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Onset of Work-Life Conflict Increases Risk of Subsequent Psychological Distress in the Norwegian Working Population
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)We aimed to assess whether the onset of work-life conflict is associated with a risk of subsequent onset of psychological distress. Respondents from a randomly drawn cohort of the general Norwegian working population were ... -
Do regulatory tools instigate measures to prevent work-related psychosocial and ergonomic risk factors? A process evaluation of a Labour inspection authority trial in the Norwegian home-care services
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objective There is a research gap regarding the way managers and employee representatives respond to Labour Authority interventions targeting work-related psychosocial and ergonomic risk factors. The present study aimed ... -
An initiative for a more inclusive working life and its effect on return-to-work after sickness absence: a multistate longitudinal cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives To reduce sickness absence (SA) and increase work participation, the tripartite Agreement for a More Inclusive Working Life (IA) was established in Norway in 2001. IA companies have had access to several measures ... -
“I'm too old for this!”: A prospective, multilevel study of job characteristics, age, and turnover intention
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction: Deciding to leave a job is often foreshadowed by burgeoning job dissatisfaction, which is in turn often attributed to characteristics of the job and work environment. However, while we know that job characteristics ... -
Occupational risk of COVID-19 related hospital admission in Denmark 2020-2021: a follow-up study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objective: Mounting evidence indicates increased risk of COVID-19 among healthcare personnel, but the evidence on risks in other occupations is limited. In this study, we quantify the occupational risk of COVID-19-related ... -
Characterisation of Particles Emitted during Laser Cutting of Various Metal Sheets and an Exposure Assessment for the Laser Operators
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Laser cutting is used in many industrial settings to achieve precise cuts of metal sheets. Laser operators may be exposed to particles formed during cutting when opening the cabinet or when metal sheets are exchanged. To ... -
Occupational Exposure among Electronic Repair Workers in Ghana
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Electronic repair workers may be exposed to lead, mercury, cadmium and other elements including rare earth elements used in electronic equipment. In this study, repair work took place in small repair shops where, e.g., ... -
The differentiated roles of health in the transition from work to retirement – conceptual and methodological challenges and avenues for future research
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives The aim of this discussion paper is to (i) identify the differentiated roles of health in the work–retirement transition, and, with respect to these, (ii) highlight topics related to conceptual and methodological ... -
Exposure-response relationship between hand-Arm vibration exposure and vibrotactile thresholds among rock drill operators: A 4-year cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives The risk of developing hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) from occupational hand-arm vibration (HAV) exposure is traditionally determined by the onset of vascular symptoms (white fingers). However, changes in ... -
Shift work with and without night shifts and breast cancer risk in a cohort study from Finland
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives To examine the association of shift work with and without night work with breast cancer among women in the public sector. Methods Using the Finnish Public Sector cohort study (N=33 359, mean age of 40.6 years ... -
Comprehensive assessment of occupational exposure to microbial contamination in waste sorting facilities from Norway
(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). ... -
Chemical Composition of Thoracic Dust at Workplaces During Cement Production
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives Cement belongs to the most used building materials. Clinker is the major constituent of cement, and it is believed that the strong increase of pH after hydration of clinker minerals is responsible for the observed ... -
The Prolonged Effect of Shift Work and the Impact of Reducing the Number of Nightshifts on Arterial Stiffness—A 4-Year Follow-Up Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Aim: To assess changes in blood pressure (BP) and arterial stiffness among 84 rotating shift and 25 dayworkers (control subjects) at two industrial plants during a 4-year follow-up, and to assess changes in outcome variables ... -
The Prolonged Effect of Shift Work and the Impact of Reducing the Number of Nightshifts on Arterial Stiffness—A 4-Year Follow-Up Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Aim: To assess changes in blood pressure (BP) and arterial stiffness among 84 rotating shift and 25 dayworkers (control subjects) at two industrial plants during a 4-year follow-up, and to assess changes in outcome variables ... -
Chloroform exposure in air and water in Swedish indoor swimming pools - urine as a biomarker of occupational exposure
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction Disinfection by-products are produced in water disinfected with chlorine-based products. One such group is trihalomethanes, and chloroform is the most abundant trihalomethane in swimming pool areas. Chloroform ... -
The COVID-19 Pandemic Decreases Cardiorespiratory Fitness: A 3-Year Follow-Up Study in Industry
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: We aimed to determine if maximal oxygen uptake (V˙O2max), resting heart rate (RHR), and self-reported leisure- time moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) changed over a 3-year follow-up (FU) among ... -
Single-Walled vs. Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes: Influence of Physico-Chemical Properties on Toxicogenomics Responses in Mouse Lungs
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are nanomaterials with one or multiple layers of carbon sheets. While it is suggested that various properties influence their toxicity, the ... -
Socioeconomic differences in working life expectancy: a scoping review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background In the last decade, interest in working life expectancy (WLE) and socioeconomic differences in WLE has grown considerably. However, a comprehensive overview of the socioeconomic differences in WLE is lacking. ... -
Bioaerosol-induced in vitro activation of toll-like receptors and inflammatory biomarker expression in waste workers
(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. ... -
Simulated quick returns in a laboratory context and effects on sleep and pre-sleep arousal between shifts: a crossover controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)This trial presents a laboratory model investigating the effect of quick returns (QRs, <11 h time off between shifts) on sleep and pre-sleep arousal. Using a crossover design, 63 participants worked a simulated QR condition ...