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Nofer Collegium, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, 91-348 Łódź, Poland
Prof. Dr. Małgorzata Kurpesa
Cardiology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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New Research in Work-Related Diseases, Safety and Health

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30 October 2024
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30 December 2024
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Dear Colleagues,

Modern technologies (e.g. electromagnetic fields associated with the wide use of digital technologies, exposure to nano-particles and new chemical substances) and new work organization strategies have been introduced to address changing economical and working conditions, including work-related stress, emotional load, various forms of shift work, work with a high static load, sedentary work, etc. These factors may contribute to the emergence and development of lifestyle diseases, including cardiovascular diseases. Due to the fact that the working conditions influence the manifestation, acceleration or worsening of diseases, but they are common among the general population and have a multi-causal etiology, they are considered "work-related diseases". They constitute an important medical, social and economic problem because they cause: long-term sickness absence, the partial or permanent inability to work and significant economic losses. For this reason, they should be of particular interest to medical professionals, occupational health services, hygienists, policy makers, etc. This new Topic entitled “New Research in Work-Related Diseases, Safety and Health” will cover a wide range of issues related to health hazards at work and the environment and their consequences for people’s health and well-being. The aim of this Topic is to create a common platform for specialist collaboration to identify the main problems related to people’s health security. The topic is interdisciplinary and includes the following journals: Healthcare; IJERPH; JCM; Safety; Toxics. The aims of the individual journals fit with Topic's overall objective.

Prof. Dr. Alicja Bortkiewicz
Prof. Dr. Małgorzata Kurpesa
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Keywords

  • work-related diseases
  • cardiovascular diseases
  • occupational health hazards
  • environmental health hazards
  • physical risk factors
  • chemical risk factors
  • safety at work
  • psychosocial risk factors

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Healthcare
healthcare 		2.4 3.5 2013 20.5 Days CHF 2700 Submit
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
ijerph 		- 7.3 2004 24.3 Days CHF 2500 Submit
Journal of Clinical Medicine
jcm 		3.0 5.7 2012 17.3 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Safety
safety 		1.8 3.2 2015 27.3 Days CHF 1800 Submit
Toxics
toxics 		3.9 4.5 2013 15.6 Days CHF 2600 Submit

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Occupational Chemical Exposure and Health Status of Wildland Firefighters at the Firefront: A Systematic Review
by Tatiana Teixeira, Liliana Almeida, Isabel Dias, João Santos Baptista, Joana Santos, Mário Vaz and Joana Guedes
Safety 2024, 10(3), 60; https://doi.org/10.3390/safety10030060 - 5 Jul 2024
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Wildland firefighting represents a physically and mentally demanding endeavour fraught with various risk factors. The primary aim of this study is to delineate occupational chemical exposure within the firefighting work environment on the firefront and its implications for firefighters’ health status. A systematic [...] Read more.
Wildland firefighting represents a physically and mentally demanding endeavour fraught with various risk factors. The primary aim of this study is to delineate occupational chemical exposure within the firefighting work environment on the firefront and its implications for firefighters’ health status. A systematic literature review was conducted utilising diverse keyword combinations across Scopus, Web of Science, Academic Search Complete, and ScienceDirect databases. Only English-language journal articles, real-world monitoring reports, and studies featuring samples of firefighters were considered for inclusion. Forty-one studies were analysed, with 26 focusing on firefighters’ occupational exposure to chemical agents during wildland firefighting and 15 addressing the health impairments of wildland firefighting activities. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), VOCs, and particulates emerged as the most prevalent chemical agents in the exposure profiles of frontline firefighters. They were shown to be the main incidents of cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and work-related cancer. The rigorous demands of wildland firefighting have been demonstrated to significantly impact firefighter health, resulting in a notable prevalence of fatalities and illnesses. Given that an elevated number of health issues are common in this occupation, adopting advanced assessment technologies is imperative. Full article
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A Review of Data Mining Strategies by Data Type, with a Focus on Construction Processes and Health and Safety Management
by Antonella Pireddu, Angelico Bedini, Mara Lombardi, Angelo L. C. Ciribini and Davide Berardi
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(7), 831; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21070831 - 26 Jun 2024
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Increasingly, information technology facilitates the storage and management of data useful for risk analysis and event prediction. Studies on data extraction related to occupational health and safety are increasingly available; however, due to its variability, the construction sector warrants special attention. This review [...] Read more.
Increasingly, information technology facilitates the storage and management of data useful for risk analysis and event prediction. Studies on data extraction related to occupational health and safety are increasingly available; however, due to its variability, the construction sector warrants special attention. This review is conducted under the research programs of the National Institute for Occupational Accident Insurance (Inail). Objectives: The research question focuses on identifying which data mining (DM) methods, among supervised, unsupervised, and others, are most appropriate for certain investigation objectives, types, and sources of data, as defined by the authors. Methods: Scopus and ProQuest were the main sources from which we extracted studies in the field of construction, published between 2014 and 2023. The eligibility criteria applied in the selection of studies were based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). For exploratory purposes, we applied hierarchical clustering, while for in-depth analysis, we used principal component analysis (PCA) and meta-analysis. Results: The search strategy based on the PRISMA eligibility criteria provided us with 63 out of 2234 potential articles, 206 observations, 89 methodologies, 4 survey purposes, 3 data sources, 7 data types, and 3 resource types. Cluster analysis and PCA organized the information included in the paper dataset into two dimensions and labels: “supervised methods, institutional dataset, and predictive and classificatory purposes” (correlation 0.97–8.18 × 10−1; p-value 7.67 × 10−55–1.28 × 10−22) and the second, Dim2 “not-supervised methods; project, simulation, literature, text data; monitoring, decision-making processes; machinery and environment” (corr. 0.84–0.47; p-value 5.79 × 10−25–-3.59 × 10−6). We answered the research question regarding which method, among supervised, unsupervised, or other, is most suitable for application to data in the construction industry. Conclusions: The meta-analysis provided an overall estimate of the better effectiveness of supervised methods (Odds Ratio = 0.71, Confidence Interval 0.53–0.96) compared to not-supervised methods. Full article
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Improving Well-Being and Fostering Health-Oriented Leadership among Leaders in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): A Systematic Review
by Rebecca Erschens, Sophia Helen Adam, Carla Schröpel, Mathias Diebig, Monika A. Rieger, Harald Gündel, Stephan Zipfel and Florian Junne
Healthcare 2024, 12(4), 486; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12040486 - 17 Feb 2024
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Leaders of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are often confronted with specific burdens, which frequently result in increased levels of stress. Leadership behaviour, in turn, has a significant impact on employees’ health and performance. Using the Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome (PICO) method, we [...] Read more.
Leaders of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are often confronted with specific burdens, which frequently result in increased levels of stress. Leadership behaviour, in turn, has a significant impact on employees’ health and performance. Using the Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome (PICO) method, we conducted a systematic literature search covering publications from 2002 to 2023 using PubMed, PsycInfo and Business Source Premier on stress-reducing and well-being-improving interventions for SME leaders. The Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP) Quality Assessment Tool was used to assess the methodological quality and risk of bias of the included studies regarding selection bias, study design, confounders, blinding, data collection, withdrawal and drop-out. Of the 3150 identified publications, 6 were included after screening. The studies varied in content (cognitive behavioural therapy [CBT]-based, psychoeducation, and mixed interventions) and approach (individual- and organisation-centred). Not all of the examined interventions provided significant outcomes. However, CBT-based and individualised approaches showed a positive trend in reducing SME leaders’ psychosocial stress and improving their well-being. Despite the limited data, it can be concluded that such interventions are beneficial for leaders and their specific needs. Future research should focus on tailored approaches, derived from well-founded theories and integrative interventions addressing SME leaders. Full article
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