Cancer incidence and mortality in aircraft maintenance workers

Abstract

On the balance of probabilities, there is an increased risk of cancer associated with participation in F-111 deseal/reseal activities.

An Observed Relationship Between Vestibular Function and Auditory Thresholds in Aircraft-Maintenance Workers

“…14 Between 2001 and 2004, we conducted a comprehensive, large-scale epidemiological investigation on behalf of the Australian Department of Defence of all personnel involved in the formal DSRS activities in Australia since the programs began. [15][16][17][18][19] We focused on sensory and neuropsychological measures in this study, due mainly to evidence of their association with organic solvent exposures and a large number of anecdotal complaints about these outcomes. 20,21 The impetus for including a measure of vestibular function in this study was the high levels of exposure to ototoxic and neurotoxic agents to which the F-111 DSRS workers had been exposed that may well have affected balance.…”

Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Defence Personnel Involved in Heavy Engineering Maintenance

“…We have observed them working in squat, semi squat, back flexed to complete range in standing position, kneeling positions and even lying under the vehicle with their hand raised above shoulders. These factors such as dual role, high physical and cognitive demand, awkward posture, long working-hours predispose them to high risk of WMSDs [20][21][22][23] . Welders reported Wrist/finger WMSDs they are exposed to hand transmitted vibration, while using heavy drilling equipment or pneumatically operated cutting tools.…”

Impairment of color vision in aircraft maintenance workers

“…Previously examined as part of this study have been outcomes of cancer (D'Este et al 2008), mental health (SchoWeld et al 2006, neuropsychological health , sexual function ), hearing (Guest et al 2010b), vestibular function (Guest et al 2010c), and peripheral neuropathy (Guest et al 2010a). The aim of this paper is to investigate color vision in workers involved in F-111 fuel tank maintenance relative to appropriate comparison groups.…”