Respiratory function among waste incinerator workers

Charbotel, Barbara; Hours, Martine; Perdrix, A.; Anzivino-Viricel, Lucie; Bergeret, A.

doi:10.1007/s00420-004-0557-7

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“…However, studies concerning internal exposure of workers employed in these facilities are rather scarce. In addition, most of these studies have been carried out in workers at municipal waste incinerators (Hours et al 2003;Leem et al 2003;Kumagai et al 2004;Hu et al 2004;Charbotel et al 2005;Kim et al 2005a;Shih et al 2006b;Yoshida et al 2006), and excepting a survey performed in Germany, in which the levels of a number of metals and organic substances (PCBs, HCB, CLPs, 1-HP, BTEX) were biologically monitored (Angerer et al 1992), the remaining studies were mainly focused on determining PCDD/F concentrations in blood (Kumagai and Koda 2005;Moon et al 2005;Shih et al 2006a, b). Studies concerning the internal exposure of workers at industrial or hazardous waste incinerators are particularly scarce.…”

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confidence: 98%

Levels of metals and organic substances in workers at a hazardous waste incinerator: a follow-up study

Mari

Schuhmacher

Domingo

2008

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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Levels of metals and organic substances in workers at a hazardous waste incinerator: a follow-up study

Mari

Schuhmacher

Domingo

2008

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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“…Employees of municipal landfill sites with the collection and disposal of municipal waste (i.e., waste dumping, sorting, and composting) are classified as the high-risk group when exposure to biological agents at work is considered [6]. There is data on the microbiological exposure of workers who have direct contact with solid waste [7][8][9]. These studies indicated that workers of this industry have an excess risk of workrelated health problems such as musculoskeletal problems, pulmonary diseases, organic dust toxic syndrome symptoms (caught, chesttightness, dyspnoea, and influenza-like symptoms), gastrointestinal problems and irritation of the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes.…”

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Exposure of Workers of Municipal Landfill Site to Bacterial and Fungal Aerosol

Kalwasińska

Burkowska

Brzezinska

2014

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The present research was aimed at assessing the quality of air in work environment of the municipal landfill site in Toru n. Air samples were collected in the outdoor space (operating landfill cell, technological square), and in indoor space (sorting station, weighing station, social room) using the impaction method. The microbiological air testing included determining the number of airborne mesophilic bacteria and molds. Bacterial strains were identified with appropriate API tests; molds were identified according to their macro and micro characteristics. In outdoor air, the highest average concentration of mesophilic bacteria were recorded at the operating landfill cell (1361 colony forming unit (CFU)/m 3 ). The highest average concentrations of molds were recorded at the technological square (1179 CFU/m 3 ). In indoor air, the highest average concentration of investigated microorganisms (bacteria: 10 707 CFU/m 3 , molds:12 471 CFU/m 3 ) were recorded in the sorting facility. The concentration of microorganisms in the outdoor air depended on the season (p < 0.05), but did not depend on the sampling site, while in the indoor air depended on the sampling site (p < 0.05) but did not depend on the season. Bioaerosol emitted in municipal facility was the source of bacterial (Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and fungal species (Aspergillus fumigatus, Madurella grisea, Penicillium manfferei, Scedosporium apiospermium, Cryptococcus neoformans), posing a health risk for humans. However Gram-negative bacteria constituted only a small fraction of the isolated microorganisms. The highest risk of exposure to biological agents was determined in the sorting station. The majority of the outdoor air samples were classified as uncontaminated. The results emphasize the need for regular monitoring of microbiological tests in indoor and outdoor air of municipal landfill sites as well as for control strategies in order to protect workers at landfill.

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“…Studies by Hours et al 82 and Charbotel et al 19 both demonstrated significant impairment of lung function among incinerator workers. However, only Hours et al were able to demonstrate a correlation between lung function impairment and occupational pollutant exposure.…”

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“…The five studies assessed as satisfactory were based on results gained from a generalisable study population; they reported findings with valuable clinical impact (odds‐ratios and risk‐ratios) and considered bias 15–19 …”

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The health impacts of waste incineration: a systematic review

Tait

Brew

Che

et al. 2020

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

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Introduction: Waste incineration is increasingly used to reduce waste volume and produce electricity. Several incinerators have recently been proposed in Australia and community groups are concerned about health impacts. An overview of the evidence on health effects has been needed. Method:A systematic review of English language literature for waste incinerators and health using PRISMA methodology. Results:A range of adverse health effects were identified, including significant associations with some neoplasia, congenital anomalies, infant deaths and miscarriage, but not for other diseases. Ingestion was the dominant exposure pathway for the public. Newer incinerator technologies may reduce exposure.Discussion: Despite these findings, diverse chemicals, poor study methodologies and inconsistent reporting of incinerator technology specifications precludes firmer conclusions about safety. Conclusion:Older incinerator technology and infrequent maintenance schedules have been strongly linked with adverse health effects. More recent incinerators have fewer reported ill effects, perhaps because of inadequate time for adverse effects to emerge. A precautionary approach is required. Waste minimisation is essential.Implications for public health: Public health practitioners can offer clearer advice about adverse health effects from incinerators. We suggest improved research design and methods to make future studies more robust and comparable. We offer ideas for better policy and regulation.

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Respiratory function among waste incinerator workers

Cited by 12 publications

References 28 publications

Levels of metals and organic substances in workers at a hazardous waste incinerator: a follow-up study

Levels of metals and organic substances in workers at a hazardous waste incinerator: a follow-up study

Exposure of Workers of Municipal Landfill Site to Bacterial and Fungal Aerosol

The health impacts of waste incineration: a systematic review

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