Abstrak: The involvement of organophosphate insecticides in cognitive disorders is supported by epidemiologic and biological evidence, but the effects of long-term exposure remain debated. We studied the association between organophosphate exposure and cognitive performance in vine workers from the PHYTONER study cohort in the Bordeaux area of France. Results from interviews of 614 subjects conducted at the 4-year follow-up between 2001 and 2003 were analyzed. Exposure to pesticides since 1950 was assessed with cumulative exposure scores for 34 organophosphates combining an historical crop-exposure pesticide matrix and field exposure studies, taking into account the characteristics of treatment (mixing, spraying, equipment cleaning) and reentry tasks. For the 11 organophosphates retained in the analysis, exposure (ever vs. never) was associated with low cognitive performance. No dose-effect relationship was found, but an increased risk was observed with a 50-mg increase in the cumulative score, which was greater with mevinphos (Benton Visual Retention Test: odds ratio = 3.26, 95% confidence interval: 1.54, 6.88; Trail Making Test, part A: odds ratio = 3.03, 95% confidence interval: 1.39, 6.62). Our results support the hypothesis that cognitive disorders observed in vine workers may be associated with exposure to specific organophosphates.

Abstrak: Inconsistent evidence exists regarding the association between work-related factors and risk of multiple sclerosis (MS). We examined the association between occupational exposures and risk of a first clinical diagnosis of central nervous system demyelination (FCD), which is strongly associated with progression to MS, in a matched case-control study of 276 FCD cases and 538 controls conducted in Australia (2003-2006). Using a personal residence and work calendar, information on occupational history and exposure to chemicals and animals was collected through face-to-face interviews. Few case-control differences were noted. Fewer cases had worked as professionals (≥6 years) than controls (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 0.60, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.37, 0.96). After further adjustment for number of children, cases were more likely to have ever been exposed to livestock than controls (AOR = 1.54, 95% CI: 1.03, 2.29). Among women, there was an increase in FCD risk associated with 10 or more years of exposure to livestock (AOR = 2.78, 95% CI: 1.22, 6.33) or 6 or more years of farming (AOR = 2.00, 95% CI: 1.23, 3.25; also adjusted for number of children). Similar findings were not evident among men. Thus, farming and exposure to livestock may be important factors in the development of FCD among women, with this finding further revealed after the confounding effect of parity or number of children is considered.

Abstrak: The aim of this study was to investigate the possible association between residential distance to high-voltage power lines and neurodegenerative diseases, especially Alzheimer's disease. A Swiss study previously found increased risk of Alzheimer's disease for people living within 50 m of a power line. A register-based case-control study including all patients diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases during the years 1994-2010 was conducted among the entire adult population of Denmark. Using conditional logistic regression models, hazard ratios for ever living close to a power line in the time period 5-20 years before diagnosis were computed. The risks for developing dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and motor neuron disease were not increased in persons living within close vicinity of a power line. The risk of Alzheimer's disease was not increased for ever living within 50 m of a power line (hazard ratio = 1.04, 95% confidence interval: 0.69, 1.56). No dose-response according to number of years of living within 50 m of a power line was observed, but there were weak indications of an increased risk for persons diagnosed by the age of 75 years. Overall, there was little support for an association between neurodegenerative disease and living close to power lines.

Abstrak: Latar Belakang: kesibukan dalam bekerja sehari-hari, seringkali individu mengabaikan aspek risiko keselamatan dan kesehatan yang berpotensi menimbulkan dampak kesehatan, seperti keluhan nyeri muskuloskeletal. Keluhan muskuloskeletal merupakan suatu gangguan pada bagian sistem muskuloskeletal tubuh. Beberapa faktor risiko seperti postur janggal, posisi statis, repetisi, durasi, beban kerja, lingkungan, suhu dan lain-lain. Banyak literatur yang mengungkapkan dampak kesehatan dan kerugian finansial akibat keluhan muskuloskeletal.
Tujuan: penelitian ini untuk menggambarkan penerapan ergonomi kantor dan keluhan muskuloskeletal pada PT. X Jakarta, sebuah perusahaan bergerak dibidang penjualan alat kesehatan dan keselamatan kerja.
Metode: penelitian kualitatif deskriptif yang menggambarkan penerapan ergonomi kantor dan keluhan muskuloskeletal. Pengumpulan data dengan kuesioner, risiko diukur dengan Quick Exposure Checklist (QEC) dan pengukuran terhadap area dan peralatan kerja.
Hasil: sebagian besar responden(90%) berusia diatas 35 tahun, perempuan lebih banyak dibandingkan dengan laki-laki. Sebagian besar lama kerja responden kurang dari 5 tahun. Tingkat pendidikan yang paling banyak (66,7%) sarjana. Responden yang perokok (26,7%) dan sebagian besar responden (66,7%) tidak berolahraga, mayoritas responden tidak melakukan strecthing saat bekerja. Semua tidak pernah menghadiri training ergonomi. Nilai pengetahuan ergonomi baik, hasil QEC didapatkan sebagian besar postur kepala/leher berisiko tinggi, postur punggung sebagian besar risiko tinggi, sedangkan postur bahu, tangan dan pergelangan tangan responden sebagian berisiko sedang. Proporsi kelompok lima besar keluhan muskuloskeletal dalam satu tahun terakhir yaitu leher atas (54%), pinggang (54%), pinggul (36%), bahu kanan (36%), leher bawah dan punggung (32%). Sedangkan kelompok lima besar keluhan muskuloskeletal dalam tujuh hari terakhir yaitu leher atas (54%), pinggang (36%), leher bawah (29%), punggung (29%), dan bahu kanan (21%)
Kesimpulan: pengetahuan ergonomi yang baik memerlukan faktor pendukung berupa sarana dan prasarana peralatan kerja, serta dukungan dari atasan langsung agar penerapan ergonomi berjalan baik.
Kata kunci: Ergonomi kantor, keluhan musculoskeletal, Quick Exposure Checklist

Abstrak: Fokus penelitian ini adalah seluruh teknisi forensik dan teknisi PA di RS X Cianjurdan seluruh teknisi forensik di Rumah Duka Y Bandung yang mempunyai jenispekerjaan yang berhubungan dengan penggunaan formaldehida. Tujuan daripenelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi seberapa besar pajanan formaldehida diruangan dan personal serta efek iritatif yang mereka rasakan. Setelah mengetahuihasilnya dapat memotivasi pekerja dan rumah sakit/perusahaan dalam upayapencegahan terjadinya dampak kesehatan yang merugikan akibat pajananformaldehida. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional. Datadikumpulkan dengan cara pengisian kuesioner, wawancara, observasi danpengukuran. Peneliti berharap manajemen RS Cianjur dan Rumah Dukamelaksanakan program K3, khususnya dalam upaya pengendalian terjadinya pajananbahan kimia dan efeknya bagi pekerja.Kata kunci :Evaluasi, Formaldehida, Pajanan,

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The focus of this study is all Forensic Technicians and Pathology AnatomyTechnicians in Cianjur Hospital and all Forensic Technicians in Funeral HomeBandung who has a type of works related to the use of formaldehyde. The purposeof this study was to evaluate how the exposure to formaldehyde in the room andthe personal and irritating effects that they feel. After knowing the results couldspur workers and hospital or company in order to prevent the occurrence ofadverse health effects due to exposure to formaldehyde. The study design wascross sectional approach. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews,observation and measurement. Researchers hope the hospital management Cianjurand Funeral Home implementing OHS programe, particularly in controlling theoccurrence of chemical exposure and its effects on workers.Key words :Evaluation; Exposure; Formaldehyde; Irritative