Risky business: Understanding the association between objective COVID‐19 occupational risk features and worker subjective risk perceptions.

Authors: Eby, Lillian T.¹ leby@uga.edu, Robertson, Melissa M.², Facteau, David B.¹, Anker, Jocelyn G.¹

Source: Journal of Occupational & Organizational Psychology. Mar2025, Vol. 98 Issue 1, p1-35. 35p.

Subject Terms: *Risk assessment, *Occupations, *Descriptive statistics, *Financial stress, *COVID-19, *Employee attitudes, *Industrial hygiene, *COVID-19 pandemic, *Industrial safety, Occupational disease risk factors, Medical protocols

A review of silicosis and other silica-related diseases in the engineered stone countertop processing industry.

Authors: Fazio, Jane C.^1,2 (AUTHOR) jfazio@mednet.ucla.edu, Viragh, Karoly³ (AUTHOR), Houlroyd, Jenny⁴ (AUTHOR), Gandhi, Sheiphali A.^5,6 (AUTHOR)

Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine & Toxicology. 3/17/2025, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p1-21. 21p.

Subject Terms: *MORTALITY prevention, *OCCUPATIONAL disease risk factors, *PREVENTIVE medicine, *RISK assessment, *OCCUPATIONAL diseases, *DUST, *DUST diseases, *DIAGNOSTIC errors, *MANUFACTURING industries, *OCCUPATIONAL exposure, *MEDICAL screening, *GOVERNMENT regulation, *INDUSTRIAL safety

Geographic Terms: UNITED States

Work-Related Physical Discomfort and Ergonomics Among Speech-Language Pathologists Performing Flexible Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing.

Authors: Keltz, Andrew, Leydon, Ciara leydonc@sacredheart.edu, Vernarelli, Jacqueline A., Livecchi, Danielle, Lerner, Michael Z.

Source: American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. Mar2025, Vol. 34 Issue 2, p559-570. 12p.

Subject Terms: *OCCUPATIONAL disease risk factors, *RISK assessment, *OCCUPATIONAL diseases, *ERGONOMICS, *MUSCULOSKELETAL system diseases, *WORK environment, *ENDOSCOPIC surgery, *DISEASE prevalence, *SURVEYS, *ENDOSCOPY, *DEGLUTITION disorders

Geographic Terms: CONNECTICUT

Principles of occupational medicine: an educational case study of hazards and risks for Dr "Indiana" Jones.

Authors: Erren, Thomas C.¹ (AUTHOR), Dietrich, Christopher¹ (AUTHOR), Wallraff, Jonas¹ (AUTHOR), Glenewinkel, Florian¹ (AUTHOR), Pinger, Andreas¹ (AUTHOR), Lewis, Philip¹ (AUTHOR) philip.lewis@uk-koeln.de

Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine & Toxicology. 2/4/2025, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p1-6. 6p.

Subject Terms: *OCCUPATIONAL disease risk factors, *RISK assessment, *OCCUPATIONAL hazards, *OCCUPATIONAL medicine, *MOTION pictures, *CASE studies, *LITERATURE, *INDUSTRIAL safety, *INDUSTRIAL hygiene

The ACGIH TLV for lifting: Estimated TLVs for torso asymmetry beyond 30 degrees.

Authors: Jorgensen, Michael J.¹ michael.jorgensen@wichita.edu, Hafez, Khaled², Hakansson, Nils A.³

Source: Work. 2024, Vol. 79 Issue 1, p253-266. 14p.

Subject Terms: *Risk assessment, *Ergonomics, *Statistical sampling, *Universities & colleges, *Work environment, *Probability theory, *Descriptive statistics, *Industrial hygiene, Occupational disease risk factors, Occupational disease prevention, Torso physiology, Prediction models, Musculoskeletal system diseases, Lifting & carrying (Human mechanics), Occupational exposure, Intention, Posture, Comparative studies, Lumbar pain, Medical care costs, Disease risk factors

Geographic Terms: United States

Company/Entity: National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health

Effectiveness of a Multifaceted Intervention (TEMP) for Prevention of Occupational Heat-Related Illness among Outdoor Workers in the Power Grid Industry: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

Authors: Ranyi Ding^1,2, Yutong Wang^3,4, Yuelin Yu^3,4, Xianglong Meng^3,4, Quanquan Gong⁵, Yuchuan Tang⁶, Jinhao Wang⁷, Xianlin Mu⁶, Huiping Li⁸, Huziwei Zhou^3,4, Shengfeng Wang^3,4,9 shengfeng1984@126.com, Ping Liu¹ liupingp@sdu.edu.cn

Source: Environmental Health Perspectives. Jan2025, Vol. 133 Issue 1, p017001-1-017001-11. 11p.

Subject Terms: *OCCUPATIONAL disease prevention, *MOBILE apps, *RISK assessment, *OCCUPATIONAL diseases, *PERSONAL protective equipment, *PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of heat, *EVALUATION of human services programs, *STATISTICAL sampling, *RANDOMIZED controlled trials, *TEACHING methods, *ODDS ratio, *HEART beat, *OCCUPATIONAL exposure, *HEAT exhaustion, *OLIGURIA, *POWER plants, *CONFIDENCE intervals, *HEALTH education, *NAUSEA

Geographic Terms: CHINA

Physical, functional and personal variables affecting shoulder complaints in healthcare workers.

Authors: Lopes, Ester Rodrigues do Carmo¹, Macêdo, Flávia Pessoni Faleiros² flavia.macedo@alumni.usp.br, Fifolato, Thaís Marques², Nardim, Heloisa Correa Bueno², Suzuki, Karen Ayumi Kawano¹, Fonseca, Marisa de Cássia Registro^2,3

Source: Work. 2024, Vol. 79 Issue 1, p393-404. 12p.

Subject Terms: *Risk assessment, *Work capacity evaluation, *Medical personnel, *Occupational diseases, *Data analysis, *Executives, *Research funding, *Questionnaires, *Descriptive statistics, *Statistics, *Industrial hygiene, Occupational disease risk factors, Shoulder pain, Cross-sectional method, Arm, Shoulder, Musculoskeletal system diseases, Functional assessment, Scientific observation, Muscle strength, Abduction (Kinesiology), Exercise tests, Data analysis software, Grip strength, Psychosocial factors, Muscle contraction, Disease risk factors

Influence of brick laying height on biomechanical load in masons: Cross-sectional field study with technical measurements.

Authors: Brandt, Mikkel¹ mbp@nfa.dk, Bláfoss, Rúni^1,2, Jakobsen, Markus Due¹, Samani, Afshin³, Ajslev, Jeppe Z.N.¹, Madeleine, Pascal³, Andersen, Lars L.^1,3

Source: Work. 2024, Vol. 79 Issue 1, p459-470. 12p.

Subject Terms: *Risk assessment, *Ergonomics, *Research funding, *Industrial psychology, *Questionnaires, *Descriptive statistics, *Job descriptions, *Construction industry, Occupational disease risk factors, Trapezius muscle physiology, Biomechanics, Cross-sectional method, Erector spinae muscles, Shoulder, Back, Musculoskeletal system diseases, Actigraphy, Hip joint, Electromyography, Torso, Body movement, Knee, Posture, Confidence intervals, Video recording, Muscle contraction, Disease risk factors

Geographic Terms: Denmark

Impact of social desirability bias on the CoPsoQ-ISTAS 21 psychosocial risk assessment questionnaire.

Authors: Louzán, Rita¹ rita.louzan@unir.net, Villarroya López, Alberto²

Source: Work. 2024, Vol. 79 Issue 1, p241-251. 11p.

Subject Terms: *Risk assessment, *Questionnaires, *Descriptive statistics, *Multivariate analysis, *Job stress, *Research, *Analysis of variance, Occupational disease risk factors, Scale analysis (Psychology), Research methodology evaluation, Research evaluation, Research bias, Maudsley personality inventory, Social skills, Psychological tests, Factor analysis, Data analysis software

Geographic Terms: Spain

Assessing the health risks of dermal exposure to heavy metals dust among nail salon technicians.

Authors: Zeverdegani, Sara Karimi¹, Mohebian, Zohreh² zohreh.mohebian@hlth.mui.ac.ir

Source: Work. 2024, Vol. 78 Issue 4, p1069-1079. 11p.

Subject Terms: *Risk assessment, *Descriptive statistics, *Hazardous substances, *Industrial hygiene, Tumor risk factors, Occupational disease risk factors, Heavy metals, Manganese, Cross-sectional method, Dust, Cadmium, Skin, Nail care, Chromium, Nickel, Occupational exposure, Mass spectrometry, Carcinogens, Lead

Geographic Terms: Iran

Company/Entity: United States. Environmental Protection Agency

Mercury air, urine monitoring and health effects on occupationally exposed dental healthcare workers in Delhi, India.

Authors: Mawari, Govind¹, Kumar, Naresh¹, Sarkar, Sayan¹, Joshi, Tushar Kant¹ kantjoshi@gmail.com, Frank, Arthur L.², Daga, Mradul Kumar³, Singh, Mongjam Meghachandra⁴

Source: Work. 2024, Vol. 78 Issue 4, p1035-1041. 7p.

Subject Terms: *Risk assessment, *Occupational diseases, *Work environment, *Statistical sampling, *Questionnaires, *Descriptive statistics, *Dentists, *Industrial hygiene, *Industrial safety, Air analysis, Occupational disease risk factors, Mercury analysis, Dental clinics, Dental fillings, Cross-sectional method, Public hospitals, Pearson correlation (Statistics), Proprietary hospitals, T-test (Statistics), Mercury (Element), Dental amalgams, Tremor, Chi-squared test, Dental therapists, Surveys, Urinalysis, Occupational exposure, Cognition disorders, Mass spectrometry, Spasms, Data analysis software, Comparative studies, Memory disorders, Symptoms

Geographic Terms: India

Driving into Diabetes: Risk Assessment among Interstate Truck Drivers in West Bengal.

Authors: Jaiswal, Aditi A.¹ (AUTHOR) dr.aaj8582@gmail.com, Paul, Bobby¹ (AUTHOR), Bandyopadhyay, Lina¹ (AUTHOR)

Source: Indian Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine. Oct-Dec2024, Vol. 28 Issue 4, p331-334. 4p.

Subject Terms: *DIABETES risk factors, *OCCUPATIONAL disease risk factors, *RISK assessment, *CROSS-sectional method, *TRUCK drivers, *STATISTICAL sampling, *DESCRIPTIVE statistics, *INFERENTIAL statistics, *DATA analysis software

Geographic Terms: INDIA

Prevalence of and risk factors for low back pain among professional drivers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Authors: Jia, Jingwen^1,2, Zhang, Mingtao^1,2, Cao, Zhenyu^1,2, Yang, Zhijing³, Hu, Xuchang^1,2, Lei, Shuanhu^1,2, Zhang, Yibao^1,2, Leng, Wenting¹, Kang, Xuewen^1,2 ery_kangxw@lzu.edu.cn

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Research. 9/9/2024, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p1-19. 19p.

Subject Terms: *OCCUPATIONAL disease risk factors, *RISK assessment, *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems, *OCCUPATIONAL diseases, *EXERCISE, *RESEARCH funding, *AUTOMOBILE driving, *META-analysis, *DISEASE prevalence, *AGE distribution, *DESCRIPTIVE statistics, *SYSTEMATIC reviews, *MEDLINE, *ODDS ratio, *JOB satisfaction, *OCCUPATIONAL exposure, *MEDICAL databases, *SLEEP, *SITTING position, *JOB stress, *ONLINE information services, *CONFIDENCE intervals, *ALCOHOL drinking, *POSTURE, *SOCIAL support, *DATA analysis software, *LUMBAR pain, *DISEASE incidence, *DISEASE risk factors

Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among architecture undergraduates students: A cross-sectional study.

Authors: Algabbani, Maha F.¹ malgabbani@ksu.edu.sa

Source: Work. 2024, Vol. 78 Issue 3, p841-847. 7p.

Subject Terms: *Risk assessment, *Self-evaluation, *Universities & colleges, *Questionnaires, *Statistical sampling, *Descriptive statistics, *Odds ratio, Occupational disease prevention, Architecture, Cross-sectional method, Pearson correlation (Statistics), Musculoskeletal pain, Early medical intervention, Body mass index, Undergraduates, Neck pain, Elbow pain, Sex distribution, Disease prevalence, Mann Whitney U Test, Chi-squared test, Research methodology, Confidence intervals, Data analysis software, Backache, Disease risk factors

Geographic Terms: Saudi Arabia

Risks, demands, and health damages faced by nursing workers in confronting Covid-19.

Authors: Souza, Diego de Oliveira¹ (AUTHOR) diego.souza@arapiraca.ufal.br, Rosales-Flores, Roselia Arminda² (AUTHOR), Magalhães, Ana Paula Nogueira de¹ (AUTHOR), Pereira-Abagaro, Camila³ (AUTHOR), Cruz, Sabrina Ângela França da Silva¹ (AUTHOR), Ericson, Sóstenes¹ (AUTHOR)

Source: Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science. Mar2025, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p217-228. 12p.

Subject Terms: *Risk assessment, *Focus groups, *Personal protective equipment, *Research funding, *Hospital nursing staff, *Interviewing, *Work environment, *Needs assessment, *COVID-19, *Industrial hygiene, *Employees' workload, Mental illness risk factors, Occupational disease risk factors, Noise, Skin diseases, Fatigue (Physiology), Muscle diseases, Surveys, Thematic analysis, Research methodology, Medical needs assessment, Sleep disorders, Disease risk factors

Geographic Terms: Brazil

Hybrid multi-criteria decision making approach proposal for evaluating workloads of aircraft maintenance technicians.

Authors: Öztürk, Yaşar¹, Yazgan, Ebru¹, Delice, Elif Kılıç² elif.kdelice@atauni.edu.tr

Source: Work. 2024, Vol. 77 Issue 3, p901-918. 18p.

Subject Terms: *Airplanes, *Self-evaluation, *Risk assessment, *Ergonomics, *Task performance, *Industrial psychology, *Work environment, *Decision making, *Work experience (Employment), *Professional licenses, *Industrial hygiene, Occupational disease risk factors, Occupational disease prevention, Statistical models, Time pressure, Musculoskeletal system diseases, Psychological stress, Air, Physiological stress, Sprains, Temperature, Backache, Disease risk factors

The status of work-related COVID-19 prevention measures and risk factors in hospitals.

Authors: Dehghan, Golnoush¹, Malekpour, Fatemeh², Jafari-Koshki, Tohid³, Mohammadian, Yousef¹ Mohammadiany@tbzmed.ac.ir, Rostami, Hossein^4,5

Source: Work. 2024, Vol. 77 Issue 2, p445-453. 9p.

Subject Terms: *Hospitals, *Research, *Nonparametric statistics, *COVID-19, *Industrial safety, *Risk assessment, *Descriptive statistics, *Research funding, *Industrial hygiene, Occupational disease risk factors, Occupational disease prevention, Military hospitals, Kruskal-Wallis Test, Research evaluation, Cross-sectional method, Research methodology, Comparative studies, Public hospitals, Proprietary hospitals, Data analysis software, Ventilation

Geographic Terms: Iran

Company/Entity: World Health Organization , National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health , United States. Occupational Safety & Health Administration

A Descriptive Study of Pulmonary Function Comparison Between Spot Welding and Assembly Line Workers in a Large Automotive Factory in Iran.

Authors: Saraei, Maryam¹, Mehrdad, Ramin², Naserpour, Mahsa³, Aminaian, Omid⁴, Pouryaghoub, Gholamraza², Eftekhari, Sahar⁵, Vahdati, Tahereh², Pouragha, Hamidreza^2,3 h.pouragha@mehralborz.ac.ir

Source: Indian Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine. Jul-Sep2024, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p207-213. 7p.

Subject Terms: *LUNG physiology, *OCCUPATIONAL disease risk factors, *PULMONARY function tests, *RISK assessment, *CROSS-sectional method, *PEARSON correlation (Statistics), *DATA analysis, *SMOKING, *SCIENTIFIC observation, *RESPIRATORY diseases, *DESCRIPTIVE statistics, *QUANTITATIVE research, *MULTIVARIATE analysis, *OCCUPATIONAL exposure, *RESEARCH methodology, *STATISTICS, *ANTHROPOMETRY, *COMPARATIVE studies, *DATA analysis software, *REGRESSION analysis, *SYMPTOMS

Geographic Terms: IRAN

A Critical Assessment of Boundary Limits of Health Risks Associated with WBV Exposure Based on Field Studies on LHD Vehicles in Indian Underground Coal Mines.

Authors: Sharma, Amit¹ amitfdh@gmail.com, Mandal, Bibhuti B.¹

Source: Indian Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine. Jul-Sep2024, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p198-206. 9p.

Subject Terms: *WORK-related injuries risk factors, *OCCUPATIONAL disease risk factors, *WHOLE-body vibration, *RISK assessment, *CROSS-sectional method, *SELF-evaluation, *PAIN measurement, *MUSCULOSKELETAL pain, *MUSCULOSKELETAL system diseases, *FOSSIL fuels, *DESCRIPTIVE statistics, *OCCUPATIONAL exposure, *MINERAL industries, *MOTOR vehicles, *LUMBAR pain, *INDUSTRIAL hygiene, *DISEASE risk factors

Geographic Terms: INDIA

Company/Entity: INTERNATIONAL Organization for Standardization

Work-Related Symptoms of Spice Shop Workers and the Effect of Common Aeroallergen Sensitivity on Work-Related Symptoms.

Authors: Güngör, Ömür¹ omurgungor70@hotmail.com.tr, Akel, Nazan², Şahan, Ceyda³, Demir, Ahmet Uğur⁴, Kalyoncu, Ali Fuat⁵

Source: Thoracic Research & Practice. Jul2024, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p136-140. 5p.

Subject Terms: *OCCUPATIONAL disease risk factors, *ALLERGENS, *RISK assessment, *CROSS-sectional method, *OCCUPATIONAL diseases, *QUESTIONNAIRES, *MULTIPLE regression analysis, *LOGISTIC regression analysis, *CUTANEOUS manifestations of general diseases, *ALLERGIES, *CHI-squared test, *MULTIVARIATE analysis, *BUSINESS, *SURVEYS, *ODDS ratio, *RHINORRHEA, *STATISTICS, *SPICES, *DATA analysis software, *CONFIDENCE intervals, *DYSPNEA, *COUGH, *EPIDEMIOLOGICAL research, *SKIN tests, *SYMPTOMS

Geographic Terms: TURKEY