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1303, 2013

Work-related allergic respiratory disease and asthma in spice mill workers is associated with inhalant chilli pepper and garlic exposure

Babalwa Jekwa2019-03-25T12:51:07+02:00Mar 13th, 2013|

Authors: Van Der Walt A, Singh T, Baatjies R, Lopata A, Jeebhay M Source: Occup Environ Med. 2013 Jul; 70(7): 446-52 Summary Keywords: chilli pepper; garlic; inhalant allergy; work-related Objectives: The aim of the study was [...]

1203, 2013

Work-related infections – Part 1: risks of exposure to infectious agents in the workplace

Babalwa Jekwa2019-03-25T12:52:17+02:00Mar 12th, 2013|

Authors: Tanusha Singh, Onnicah Matuka Source: Occupational Health Southern Africa Vol 19 No.2 Summary Key words: exposure risk; hazardous biological agents; infectious disease; work-related; occupational zoonoses Abstract: Workers in many different jobs may be exposed [...]

403, 2013

Exploring autopsy services for posthumous occupational lung disease compensation among mineworkers in South Africa

Babalwa Jekwa2019-03-25T12:53:57+02:00Mar 4th, 2013|

Authors: Audrey V. Banyini, David Rees, Leah Gilbert Source: Global Health Action 2013, 6:19518 Summary Key words: mineworker autopsy; posthumous compensation; South Africa; consent for autopsy Context: In the South African mining sector, cardiorespiratory-specific autopsies are [...]