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Bio-aerosol Exposure in the Workplace

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Occupational Health and Safety Challenges/exposures of Informal Workers in Varying Communities in Gauteng

STUDY TEAM: Z Kirsten and T Singh National Institute for [...]

Babalwa Jekwa2019-05-28T10:11:43+02:00May 17th, 2017|Tags: T Singh, Z Kirsten|

Assessment of Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Technology (UVGI) for Controlling Airborne Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (MTB) Exposure In Healthcare Facilities In South Africa

STUDY TEAM: T Singh, O Matuka, T.van Reneen, T Duba, [...]

Babalwa Jekwa2019-05-28T09:14:14+02:00May 17th, 2017|Tags: D Rangongo, L Muleba, O Matuka, T Duba, T Nthoke, T Singh, T.van Reneen, Z Ngcobo|

Allergic Sensitization and Work-related Asthma Among Poultry Workers in South Africa

STUDY TEAM: TS Singh, O Matuka, P Dayal, R Baatjies, [...]

Babalwa Jekwa2019-05-28T10:11:31+02:00May 17th, 2017|Tags: A Wadee, D Ngajilo, E Ratshikhopha, G Sekobe, M Jeebhay, O Matuka, P Dayal, R Baatjies, TS Singh|

Microbial Levels on the Hands of Theatre Staff in Three Johannesburg Hospitals

STUDY TEAM: HA Carman, B Binta, O Matuka, A Fourie, [...]

Babalwa Jekwa2019-05-28T09:14:58+02:00May 17th, 2017|Tags: A Fourie, AZ Mayekiso, B Binta, HA Carman, O Matuka, T Singh, Z Kirsten|

Concentrations Of Natural Rubber Allergens In Gloves Used By Health Professionals In South Africa

E Ratshikhopha NIOH, University of Cape Town, Royal Melbourne Institute [...]

Babalwa Jekwa2019-05-28T09:15:32+02:00May 17th, 2017|Tags: E Ratshikhopha|

Work Related Asthma Associated With Endotoxin Exposure In Dental Workers In South Africa

T Singh NIOH, University of Cape Town, University of the Witwatersrand [...]

Babalwa Jekwa2019-05-28T09:15:27+02:00May 17th, 2017|Tags: T Singh|

Detection Of Latex Aero-allergens In Dental Schools

O Matuka NIOH, RMIT University, (Melbourne, Australia), Health and Safety [...]

Babalwa Jekwa2019-05-28T09:20:03+02:00May 17th, 2017|Tags: O Matuka|

Detection Of Airborne Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (phase 1): Quantitative Measurement

Kirsten Project Summary: South Africa has one of the highest [...]

Babalwa Jekwa2019-05-28T09:17:15+02:00May 17th, 2017|Tags: Kirsten|