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.