Health-check questionnaire for subjects exposed to cold

Hassi, Juhani; Raatikka, Veli-Pekka; Huurre, Maire

doi:10.3402/ijch.v62i4.17587

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“…In health care, the special needs of the susceptible population groups should be taken into account when planning and practising health care and when providing individual recommendations. For this purpose a specific health questionnaire for cold work was developed, described by Hassi et al 120) .…”

Section: Management Of Cold Health Risks At Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Health Problems in Cold Work

2009

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Cold in- and outdoor work can result in different adverse effects on human health. Health problems decrease performance and work productivity and increase the occurrence of accidents and injuries. Serious health problems can also result in absence from work due to sick leave or hospitalization. At its worst, work in cold conditions could be associated with deaths due to cold-related accidents or a sudden health event. Musculoskeletal complaints, like pain, aches etc. are common in indoor cold work. Breathing cold air while working may lead to respiratory symptoms, which can decrease performance in cold. The symptoms are usually worsened by exercise and ageing, being more common in persons having a respiratory disease. Cardiovascular complaints and related performance decrements could be especially pronounced during work in cold weather and involving physical exercise, especially among those with an underlying cardiovascular disease. The article also reviews the current information related to diabetes, skin disorders and diseases, as well as cold injuries and accidents occurring in cold work. Increasing awareness and identifying workplace- and individual-related cold risks is the first step in proper cold risk management. Following this, the susceptible population groups need customized advice on proper prevention and protection in cold work.

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Section: Management Of Cold Health Risks At Workmentioning

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Health Problems in Cold Work

2009

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“…Perform a comprehensive, physician-supervised, preparticipation medical screening to identify athletes with a previous history of cold injury and athletes predisposed to cold injury based upon known risk factors (Table 3). This preparticipation examination should include questions pertaining to a history of cold injury and problems with cold exposure 16 and should be performed before planned exposures to conditions that may lead to cold injury. Evidence Category: C 2.…”

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National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Environmental Cold Injuries

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Castellani

et al. 2008

Journal of Athletic Training

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Objective: To present recommendations for the prevention, recognition, and treatment of environmental cold injuries.Background: Individuals engaged in sport-related or workrelated physical activity in cold, wet, or windy conditions are at risk for environmental cold injuries. An understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology, risk management, recognition, and immediate care of environmental cold injuries is an essential skill for certified athletic trainers and other health care providers working with individuals at risk.Recommendations: These recommendations are intended to provide certified athletic trainers and others participating in athletic health care with the specific knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to address environmental cold injuries. Each recommendation has been graded (A, B, or C) according to the Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy criterion scale.

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“…However, it can be dangerous causing the body core temperature to drop. Accompanied with wind speed and humidity levels, low temperature can affect workers' health [1,3–7] .…”

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Cold Exposure and Health Effects Among Frozen Food Processing Workers in Eastern Thailand

Thetkathuek

Yingratanasuk

Jaidee

et al. 2015

Safety and Health at Work

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Frozen food processing workers work under a cold environment which can cause several adverse health effects.This study explored factors affecting workers' health in the frozen food industry in Thailand. Participants comprised 497 workers exposed to a cold working environment and 255 office workers who served as the controls.Data were collected by a survey on the work environment, and the interview of workers for abnormal symptoms. The exposed group had the following characteristics: 52.7% male, overall average age of 27 (SD 6.6) years old, attained elementary education (Grade 4 and Grade 6) (54.1%), married (48.9%), smokers (21.3%), alcohol consumption (31.0%), duration of work was between 1 and 5 years (65.2%), working 6 days a week (82.7%), 1–5 hours of overtime per week (33.8%), office workers (33.9%); work category: sizing (6.9%), peeling (28.3%) dissecting (22.2%), and in the warehouse (8.6%). The temperature in the work environment ranged from 17.2°C to 19.2°C in most sections, −18.0°C in the warehouse, and 25°C in the office areas. Warehouse workers had more abnormal symptoms than controls including repeated pain in the musculoskeletal system (OR 11.9; 95% CI 6.12–23.45), disturbance throughout the body (OR 4.60; 95% CI 2.00–10.56), respiratory symptoms (OR 9.73; 95% CI 3.53–26.80), episodic finger symptoms (OR 13.51; 95% CI 5.17–35.33).The study results suggest that workers' health should be monitored especially with regard to back and muscle pain, respiratory symptoms, episodic finger symptoms, and cardiovascular symptoms. Health promotion campaigns such as antismoking and reduction of alcohol consumption should be established because smoking and alcohol consumption are contributing factors to the pathogenesis of Raynaud's phenomenon and peripheral vascular disorders such as hypertension and heart disease.

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Health-check questionnaire for subjects exposed to cold

Cited by 8 publications

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Health Problems in Cold Work

Health Problems in Cold Work

National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Environmental Cold Injuries

Cold Exposure and Health Effects Among Frozen Food Processing Workers in Eastern Thailand

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