Search for dissertations about: "exponering"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 190 swedish dissertations containing the word exponering.

  2. 1. Fate and exposure assessment of PCDD/Fs at contaminated sites

    Author : Annika Åberg; Karin Wiberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; contaminated sites; dioxins; PCDD F; exposure; food chain; modeling; risk assessment; physical-chemical properties; förorenade områden; dioxiner; PCDD F; exponering; födokedja; modellering; riskbedömning; fysikaliska-kemiska egenskaper; Environmental chemistry; Miljökemi;

    Abstract : Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDD) and polychlorinated dibenzo-furans (PCDFs) belong to the most toxic compounds known to science and they are defined as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) under the Stock-holm Convention. The general human exposure to PCDD/Fs is primarily through dietary intake. READ MORE

  4. 2. Shoulder-neck exposure from assembly work and the significance of rationalization

    Author : Shihan Bao; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial Work Environment; Industriell produktionsmiljö;

    Abstract : The main purpose of this thesis was to investigate the implications of different rationalization levels of assembly work on shoulder-neck exposure. Three levels were studied: (1) a Chinese Tayloristic system, (2) a Swedish Tayloristic system, and (3) an assembly workplace rationalization in Sweden according to 'modern' rationalization principles including ergonomic purposes. READ MORE

  5. 3. Katten också! Exponering för pälsdjur och dess konsekvenser för pälsdjursallergiska barn

    Author : Ann-Charlotte Egmar; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Allergens; BAMSE; Can f 1; cat; child; CHQ; dog; horse; environment; Fel d 1; heredity; HRQOL; pet allergy; prevention;

    Abstract : In Sweden about 40-50 % of the population has furred pets at home, primarily a cat or a dog, and about 1520% of the population is allergic to pets. Allergic symptoms may be provoked among pet allergic individuals by direct or indirect exposure to furred pets. READ MORE

  6. 4. Social determinants in asthma : population-based studies on asthma and respiratory symptoms in relation to occupation, occupational exposure and socioeconomic status

    Author : Christian Schyllert; Anne Lindberg; Eva Rönmark; Martin Andersson; Magnus Ekström; Linnea Hedman; Ernst Omenaas; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Asthma; Signs and Symptoms; Respiratory; Social Determinants of Health; Socioeconomic Factors; Epidemiology; Occupational and Environmental Medicine; arbets- och miljömedicin;

    Abstract : Background: Asthma is one of the most common chronic obstructive airway diseases among children and adults, with a prevalence between 6-11% in European countries. It is also the most common work-related occupational respiratory disease. READ MORE

  7. 5. Call centre work : characteristics, physical, and psychosocial exposure, and health related outcomes

    Author : Kerstin Norman; Håkan Alm; Ewa Wigaeus Tornqvist; Allan Toomingas; Gunnevi Sundelin; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Callcenter; fysisk och psykosocial exponering; hälsa; Work sciences and ergonomics; Arbetsvetenskap och ergonomi;

    Abstract : Call centres (CCs) are one of the most rapidly growing forms of workplaces in Sweden. The overall aim of this thesis was to describe work characteristics, physical and psychosocial exposures, and health related outcomes, for CC operators in selected CC in Sweden. READ MORE