Health risk assessment of exposure to various vapors and fumes in a factory of automobile manufacturing.

This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the health risk of exposure to various vapors and fumes in a factory of automobile manufacturing. This study was performed in 2021 on 115 workers. Vapors and fumes were gathered by the adsorbent tubes of activated charcoal and mixed cellulose esters (MCE) membrane filter, respectively.

Development and validation of a biological risk assessment tool among hospital personnel under COVID-19 pandemic conditions.

The need for a biological disease risk assessment method to prevent the contagion of these diseases, particularly among healthcare personnel, is crucial. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and validate a biological risk assessment tool for biological agents among hospital personnel under COVID-19 conditions. This cross-sectional study was performed on 301 employees in two hospitals.

Respiratory functions and health risk assessment in inhalational exposure to vinyl acetate in the process of carpet manufacturing using Monte Carlo simulations.

Vinyl acetate (VA) is a volatile compound and the main compound of the carpenter's glue. VA causes upper respiratory tract irritation, cough, and hoarseness in occupational exposure. As Iran is one of the biggest carpet producers in the world, this study was carried out to determine the inhalational health risk for employees exposed to VA.

Analysis of the research subjects and hot topics of occupational diseases through the Web of Science from 1975 to 2021.

A variety of studies have been conducted in Occupational diseases (ODs) and this makes it difficult for researchers to identify new areas of study. Therefore, the present study was conducted by examining Web of Science data to identify hot topics and research topics on ODs. This is a scientometric study performed using CiteSpace and Gephi software for statistical analysis.

Measurement of barriers to perform periodic examinations: development and psychometric properties scale.

Due to recent changes in workplace risks, it is required to investigate the motivations of employees and employers for occupational examination performance. This study aims to develop a self-report scale to overcome prior methodological defects and evaluate barriers of performing periodic examinations. The study was conducted with 200 participants, including employers, occupational health inspectors, occupational physicians and occupational health experts working in the industrial sector, aged 25-70 years.

Occupational violence among female workers in an Iranian industrial area.

Few studies have examined violence against female workers in the industrial sector. This study explored the prevalence of various types of violence and associated factors among female workers in the industrial sector. This descriptive survey was conducted in eleven industrial sites in Kashan, Iran, from April through September 2014.

Spinal injury resulting from car accident: Focus to prevention.

Aim: To determine and compare the patterns of spinal injury in car occupants.

Materials And Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional study enrolling all patients with spinal fracture after car accidents, who were admitted to hospital more than 24 h during 2004-2009.

Results: The lumbosacral spine was the most commonly involved region (64.

Epidemiology of pediatric burn injuries in isfahan, iran.

Background: Burns are major cause of death and disability worldwide, particularly in the developing countries.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and causes of burns in children under the age of 15 years in Isfahan province, Iran.

Patients And Methods: All children admitted to the burn center of Isfahan, the largest city in central Iran, between 2007 and 2009 were enrolled in this study.

Gastrointestinal complaints in shift-working and day-working nurses in Iran.

Background: There is evidence in the scientific literature of the adverse physiological and psychological effects of shift work. The work of nurses in hospitals is connected with shift and night work. Several publications have described gastrointestinal disturbances in shift workers.