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Systematic Review: Analisis Pengadaan Musik Kerja Terhadap Produktivitas Kerja Tenaga Kerja, Afan Alfayad, Endang Dwiyanti

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

This research was conducted to see the effectiveness of the procurement of work music on labor productivity. This study uses a systematic review method by finding 15 types of research articles, research articles are considered inclusion criteria based on PICOS (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Study Design Results, Year of Publication, and Language) as follows: 1) human sample, 2) work music intervention, 3) comparison of giving work music and not giving work music, 4) results: work productivity, 5) research articles, 6) articles published in 2012 until 2022, 7) in English and Indonesian. Procurement of work music is associated with increased worker productivity. …

Student Perception On Acceptability And Usefulness Of Sit-Stand Desks In College Classrooms, Abiola Kuilan

Theses

Sedentariness has been proved to be a major cause of various health concerns. Given that a full-time college student in the US spends more than 15 hours per week sitting in a college classroom, it may be an ideal setting for implementation of Sit-Stand Desk (SSD) to reduce college students’ sedentary time. Graduate and undergraduate students (N = 178) of NJIT were randomly recruited to complete a need based online assessment survey. Participants' mean (SD) age was 22.4(4.7) years old, 63% identified as male, 33% identified as female while 4% were of the other gender class. Among the participants, 44.3% …

Factors Associated With A Diagnosis Of Sarcoidosis Among Us Veterans Of Iraq And Afghanistan, Nisha Jani, Israel C Christie, Tianshi David Wu, Daniel E Guzman, Jaehwan Han, Bryan Broderick, Michael J Falvo, Anays Sotolongo, Omowunmi Y Osinubi, Drew A Helmer

Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Staff Publications

This study evaluated risk factors of sarcoidosis among Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) participants using a retrospective age and sex-matched case-control design of AHOBPR participants deployed to Afghanistan or Southwest Asia with and without sarcoidosis diagnosed in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Logistic regression models tested for associations between sarcoidosis and self-reported cumulative deployment-related exposures. 661 Veterans (0.37%) were diagnosed with sarcoidosis in VHA. Logistic regression demonstrated lower odds of sarcoidosis in Hispanic participants (OR 0.08, CI 0.04-0.15) and those who served in the Navy (OR 0.40, CI 0.21-0.72). African American veterans (OR 2.27, CI 1.66-3.11) and …

Aerosols In Orthodontics: Characterization Of Particle Size And Travel Distance, Donte Jochum-Nesbitt

Theses & Dissertations

Introduction: Aerosol production is a key contributor to occupational risk and disease transmission in the dental clinic. These aerosols can host harmful pathogens, such as SARS-CoV-2. Considering the 2020 pandemic, researchers endeavored to bolster the existing body of literature related to disease transmission via aerosols and droplets to provide better recommendations for infection control. This investigation aims to support that mission by characterizing the risk to orthodontic professionals and patients based on aerosolized particle size and travel distance. Methods: The experimental protocol used in this study was validated through a smaller scale pilot study in 2021. High- and Low-risk orthodontic …

Grip Characterization Of Protective Gloves, Doris Burns

Theses & Dissertations

In 2014, ASTM International (ASTM), one of the world's largest international standards developing organizations, published a new test method on glove grip performance. This method was adopted by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in some of their specification standards. The method utilized hand torque instead of the pull method previously used by the NFPA to determine the Percent Bare Hand Control Value (%BHCV). The %BHCV, compares torque results of a gloved hand versus a bare hand. In developing this new test method, only four males and one female participated; therefore, it is unclear if statistical significance was attained. In …

Étude Visant À Mieux Guider L’Évaluation Des Risques Des Travailleurs Exposés Aux Nanoparticules (Np) : Existe-T-Il Différentes Propriétés Inflammatoires Des Np Liées Au Sexe?, Marion Vanharen, Abdelaziz Saafane, Alexanne Léveillé, Thomas Mahbeer, Denis Girard

Rapports de recherche scientifique

Les nanotechnologies offrent un important potentiel d’exploitation dans des secteurs industriels variés, pour lequel les bénéfices financiers ne sont pas négligeables. À l’instar des provinces canadiennes et de nombreux pays industrialisés, le Québec voit un nombre grandissant de compagnies produisant des nanomatériaux et des nanoparticules (NP) se développer, sans oublier celles qui introduisent de plus en plus de NP dans leurs produits. Le nombre de travailleurs québécois œuvrant dans la fabrication et dans la synthèse des NP augmentera dans les années à venir. De plus, le nombre de travailleurs appelés à manipuler et à transformer des NP dans les domaines …

Prevalence And Predictors Of Burnout Syndrome Among Italian Psychologists Following The First Wave Of The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study, Pietro Crescenzo, Francesco Chirico, Giuseppe Ferrari, Lukasz Szarpak, Gabriella Nucera, Raffaella Marciano, Livio Tarchi, Diego Denicolo, Assunta Maiorino, Kavita Batra, Manoj Sharma

School of Medicine Faculty Research

Introduction: The main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and predictors of Burnout Syndrome (BOS) among Italian psychologists following the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic. As a secondary objective, geographical differences in the prevalence of BOS symptoms were investigated across regional macro-areas in this category of workers. Methods: Using a non-probabilistic convenience sample, four-hundred sixty-eight participants responded to an online survey which included psychometric valid questions from the Maslach Burnout Inventory and The Big Five Inventory-10. Descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized to analyze the data. Results: The overall prevalence of BOS in the study sample was …

Analisis Faktor Risiko Keluhan Fatigue Pada Pramudi Brt (Bus Rapid Transit) Transjakarta Tahun 2022, Stefany Avelliana Megaranti, Chandra Satrya

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

There were 508 cases of Transjakarta Bus accidents in 2021. Investigation results by the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) revealed that one of the causes was driver fatigue. This study aims to describe fatigue complaints and analyze fatigue-related risk factors in Drivers of Transjakarta BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) and Non-BRT in 2022. This research is a quantitative study with an analytical descriptive research design. The research sample was 124 Drivers of Transjakarta BRT and Non-BRT. The independent variables in this study are work-related risk factors (Work Duration, Shift Work, Rest Time, Commuting Time, and Workload). The covariates in this study …

Analisis Stres Kerja Pada Pengemudi Truk Pengantar Produk Pt Xyz Tahun 2022, Riska Oktaviana, Hendra Hendra

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Drivers are one of the occupational groups with the highest risk of experiencing workplace stress. This can happen to truck drivers who play an important role in the PT XYZ product delivery process. This study aims to describe the work stress level in PT XYZ product delivery truck drivers and the risk factors associated with work stress. The factors studied include individual factors (age, marital status, place of residence, number of children, and length of service), psychosocial factors related to job context (job control, social support, and home-work interface), and job content (physical environment of the cabin, workload, and working …

Gambaran Faktor Kegagalan Laten Dan Kegagalan Aktif Pada Kecelakaan Transportasi Darat Di Indonesia Tahun 2019 – 2021, Rahma Laili Khairina, Dadan Erwandi

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Road transportation accidents are the eighth leading cause of death worldwide, reaching 1.35 million people annually (WHO, 2021). Data from the NTMC Korlantas Polri for 2019-2021 shows that the number of road transportation accidents in Indonesia is above 100 thousand every year. This study identifies latent and active failure factors contributing to Indonesia's land transportation accidents to determine the causes of accidents comprehensively. This study uses secondary data with 320,084 traffic accident case reports in 2019-2021 belonging to the NTMC Korlantas Polri. The method used is qualitative by analyzing based on the Swiss Cheese Model. The results of this study …

Gambaran Faktor Psikososial Dan Distress Pada Guru Sekolah Luar Biasa (Slb) Di Kota Depok Saat Pandemi Covid-19 Tahun 2022, Azka Hafia, Dadan Erwandi

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

This study aims to obtain an overview of psychosocial factors and distress among special education teachers in Depok during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022. This study used a cross-sectional study design with a semi-quantitative approach through filling out questionnaires and interviews. A total of 67 special education teachers in Depok participated in this study. The results showed that 34.3% of teachers experienced moderate distress, and 16.4% of teachers experienced significant distress. Then, it was found that distress is more experienced by female teachers (52.7%), aged > 30 years (52.4%), came from non-PLB study programs (52.5%), did not have personality type A …

Analisis Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Fatigue Pada Pegawai Dinas Kesehatan Provinsi Dki Jakarta Tahun 2022, Halimatuzzahra Halimatuzzahra, Dadan Erwandi

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

In 2020 cases of Covid-19 were found in various parts of the world, one of which was in Indonesia. Since it was first discovered, this case has continued to increase, with DKI Jakarta Province being the highest contributor to daily positive cases of Covid-19 in Indonesia. The Indonesian government continues to make efforts and cooperation between institutions. One of the institutions it has is the Health Agency. However, the arrangements and working conditions that have changed following the development of the Covid-19 case can cause fatigue for employees of the DKI Jakarta Health Agency.. This study aims to analyze the …

Les Facteurs Qui Influencent L'Émergence D'Un Sentiment D'Injustice Suite À Un Accident Du Travail, Michael J. L. Sullivan, Manon Truchon, Pierre Coté, Marie Achille

Rapports de recherche scientifique

De nombreuses études ont rapporté que des niveaux élevés de sentiment d’injustice sont associés à un rétablissement problématique chez les personnes souffrant d’un large éventail de problèmes débilitants de santé et de santé mentale. On en sait peu actuellement sur les facteurs déterminants du sentiment d’injustice dans les suites immédiates d’un accident du travail, ou sur les facteurs déterminants des changements dans le sentiment d’injustice.

L’objectif principal de cette recherche était d’identifier les déterminants du sentiment d’injustice dans les premières semaines suivant un accident du travail. L’échantillon de participants comprenait 187 personnes (92 hommes et 95 femmes) ayant subi une …

10-Minute Ebd: Are Hearing Protective Devices Effective For Protecting Clinicians From Noise Exposure In Clinical Practice?, Julie Frantsve-Hawley Phd

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

This Ten-Minute Evidence-Based Dentistry Article provides an example of implementing the evidence-based dentistry search process with trusted search engines and identifying the best literature through critical appraisal to answer the clinical question: Are Hearing Protective Devices Effective for Protecting Clinicians from Noise Exposure in Clinical Practice? This article examines the effectiveness of hearing protective devices for safeguarding clinicians from noise exposure in dental practice. The clinical environment, exacerbated by COVID-19 aerosol-reducing devices, exposes oral health providers to elevated sound levels. While there's no conclusive evidence regarding the impact of handpieces on hearing, occupational noise exposure in dental settings can affect …

How Did Covid-19 Pandemic Impact Safety Performance On A Construction Project? A Case Study Comparing Pre And Post Covid-19 Influence On Safety At An Australian Construction Site, Roberta Selleck, Marcus Cattani, Maureen Hassall

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

COVID-19 had a significant impact on construction projects due to labor shortages and COVID-19 restrictions, yet little is known about the impact it had on construction safety. To address this gap, an Australian construction project was selected to study the impact of COVID-19 on safety performance, safety climate and safety leadership. The study collected data from safety climate surveys, leading and lagging safety indicators and used linear regression to compare safety performance pre and post the onset of COVID-19. Our results showed after the onset of COVID-19 there was a significant reduction (Pr > F at 0.05 %) in incident rate, …

Automated Approach For The Enhancement Of Scaffolding Structure Monitoring With Strain Sensor Data, Sayan Sakhakarmi

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Construction researchers have made a significant effort to improve the safety of scaffolding structures, as a large proportion of workers are involved in construction activities requiring scaffolds. However, most past studies focused on design and planning aspects of scaffolds. While limited studies investigated scaffolding safety during construction, they are limited to simple cases only with limited failure modes and simple scaffolds. In response to this limitation, this study aims to develop an automated scaffold monitoring approach capable of monitoring large scaffolds. Accordingly, this study developed an automated scaffold safety monitoring framework that leverages sensor data collected from a scaffold, scaffold …

Fear And Trembling While Working In A Pandemic: An Exploratory Meta-Analysis Of Workers’ Covid-19 Distress, William P. Jimenez, Ian M. Katz, Elissa A. Liguori

Psychology Faculty Publications

The global COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of workers and taken its toll on health and well-being. In line with recent calls for more inductive and abductive occupational health science research, we exploratorily meta-analyzed workers’ COVID-19 distress, defined as psychological and psychosomatic strain contextualized to experiencing the virus and pandemic broadly. We identified many existing COVID-19 distress measures (e.g., Fear of COVID-19 Scale by Ahorsu et al., 2020; Coronavirus Anxiety Scale by Lee, 2020a) and correlates, including demographic variables (viz., gender, marital status, whether worker has children), positive well-being (e.g., quality of life, perceived social support, resilience), negative well-being …

Effet De La Perte Auditive Et Du Port De Protecteurs Auditifs Sur La Perception Et La Localisation Auditive Des Alarmes De Recul, Véronique Vaillancourt, Chantal Laroche, Christian Giguère, Hugues Nélisse

Rapports de recherche scientifique

Chaque année, des travailleurs se font heurter par un véhicule qui manœuvre en marche arrière. Certaines caractéristiques des alarmes de recul conventionnellement utilisées en milieu de travail (alarmes tonales « bip-bip ») compromettent leur performance à avertir adéquatement les travailleurs de l’approche d’un véhicule, du moins comparativement aux plus récentes alarmes à large bande (« pshit-pshit »). On cite trois principaux désavantages de l’alarme tonale, soit une plus grande difficulté à localiser la provenance du signal sonore dans l’espace, un patron de propagation sonore irrégulier derrière le véhicule lourd, ainsi qu’une nuisance sonore (ou pollution sonore) accrue.

Des études antérieures …

Assessing The Knowledge And Practices Of Occupational Safety And Health In The Artisanal And Small-Scale Gold Mining Sector Of Ghana: A Case Of Obuasi, Ebenezer Kwadwo Siabi, Peter Donkor, Samuel Kofi Mensah, Richmond Kotei Dzane, Napoleon Kurantin, Kwasi Frimpong, Sarah Elikplim Siabi, Christopher Vuu, Eddie Van Etten

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

It is noted that most developing countries such as Ghana are still grappling with health and safety policies and practices as governments and corporations have made insignificant efforts. This study utilized a questionnaire since it is suitable for both illiterate and literate respondents and allows for the gathering of massive quantities of data in a short space of time. The descriptive statistics, chi-square, likelihood ratio test regression, and correlation were used to assess the occupational safety and health knowledge and practices of employees in the artisanal small-scale gold mine in Obuasi. Although majority of the respondents had less than 5 …

Exploration Of Occupational Safety And Health In Pakistan's Ship Breaking And Recycling Industry, Shehzad Akbar

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Sustainable Management Of Sewage Pollution From Ships In Duoala Port : Perspective On Challenges And Opportunities, Virginie Corinne Nguemche Ngajuissi Epse Moukoury

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Investigating The Implementation Of The Occupational Safety And Health Management System In The Scope Of Ship Construction And Repair Yards In Azerbaijan Compatible With Iso 45001, Ali Aliyev

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Description Des Stratégies Favorisant L'Adoption De Comportements Préventifs Chez Les Travailleurs Ayant Subi Une Lésion Professionnelle : Une Revue Critique De La Littérature, Alexandra Lecours, Marie-France Coutu, Marie-José Durand

Rapports de recherche scientifique

Contexte et objectif de la recherche

Certains travailleurs ayant subi une lésion professionnelle présentent des difficultés à se maintenir au travail à long terme au retour d’une période d’absence, et ce, même après avoir reçu des services de réadaptation. Les professionnels de la réadaptation ont un rôle à jouer pour favoriser ce maintien sain et durable au travail, notamment par le soutien au développement des comportements préventifs chez les travailleurs. En effet, de récentes études ont permis de développer le Modèle des comportements préventifs au travail (MCPT) qui décrit six comportements que les travailleurs peuvent adopter en interaction avec leur …

Élimination Des Vapeurs Toxiques Par Oxydation : Développement De Procédures D'Évaluation Des Systèmes De Purification De L'Air Des Conduits De Ventilation, Chang-Seo Lee, Fariborz Haghighat, Alireza Haghighat Mamaghani, Zahra Shayegan, Ali Bahloul, Mélanie Huard, Lexuan Zhong, Mitra Bahr

Rapports de recherche scientifique

L'exposition à des composés organiques volatils (COV) dans les lieux de travail peut avoir des effets aigus, notamment sous forme d'irritation de la peau, des yeux, de la bouche et du nez. Certains produits peuvent également provoquer des effets chroniques, comme l'asthme et le cancer. La prévention de tels effets nocifs sur la santé des travailleurs par l'adoption et la mise en œuvre de mesures visant à en éliminer ou à tout le moins réduire le risque s'avère importante. Parmi les approches développées à ce jour pour réduire l'exposition aux polluants de l'air intérieur – dont les COV –, la …

Removal Of Toxic Vapors By Oxidation: Development Of Laboratory Test Procedures For In-Duct Air Cleaning Systems, Chang-Seo Lee, Fariborz Haghighat, Alireza Haghighat Mamaghani, Zahra Shayegan, Ali Bahloul, Mélanie Huard, Lexuan Zhong, Mitra Bahr

Rapports de recherche scientifique

L'exposition à des composés organiques volatils (COV) dans les lieux de travail peut avoir des effets aigus, notamment sous forme d'irritation de la peau, des yeux, de la bouche et du nez. Certains produits peuvent également provoquer des effets chroniques, comme l'asthme et le cancer. La prévention de tels effets nocifs sur la santé des travailleurs par l'adoption et la mise en œuvre de mesures visant à en éliminer ou à tout le moins réduire le risque s'avère importante. Parmi les approches développées à ce jour pour réduire l'exposition aux polluants de l'air intérieur – dont les COV –, la …

Protect Yourself From Occupational Risks, Christopher J. Smiley Dds

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

This month’s editorial underscores the importance of safeguarding against occupational risks in dentistry. Dr. Smiley shares personal experiences, highlighting potential hazards to oral health care workers' eyes and hearing, including intense lights, noisy equipment, and exposure to infectious pathogens. He emphasizes the need for protective eyewear, light shields, and equipment calibration to reduce eye-related risks and the use of custom musician earplugs to reduce the risk of job-related hearing damage. The overall message stresses that taking steps to protect oneself from occupational risks can preserve the quality of life and a professional career.

J Mich Dent Assoc October 2022

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Monthly, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and feature articles to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!

In this issue, the reader will find the following original content:

• A cover story on eye safety to reduce occupational risk of eye injury in clinical dentistry.
• A feature story on a dentist’s journey with Bell’s Palsy.
• A department reports on legal issues caring for patients suspected of being under the influence of marijuana.
• Department article on workforce and employees quietly quitting.
• Articles on MDA Public Relations Grant Recipients …

“Living In Trauma 24/7”: A Qualitative Exploration Of Factors Contributing To Secondary Traumatic Stress And Burnout Among Student Services Professionals Working With Marginalized Student Populations, Delia Sanchez, Portia A. Jackson Preston, Christine Vu, Lucia Alcala

Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice

Higher education professionals are at risk of secondary traumatic stress (STS) as a result of supporting students experiencing trauma, while overwhelming workload, inadequate resources, and unclear role responsibilities may lead to burnout. This study explored contributing factors to STS and burnout and coping efforts among faculty, students, and staff working in a capacity in which they provide non-instructional support to programs or centers focusing on marginalized student populations. Participants (N=56) represented twenty-two U.S. regional universities, and were a subset of respondents to a larger mixed-methods study (n=559). Qualitative responses to three open-ended questions on challenges and coping efforts were analyzed …

Eye Safety In Dentistry, Marie T. Fluent Dds, Cdipc

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

In this article, Dr. Fluent underscores the importance of eye safety from vision loss that ended her clinical dental career. The article emphasizes the prevalence of ocular injuries in occupational settings, with about 2,000 U.S. workers suffering job-related eye injuries daily. Dental professionals face multiple eye hazards, including flying debris, chemicals, and infectious materials. Protective eyewear is crucial, with the CDC and OSHA recommending its use.

A significant concern is the "bottom gap" in protective eyewear, which exposes dental personnel to risks. The article introduces a new ANSI standard, ANSI/ISEA Z87.62-2021, to standardize eye and face protection against bloodborne pathogens …

Update On Monkeypox, Audra E. Haynes, Susan H. Davide, Anty Lam

Publications and Research

Monkeypox a viral transmissible disease caused by the monkeypox virus, a disease commonly found in Central and Western Africa, has caused a recent outbreak of monkeypox in the United States. Highlighting the importance of dental healthcare professionals to become knowledgeable about the transmission of the disease, and how to better protect themselves and the public from further spread, as well as educating patients about the disease.

This review examines the etiology of monkeypox, transmission, signs and symptoms, and preventive measures to reduce occurrence of the disease with an emphasis on who has largely been affected by the disease and the …