Effects of plant features on symptoms and airway inflammation in compost workers followed over 18 months

Demange, Valérie; Barrera, Coralie; Laboissière, Audrey; Duquenne, Philippe; Simon, Xavier; Millon, Laurence; Reboux, Gabriel; Grzebyk, Michel

doi:10.1080/19338244.2019.1584086

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“…In a study with compost workers, Demange et al (2020) found higher rates of respiratory symptoms and irritation in those working at indoor plants as opposed to outdoor facilities. Their methods included questionnaires on respiratory symptoms, fractional exhaled nitric oxide measurements, spirometry, a methacholine bronchial challenge test, and quantification of specific immunoglobulins E (IgE) and G (Demange et al, 2020).…”

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Residuals, sludge, and biosolids: Advancements in the field

Brisolara

Gentile

Puszykowski

et al. 2020

Water Environment Research

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Advancements in the field of residuals, sludge, and biosolids have been made in 2019. This review outlines the major contributions of researchers that have been published in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings throughout 2019 and includes brief summaries from over 125 articles. The review is organized in sections including life cycle and risk assessments; characteristics, quality, and measurement including micropollutants, nanoparticles, pathogens, and metals; sludge treatment technologies including dewatering, digestion, composting, and wetlands; disposal and reuse including adsorbents, land application and agricultural uses, nutrient recovery, and innovative uses; odor and air emissions; and energy issues.

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Section: Annual Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Residuals, sludge, and biosolids: Advancements in the field

Brisolara

Gentile

Puszykowski

et al. 2020

Water Environment Research

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“…Although there is scientific evidence that associates occupational exposure to microbial agents (bacteria and fungi) to health outcomes (1,(13)(14)(15), the health risks due to occupational exposure to microorganisms are frequently less recognized and underreported when compared to chemical exposures (2). In addition, exposure-related health effects on the respiratory tract have been reported in waste workers (16,17). Indeed, previous studies already concluded that the waste management setting implies high exposure to microorganisms (2,8,9,18).…”

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Comprehensive assessment of occupational exposure to microbial contamination in waste sorting facilities from Norway

Viegas,

Eriksen,

Gomes

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionIt is of upmost importance to contribute to fill the knowledge gap concerning the characterization of the occupational exposure to microbial agents in the waste sorting setting (automated and manual sorting).MethodsThis study intends to apply a comprehensive field sampling and laboratory protocol (culture based-methods and molecular tools), assess fungal azole resistance, as well as to elucidate on potential exposure related health effects (cytotoxicity analyses). Skin-biota samples (eSwabs) were performed on workers and controls to identify other exposure routes.ResultsIn personal filter samples the guidelines in one automated industry surpassed the guidelines for fungi. Seasonal influence on viable microbial contamination including fungi with reduced susceptibility to the tested azoles was observed, besides the observed reduced susceptibility of pathogens of critical priority (Mucorales and Fusarium sp.). Aspergillus sections with potential toxigenic effect and with clinical relevance were also detected in all the sampling methods.DiscussionThe results regarding skin-biota in both controls´ and workers´ hands claim attention for the possible exposure due to hand to face/mouth contact. This study allowed concluding that working in automated and manual waste sorting plants imply high exposure to microbial agents.

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Effects of plant features on symptoms and airway inflammation in compost workers followed over 18 months

Cited by 2 publications

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Residuals, sludge, and biosolids: Advancements in the field

Residuals, sludge, and biosolids: Advancements in the field

Comprehensive assessment of occupational exposure to microbial contamination in waste sorting facilities from Norway

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