- The Effect of Head Loading on Cervical Spine in Manual Laborers
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Dave BR, Krishnan A, Rai RR, Degulmadi D, Mayi S
- KMID: 2512857
- Asian Spine J.
- 2021 Feb;15(1):17-22.
- doi: 10.31616/asj.2019.0221
Study Design: A prospective case–control study. Purpose: To determine the effect of axial loading on the cervical spine when weights are carried on the head. Overview of Literature: Traditionally, carrying weights on... -
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- Assessment of the Risks of Occupational Diseases of the Passenger Bus Drivers
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Golinko V, Cheberyachko S, Deryugin O, Tretyak O, Dusmatova O
- KMID: 2509725
- Saf Health Work.
- 2020 Dec;11(4):543-549.
- doi: 10.1016/j.shaw.2020.07.005
Background The working conditions of bus drivers are difficult; they lead to occupational diseases and require careful study, particularly in Ukraine. The objective of the article is the description of occupational... -
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- COVID-19 and MERS Infections in Healthcare Workers in Korea
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Kang SK
- KMID: 2504282
- Saf Health Work.
- 2020 Jun;11(2):125-126.
- doi: 10.1016/j.shaw.2020.04.007
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- Reproductive toxic agents in work environments and related cases in Korea
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Park C
- KMID: 2501404
- Yeungnam Univ J Med.
- 2020 Jan;37(1):22-31.
- doi: 10.12701/yujm.2019.00416
There has been a growing concern and subsequent interest surrounding numerous reproductive toxic agents found in various working and non-working environments. Meanwhile, there have been many efforts in medical fields... -
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- Prevention of exposure to and spread of COVID-19 using air purifiers: challenges and concerns
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Ham S
- KMID: 2504671
- Epidemiol Health.
- 2020;42:e2020027.
- doi: 10.4178/epih.e2020027
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is now a pandemic. The Korean government has declared a red alert, which is the highest level of the national infectious disease alert system, and the... -
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- Screening of Workers with Presumed Occupational Methanol Poisoning: The Applicablility of a National Active Occupational Disease Surveillance System
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Eom H, Lee J, Kim EA
- KMID: 2459740
- Saf Health Work.
- 2019 Sep;10(3):265-274.
- doi: 10.1016/j.shaw.2019.07.003
BACKGROUND: Methyl alcohol poisoning in mobile phone–manufacturing factories during 2015–2016 was caused by methyl alcohol use for cleaning in computerized numerical control (CNC) processes. To determine whether there were health... -
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- Background and Activities of the Samsung Ombudsperson Commission in Korea
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Lee C, Kang SK, Kim H, Kim I
- KMID: 2455131
- J Prev Med Public Health.
- 2019 Jul;52(4):265-271.
- doi: 10.3961/jpmph.19.033
OBJECTIVES: The Samsung Ombudsperson Commission was launched as an independent third-party institution following an agreement among Samsung Electronics, Supporters for Health and Right of People in Semiconductor Industry (Banolim in... -
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- Effects of Injury and/or Injured Areas on Depression in Korean Patients with Industrial Injuries
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Lee KH, Lee HS
- KMID: 2449358
- Korean J Occup Health Nurs.
- 2019 May;28(2):75-82.
- doi: 10.5807/kjohn.2019.28.2.75
PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine the influence of injury and/or injured area classification on depression in patients with industrial injuries. METHODS: The participants comprised438 patients who consented to participate and... -
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- A case of acute organic solvent poisoning during epoxy coating
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Lee S, Kim I, Park D, Song J, Lee SG
- KMID: 2466053
- Ann Occup Environ Med.
- 2019 ;31(1):e9.
- doi: 10.35371/aoem.2019.31.e9
BACKGROUND: In the construction industry, maintaining health and safety of workers often challenging. Among the workers at construction sites, painters are at particular risk of respiratory diseases and neurotoxicity. However,... -
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- A case of extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon rupture in an automotive assembly line worker: an ergonomic evaluation through job strain index (JSI) and musculoskeletal risk factor survey
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Park S, Kim J
- KMID: 2466046
- Ann Occup Environ Med.
- 2019 ;31(1):e2.
- doi: 10.35371/aoem.2019.31.e2
BACKGROUND: We report a case of extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon rupture caused by repetitive motions and awkward posture on hand and wrist joints. CASE PRESENTATION: A 47-year-old right-handed man who... -
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- Review of the recent Supreme Court decision on the causal relationship of occupational diseases
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Do JH, Choe JY
- KMID: 2428822
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2018 Aug;61(8):474-484.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2018.61.8.474
A theoretical study advocated for alleviating the worker's responsibility of burden of proof to establish the causality of an occupational disease, since such a responsibility is unfair to the worker.... -
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- Trends in the of epidemiological perspectives on the causality of occupational diseases
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Myong JP, Kim H, Lee K, Chang SH
- KMID: 2428821
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2018 Aug;61(8):466-473.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2018.61.8.466
The main role of industrial accident compensation insurance is to protect injured workers and their families by providing various benefits. If a certain disease occurs due to work, the worker... -
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- Recent Changes to Improve the Process of Compensation of Occupational Diseases in Workers Covered by the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act
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Jang EC, Kwon SC
- KMID: 2437769
- Soonchunhyang Med Sci.
- 2018 Jun;24(1):68-72.
- doi: 10.0000/sms.2018.24.1.68
OBJECTIVE: We studied recent changes and improvement in compensation for occupational accidents, including the occupational diseases of workers who apply for industrial accident compensation insurance. METHODS: We reviewed the Industrial Accident... -
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- The Process of Compensation of Occupational Diseases in Special Populations: Public Officials, Private School Teachers and Staff, Soldiers, Fishing Crews, and Farmers
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Kwon SC, Jang EC
- KMID: 2437768
- Soonchunhyang Med Sci.
- 2018 Jun;24(1):59-67.
- doi: 10.0000/sms.2018.24.1.59
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to review the compensation and development direction of occupational accidents including occupational diseases of workers who do not apply industrial accident compensation insurance. METHODS:... -
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- Ovarian cancer in a former asbestos textile factory worker: a case report
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Park S, Park J, Lee E, Eom H, Shin MY, Kim J, Kang D, Lee S
- KMID: 2428631
- Ann Occup Environ Med.
- 2018 ;30(1):65.
- doi: 10.1186/s40557-018-0277-1
BACKGROUND: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) defined that asbestos is a group 1 substance that causes lung cancer, mesothelioma (pleura and peritoneum), laryngeal cancer, and ovarian cancer... -
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- Pneumoconiosis in a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) spray worker: a case report with an occupational hygiene study
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Lee N, Baek K, Park S, Hwang I, Chung I, Choi W, Jung H, Lee M, Yang S
- KMID: 2428603
- Ann Occup Environ Med.
- 2018 ;30(1):37.
- doi: 10.1186/s40557-018-0248-6
BACKGROUND: Using analysis of air samples from the workplace, we report on one case of pneumoconiosis in an individual who has been working in a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) spraying process for... -
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- An aggravated return-to-work case of organic solvent induced chronic toxic encephalopathy
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Seo S, Kim J
- KMID: 2428593
- Ann Occup Environ Med.
- 2018 ;30(1):27.
- doi: 10.1186/s40557-018-0232-1
BACKGROUND: Organic solvent-induced chronic toxic encephalopathy (CTE) is known as a non-progressive disorder that does not progress after diagnosis. The authors present a case those symptoms worsened after continued exposure... -
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- Work-related olfactory disorder: a case series and review
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Park SW, Kang YJ, Eom H, Cho HJ, Ahn J, Lee SG
- KMID: 2428585
- Ann Occup Environ Med.
- 2018 ;30(1):18.
- doi: 10.1186/s40557-018-0230-3
BACKGROUND: The olfactory bulb is anatomically exposed and thus can be directly damaged by external stimulation. This can occur as an occupational injury owing to contact with organic solvents or... -
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- Does formaldehyde have a causal association with nasopharyngeal cancer and leukaemia?
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Kwon SC, Kim I, Song J, Park J
- KMID: 2428572
- Ann Occup Environ Med.
- 2018 ;30(1):5.
- doi: 10.1186/s40557-018-0218-z
BACKGROUND: The South Korean criteria for occupational diseases were amended in July 2013. These criteria included formaldehyde as a newly defined occupational carcinogen, based on cases of “leukemia or nasopharyngeal... -
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- Impacts of Return-to-Work Type and Period on Job Retention in Workers with Occupational Injuries and Diseases
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Jeong I, Park JB, Kim HR, Yoon JH, Won JU, Roh J
- KMID: 2399159
- J Korean Med Sci.
- 2018 Jan;33(1):e2.
- doi: 10.3346/jkms.2018.33.e2
BACKGROUND: Despite the necessity of job retention in achieving return-to-work (RTW) goals, many workers leave their jobs after returning to work. The objective of this study was to examine the... -
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