physical and psychosocial risks. However, they fail to deal with…
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Assessing the impact of heat stress exposure on heat strain: An analysis of outdoor and semi-outdoor roof tile workers using the Physiological Strain Index
Introduction: This study evaluates the prevalence and contributing factors of heat strain among roof tile workers exposed to temperatures exceeding occupational limits. Furthermore, it assesses how these heat-related health risks vary between male and female workers in semi-outdoor environments…
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Absenteeism: a retrospective cross–sectional study among employees of the Keratsini Municipality for the year 2022
Introduction: Absenteeism is a multifactorial phenomenon. The study aimed to analyze specific indicators (Absenteeism rate, Frequency of sickness absence, Cumulative incidence, Duration of absence, Length of sickness absence, Bradford Score) among municipal employees and to compare them across…
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Awareness of farmers regarding pesticides and their effects on health and environment: A cross-sectional study at Chisapani village
Introduction: Over 66% of the population in Nepal is engaged in agriculture, where pesticide exposure is a common issue among farmer. The shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and inadequate education on proper PPE use and spraying techniques further increase the risk of pesticide…
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Determinants of worker participation in basic occupational health services: The roles of social capital and motivation among informal tourism workers in Indonesia
Introduction: Informal tourism workers play a vital role in Indonesia’s tourism economy but often lack access to occupational health protections, making them vulnerable to workplace hazards. Basic Occupational Health Services (BOHS) provide a preventive and promotive health framework for…
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Breaking Ground, Breaching Safety: A Case Study of Construction Health Hazards
Introduction: India's construction industry constitutes 16.4% of worldwide occupational dangers, although employing just 7.5% of the labor force, indicating significant safety shortcomings. Contributing elements encompass ineffective communication, absence of protective equipment, hazardous work…
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Lower-back discomfort and ergonomic hazards among artisanal fishermen in Tamil Nadu, India: a cross-sectional study
Introduction: Lower back discomfort is a prevalent occupational health issue among fishermen, substantially contributing to disability adjusted life years and reduced work performance. The primary aim of the study is to examine the lower back discomfort, occupational profile, ergonomic hazard…
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Safety culture maturity and related risk factors among automotive workers in Malaysia
Introduction: The automotive industry in Malaysia has a high rate of workplace accidents, highlighting concerns about the effectiveness of safety culture. Safety culture reflects workers’ attitudes and behaviors toward safety and can influence accident outcomes. Therefore, this study aims to assess…