Work-Relatedness of Occupational Contact Dermatitis in a Tire Factory / 대한산업의학회지
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
;
: 354-364, 2009.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-64088
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
This study investigated occupational contact dermatitis in a tire factory, prompted by a long history of complaints of skin ailments by the factory workers.METHODS:
Participants (n=160) completed a questionnaire concerning job characteristics and skin symptoms, and received a medical examination. Fifty-four workers with suspected work-related contact dermatitis were chosen for a patch test of contact-related dermatitis.RESULTS:
The most frequent positive reactions of patch test were produced by diphenylguanidine, formaldehyde and cobalt. Twenty-one of the 54 individuals (38.9%) were judged to have work-related skin disease.CONCLUSIONS:
Exposure to natural and synthetic rubbers and additive materials pose a risk of contact dermatitis in a tire manufacturing environment. Improved sanitary work practices and public health awareness measures are suggested.
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Main subject:
Skin
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Patch Tests
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Public Health
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Cobalt
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Dermatitis, Occupational
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Elastomers
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Dermatitis, Contact
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Formaldehyde
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Guanidines
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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