| Document ID (ISN) | 110288 |
| CIS number |
09-1341 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0340-0131 - International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Schmid K., Jüngert B., Hager M., Drexler H. |
| Title |
Is there a need for special preventive medical check-ups in employees exposed to experimental animal dust? |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 2009, Vol.82, No.3, p.319-327. Illus. 23 ref. |
| Abstract |
In Germany, employers of workers exposed to experimental animal dust are required by law to provide preventive medical check-ups. This article reports first experiences with these medical check-ups conducted since 2005 at a university hospital among 132 workers in contact with experimental animal dust. Participants responded to a questionnaire on their symptoms and were subjected to respiratory function tests, whole-body plethysmography, skin prick tests, a bronchial provocation test with methacholine, and serological examinations for total IgE and specific IgE. Findings are discussed. The results confirm the need of regular check-ups for workers in contact with experimental animal dust. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
allergens; airborne dust; Germany; medical examinations; handling of animals; medical supervision; experimental animals |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
responsibilities of employers; immunoglobulins; rhinitis; legal aspects; methacholine; asthma; determination in blood; questionnaire survey; personal protective equipment; hospitals; inhalation tests; skin tests; respiratory function tests; limitation of exposure |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Animal hazards
Livestock rearing
|
