Cement dust exposure and acute lung function: A cross shift study

Zeleke, Zeyede K; Moen, Bente E.; Bråtveit, Magne

doi:10.1186/1471-2466-10-19

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“…21 The findings on pulmonary function parameters (the VC (vital capacity), FVC, FEV 1 , FEV 1 /VC ratio and PEFR values) in the study carried out by Yang 22 and his colleagues are consistent with the findings in this study. The findings by Al -Neaimi 16 and others, 6,17 were also similar to the findings in this study. These studies on cement dust exposure have demonstrated the observation of lower pulmonary function indices and impaired lung function.…”

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Effect of Cement Dust Exposure on Lung Function among Residents of Kalambaina Community in Sokoto State, Nigeria

IA¹,

Omokhodion²,

FBO³

et al. 2015

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(P = 0.0001, P= 0.024 and P= 0.0002 respectively). There was however, no statistically significant difference in the PEFR (P = 0.095). Linear regression of the lung function parameters and the duration of exposure or stay in Kalambaina community showed negative correlation. The pattern of obstructive lung function among respondents in both exposed and non exposed communities showed significantly higher prevalence in the exposed community than in the non exposed community (P = 0.0215

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Effect of Cement Dust Exposure on Lung Function among Residents of Kalambaina Community in Sokoto State, Nigeria

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“…Several researchers have reported that chronic occupational exposure to dust in cement factories leads to a greater prevalence of chronic respiratory symptoms and signs such as coughing, sputum, wheezing and dyspnea as well as altering the pulmonary function indices [1][2][3][4][5] .…”

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Dust Exposure and Respiratory Symptoms among Cement Factory Workers in the United Arab Emirates

Ahmed

Abdullah

2012

Ind Health

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This study was conducted in a cement factory in the United Arab Emirates to assess cement dust exposure and its relationship to respiratory symptoms among workers. A total of 149 exposed and 78 unexposed workers participated in this cross-sectional study. Information on demographic and respiratory symptoms was collected by questionnaire. Personal total dust levels were determined by the gravimetric method. Concentration of the total dust ranged between 4.20 mg/ m 3 in the crushers and 15.20 mg/m 3 in the packaging areas, and exceeded the exposure limit in the packaging and raw mill areas. The prevalence of respiratory symptoms was higher among the exposed workers, but the difference from that of unexposed workers was statistically significant only for cough (19.5%; OR=4.5; 95%CI=1.5-13.2), and phlegm (14.8%; OR=13.3; 95%CI=1.8-100.9). Cough and phlegm were found to be related to exposure to dust, cumulative dust and smoking habit, while chronic bronchitis was related to smoking habit. The few factory workers (19.5%) who used masks all the time had a lower prevalence rate of respiratory symptoms than those not using them. High dust level was the only variable that influenced the workers to use the mask all the time. It is recommended that control measures be adopted to reduce the dust and workers should be encouraged to use respiratory protection devices during their working time.

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“…Workers in the crusher and packing sections were highly exposed to total cement dust relative to total lung volume, and total dust has been found to be related to acute respiratory symptoms and acute ventilatory effects in a study done on cement dust exposure in a cement factory in Ethiopia [17].…”

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Respiratory function of workers at a construction company in Bangalore Urban district

Ramesh¹

2015

Int J Occup Safety & Health

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Introduction: Construction sector is one among the largest employers in India. Most of the construction workers are migrants susceptible to occupational health hazards. Construction workers are exposed to a variety of dust and chemicals that may pose a risk to the respiratory system. There is paucity of data on the respiratory function of construction workers in India. Objectives: The objectives were to assess the respiratory function of construction workers and to study possible factors associated with the respiratory function of these construction workers. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted among 197 workers in a construction company in Bangalore Urban district from November - December 2010. The study tools were an interview schedule to study the respiratory function and possible associated factors and clinical examination which included anthropometry (height, weight) and Wright’s mini peak flow meter to measure peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR). The data was analyzed using standard statistical software. Results: Among male workers, the mean PEFR was 457.43 l/min (SD 65.38 l/min) while among female workers, the mean PEFR was 326 l/min (SD 46.95 l/min). Respiratory function as measured by peak flow meter was decreased in 127 (64.5%) workers. The current reported tobacco smoking was 41.2% (77) among 187 males. Only 3 (1.5%) workers reported to use of face mask. There was no significant association (p>0.05) between respiratory function, and duration of work more than a year at construction company, use of face mask or smoking. Conclusion: This preliminary study revealed that the respiratory function among the workers was decreased. More precise studies with population control matched for age using pulmonary function tests are needed to assess the findings of the study.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v4i1.10000

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Cement dust exposure and acute lung function: A cross shift study

Cited by 107 publications

References 17 publications

Effect of Cement Dust Exposure on Lung Function among Residents of Kalambaina Community in Sokoto State, Nigeria

Effect of Cement Dust Exposure on Lung Function among Residents of Kalambaina Community in Sokoto State, Nigeria

Dust Exposure and Respiratory Symptoms among Cement Factory Workers in the United Arab Emirates

Respiratory function of workers at a construction company in Bangalore Urban district

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