2016 Scientific Publications
Reproductive health hazards in laboratory work
Authors: Mizan G.E, Rees D, Wilson K. Source: Occupational Health Southern Africa, 2016, Vol 22, Issue 4, P. 30-33. Summary Laboratory workers are exposed to various occupational hazards during the course of their work, which [...]
Workplace health protection and promotion communication: current perspectives
Authors: S Hampson, Z Kirsten, T Singh Source: Occupational Health Southern Africa; 22(5) September/October Summary Unhealthy lifestyles contribute to the global burden of disease and impact negatively on work due to increased absenteeism and presenteeism, low morale [...]
Systematic Review of Screening and Surveillance Programs to Protect Workers from Nanomaterials
Authors: Mary Gulumian, Jos Verbeek, Charlene Andraos, Natasha Sanabria, Pieter De Jager Source: Plos ONE. Doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0166071 Summary Background: Screening and surveillance approaches for workers exposed to nanomaterials could aid in early detection of health effects, provide data [...]
Increased time-to-pregnancy is associated with domestic work in South Africa
Authors: Bello B, Heederik D, Kielkowski D, Wilson K. Source: Reprod Health. 2016 September 6(13): 106 Summary: Background: The effects of female occupational exposures on fecundity have not been evaluated in South Africa. The aim of this study [...]