Blar i Statens arbeidsmiljøinstitutt på forfatter "Afanou, Komlavi Anani"
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A cross-sectional study on occupational exposure to microorganisms, endotoxin, hydrogen sulfide, and dust during work at drilling waste treatment plants
Daae, Hanne Line; Graff, Pål; Foss, Oda Astrid Haarr; Kofoed, Victor Carp; Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Frederiksen, Margit Wagtberg; Madsen, Anne Mette (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This cross-sectional study aims to obtain knowledge about workers’ exposure to airborne dust, bacterial and fungal species, endotoxin, biofilm formation, and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in drilling waste treatment plants. In ... -
An assessment of occupational exposure to bioaerosols in automated versus manual waste sorting plants
Eriksen, Elke; Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Madsen, Anne Mette; Straumfors, Anne; Graff, Pål (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Occupational exposure during waste sorting is associated with several health outcomes. This study obtained knowledge about the impact of work in fully automated waste sorting plants (AWSP; n = 3) vs manual waste sorting ... -
Bioaerosol Exposure and in vitro Activation of Toll-like Receptors in a Norwegian Waste Sorting Plant
Eriksen, Elke; Graff, Pål; Pedersen, Ine; Straumfors, Anne; Afanou, Komlavi Anani (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background The global shift toward greener societies demands new technologies and work operations in the waste-management sector. However, progressive industrial methods do not necessarily consider workers’ health. This ... -
Bioaerosol-induced in vitro activation of toll-like receptors and inflammatory biomarker expression in waste workers
Eriksen, Elke; Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Straumfors, Anne; Graff, Pål (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Purpose Occupational exposure to bioaerosols during waste handling remains a health concern for exposed workers. However, exposure-related health effects and underlying immunological mechanisms are still poorly described. ... -
Biologisk eksponering og helseeffekter ved gjenvinning av avfall fra oljeboring
Daae, Hanne Line; Eriksen, Elke; Foss, Oda Astrid Haarr; Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Graff, Pål (STAMI-rapport, Research report, 2024) -
Characterization and pro-inflammatory responses of spore and hyphae samples from various mold species
Øya, Elisabeth; Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Malla, Nabin; Uhlig, Silvio; Rolen, Elin; Skaar, Ida; Straumfors, Anne; Winberg, Jan-Olof; Bang, Berit; Schwarze, Per E; Eduard, Wijnand; Holme, Jørn Andreas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017) -
Characterization and pro‐inflammatory potential of indoor mold particles
Holme, Jørn Andreas; Øya, Elisabeth Tveiten; Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Øvrevik, Johan; Wijnand, Eduard (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)A number of epidemiological studies find an association between indoor air dampness and respiratory health effects. This is often suggested to be linked to enhanced mold growth. However, the role of mold are obviously ... -
Comprehensive assessment of occupational exposure to microbial contamination in waste sorting facilities from Norway
Viegas, Carla; Eriksen, Elke; Gomes, Bianca; Dias, Marta; Cervantes, Renata; Pena, Pedro; Carolino, Elisabete; Twarużek, Magdalena; Caetano, Liliana Aranha; Viegas, Susana; Graff, Pål; Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Straumfors, Anne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction: It is of upmost importance to contribute to fill the knowledge gap concerning the characterization of the occupational exposure to microbial agents in the waste sorting setting (automated and manual sorting). ... -
Divergent TLR2 and TLR4 Activation by Fungal Spores and Species Diversity in Dust from Waste Sorting Plants
Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Mundra, Sunil; Estensmo, Eva Lena Fjeld; Pedersen, Ine; Liland, Rasmus; Eriksen, Elke; Graff, Pål; Hildre, Tonje Trulssen; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Straumfors, Anne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This manuscript presents the results of an exploratory study on the relationships between NF-κB response through Toll-like receptor (TLR) activation by dust characterized by fungal spore concentrations and species diversity. ... -
Eksponering for trestøv og relaterte komponenter i trevareindustrien.
Pedersen, Ine; Ervik, Torunn Kringlen; Zardin, Erika; Foss, Oda Astrid Haarr; Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Skaugset, Nils Petter; Straumfors, Anne (STAMI-rapport, Research report, 2023) -
Eksponering i norske sagbruk
Straumfors, Anne; Eduard, Wijnand; Johnsen, Helle Laier; Ulvestad, Bente; Olsen, Raymond; Daae, Hanne Line; Halgard, Kristin E.; Thorud, Syvert; Madsø, Lene; Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Friisk, Grete; Pedersen, Ine (Research report, 2016) -
Eksponering og helseeffekter av bioaerosoler i "grønne yrker". Eksponering for støv og mikroorganismer i norske avfallsannlegg
Eriksen, Elke; Straumfors, Anne; Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Foss, Oda Astrid Haarr; Graff, Pål (STAMI-rapport, Research report, 2024) -
Exposure Determinants of Wood Dust, Microbial Components, Resin Acids and Terpenes in the Saw- and Planer Mill Industry
Straumfors, Anne; Corbin, Marine; McLean, Dave; Mannetje, Andrea t'; Olsen, Raymond; Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Daae, Hanne Line; Skare, Øivind; Ulvestad, Bente; Johnsen, Helle Laier; Eduard, Wijnand; Douwes, Jeroen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objectives Sawmill workers have an increased risk of adverse respiratory outcomes, but knowledge about exposure–response relationships is incomplete. The objective of this study was to assess exposure determinants of dust, ... -
Exposure to wood dust, microbial components, and terpenes in the Norwegian sawmill industry
Straumfors, Anne; Olsen, Raymond; Daae, Hanne Line; Afanou, Komlavi Anani; McLean, D.; Corbin, M.; Mannetje, A.; Ulvestad, Bente; Bakke, Berit; Johnsen, Helle Laier; Douwes, J.; Wijnand, Eduard (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Sawmill workers are exposed to wood dust (a well-known carcinogen), microorganisms, endotoxins, resin acids (diterpenes), and vapours containing terpenes, which may cause skin irritation, allergy, and respiratory symptoms ... -
Fungal aerosol composition in mouldy basements
Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Straumfors, Anne; Eduard, Wijnand (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Experimental aerosolization studies revealed that fungal fragments including small fragments in the submicrometer size are released from fungal cultures and have been suggested to represent an important fraction of overall ... -
Fungal fragments and fungal aerosol composition in sawmills
Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Wijnand, Eduard; Johnsen, Helle Laier; Straumfors, Anne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Assessment of exposure to fungi has commonly been limited to fungal spore measurements that have shown associations between fungi and development or exacerbation of different airway diseases. Because large numbers of ... -
Hyphae fragments from A. fumigatus sensitize lung cells to silica particles (Min-U-Sil): Increased release of IL-1?
Øya, Elisabeth; Zegeye, Fikirte Debebe; Bølling, Anette Kocbach; Øvstebø, Reidun; Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Øvrevik, Johan; Refsnes, Magne Arnold; Holme, Jørn Andreas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Exposure to particulate matter (PM), such as mineral particles and biological particles/components may be linked to aggravation of respiratory diseases, including asthma. Here we report that exposure to Aspergillus fumigatus ... -
Occupational exposure to inhalable pathogenic microorganisms in waste sorting
Eriksen, Elke; Madsen, Anne Mette; Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Straumfors, Anne; Eiler, Alexander; Graff, Pål (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This study assessed microorganisms in personal inhalable work air samples aiming to identify potential human pathogens, and correlate exposure to adverse health outcomes in waste workers. Full-shift personal exposure was ... -
Pro-Inflammatory Responses in Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells Induced by Spores and Hyphal Fragments of Common Damp Indoor Molds
Øya, Elisabeth; Becher, Rune; Ekeren, Leni Johanne; Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Øvrevik, Johan; Holme, Jørn Andreas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019) -
Utførelse av arbeid – oversikt over arbeidsmiljøforhold. Kjemiske og biologiske arbeidseksponeringer i gjenvinningsindustrien
Nordby, Karl-Christian; Pedersen, Ine; Hovik, Jon; Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Hildre Trulssen, Tonje; Heldal, Kari Emilie (STAMI-rapport, Research report, 2018)