Search for dissertations about: "work exposure"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 854 swedish dissertations containing the words work exposure.

2. 1. Work ability and exposure to work demands among workers with neck pain

   Author : Stefan Oliv; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; work ability; prevention; neck pain; sikness absence; musculoskeletal disorders; exposure; Work demands;

   Abstract : Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders, which causes sickness absence and early retirement. Manual labor, awkward postures and repetitive work are commonly reported as causes for work-related neck disorders. Both neck pain and heavy physical work have been linked to lower levels of work ability. READ MORE

4. 2. Ethical problems in work and working environment contexts

   Author : Anders J. Persson; KTH; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; contract of employment; double standards; drug testing. ethics; ethical justification; exposure; genetic testing; health and safety standards; privacy; surveillance; risks; work; work environment; Philosophy;

   Abstract : This thesis identifies and systematizes two categories ofpractical problems that stem from work and working environmentcontexts: workplace privacy and occupational health risks. Thefocus of the discussion is on ethical justification. READ MORE

5. 3. 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

6. 4. Isocyanates - assessment of human exposure

   Author : Håkan Tinnerberg; Avdelningen för arbets- och miljömedicin; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; pollution control; Miljöteknik; kontroll av utsläpp; Analytical chemistry; Analytisk kemi; exposure; biomonitoring; occupational; isophorone diisocyanate; hexamethylene diisocyanate; methylenediphenyl diisocyanate; toluene diisocyanate; amines; aminoisocyanates; polyurethane; isocyanates; Liquid chromatography; Environmental technology; mass spectrometry;

   Abstract : Isocyanates are used mainly for manufacturing of polyurethane (PUR) foams, lacquers, elastomers and glues. The production of PUR exceeds 2 million tonnes per year and is increasing. Occupational exposure to isocyanates are associated with respiratory disorders. READ MORE

7. 5. Aerosol Measurements as Applied for Exposure Characterization

   Author : Andreas Dahl; Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; railroad; indoor air; environment; occupational health; exposure; isocyanate; airborne particles; station; traffic;

   Abstract : It is important to decrease the burden of disease. This is in part achieved by decreasing risks. The aim of this thesis is to provide a methodology for the characterization of aerosol exposure, which may lead to negative health effects. READ MORE