Asbestos Production Continues
Asbestos is a group of minerals that exist in nature as bundles of fibers that can be separated into thin, durable threads. The fibers are resistant to heat, fire, and …
Course: Occupational Health in Developing Countries
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is a specialized cancer agency of the World Health Organization (WHO). IARC continuously evaluates the carcinogenicity of chemicals, occupations, physical agents, biological …
The most common types of work-related cancers
Lung cancer, mesothelioma and bladder cancer are among the most common types of work-related cancers. Even sino-nasal cancer and leukemia can be caused by carcinogens found in the work environment. …
Work-related cancer
Cancer is an insidious group of diseases that pose a major threat to human health. These diseases can have many different causes, including different exposures at work. Many incidents of …
Preventing Work-Related Lung Disease
Prevention is the best tool for avoiding work-related lung diseases. The main goal must be to reduce or avoid any hazardous exposure. Minimize Exposure In the first place, exposure levels …
Dust measurement
We have just shown you a film from a coffee factory where airborne dust was sampled from the workplace atmosphere by using the personal sampling method. Exposure information on all …
Serial PEF measurements as a diagnostic tool
As we just have shown you, serial measurements of PEF, several times a day, and both on days at and away from work, can be used as a diagnostic tool …
Obstructive Lung Diseases: Asthma and COPD
An obstructive lung disease is, as the name implies, characterized by obstruction of the airways. The lung volumes are usually normal, but the problem is that the airways are too …
What Is Pneumoconiosis and Is It Work-related?
Pneumoconiosis refers to a range of diseases that are caused by the inhalation and deposition of inorganic particles and mineral dust in the lungs. For some of the pneumoconioses, the …
Work-related lung diseases
Lung diseases is a large group of diseases that affect millions worldwide. It is well documented that smoke, dust, gas, and fumes can affect respiratory health, and that tobacco smoking …
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases
Even though ILO’s list of occupational diseases is recognized internationally and is agreed upon by governments as well as employer’ and worker organizations, the laws and regulations concerning occupational diseases …
Examples of Occupational Diseases and Occupations at Risk
In this article, we will look at some common occupational risks and diseases, as well as the occupations that pose these threats. Miners Miners are at risk of developing silicosis. …
Differences Between Work-Related and Occupational Diseases
Two concepts with slightly different meanings are often used in connection with disorders associated with work; occupational diseases and work-related diseases. The most comprehensive of these concepts is work-related diseases, …
Work Related Diseases
Many diseases develop at work places around the world due to factors and agents that are present at the work place. We call these “work-related diseases”. Impact of Work-Related Diseases …
4 steps to prevent occupational diseases and accidents
Recognition, prevention and treatment of both occupational diseases and accidents, as well as the improvement of recording and notification systems, are high priorities for improving the health of both individuals …