Risks of a lifetime in construction. Part II: Chronic occupational diseases

Dement, John M.; Welch, Laura S.; Dong, Xiuwen Sue; Bingham, Eula; Quinn, Patricia

doi:10.1002/ajim.22366

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“…In relation to age, older workers reported higher prevalence of hearing handicap. These findings were compatible with previous studies 3,8 , which revealed that older workers in the construction sector are 2-6 times more likely to have hearing problems than professionals in other activities. This fact is understandable because older individuals tend to be exposed to occupational risk factors for hearing loss for longer periods, and suffer more from the cumulative effect of aging on hearing (presbycusis) 7 .…”

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“…However, some workers declared that they had never undergone any type of pre-employment hearing test. This situation is worrying, since studies show that the work environment in the construction sector presents high levels of sound pressure and other harmful agents to the auditory system, configuring an important public health problem [2][3][4] . The results of the present study point to the need for hearing monitoring through the investigation of auditory handicap among construction workers, as established by the Occupational Health Medical Control Program (PCMSO) part of the Brazilian Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) 31 .…”

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“…Studies show a high prevalence of hearing loss among workers of the construction sector, which ranges from 13 -70% and is higher in professionals with longer exposure times. 2,3 In Brazil, more than 19 thousand work accidents resulted from hearing problems among construction workers were recorded between 2002 and 2012 4 . Occupational hearing loss has been an important public health problem since it can affect the development of interpersonal communication, language, speech and social interaction, which may impair learning and, consequently, the professional development of the affected population 5 .…”

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Desvantagem auditiva psicossocial e fatores associados em trabalhadores do setor da construção em Mato Grosso, Brasil

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Silva

Luccia

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Rev. bras. epidemiol.

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ABSTRACT:Objective: To estimate the prevalence and to analyze the factors associated with self-reported hearing handicap by construction workers in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 866 construction and heavy construction workers. Participants responded to an epidemiological survey subdivided in: identification data, sociodemographic data; lifestyle; work environment characteristics; occupational exposure factors; hearing protection measures; and hearing handicap inventory to quantify the psychosocial consequences of work-related hearing loss. Results: The prevalence of hearing impairment among workers in the construction sector was 14.43% (n = 125). There were 311 emotional and social complaints related to hearing problems. Hearing handicap was associated with: 60 or over age group (PR = 1.94, 95%CI 1.01 -3.71); alcohol consumption (PR = 1.94, 95%CI 1.38 -2.73); direct exposure to noise (PR = 1.75; 95%CI 1.03 -2.97); exposure to dust (PR = 1.59, 95%CI 1.13 -2.24); non-use of earplugs (PR = 1.39, 95%CI 1.00 -1.93); and non-use of neck flap cap (PR = 1.52, 95%CI 1.09 -2.13). Conclusion: We observed a high prevalence of hearing impairment among workers in the construction sector associated with: individuals aged 60 years or older; alcoholism; exposure to noise and dust; non-use of earplugs; and non-use of neck flap cap. Therefore, it is necessary to implement policies aimed at preserving the hearing health of construction and heavy construction workers.

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Desvantagem auditiva psicossocial e fatores associados em trabalhadores do setor da construção em Mato Grosso, Brasil

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Silva

Luccia

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“…Findings from previous studies suggest that construction workers are at increased risk for COPD and pneumoconiosis due to various occupational hazards such as organic dusts, wood dusts, silica, and isocyanates. 14,32–34 Furthermore, in a study among laborers and craftsperson, those who were exposed to chemical hazards were more likely to be cigarette smokers compared with those who were unexposed (odds ratio = 1.42). 31 Exposure to both tobacco smoke and occupational exposures can have a synergistic respiratory health effect.…”

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Tobacco product use among workers in the construction industry, United States, 2014‐2016

Syamlal

King

Mazurek

2018

American J Industrial Med

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“…Certain dusts, rich in silica, alkaline fine particles or asbestos are particularly hazardous, increasing risks for respiratory and cardiovascular disease and cancer [16, 17]. …”

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Health Risks to Ecological Workers on Contaminated Sites - The Department of Energy as a Case Study

Burger

Gochfeld

2016

J Community Med Health Educ

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Background At most contaminated sites the risk to workers focuses on those ‘hazardous waste workers’ directly exposed to chemicals or radionuclides, and to the elaborate approaches implemented to protecting their health and safety. Ecological workers generally are not considered. Objectives To explore the risks to the health and safety of ecological workers on sites with potential chemical and radiological exposures before, during or after remediation of contamination. To use the U.S. Department of Energy as a case study, and to develop concepts that apply generally to sites contaminated with hazardous or nuclear wastes, Methods Develop categories of ecological workers, describe their usual jobs, and provide information on the kinds of risks they face. Ecological activities include continued surveillance and monitoring work on any sites with residual contamination, subject to institutional controls and engineered barriers following closure as well as the restoration. Results The categories of ecological workers and their tasks include 1) Ecological characterization, mapping and monitoring, 2) biodiversity studies, 2) Contaminant fate and transport, 3) On-going industrial activities 4) Remediation activities (environmental management), 5) Environmental restoration, 6) Post-cleanup surveillance and monitoring, and 7) Post-closure future site activities. There are a set of functional activities that can occur with different frequencies and intensities, including visual inspection, collecting biological samples, collecting media physical samples, collecting biological debris, restoration planting, and maintaining ecosystems. Conclusions Ecological workers face different exposures and risks than other environmental cleanup workers. Many of their tasks mimic shift work with long hours leading to fatigue, and they are exposed to biological as well as chemical/radiological hazards. DOE and other entities need to examine the risks to ecological workers on site with an eye to risk reduction.

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Risks of a lifetime in construction. Part II: Chronic occupational diseases

Abstract: When compared with estimates from annualized cross-sectional data, lifetime risk estimates are highly useful for risk expression, and should help to inform stakeholders in the construction industry as well as policy-makers about magnitudes of risk.

Cited by 31 publications

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Desvantagem auditiva psicossocial e fatores associados em trabalhadores do setor da construção em Mato Grosso, Brasil

Desvantagem auditiva psicossocial e fatores associados em trabalhadores do setor da construção em Mato Grosso, Brasil

Tobacco product use among workers in the construction industry, United States, 2014‐2016

Health Risks to Ecological Workers on Contaminated Sites - The Department of Energy as a Case Study

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