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    FC01.4
Occupational skin diseases in different metal-working industries (2004)
    Oxford, UK; Malden, USA : Blackwell Science Ltd/Inc.
    Contact dermatitis 50 (2004), S. 0 
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    ISSN: 1600-0536
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Objectives:  To analyse the yearly incidence rates and causes of occupational skin diseases (OSD) in different metal-working industries.Methods:  Between 1990 and 1999, all new cases of OSD and their causes were prospectively recorded in all metal-working enterprises of Northern Bavaria. We calculated the incidence rates according to the average employed population. Furthermore, we analysed the different allergens, irritants and constitutional factors (e.g. atopy) in the affected metal workers.Results:  In metal workers, a total of 700 OSDs were registered which comprise 18.8% of all OSDs in our register. They were classified into metal-surface processors (260 OSDs, yearly incidence per 10,000 employees = 10.4), metal processors (129 OSDs, 5.9), locksmiths and automobile mechanics (119 OSDs, 2.5), electrical industry (69 OSDs, 1.4), machinists (47 OSDs, 11.6), mechanics (40 OSDs, 6.6), electroplaters (22 OSDs, 20.6) and solderers (14 OSDs, 13.4). The proportion between allergic (ACD) and irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) varies conspicuously. While electroplaters and solderers predominantly suffer from ACD (82% resp. 71%), in other occupational groups ICD is more common: mechanics (60%), locksmiths and automobile mechanics (59%) or metal-surface processors (53%). The type IV allergens differ widely depending on the occupational exposure. The most important allergen in solderers is colophony, in electroplaters nickel sulphate and potassium dichromate. There is a wide range of allergens in metal working fluids and it is mandatory to patch test patient‘s own working materials due to the fact that important allergens are not yet included in the screening series.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.0105-1873.2004.0309au.x
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    FS10.2
Occupational contact dermatitis in health care workers (2004)
    Oxford, UK; Malden, USA : Blackwell Publishing Ltd/Inc.
    Contact dermatitis 50 (2004), S. 0 
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    ISSN: 1600-0536
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Objectives:  Occupational skin diseases (OSDs) account for a large number of occupational diseases in Europe. Population-based epidemiological studies concerning certain occupations (e.g. Health care workers), however, are missing.Aim of our study was to analyse the reports of OSD in Health care workers (HCW) in the register of OSDs of Northern Bavaria and to assess the annual incidence in this occupational group in relationship to the total employed population in Northern Bavaria. Further, we investigated the spectrum of sensitizations with and without occupational relevance in this group.Methods:  A total of 5285 cases of OSD were assessed prospectively and registered from 1990–1999. Data of total employment were provided by the German Federal Employment office.Results:  A total of 3097 cases were confirmed as OSD in 24 occupational groups, of which 482 were confirmed in the group of HCW. The average annual incidence of OSD in this group accounted for 7.3 per 10,000 workers. In 1990 the incidences in this occupational group accounted for 11.4%, in 1999 for 5.0% per 10,000 workers with highest incidences in younger age groups. In the evaluated health care workers from the register of OSD in Northern Bavaria 54%(n = 260) had irritant and 51%(n = 244) had allergic contact dermatitis including 19%(n = 89) who suffered from both. Of the 482 HCW 13% had occupational relevant Type IV allergy to glutaraldehyde, 12% to thiurams, 6% to nickel (II) sulfate, 4% to formaldehyde or fragances, respectively, 2% to thimerosal, potassium (II) chloride, chloromethyl-isothiazolone and p-phenylendiamine (free base) each.Conclusions:  HCW belong to the occupational groups at exceedingly high risk for OSD. Higher frequencies of OSD occur in younger age groups. Irritant and allergic contact dermatitis are equally common causes of OSD in HCW. Sensitization to certain allergens (e.g. glutaraldehyde, thiurams and latex) are most often of occupational relevance, whereas others although frequently found (e.g. sensitization to nickel-II-sulfate, cobalt-II-chloride, fragance-mix) rarely are of occupational relevance.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.0105-1873.2004.0309cm.x
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