Results: 73

Occupational accidents with biological material in a school hospital

Rev. bras. enferm; 72 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze occupational accidents with exposure of nursing technicians to biological material in a school hospital. Method: nursing technicians were invited to answer a questionnaire related to occupational accidents with biological material. Results: 275 professionals from 9 hospi...

Occupational exposure to pesticides and hematological alterations: A survey of farm residents in the South of Brazil

Abstract This study sought to investigate the association of exposure to organochlorine (OC) and non-persistent pesticides with hematological parameters in an agricultural population in Southern Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a random sample of 275 farm workers and their families in F...

Prevalence of Lens Opacity in Interventional Cardiologists and Professional Working in the Hemodynamics in Brazil

Arq. bras. cardiol; 112 (4), 2019
Abstract Background: Posterior subcapsular cataract is a tissue reaction commonly found among professionals exposed to ionizing radiation. Objective: To assess the prevalence of cataract in professionals working in hemodynamics in Brazil. Methods: Professionals exposed to ionizing radiation (group 1, ...

Sociodemographic and clinical profile of patients with occupational contact dermatitis seen at a work-related dermatology service, 2000 - 2014

An. bras. dermatol; 94 (2), 2019
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Occupational dermatoses are common, especially contact dermatitis. Epidemiological studies on these dermatoses are scarce in Brazil and they are necessary as part of the public policy to protect workers' health. OBJECTIVES: To identify sociodemographic and clinical profile of pati...

Producción subjetiva sobre la exposición a agroquímicos. Revisión de la bibliografía científica

Resumen La intensificación de la producción agrícola en los países del cono sur de Latinoamérica ha implicado un incremento en la utilización de agroquímicos. La producción científica disponible en salud se ha concentrado en los aspectos epidemiológicos, y son escasos los estudios que contempla...

Legionelosis ocupacional en mayores de 18 años: revisión sistemática

Resumen El objetivo es revisar la literatura científica sobre los problemas de salud derivados de la exposición laboral a Legionella spp. Revisión sistemática de la literatura científica recogida en las bases de datos MEDLINE (Pubmed), ISI-Web of Science (Institute for Scientific Information), Cochr...

Workers' perception of hazards on recycling sorting facilities in São Paulo, Brazil

Abstract The paper discusses views, perceptions, experiences, knowledge and behaviors related to occupational risks among recycling workers. Data collection involved field observation and two focus groups in each site. Narratives were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed for themes. Findings are presented...

Epidemiological profile of farmworkers from the state of Rio de Janeiro

Rev. bras. enferm; 72 (supl.1), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the epidemiological profile of farmworkers exposed to pesticides in the city of Casimiro de Abreu, Rio de Janeiro State. Method: cross-sectional study, conducted through a questionnaire. The collected data were typed in spreadsheet and processed in the R software. Resul...

Occupational exposure and poisoning by chemical products in the Federal District

Rev. bras. enferm; 72 (supl.1), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: to describe case of occupational exposure to chemical products. Method: descriptive retrospective study using record data of 382 workers assisted in the Outpatient Care for Occupational Toxicology of the Reference Center of Workers' Health of the Federal District, between 2009 and 2...