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Relation Of Salivary Alpha-Amylase (Saa) Concentration To Fatigue Biomarkers In Palm Oil Office Workers In Jambi Province: Preliminary Study, David Kusmawan, Willia Novita Eka Rini, Wahyu Indah Dewi Aurora

Makara Journal of Science

The salivary α-amylase (sAA) concentration has a potential role as a biological indicator of occupational fatigue. This study aimed to determine the levels of sAA and its influencing factors. This research used a cross-sectional design with a sample of 40 office staff respondents at PT. X (Persero). Mental workload (MWL), sleep quality, and occupational fatigue were measured using the NASA-Total Load Index (TLX), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Industrial Fatigue Research Committee, respectively. Meanwhile, the basic sAA levels was measured through the sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method using the Bioenzy® Kit Assay. Descriptive analysis showed that the workers were mostly …

The Effects Of Night Shift Work On Heart, Gut, And Reproductive Health, A Systematic Review, Courtney Grayson, Preeti Oza

Pacific Journal of Health

Night shift work, a commonplace in today’s society, creates a variety of health-related challenges for individuals who participate in it. Often, the only adverse health effects discussed in relation to night shift work are sleep dysfunction and mental health issues. This systematic review examined the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and fertility health effects that plague individuals working night shift. The goal of this work is to illuminate these lesser known, but equally important, health effects in an effort to bring awareness to the issues. By educating night shift workers and health care providers of the acute risks associated with this type of …

Development Of A Methodology For The Quantification Of Reaerosolization Of A Biological Contaminate Surrogate Particle From A Military Uniform Fabric, George Cooksey, Jeremy M. Slagley, Casey W. Cooper, Douglas Lewis, Alisha Helm

Faculty Publications

In a mass casualty medical evacuation after a bioaerosol (BA) dispersal event, a decontamination (DC) method is needed that can both decontaminate and prevent biological particle (BP) re-aerosolization (RA) of contaminated clothes. However, neither the efficacy of current DC methods nor the risk of BP RA is greatly explored in the existing literature. The goals of this study were to develop a repeatable method to quantify the RA of a biological contaminant off military uniform fabric swatches and to test the efficacy of one DC protocol (high-volume, low-pressure water) using 1 µm polystyrene latex (PSL) spheres as a surrogate. A …

The Power Of An Effective Safety Culture, Justin B. Negley

Capstone Experience: Master of Public Health

Workplace injuries and illnesses have continued to decrease significantly through increased regulations, awareness, and technological advances. These enhancements are not enough to continue to drive these rates lower. A robust safety culture within an organization is required to truly affect change that will continue to diminish the occurrence of injuries and illnesses within the workplace. This project seeks to define the key aspects and elements that are fundamental to a culture of safety as a top priority amongst competing demands. The foundations of a robust safety culture were identified through a systematic literature review, a site comparison example of safety …

Developing Disinfection Strategies For Controlling Human Norovirus, Sars-Cov-2, And Clostridioides Difficile Endospores In Long-Term Care Facilities, Jinge Huang

All Dissertations

Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) provide an environment favorable for the transmission of three critical human pathogens: human norovirus (HuNoV), severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and Clostridioides difficile. Given residents in LTCFs are susceptible to infections due to their advanced ages and compromised immune systems, effective environmental surface disinfection plays a crucial role in controlling the spread of human pathogens within these settings and, therefore, mitigates the risk of infections caused by these pathogens. This dissertation aimed to assess the efficacy of various types of disinfectants against two HuNoV surrogates [feline calicivirus (FCV) and Tulane virus (TuV)], two …

Body Mass Index And Acute And Chronic Work-Related Injuries; A Random Sample Analysis Of Occupational Health Clinic Records, Nicole M. Lundy

Capstone Experience: Master of Public Health

Workplace injuries are detrimental because they impact the productivity and wellbeing of workers. The ultimate goal is to minimize job-related injuries due to workplace exposure. This study examines the relationship between body mass index (BMI), age, gender, and injury patterns. Data was collected through a chart review of patients from an occupational medicine health clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan from January 2022 through December 2022.

This was an exploratory study with no population sample control group. Variables investigated were body mass index, gender, age, and type of injury sustained. The injuries were classified by body part into head, back, lower …

Editorial: The Public Health Scholars As The Health Leaders, Al Asyary, Meita Veruswati, Putri Bungsu Machmud, Indri Hapsari Susilowati

Kesmas

1. Achmadi UF. Kesehatan Masyarakat: Teori dan Aplikasi. Jakarta: Rajawali Pers; 2014.

2. Asyary A. Editorial. Kesmas. 2023; 18 (Special Issue 1): 1-3. DOI: 10.21109/kesmas.v18isp1.7201

3. Badan Kebijakan Pembangunan Kesehatan. Pembangunan Kesehatan di Indonesia melalui Kesinambungan Finansial Jaminan Kesehatan serta Meningkatkan Kualitas Layanan dengan Integrasi Data. Jakarta: Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia; 2023.

Development And Validation Of Perception Of Seating Ergonomics Questionnaire: A Study On Klang Valley Drivers In Malaysia, Choy Min Yap, Hanif Farhan Mohd Rasdi, Dzalani Harun, Wen Xin Lim

Kesmas

Driving is an instrumental activity of daily living that has become an essential mode of transportation. Good ergonomic practices are vital to ensure successful driving. This study aimed to develop and validate a questionnaire that could be used to determine how personal, environmental, and occupational factors influence drivers' perceptions of seating ergonomics. This cross-sectional study was conducted in June-July 2022 among 250 drivers in the Klang Valley, Malaysia, recruited via an online survey. The participants completed the questionnaire by assessing different constructs in the Person-Environment-Occupationmodel and perceptions of seating ergonomics. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted, followed by a path …

System Safety Assessment Of The Warehouse Operation Using Functional Resonance Analysis Method And Resilience Analysis Grid, Adithya Sudiarno, Ahmad Murtaja Dzaky Ma’Arij

Kesmas

This study applied the perspective of Safety-II using the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM) and the Resilience Analysis Grid (RAG) to analyze safety in warehouse operations from a system perspective. FRAM was used to emphasize what caused things to go right, with the findings highlighting higher performance and safety variability occurring in activities that require multiple individual or group efforts. RAG was used to assess the organization’s potentialto handle unexpected occurrences, identify the potential resilience of the warehouse in its daily activities, and evaluate the ability to maintain flow and workersafety based on four pillars of resilience. The assessment resulted …

Use Of Silica Dust And Lunar Simulants For Assessing Lunar Regolith Exposure, Layzamarie Irizarry-Colon

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The utilization of the lunar regolith holds immense potential for future space exploration, but the potential health risks associated with lunar regolith are a significant concern. This literature review seeks to critically assess the use of silica and lunar simulants standards and permissible exposure limits (PELs) to evaluate the adverse health effects of lunar regolith. The literature review covers an extensive analysis of existing research, health risks, toxicological properties, and physical and chemical composition associated with silica, lunar simulants, and lunar regolith by using three main sources: regulations, scholarly articles, and Kennedy Space Center (KSC) discussion. This comprehensive analysis forms …

Évaluation De L’Impact De La Coexposition Sur Les Biomarqueurs D’Exposition Aux Pesticides Pyréthrinoïdes Chez Les Travailleurs Agricoles, Michèle Bouchard, Marc Bossou, Jonathan Côté

Rapports de recherche scientifique

Il existe peu de données publiées sur l'impact de la coexposition sur la toxicocinétique des pesticides chez les travailleurs agricoles, nécessaires pour une interprétation adéquate des données de biosurveillance de l’exposition. La présente recherche a visé à évaluer l’impact de la coexposition sur les niveaux de biomarqueurs d’exposition aux pesticides pyréthrinoïdes chez les travailleurs agricoles. Le pyréthrinoïde lambda-cyhalothrine (LCT) et le fongicide captane ont été utilisés comme pesticides sentinelles, puisqu’ils sont largement employés en culture agricole.

Dans le volet 1, les profils temporels individuels des biomarqueurs d'exposition à la lambda-cyhalothrine ont été comparés chez des opérateurs après un épisode …

Amélioration Du Confort Des Harnais De Sécurité Pour Le Secteur De La Construction Par L’Évaluation Des Contraintes Physiques Et Physiologiques, Bertrand Galy, Chantal Gauvin, Denis Marchand, Jean Arteau, Yves Beauchamp, Antoine Archambault, Guillaume Montpetit

Rapports de recherche scientifique

Les chutes au niveau inférieur sont parmi les 10 premières causes de lésions professionnelles sur la période 2010-2012 et représentent environ 5 000 lésions professionnelles par an, au Québec. Elles représentent également une cause importante de décès au travail (la troisième cause en 2019). La stratégie de protection contre les chutes de hauteur consiste dans un premier temps à éliminer le risque à la source : dans la mesure du possible, il faut éviter les travaux en hauteur. Si cela n’est pas possible, il faut empêcher la chute avec un garde-corps ou l’arrêter par une autre protection collective comme les …

Contraintes Thermophysiologiques Associées Aux Vêtements Individuels De Protection Des Pompiers : Impact Et Efficacité Des Membranes Barrières Et Des Designs Du Vêtement, Denis Marchand, Chantal Gauvin, Marie-Anne Landry-Duval

Rapports de recherche scientifique

Les vêtements individuels de protection (VIP) contribuent aux contraintes thermiques et physiologiques subies par les travailleurs. Or, ces contraintes constituent un problème préoccupant pour la santé et la sécurité, notamment pour les pompiers. D’ailleurs, les contraintes thermophysiologiques sont associées à un risque accru d’événements cardiovasculaires, qui représentent la cause la plus fréquente de décès chez les pompiers. L’objectif de cette étude était d’évaluer la réponse physiologique au port de VIP pour les pompiers, munis de deux membranes barrières humidifuges, dont l’une, ayant des propriétés de perméabilité à la vapeur d’eau et de transfert de chaleur améliorées. Un nouveau concept qui …

Reinvigorating Engineered Noise Controls: A Systems Approach, Jeremy Slagley, Adam Dudarewicz, Pawlaczyk-Łuszczyńska Małgorzata, Francis Slagley

Faculty Publications

Excerpt: Hearing loss is a major worldwide health issue affecting an estimated 1.5 billion people. Causes of hearing loss include genetics, chemicals, medications, lifestyle habits such as smoking, and noise. Noise is probably the largest contributing factor for hearing loss. Noise arises from the workplace, ambient environment, and leisure activities. The easiest noise sources to control are workplace and environmental. Workplace noise is unique in that the employer is responsible for the noise and the worker. Also, workers may be exposed to much higher levels of noise than they would accept elsewhere. Employers follow the traditional hierarchy of controls (substitution/engineering, …

Comparison Of Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Multisystem Health Symptoms Among Workers In The Gas Station Area, Thailand, Chan Pattama Polyong, Anamai Thetkathuek

Kesmas

This cross-sectional study aimed to compare the prevalence of multisystem health symptoms (MHS) of workers in gas station areas before and after their employment and examine the factors affecting the MHS of workers. Data were collected by an interview questionnaire from 200 workers inside and outside refueling areas at eight gas stations in Rayong Province, Thailand. This study found that employees had a statistically significant increase in the prevalence of current MHS in comparison to before starting work (p-value<0.05), with 31.5%. Working overtime for more than 6 hours per week led to respiratory symptoms (OR = 2.63, 95% CI = 1.14–6.07) and psychological symptoms (OR = 2.69, 95% CI = 1.12–6.49). Wearing respiratory protective equipment for less than three hours affected ear/throat/nose systems (OR = 4.26, 95% CI = 1.43–12.65). Petrol refueling resulted in liver (OR = 2.32, 95% CI = 1.4–12.65) and eye symptoms (OR = 2.57, 95% CI = 1.10–5.39). Therefore, gas station owners should set up enclosed rooms to reduce the duration of fuel exposure, and workers should wear personal protective equipment when refueling or near the dispenser.

Workload And Stress Level In Non-Covid-19 Zoning Nurses At National Central Public Hospital Jakarta, Zakiyah Zakiyah, Ulfah Nuraini Karim, Aliana Dewi, Siti Nuraini, Aan Sutandi, Rony Darmawansyah Alnur

Kesmas

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the workload for nurses directly handling COVID-19 patients and those working in non-COVID-19 zones. As the number of COVID-19 cases rises, nurses face psychological problems, including stress. This study aimed to determine the relationship between workload and stress levels in a non-COVID-19 zoning ward using a cross-sectional approach and Spearman’s correlation test conducted on 94 nurses at one hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia, selected through simple random sampling. The workload questionnaire with 15 items and the DASS 42 questionnaire were used to measure stress levels. The results indicated that most nurses (73.4%) experienced a heavy workload. …

Risk Factors Associated With Occupational Stress Among Malaysian Construction Professionals, Nur Syafiqah Fauzan, Nur Alia Farahanin Mohd Tajuddin, Neroshini Thanarejee, Dayana Hazwani Mohd Suadi Nata, Ezrin Hani Sukadarin, Mirta Widia

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Construction industries that focus on project-based nature, pressure, and long hours may lead to job-related stress among workers. In many emerging nations, robust economic growth plans generate occupational depression, anxiety, and stress among construction industry personnel. This study aims to determine the relationship between these items and the risk factors (demographic) among Malaysian construction professionals.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 173 Malaysian construction professionals. A DASS-21 questionnaire is used to survey eligible respondents.

Results: Findings show that construction professionals have a high level of stress (54.9%), anxiety (48.5%), and depression (37%). Gender is …

A Study Of Approaches To Mitigate Seafarer Fatigue Based On Workload Self-Assessment By Ship's Crew, Jun Liu

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Improving Pilot Boarding Arrangements To Prevent Transfer Accidents, Wenduan Song

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Research On Prevention And Management Of Seafarer Fatigue, Yiheng Xu

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Mixed Methods Approach To Understanding The Links Between Mining, Climate Change And Selected Health Outcomes In India, Mary J. Cheruvillil

Dissertations and Theses

Despite ample evidence of the significant role that mining activities play in determining health outcomes, in India there is a dearth of comprehensive health studies that draw linkages between mining and health. The purpose of the following study is to investigate the impact of mining activities on population health in India using three different methods: ecological multivariable regression, exploratory spatial data analysis (ESDA) and content analysis of government documents using a phenomenological approach. The first aim uses the ecological multivariable regression to examine associations between mining activities and children’s malnutrition outcomes at the district level. Census data, the Demographic Health …

Environmental Toxins And Their Impact On Neurological Health, Maria Allesandra Elsasser

Master's Projects and Capstones

This paper evaluates the impact of environmental toxins on neurological health from a public health perspective. Employing a comprehensive review of literature across various databases, the study sheds light on the mechanisms through which environmental neurotoxicity influences health, highlighting key correlations between toxin exposure and the onset of neurodegenerative disorders. The research identifies significant gaps in current approaches to managing these risks, particularly concerning policy regulations and public awareness. Based on these findings, strategic recommendations are proposed to address and mitigate the identified challenges, with implications emphasizing the broader benefits for public health.

Analisis Kasus Kecelakaan Pemboran Pada Industri Migas Di Pt.X Berdasarkan Faktor Manusia Tahun 2022, Siti Khodijah, Mufti Wirawan

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Oil and gas drilling activities have associated high risks. 80% of the causes of drilling accidents are caused by human performance. In 2020, drilling activities at PT. X accounts for 3 out of 8 accidents and the common cause that occurs due to human factors. Unsafe acts are the main cause of drilling accidents in the oil and gas industry. This study discusses the analysis of cases of oil and gas drilling accidents at PT.X from the point of view of human factors. The purpose of this study is to analyze the contributing factors of active and latent failure and …

Analisis Hubungan Faktor Fisik Dan Individu Terhadap Prevalensi Keluhan Musculoskeletal Disorder (Msds) Pada Pekerja Cv Bengkel Otomotif Tahun 2022, Hamzah Fansuri Fajri, Robiana Modjo

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Complaints of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in general can occur due to contraction or excessive loading of muscles or bones. One example of an activity that can trigger the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is manual material handling work. Manual material handling work is still commonly found in the work done at CV Bengkel Otomotif. This study focuses on looking at the relationship between physical and individual variables with complaints of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in CV Bengkel Otomotif workers. This research is a cross-sectional study with quick exposure check and nordic body map instruments. Of the 60 workers who became respondents …

Analisis Keluhan Non-Auditory Pada Pekerja Bagian Operasi Yang Terpajan Kebisingan Di Unit 5-7 Perusahaan Pembangkit Listrik Pt X Tahun 2022, Aisyah Raini Azzahra Putri, Mila Tejamaya

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Noise is unwanted sound that comes from objects or equipment from the production process that can cause health problems in the form of hearing loss and non-hearing complaints. Non-auditory effects are symptoms caused by exposure to noise, but not on the hearing organ. This effects that affect health and well- being in a person such as physiological effects, psychological effects, and communication disturbance. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the level of noise exposure, worker characteristics, and worker behavior on non-auditory among workers in the unit 5-7 area of power generation company PT. X on …

Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Terhadap Keselamatan Di Tempat Kerja Pada Pt. X Semasa Pandemi Covid-19, Muhammad Faqih Hartono, Fatma Lestari

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

PT X Unit Citeureup is the largest cement manufacturing industrial plant in the world. The industrial processes in PT X Unit Citeureup involve a variety of processes, materials, and hazardous works. Thus, the work process in it causes a lot of occupational safety and health risks. In addition, at this time PT X Unit Citeureup is also facing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic just like other industries. This situation can have a negative impact on both employees and management of PT X Unit Citeureup. Based on this situation, the establishment of safety in the workplace is something that must …

Analisis Faktor Risiko Kelelahan Kerja Pada Kurir Pt Tiki Jalur Ekakurir (Jne) Di Wilayah Kecamatan Pondok Gede Kota Bekasi Tahun 2022, Dinda Arsyah Febriana, Indri Hapsari Hapsari Susilowati

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

This study aims to describe the fatigue risk factors experienced by PT JNE couriers in the Pondok Gede District, Bekasi City in 2022. The study was conducted on 31 couriers operating in the Pondok Gede area and its surroundings in May – June 2022. This study uses a study cross-sectional with quantitative methods. The dependent variable of this study is work fatigue, and the independent variable is work-related risk factors (work shift, work duration, rest time), non-work risk factors (service period, commuting time, and satisfaction with the incentive and reward system), and individual factors (age, nutritional status, sleep quality, sleep …

Gambaran Kejadian Computer Vision Syndrome Dan Faktor Risikonya Pada Mahasiswa Fkm Ui Di Masa Pandemi Covid-19, Rahadian Muhamad Shadik, Baiduri Widanarko

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many activities that were previously carried out offline have turned into online, including the education sector. This condition increased the use duration of electronic devices with digital screens/VDT, especially among students. It is one of the risk factors for Computer Vision Syndrome. Apart from duration, several risk factors are also associated with Computer Vision Syndrome. The aims of this study are to see an overview of Computer Vision Syndrome incidence and analyze the relationship between Computer Vision Syndrome incidence and its risk factors in regular (S1) and postgraduate (S2) students, FKM UI during the Covid-19 …

Assessing The Role Of Distance To Level I Trauma Units On Atv Rollovers, Tractor Rollovers, And Machinery Entanglement Outcomes, Andrew K. Schissel

Capstone Experience: Master of Public Health

All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) rollovers, tractor rollovers, and machinery entanglements cause traumatic injuries to agricultural workers. Response time of first responders combined with travel to trauma units can take a significant amount of time in rural areas, potentially leading to an increased risk of fatal outcomes for those involved in these incidents. The aim of this study is to determine if distance to a level I trauma unit is a factor in the outcomes of these incidents. ATV rollovers, tractor rollovers, and machinery entanglement injuries and fatalities, collected from a 7-state Midwestern region were entered into a GIS system along with …

Occupational Exposures Associated With Thyroid Cancer In The Thyroid Tumor And Cancer Collaborative Registry In The Integrated Cancer Center Repository For Cancer Research, James Buckley

Capstone Experience: Master of Public Health

Thyroid cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the United States, with the rate of new cases increasing from 5.2 per 100,000 in 1985 to 13.8 per 100,000 in 2019, with a peak of 14.5 per 100,000 in 2015. Increased thyroid cancer incidence is associated with certain occupations, including healthcare and agriculture. Most existing literature on occupational exposures and thyroid cancer evaluate their association in terms of occupation type and thyroid cancer, rather than specific occupational exposures and thyroid cancer. This study sought to utilize the wide range of occupational exposure data in the Integrated Cancer Center Repository …