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1999

CIS 00-1061 Doekes G., Kamminga N., Helwegen L., Heederik D.
Occupational IgE sensitisation to phytase, a phosphatase derived from Aspergillus niger
The aim of this study was to assess whether work-related respiratory symptoms among workers in a premix factory producing animal feed additives could be due to type I (mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE)) allergic sensitization to phytase. Strongest IgE reactions were found in four exposed workers who reported work-related respiratory symptoms, particularly wheezing, and in one internal control who possibly had become sensitized because the structure of the factory building did not preclude airborne exposure in the offices and corridors of the plant. Phytase is a potentially important new occupational allergen causing specific IgE immune responses among exposed workers. Such IgE sensitization could probably be the cause of work-related asthmatic and other respiratory symptoms if no effective measures are taken to prevent airborne occupational exposure at sites where phytase is handled, particularly during addition of enzyme preparations to animal feed.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, July 1999, Vol.56, No.7, p.454-459. Illus. 23 ref.

CIS 00-866 Levy J.I., Nishioka Y., Gilbert K., Cheng C.H., Burge H.A.
Variabilities in aerosolizing activities and airborne fungal concentrations in a bakery
Concentrations of airborne culturable fungi were measured in the kitchen of a bakery to evaluate variabilities associated with common worker activities, outdoor aerosol distributions and season. Activities were categorized as early morning preparation, cornmeal sifting and tossing, flour dumping and mixing, sweeping and low activity. Sets of measurements were taken over 1 day in spring and 1 day in summer. Fungal concentrations were measured using a one-stage culture plate impactor, and bulk samples were taken from suspected fungal reservoirs within the bakery and subsequently cultured. Compared with the low activity category, elevated levels of total culturable fungi were found during all other activities, with the amount of increase closely related to individual worker activity as well as outdoor concentrations and initial bakery conditions. In the spring, Penicillium was the dominant genus showing activity-related elevations in concentrations, while Cladosporium was the dominant genus during the summer.
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, May-June 1999, Vol.60, No.3, p.317-325. Illus. 22 ref.

CIS 00-670 North S.
Health and Safety Executive
A recipe for safety: Health and safety in the food and drink industries
Topics: beverage industry; bulk storage bins; case study; check lists; cost of accidents; dermatitis; enforcement; falls from heights; food industry; frequency rates; legislation; lung diseases; musculoskeletal diseases; occupational accidents; plant safety and health organization; safety devices; statistics; training manuals; training material; United Kingdom.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1999. 30p. Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 00-726 Amre D.K, Infante-Rivard C., Dufresne A., Durgawale P.M., Ernst P.
Case-control study of lung cancer among sugar cane farmers in India
To investigate the risk of lung cancer among sugar cane farmers and sugar mill workers, a case-control study was conducted in six hospitals in predominantly sugar cane farming districts. Newly diagnosed, histologically confirmed cases were identified from these hospitals between May 1996 and April 1998. Other cancers were chosen as controls and matched to cases by age, sex, district of residence and timing of diagnosis. Adjusting for confounders, an increased risk of lung cancer was found for workers ever employed on a sugar cane farm. Increased risks were round for work involving preparation of the farm and burning of the farm after harvesting. Non-significant increases in risks were round for harvesting the crop and processing the cane in the mills. Exposure to fibres of biogenic amorphous silica (BAS) formed from silica absorbed from the soil and deposited in the leaves of the sugar cane crop or crystalline silica formed as a result of conversion of BAS to cristobalite at high temperatures may account for the increased risks of lung cancer among sugar cane farmers.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Aug. 1999, Vol.56, No.8, p.548-552. 25 ref.

CIS 00-865
Health and Safety Executive
Preventing slips in food and drink industries - Technical update on floor specifications
Replaces CIS 97-655. Topics: antislip floors; beverage industry; data sheet; falls on the level; flooring; food industry; friction; occupational safety; slippery floors; spills; surface properties; United Kingdom.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, May 1999. 3p. Illus. 2 ref.

CIS 00-864
Health and Safety Executive
Workplace transport safety in food and drink premises
Topics: beverage industry; bulk solids storage; check lists; data sheet; elevating platform trucks; fatalities; food industry; fork-lift trucks; in-plant transport; injuries; legal aspects; noise; occupational safety; overturning; reversing; surface properties; United Kingdom; walkways.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, May 1999. 4p. 17 ref.

CIS 00-442 Norlander C., Ohlsson K., Balogh I., Rylander L., Pålsson B., Skerfving S.
Fish processing work: The impact of two sex dependent exposure profiles on musculoskeletal health
To evaluate the impact of work tasks, physical exposure and psychosocial factors on the risk of musculoskeletal disorders in men and women, in a defined industrial setting, 116 male and 206 female fish industry workers were compared with 129 men and 208 women with more varied work. Physical and psychosocial work load as well as musculoskeletal complaints were recorded by a questionnaire. A physical examination was performed and an observation method was used for work evaluation. Despite superficially similar work, there were clear sex differences in physical exposure and the psychosocial work environment. Work in the fish-processing industry was associated with a high risk of neck and upper limb disorders in women, which was probably mainly due to their extremely repetitive work tasks; their male counterparts had less repetitive work and fewer disorders. Also, a healthy worker effect on neck and upper limb disorders was found. The advantage of a physical examination compared with a questionnaire is clearly shown.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Apr. 1999, Vol.56, No.4, p.256-264. Illus. 31 ref.

CIS 99-1900 Lemus-Ruiz B.E.
The local impact of globalization: Worker health and safety in Mexico's sugar industry
With the opening of its economy to international trade, the government of Mexico privatized many of its productive holdings, including the state-owned sugar industry. Since the privatization of the sugar mills, sugar workers have experienced a dramatic reorganization of the work process, and industry-union relationships are being reshaped. The impact of privatization on workers' safety and health is investigated, as are economic and social changes in the work process which have a direct impact on the community as a whole. Topics: economic aspects; environmental pollution; increase in productivity; Mexico; role of government; role of workers organizations; stress factors; sugar industry; work organization.
International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Jan.-Mar. 1999, Vol.5, No.1, p.56-60. 2 ref.

CIS 99-1698 Cook T.M., Ludewig P.M., Rosecrance J.C., Zimmermann C.L., Gerleman D.G.
Electromyographic effects of ergonomic modifications in selected meatpacking tasks
The feasibility of a new method of collection of electromyographic (EMG) data during working conditions in the meat industry was evaluated, and the effects of specific job modifications on the EMG activity of selected upper extremity muscle groups were quantified. Average root mean square surface EMG activity, calibrated to force equivalent units, was collected on 20 workers from three pork processing tasks before and after ergonomic modifications to their tasks. Significant reductions in muscle effort were detected in the biceps and/or wrist and finger flexors after modification for two of the three tasks. This EMG measurement technique can be used to objectively validate reduced muscle effort with ergonomic modifications. Topics: electromyography; ergonomic evaluation; job study; meat industry; muscle testing; repetitive strain injury; repetitive work; upper extremities; work design.
Applied Ergonomics, June 1999, Vol.30, No.3, p.229-233. Illus. 10 ref.

CIS 99-1613 Nieuwenhuijsen M.J., Heederik D., Doekes G., Venables K.M., Newman Taylor A.J.
Exposure-response relations of α-amylase sensitisation in British bakeries and flour mills
Personal flour dust samples were taken in seven British bakeries and flour mills and analyzed for α-amylase with an immunoassay. Exposure to the highest concentrations of α-amylase was found in the dispensing and mixing areas of the bakeries. Exposure to α-amylase showed only a moderate correlation with concentrations of dust and flour aeroallergen. Results also showed a relation between exposure to α-amylase and sensitization to fungal α-amylase. Atopic subjects had an increased risk of sensitization, but this was not significant. Results suggest that exposure to α-amylase is a considerable health risk in British bakeries and flour mills. A small proportion of workers are exposed to α-amylase at concentrations that result in high rates of sensitization. A reduction in exposure to α-amylase is likely to reduce this risk. Topics: airborne dust; allergens; amylase; Aspergillus moulds; bakery products industry; dose-response relationship; exposure evaluation; flour; individual susceptibility; milling industry; personal sampling; sensitization; skin tests.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Mar. 1999, Vol.56, No.3, p.197-201. Illus. 14 ref.

1998

CIS 04-138 Goździewicz D., Augustyńska D., Drygała M., Gierasimiuk J., Konarska M., Pośniak M.
Occupational safety and health in small business - Occupational safety and health in meat processing plants - OSH check list; Employers' guide
Bezpieczeństwo i higiena pracy w małych przedsiębiorstwach - Bezpieczeństwo i higiena pracy w małych zakładach przetwórstwa mięsnego - Lista kontrolna bhp; Poradnik pracodawcy [in Polish]
The check list for the evaluation of occupational safety and health in meat processing plants is designed for use in conjunction with the corresponding employer's guide. It lists the potential hazards that may be found in these workplaces and provides suggestions for their control or elimination. It also contains a list of relevant Polish legislation and technical standards.
Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy, ul. Czerniakowska 16, 00-701 Warszawa, Poland, 1998. 27+36p. 57 ref.

CIS 04-137 Goździewicz D., Augustyńska D., Drygała M., Gierasimiuk J., Konarska M., Pośniak M.
Occupational safety and health in small business - Occupational safety and health in the fruit and vegetable processing industries - OSH check list; Employers' guide
Bezpieczeństwo i higiena pracy w małych przedsiębiorstwach - Bezpieczeństwo i higiena pracy w małych zakładach przetwórstwa owocowo-warzywnego - Lista kontrolna bhp; Poradnik pracodawcy [in Polish]
The check list for the evaluation of occupational safety and health in the fruit and vegetable processing industries is designed for use in conjunction with the corresponding employer's guide. It lists the potential hazards that may be found in these workplaces and provides suggestions for their control or elimination. It also contains a list of relevant Polish legislation and technical standards.
Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy, ul. Czerniakowska 16, 00-701 Warszawa, Poland, 1998. 25+35p. 57 ref.

CIS 01-1134 Hecht G., Héry M., Subra I., Aubert S., Gerber J.M., Hubert J., Oury V., Dieudonné M.
Exposure to chloramine during the treatment of fresh vegetables intended for immediate use
Exposition aux chloramines lors du conditionnement des légumes frais prêts à l'emploi [in French]
The preparation of fresh vegetables for sale to the public is of increasing importance in the food industry, currently growing at an annual rate of about 10%. In order to ensure that the products supplied are safe for consumption, the vegetables are disinfected in chlorinated water prior to packaging. Atmospheric concentration of chlorine or its derivatives was measured in six vegetable packing establishments. Most of the pollution was in the form of mono- and dichloramines, and to a lesser extent nitrogen trichloride. The study also revealed higher pollution levels in firms which used recycled water.
Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 4th Quarter 1998, No.173, p.381-387. Illus. 8 ref.

CIS 01-231 Working in artificial cold
Le travail dans le froid artificiel [in French]
Werken in kunstmatige koude [in Dutch]
Topics: alarm systems; arthritis; Belgium; cardiovascular disorders; cold storage; cold stress; cold workplaces; cooling systems; data sheet; food industry; frostbite; fruit processing and storing; insulating clothing; legal aspects; manual dexterity; meat industry; poisson distribution; Raynaud's phenomenon; responsibilities of employers; retail trade; wholesale trade; work-rest schedules.
Ministère fédéral de l'emploi et du travail, rue Belliard 51, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgium, 1998. 36p. Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 00-1632 Héran-le-Roy O., Sandret N.
Results of the "SUMER 94" survey - Exposure to stresses and physical factors in the food and agriculture sector
Résultats de l'enquête "SUMER 94" - Expositions aux contraintes et nuisances dans les industries agricoles et alimentaires [in French]
Topics: agriculture; biological hazards; chemical hazards; food industry; France; noise; physical hazards; questionnaire survey; risk factors; thermal environment; work organization.
Documents pour le médecin du travail, 2nd Quarter 1998, No.74, p.161-167. Illus.

CIS 00-1457 The risk of infection
Le risque infectieux [in French]
Topics: agriculture; biological hazards; containment; disposal of harmful waste; food industry; France; garbage collectors and related labourers; hospitals; infection control; infectious diseases; infectious hepatitis; injection injuries; job-exposure relation; legal aspects; microorganisms; safety rules; vaccination.
Santé et Travail, Apr. 1998, No.23, p.23-57. Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 00-379 Iparraguirre J.F., Rogard J., Dosne R.
Special pages: Internal emergency plan
Dossier: Plan d'opération interne [in French]
Topics: case study; chemical industry; dangerous substances; emergency organization; fire drills; fire exit drills; first-aid organization; food industry; France; legislation; major hazards; organization; petroleum refining; plant safety organization; toxic substances.
Face au risque, Sep. 1998, No.345, p.9-25. Illus. 3 ref.

CIS 00-483 Larese F., Fiorito A., Casasola F., Molinari S., Peresson M., Barbina P., Negro C.
Sensitization to green coffee beans and work-related allergic symptoms in coffee workers
In a study of 112 workers in a modern coffee manufacturing plant with good environmental conditions, there was a significant correlation between sensitization to green coffee beans and work-related symptoms, common allergic symptoms and atopy by prick test. Results indicate a need to evaluate atopic status in workers and to identify the most susceptible subjects with the aim of informing them of their at-risk status and monitoring their progress.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Dec. 1998, Vol.34, No.6, p.623-627. Illus. 21 ref.

CIS 00-482 Houba R., Doekes G., Heederik D.
Occupational respiratory allergy in bakery workers: A review of the literature
The literature on baker's allergy is reviewed focusing on the allergens involved, epidemiologic research, exposure assessment, evidence of exposure-response relationships and possible prevention strategies. A large number of potential allergens have been identified and are described here. While little is known about the incidence of baker's allergy, a large number of cross-sectional studies have shown that sensitization and work-related symptoms are common among bakery workers. Only atopy and exposure levels have consistently been reported as determinants of this disease. Age, sex and smoking habits do not seem to be associated with sensitization or work-related respiratory symptoms. Immunochemical methods have been developed to investigate the role of allergen exposure in the development of baker's asthma. Clear exposure-response relationships have been found. Implications for prevention strategies and standard setting are discussed.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Dec. 1998, Vol.34, No.6, p.529-546. 177 ref.

CIS 99-1901 Di Lorenzo L., Zocchetti C., Platania A., De Francesco G., De Metrio R., Pirris A., Gigante M.R.
Minor and major industrial accidents in a southern Italian (Apulia) food factory: A ten-year study
Infortuni sul lavoro minori e maggiori in una azienda pugliese del settore alimentare: uno studio decennale [in Italian]
Data on accidents over a 10-year period in a food factory were analysed according to severity, number of hours worked, type of injury and cause. The relationship between types of occupational accidents and consumption of cigarettes, medication and alcohol was also investigated. "Minor" accidents represented 70% of all accidents during the study period. "Blue collar" workers had more frequent and more serious injuries than did technical workers. Minor accidents, and especially accidents associated with taking of medication, occurred more frequently during one-shift than during three-shift work. Increasing seniority was associated with a decrease in the number of "major" accidents and an increase in the number of accidents without absence from work. About 50% of all accidents were associated with unsafe environment and working situations, and the remaining 50% were associated with unsafe behaviour. Heavy smokers showed a higher frequency of "major" accidents, and increasing alcohol consumption was positively correlated with accidents entailing absence from work. Topics: accident absenteeism; age-linked differences; alcohol consumption and accidents; analysis of accident causes; drugs; food industry; hours of work; long-term study; occupational accidents; risk factors; severity rates; shift work; smoking.
Medicina del lavoro, Nov.-Dec. 1998, Vol.89, No.6, p.499-513. 15 ref.

CIS 99-1522 Bauer A., Bartsch R., Stadeler M., Schneider W., Grieshaber R., Wollina U., Gebhardt M.
Development of occupational skin diseases during vocational training in baker and confectioner apprentices: A follow-up study
Risk factors for the development of hand dermatitis were evaluated in a prospective follow-up study of baker and confectioner apprentices. Apprentices were interviewed and examined at the beginning of their vocational training, and 6 and 12 months later. The transepidermal water loss (TEWL) score was also assessed at three standardized sites on the hands. In their case histories, 3.3% of the apprentices reported hand dermatitis. The first assessment after 2 to 4 weeks vocational training revealed hand eczema in 17.5% of the individuals. At the follow-up, after 6 months of training 29.1%, and after 12 months of training 27.0% of the apprentices had hand dermatitis of mild to moderate severity. Within 6 months, the TEWL score rose significantly.There was a significant tendency for atopic skin diathesis to be a predictive factor for the development of occupational hand dermatitis. TEWL score, respiratory atopy and metal sensitization failed to correlate with the development of skin damage in this study. Topics: bakery products industry; dermatitis; epidemiologic study; hand; individual susceptibility; long-term study; risk factors; sensitization dermatitis; skin diseases; skin wetness.
Contact Dermatitis, Dec. 1998, Vol.39, No.6, p.307-311. lllus. 13 ref.

CIS 99-1558 Alanko K., Jolanki R., Estlander T., Kanerva L.
Occupational "multivitamin allergy" caused by the antioxidant ethoxyquin
Topics: antioxidants; case study; eczema; feed production; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies; skin tests; vitamin A; vitamin D; vitamins.
Contact Dermatitis, Nov. 1998, Vol.39, No.5, p.263-264. 11 ref.

CIS 99-1372 Van Dieën J.H., Oude Vrielink H.H.E.
Evaluation of work-rest schedules with respect to the effects of postural workload in standing work
The influence of four work-rest schedules (60min shift-15min break, 45-15, 30-15, 30-30) on acute effects of physical workload in the back and legs due to standing work was investigated in 12 poultry inspectors. Subjective discomfort in the legs and back, and swelling in the distal lower leg were significantly affected, with the 60-15 schedule leading to a higher postural load as compared with the other schedules. No effect on spinal shrinkage was found. It was concluded that the 60-15 schedule should be avoided. An optimal work-rest schedule considering visco-elastic deformation of the spine would probably involve frequent short breaks, whereas longer breaks would seem more effective considering leg swelling. Topics: back disorders; backache; food industry; human experiments; lower extremity disorders; physical workload; questionnaire survey; spinal column; standing posture; work posture; work-rest schedules.
Ergonomics, Dec. 1998, Vol.41, No.12, p.1832-1844. Illus. 32 ref.

CIS 99-1251 Zock J.P., Heederik D., Doekes G.
Evaluation of chronic respiratory effects in the potato processing industry: Indications of a healthy worker effect?
Self reported chronic respiratory symptoms and spirometric lung function were assessed in a cross sectional study among 135 potato processing workers. Evident relations between current exposure indices and respiratory health in the entire group were not found. Workers employed ≤5 years showed a two-fold higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms, lower lung function, and higher endotoxin exposure than workers employed for >5 years. Also, atopy was more prevalent in workers employed ≤5 years. After stratification for duration of employment, negative effects of endotoxin on lung function among workers employed ≤ 5 years were suggested. This study does not show chronic respiratory effects of exposure to organic dust in the potato processing industry. A likely explanation for not detecting apparent effects might be that many symptomatic workers drop out of this industry a few years after starting the job, suggesting a healthy worker effect. Topics: antigens; bacterial toxins; chronic respiratory diseases; cross-sectional study; exposure evaluation; food industry; healthy worker effect; immunoglobulins; individual susceptibility; length of exposure; organic dust; pulmonary function; respiratory function tests; spirometry.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Dec. 1998, Vol.55, No.12, p.883-827. 39 ref.

CIS 99-910 Brisman J., Meding B., Järvholm B.
Occurrence of self reported hand eczema in Swedish bakers
In a retrospective cohort study of 2,923 Swedish bakers, the incidence of hand eczema among males was 16.7 cases/1,000 person-years, compared with 4.4-5.4 among male controls. The corresponding figures for women were 34.4 compared with 11.3-14.1. Skin atopy increased the incidence about threefold and a synergistic effect of atopy and exposure was indicated. Also, bakers had changed job significantly more often than controls. Topics: bakery products industry; change of employment; eczema; frequency rates; hand; individual susceptibility; questionnaire survey.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Nov. 1998, Vol.55, No.11, p.750-754. 23 ref.

CIS 99-1020 Marklin R.W., Monroe J.F.
Quantitative biomechanical analysis of wrist motion in bone-trimming jobs in the meat packing industry
The wrist motion of bone-trimming workers was measured and the kinematic data were compared to wrist motion benchmarks from industrial workers who performed hand-intensive, repetitive work in jobs that were of low and high risk of hand/wrist cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs). Numerous wrist motions in both the left and right hands of bone-trimming workers were in the high-risk category. This quantitative analysis provides biomechanical support for the high incidence of CTDs in the meat packing industry. Topics: body mechanics; forearm rotation; meat industry; repetitive strain injury; repetitive work; upper extremity disorders; wrist lesions; wrist.
Ergonomics, Feb. 1998, Vol.41, No.2, p.227-237. Illus. 6 ref.

CIS 99-906 Brisman J., Torén K., Lillienberg L., Karlsson G., Ahlstedt S.
Nasal symptoms and indices of nasal inflammation in flour-dust exposed bakers
In a study of 12 flour-exposed bakers, 10 reported at least one nasal symptom. Bakers with nasal symptoms had higher concentrations of markers of inflammation in nasal lavage tests compared with nonsymptomatic bakers. Results indicate that flour dust exposure in bakers at levels below the current occupational exposure limit may cause a nonallergic inflammation in the nasal mucosa characterized by activation of neutrophils and fibroblasts. This inflammation causes nasal symptoms. In some cases, the exposure will lead to sensitization to flour and an allergic inflammation involving nasal eosinophils and also causing nasal symptoms. Topics: allergic rhinitis; bakery products industry; case-control study; diseases of nose and sinuses; dose-response relationship; exposure evaluation; flour; inflammations; respirable dust; rhinitis; sensitization; symptoms.
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Nov. 1998, Vol.71, No.8, p.525-532. Illus. 27 ref.

CIS 99-873 Shum K.W., English J.S.C.
Allergic contact dermatitis in food handlers, with patch tests positive to Compositae mix but negative to sesquiterpene lactone mix
Topics: case study; eczema; food industry; lactones; plants; sensitization dermatitis; sesquiterpenes; skin allergies; skin tests; vegetables.
Contact Dermatitis, Oct. 1998, Vol.39, No.4, p.207-208. 12 ref.

CIS 99-661
Health and Safety Executive, Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens
Guidance for handling meat and bone meal material - Supplement to BSE (Bovine spongiform encephalopathy): Background and general occupational guidance
Supplement to CIS 96-2312. Topics: bovine spongiform encephalopathy; contagion; disposal of harmful waste; exhaust ventilation; high-risk groups; infection control; meat industry; personal protective equipment; slaughtering; United Kingdom; zoonoses.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 4p.

CIS 99-411 Bakery
Panadería [in Spanish]
Topics: bakery products industry; check lists; hazard evaluation; legislation; risk factors; safety analysis; safety guides; small enterprises; Spain; training material.
Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, C/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1998. 29p. Illus.
http://internet.mtas.es/Insht/practice/gap_004.pdf [in Spanish]

CIS 99-116 Stål M., Hagert C.G., Moritz U.
Upper extremity nerve involvement in Swedish female machine milkers
Topics: compression paresis; dairy industry; median nerve; muscle testing; questionnaire survey; surgical treatment; upper extremity disorders; women.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, June 1998, Vol.33, No.6, p.551-559. Illus. 20 ref.

CIS 99-308 Zock J.P., Hollander A., Heederik D., Douwes J.
Acute lung function changes and low endotoxin exposures in the potato processing industry
Topics: bacterial toxins; determination in air; epidemiologic study; exposure evaluation; food industry; functional respiratory disorders; job-exposure relation; maximal expiratory flow; organic dust; pulmonary function; respiratory diseases; respiratory function tests.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Apr. 1998, Vol.33, No.4, p.384-391. Illus. 32 ref.

CIS 99-275 Miranda-Romero A., Navarro L., Pérez-Oliva N., González-López A., García-Muñoz M.
Occupational heat contact urticaria
Topics: bakery products industry; case study; erythema; heat; histamine release; urticaria.
Contact Dermatitis, June 1998, Vol.38, No.6, p.358-359. Illus. 19 ref.

CIS 98-1246 Messing K., Tissot F., Saurel-Cubizolles M.J., Kaminski M., Bourgine M.
Sex as a variable can be a surrogate for some working conditions: Factors associated with sickness absence
Topics: canning industry; cold workplaces; conditions of work; food industry; France; hours of work; human relations; mental disorders; musculoskeletal diseases; questionnaire survey; respiratory diseases; risk factors; sex-linked differences; sickness absenteeism; slaughtering; social aspects; work organization; work posture; workplace design.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Mar. 1998, Vol.40. No.3, p.250-260. 42 ref.

CIS 98-1265 Burstyn I., Teschke K., Bartlett K., Kennedy S.M.
Determinants of wheat antigen and fungal α-amylase exposure in bakeries
Topics: allergic asthma; amylase; antigens; bakery products industry; dust measurement; exposure evaluation; flour; fungi; job-exposure relation; respirable dust; risk factors; wheat.
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, May 1998, Vol.59, No.5, p.313-320. Illus. 28 ref.

CIS 98-1264 Smith T.A., Wastell Smith P.
Respiratory symptoms and sensitization in bread and cake bakers
Topics: amylase; asthma; bakery products industry; dust measurement; epidemiologic study; flour; irritation; job-exposure relation; personal sampling; respirable dust; rhinitis; sensitization; skin tests; United Kingdom.
Occupational Medicine, July 1998, Vol.48, No.5, p.321-328. 23 ref.

CIS 98-1263 Pålsson B., Strömberg U., Ohlsson K., Skerfving S.
Absence attributed to incapacity and occupational disease/accidents among female and male workers in the fish-processing industry
Topics: accident absenteeism; epidemiologic study; food industry; frequency rates; musculoskeletal diseases; neck disorders; repetitive work; sex-linked differences; sickness absenteeism; strain injuries; Sweden; upper extremity disorders; wounds.
Occupational Medicine, July 1998, Vol.48, No.5, p.289-295. 23 ref.

CIS 98-1281 Technology and employment in the food and drink industries
La technologie et l'emploi dans les industries des produits alimentaires et des boissons [in French]
Topics: accident absenteeism; beverage industry; conditions of work; food industry; hours of work; ILO; new technologies; occupational accidents; occupational diseases; report; sickness absenteeism.
International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1998, xi, p. 105-108. Bibl.ref. Price: CHF 22.50.

CIS 98-847 Grain dust
Topics: agriculture; airborne dust; allergic alveolitis; allergic respiratory disorders; cereals; chronic bronchitis; data sheet; determination in air; dust control; exhaust ventilation; food industry; grain dust; handling and storage; hazard evaluation; irritants; limitation of exposure; medical supervision; personal protective equipment; transport of materials; United Kingdom.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998, 8p. 16 ref. Price: GBP 5.50.

CIS 98-773 Zuskin E., Kanceljak B., Schachter E.N., Godnic-Cvar J., Mustajbegovic J., Budak A.
Respiratory function and immunological status in cocoa and flour processing workers
Topics: airborne dust; asthma; chocolate and confectionery industry; cocoa; Croatia; determination in air; epidemiologic study; flour; immunology; inhalation tests; pulmonary function; respiratory diseases; respiratory function tests; sensitization; skin tests; ventilatory capacity.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Jan. 1998, Vol.33, No.1, p.24-32. Illus. 42 ref.

CIS 98-992 Ólafsdóttir H., Rafnsson V.
Increase in musculoskeletal symptoms of upper limbs among women after introduction of the flow-line in fish-fillet plants
Topics: assembly-line work; food industry; Iceland; length of service; monotonous work; musculoskeletal diseases; questionnaire survey; repetitive work; upper extremity disorders; women; work organization.
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Jan. 1998, Vol.21, No.1, p.69-77. Illus. 17 ref.

CIS 98-991 Moore J.S., Garg A.
The effectiveness of participatory ergonomics in the red meat packing industry: Evaluation of a corporation
Topics: design of equipment; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; implementation of control measures; information of personnel; injuries; meat industry; medical supervision; morbidity; musculoskeletal diseases; programme evaluation; role of management; sickness absenteeism; upper extremity disorders; USA; work design; workers participation; workmen's compensation.
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Jan. 1998, Vol.21, No.1, p.47-58. Illus. 20 ref.

1997

CIS 02-384 Waschinski D.
Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin
Development of a model for predicting the efficiency of protective measures against explosions in smoke chambers
Entwicklung eines Prognoseverfahrens zur Abschätzung der Wirksamkeit von Schutzmassnahmen gegen Explosionen am Raucherzeuger [in German]
Smoking is among the traditional processes for preparing food. Smoke results from the incomplete combustion of wood or other vegetable matter as a result of insufficient oxygen. Control of smoke chambers is subject to mandatory controls to ensure that there is never any formation of explosive mixtures. These controls require numerous smoke chamber feed and exhaust flow measurements. The objective of this monograph is to study the possibility of documenting the safety of the chamber through a single measurement. A mode of calculation was developed, which allows the estimation of the volumes of smoke chamber feed and exhaust air, limiting the need for measurement to the single value of global air flux volume.
Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1997. 189p. Illus. 33 ref.

CIS 00-1728 Mörchen W.
The deep-frozen food distribution centre of the future: No workplace with sub-freezing temperatures evening shift
Das Tiefkühlkost-Distributionszentrum der Zukunft: kein Arbeitsplatz bei Minustemperaturen [in German]
Topics: air curtains; cold workplaces; cost-benefit analysis; design of equipment; ergonomics; food industry; handling and storage; job study; thermal comfort; work organization.
Logistik im Unternehmen, Mar. 1997, Vol.11, No.3, p.64-67. Illus.

CIS 99-1614 Burstyn I., Teschke K., Kennedy S.M.
Exposure levels and determinants of inhalable dust exposure in bakeries
Dust measurement at seven bakeries showed that tasks such as weighing and pouring and operating dough-breakers and reversible sheeters increased dust exposure, while packing, catching and decorating decreased exposure. Bread and bun production lines were associated with increased full-shift inhalable dust exposure, while cake production and substitution of dusting with the use of divider oil were associated with decreased exposure. Production tasks and characteristics are strong predictors of personal full-shift exposure to flour dust among bakers; these can be altered to reduce exposure levels. Topics: bakery products industry; dust level; dust measurement; exposure evaluation; flour; job-exposure relation; limitation of exposure; mathematical models; prediction; respirable dust; risk factors.
Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Dec. 1997, Vol.41, No.6, p.609-624. 29 ref.

CIS 99-1038 Grant K.A., Habes D.J.
An electromyographic study of strength and upper extremity muscle activity in simulated meat cutting tasks
Muscle activity was measured using surface electromyography (EMG) in 15 subjects exerting force against a handle in postures similar to those observed in the meatpacking industry. Handle position had a significant effect on force exertion capability and on the EMG/force ratio in all muscles. Force exertion capability was maximized and the EMG/force ratio was generally minimized when participants pulled downward on a handle positioned at full arm's reach above the shoulder. For vertical cuts, force decreased and muscle activity generally increased as the handle height was lowered. For horizontal cuts, the full reach distance tended to allow greater force exertion with lower EMG/force ratios. The stab grip also tended to be associated with higher forces and lower EMG/force ratios than the slice grip. Results support the premise that musculoskeletal stresses in meatpacking tasks can be altered through tool and workstation redesign. Topics: design of equipment; electromyography; ergonomic evaluation; grip strength; hand knives; measurement of load on muscles; meat industry; motion study; muscular strength; upper extremity disorders; work posture.
Applied Ergonomics, Apr. 1997, Vol.28, No.2, p.129-137. Illus. 18 ref.

CIS 99-931 Houba R., Heederik D., Kromhout H.
Grouping strategies for exposure to inhalable dust, wheat allergens and α-amylase allergens in bakeries
Full-shift personal dust samples of inhalable dust, wheat allergens and α-amylase allergens were collected in the bakery industry. Components of exposure variability were determined and different grouping strategies for studying exposure-response relationships were compared. The specific job of a bakery worker was identified as the most important source of variability in inhalable flour dust concentrations. For exposure to wheat allergens, the job performed was also the most important source of variation, but type of bakery also explained some of the variability. For α-amylase allergen exposure, information on type of bakery was more important than job information. For exposure to inhalable dust and wheat allergens, a classification by job title would lead to sufficient contrast in average exposure levels. However, a grouping strategy based on a combination of job and type of bakery appeared to be essential to obtain a useful classification of exposure to α-amylase allergens. Topics: allergens; amylase; bakery products industry; classification; dust measurement; exposure evaluation; flour; job-exposure relation; personal sampling; respirable dust; wheat.
Annals of Occupational Hygiene, June 1997, Vol.41, No.3, p.287-296. 31 ref.

CIS 99-690 Seppälä P., Luopajärvi T., Nygård C.L., Mattila M.
From experience to innovation - IEA '97: Volume 6 - Agriculture and food industry, construction work, dental work and traffic safety
Proceedings of the 13th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association held in Tampere, Finland, 29 June-4 July 1997. Volume 6 covers ergonomic issues in agriculture, the food industry, construction work, dental work and traffic safety. Topics: agriculture; air traffic control; air transport; conference; construction work; dental services; drivers cabs; drivers seats; drivers; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; Finland; food industry; musculoskeletal diseases; rail transport; road transport; transport; visual displays.
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Publication Office, Topeliuksenkatu 41 a A, 00250 Helsinki, Finland, 1997. ix, 503p. Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 98-1467 Le Poidevin J.
Preventing slips and trips in the food industry
Topics: comment on directive; falls on the level; flooring; food industry; housekeeping; safety shoes; slippery floors.
Health and Safety at Work, Mar. 1997, Vol.19, No.3, p.16-18. Illus. 5 ref.

CIS 98-777 Hjorther A.B., Christophersen C., Hausen B.M., Menné T.
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from carnosol, a naturally-occurring compound present in rosemary
Topics: case study; Denmark; dermatitis; eczema; essential oils; food industry; plants; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies; skin tests.
Contact Dermatitis, Sep. 1997, Vol.37, No.3, p.99-100. Illus. 11 ref.

CIS 98-776 García-Bravo B., Pérez Bernal A., García-Hernández M.J., Camacho F.
Occupational contact dermatitis from anethole in food handlers
Topics: allergy tests; bakery products industry; trans-anethole; case study; dermatitis; eczema; essential oils; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies; skin tests.
Contact Dermatitis, July 1997, Vol.37, No.1, p.38. 7 ref.

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