Diagnostik und Begutachtung asbestbedingter Berufskrankheiten

Baur, Xaver; Clasen, Mark E.; Fisseler-Eckhoff, A.; Heger, Monica; Hering, K. G.; Hofmann-Preiß, K; Köhler, Dieter; Kranig, A.; Kraus, Thomas J.; Letzel, Stephan; Neumann, V.; Tannapfel, Andrea; Schneider, J.; Sitter, H.; Teschler, Helmut; Voshaar, Thomas; Weber, A. B.

doi:10.1055/s-0030-1255992

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“…Our study showed that with the current increasing availability of stationary and portable ergospirometry the amount of physical effort needed to perform work and the physical capacity involved can be assessed, compared and studied further [26, 27]. In order to increase the accuracy we advise the use of a treadmill ergospirometry to obtain the maximal physical capacity.…”

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Oxygen Consumption (V’O2) and physical Strainas measured by the occupational activity of cleaning personnel

Fröhlich

Kroidl²,

Welte

2018

J Occup Med Toxicol

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BackgroundThe aim of the study was to determine the physical effort and energy expenditure needed over a working period of 45–60 min, specifically for the occupational activity of cleaning. The effort was demonstrated in absolute terms (V’O2), in relation to the involved person’s maximum physical capacity (peak V’O2) and in relation to the individual aerobic-anaerobic threshold (V’O2 at VT1, the point when lactate starts to accumulate but can be cleared). In addition to this, the aim was to verify the suitability of portable ergospirometry in determining the occupational workload in a real-life setting.MethodsThirty-five cleaners performed a bicycle ergospirometry to determine their maximum physical capacity (peak V’O2 = L/min) and their aerobic-anaerobic threshold (V’O2 at the Ventilatory Threshold 1 [VT1]). This was followed by portable ergospirometry lasting 45–60 min while pursuing regular cleaning activities.ResultsPerformance V’O2 (the average oxygen consumption over 45–60 min of work- time) was 1.06 L/min or 4.4 METs. This was scarcely lower than the individual V’O2 at VT1 and approached 45% of the maximum physical capacity (peak V’O2). In addition, there was positive feedback regarding the wearability of the portable device. The dropout rate was low.ConclusionThe occupational activity of cleaning was defined as a “committed activity”, performed close to the upper limit of the continuous physical capacity (approaching V’O2 at VT1). The positive feedback and a low dropout rate proved good acceptance of portable ergospirometry in this field of work over a 45–60 min period.

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Oxygen Consumption (V’O2) and physical Strainas measured by the occupational activity of cleaning personnel

Fröhlich

Kroidl²,

Welte

2018

J Occup Med Toxicol

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“…In 2011 the first version of the guideline on diagnostics and compensation of asbestos-related diseases was issued [ 47 ] (currently it is being updated). Figure 2 shows the recommended stepwise diagnostic approaches with regard to asbestosis and asbestos-related pleural plaques or fibrosis.…”

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“…The recommendations concerning the degree of compensation for occupational diseases considers the disease-related impairment of the individual in relation to the working market; details are given in the guideline for diagnostics and compensation of asbestos-related diseases [ 47 ].…”

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Asbestos-Related Disorders in Germany: Background, Politics, Incidence, Diagnostics and Compensation

Baur¹

2018

IJERPH

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There was some limited use of asbestos at end of the 19th century in industrialized countries including Germany, but its consumption dramatically increased after World War II. The increase in use and exposure was followed by the discovery of high numbers of asbestos-related diseases with a mean latency period of about 38 years in Germany. The strong socio-political pressure from the asbestos industry, its affiliated scientists and physicians has successfully hindered regulatory measures and an asbestos ban for many years; a restrictive stance that is still being unravelled in compensation litigation. This national experience is compared with the situation in other industrialized countries and against the backdrop of the constant efforts of the WHO to eliminate asbestos-related diseases worldwide.

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Baur

Huber

2015

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Diagnostik und Begutachtung asbestbedingter Berufskrankheiten

Cited by 24 publications

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Oxygen Consumption (V’O2) and physical Strainas measured by the occupational activity of cleaning personnel

Oxygen Consumption (V’O2) and physical Strainas measured by the occupational activity of cleaning personnel

Asbestos-Related Disorders in Germany: Background, Politics, Incidence, Diagnostics and Compensation

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