Respiratory effects of bioaerosols: exposure-response study among salmon-processing workers.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine exposure-response relationships in salmon-processing workers.

Methods: Cross-shift FEV1, acute respiratory symptoms, and exposure to total protein, parvalbumin and endotoxin were main variables measured during one workweek. Exposure-response relationships were analyzed by Generalized Estimation Equations of cross-week data and by multiple regressions of day-to-day data.

Exposure and airway effects of seafood industry workers in northern Norway.

Objective: In this study, we explored airway symptoms and exposure to bioaerosols and exhaust gases in seafood industry plants.

Methods: The study details the results from personal and environmental exposure measurements (17 plants), a questionnaire (n = 984), and clinical examinations (n = 225).

Results: The workers were exposed to allergens, endotoxins, molds, and exhaust.

Feeling cold at work increases the risk of symptoms from muscles, skin, and airways in seafood industry workers.

Background: Norwegian workers in seafood industry plants are exposed to a cold and often wet environment.

Methods: 1,767 seafood industry workers participated in a questionnaire study. Seventeen plants were visited for thermal measurements.