Skin symptoms in bakery and auto body shop workers: associations with exposure and respiratory symptoms

Arrandale, Victoria H; Meijster, Tim; Pronk, Anjoeka; Doekes, Gert; Redlich, Carrie A.; Holness, D. Linn; Heederik, Dick

doi:10.1007/s00420-012-0760-x

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“…Skin adsorption of isocyanates also seems to play an important role in the process of development of the changes in the respiratory system. Arrandale et al [25] studied the relationship between changes appearing on skin and changes in airways of painters using lacquers containing isocyanates (HDI) and among bakers exposed to flour dust. For lacquer painters employed in automobile repair workshops, the authors established strong and statistically significant relationships between skin changes and pulmonary symptoms.…”

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Occupational exposure to selected isocyanates in Polish industry

Brzeźnicki¹,

Bonczarowska²

2015

Med Pr

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Funding / Finansowanie: within the project IMP 4.8 titled "Evaluation of reliability of selected isocyanates determinations in the air of workplace based on the biological monitoring of their metabolites eliminated with urine. " Project coordinator: Sławomir Brzeźnicki, Ph.D.http://dx.doi.org/10.13075/mp.5893.00020 AbstractBackground: Isocyanates constitute a group of highly reactive, low molecular weight chemicals used worldwide for polyurethane manufacturing. The occupational exposure to these compounds is a major cause of occupational asthma, thus it is very important to monitor their concentration in the workplace atmosphere. The aim of the study was to measure the concentration of 4,4'-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI; CAS 101-68-8), toluene-2,4-di-isocyanate (2,4-TDI; CAS 584-84-9), toluene-2,6-di-isocyanate (2,6-TDI; CAS 91-08-7) and hexamethylene di-isocyanate (HDI; CAS 822-06-0) in the work environment for evaluation of the occupational exposure to these compounds. Material and Methods: Determination of concentrations of selected isocyanates was carried out in 21 manufacturing plants, during different industrial processes. The collected air samples (personal samples) were analyzed by means of the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Results: The presented results represent the 1st data on the occupational exposure to isocyanates in Poland. This set of data is generally indicative of concentrations of analyzed isocyanates that are low and do not exceed the maximum admissible concentration (MAC) values in Poland. Elevated concentrations (above the MAC value) were found only for the TDI in the course of manufacturing of polyurethane foam blocks. Conclusions: Results of many studies show that low concentrations of isocyanates (particularly of low volatility like for example MDI) in the air cannot exclude the possibility of additional absorption of these compounds through skin. Taking into consideration all the uncertainties associated with the evaluation of the risk of exposure to isocyanates based solely on measurement of their levels in the air, it would seem that the simultaneous application of environmental and biological monitoring would only facilitate a reliable assessment of the occupational exposure risk. Med Pr 2015;66(3):291-301

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Occupational exposure to selected isocyanates in Polish industry

Brzeźnicki¹,

Bonczarowska²

2015

Med Pr

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“…In addition, exposure-response relationships for skin symptoms were observed in auto body shop workers; similar relations for work-related skin symptoms in bakery workers did not reach statistical significance. Thus, the association may have been missed in bakery workers, due to poor correlation between airborne and skin exposure for the particulate exposure and the lack of information on other, potentially causal, exposures in the workplace [58].…”

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Recent Trends in Occupational Contact Dermatitis

Wiszniewska

Walusiak‐Skorupa

2015

Curr Allergy Asthma Rep

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Occupational contact dermatitis (OCD) remains prevalent among workers and impacts quality of life and workability. The purpose of this review is to summarize the recent advances in occupational contact dermatitis as well as potential hazardous agents in the workplaces causing OCD. The review covers new developments in the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and management of occupational contact dermatitis. This article also provides updated information on the prevalence of work-related skin symptoms and on new contact allergens among working population. It is emphasized that in the context of prevention of OCD, special attention should be focused on the identified high-risk occupational groups, especially healthcare workers and hairdressers starting with the apprentices. Current approaches include working out the standards and guidelines to improve the education, knowledge, diagnosis, and management of OCD based on a multidisciplinary team of medical specialists and an employer.

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“…A ocupação e o setor de trabalho podem ser determinantes no surgimento dos agravos de pele [18][19][20] . Os trabalhadores de serviços gerais e higienização podem ter alta incidência de doenças de pele, além de ter risco de moderado a alto para tais agravos.…”

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Prevalência de agravos de pele e fatores associados em trabalhadores de uma empresa agropecuária do sul do Brasil

Haeffner¹,

Heck²,

Jardim³

2016

Rev. Bras. Med. Trab.

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ARTIGO ORIGINALRESUMO | Contexto: Apesar da proteção conferida à saúde pela pele e anexos, há fatores que podem atingir esse órgão, provocando nele importantes agravos. Entre tais fatores estão os ocupacionais. Objetivo: Descrever a prevalência e analisar os fatores associados com problemas de pele, em geral autorrelatados, causados pelo trabalho. Métodos: O presente estudo, de corte transversal, entrevistou trabalhadores de uma empresa agropecuária do sul do Brasil. O instrumento da pesquisa foi um questionário semiestruturado com questões abertas e fechadas, aplicado por meio de entrevistas. Resultados: Dos 326 trabalhadores da empresa, foram entrevistados 273 (83,8%), e foi encontrada uma prevalência de agravos de pele de 15,2%. Houve maior ocorrência de problemas de pele em homens (16,8%), faixa etária dos 41 aos 50 anos (20,3%), associados com exposições ocupacionais, especialmente a poeiras. Conclusão: Conclui-se que é importante o gerenciamento dos riscos ambientais, uma vez que podem estar associados ao surgimento de problemas de pele relacionados ao trabalho. Palavras-chave | dermatose ocupacional; saúde do trabalhador; exposição ocupacional; epidemiologia; produção agrícola. ABSTRACT | Context:Despite the health protection provided by the skin and appendages, there are factors that can affect this organ, causing major skin injuries. Among such factors are the occupational ones. Objective: To describe the prevalence and to analyze the factors associated with generally self-reported skin problems caused by work. Methods: This cross-sectional study interviewed workers from an agricultural company in Southern Brazil. The research instrument was a semi-structured questionnaire containing opened and closed questions. Results: Out of the 326 employees in the company, 273 (83.8%) were interviewed. A prevalence of skin disorders of 15.2% was found. There was a greater occurrence of skin problems in men (16.8%), who were aged between 41 and 50 years (20.3%). These problems were associated with occupational exposures, especially to dust. Conclusion: It can be concluded that environmental risk management is important, as it may be associated with the occurrence of work-related skin problems.

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Skin symptoms in bakery and auto body shop workers: associations with exposure and respiratory symptoms

Cited by 16 publications

References 36 publications

Occupational exposure to selected isocyanates in Polish industry

Occupational exposure to selected isocyanates in Polish industry

Recent Trends in Occupational Contact Dermatitis

Prevalência de agravos de pele e fatores associados em trabalhadores de uma empresa agropecuária do sul do Brasil

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