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  • Occupational respiratory and skin diseases among Finnish Machinists: findings of a large clinical study
    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2013
    Co-Authors: Timo Hannu, Riitta Jolanki, Katri Suuronen, Kristiina Alanko, Ritva Luukkonen, Merja Jarvela, Kristiina Aalto-korte, Maritta S Jaakkola
    Abstract:

    Purpose Machinists are exposed to many sensitizing and irritant substances, but no previous study has assessed the occurrence of clinically verified occupational diseases in an unselected large workforce of Machinists. Our aim was to study the occurrence of clinically verified occupational respiratory and skin diseases cross-sectionally in a large sample of Machinists in southern Finland. Methods A computer-assisted telephone interview on occupational exposures and health was carried out in a sample of 961 machining workers from 64 metalworking companies. Of these, 757 (79 %) answered the interview. A total of 245 subjects reported work-related respiratory or skin symptoms and were invited to clinical examinations; 138 of these underwent a clinical interview and examination by an occupational health physician. On the basis of this examination, 32 subjects were further examined at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) for occupational skin or respiratory diseases. Results One case of occupational asthma (OA) and seven cases of occupational dermatoses (OD) were diagnosed, giving a prevalence of 0.13 % (95 % CI 0–0.39) for OA, and 0.92 % (95 % CI 0.24–1.16) for OD. The OA was induced by the patient’s own MWF. Additional five cases of newly diagnosed non-occupational asthma (0.79 %, 95 % CI = 0.16–1.42) were detected. No cases of occupational rhinitis or COPD were diagnosed. The dermatoses diagnoses consisted of four cases of allergic contact dermatitis and three cases of irritant contact dermatitis. The most common causes of the ODs were MWFs. Conclusion This large clinical study of Machinists representing metalworking in South Finland showed a prevalence of 0.13 % of OA and 0.92 % of OD. This relatively low occurrence of occupational diseases may reflect the strict Finnish criteria for the diagnosis of these occupational diseases and the relatively good level of occupational hygiene in machining workshops in Finland. Reported respiratory and skin symptoms were common, and these milder conditions may be linked to irritant rather than sensitizing exposures.

  • occupational respiratory and skin diseases among finnish Machinists findings of a large clinical study
    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2013
    Co-Authors: Timo Hannu, Riitta Jolanki, Kristiina Aaltokorte, Katri Suuronen, Kristiina Alanko, Ritva Luukkonen, Merja Jarvela, Maritta S Jaakkola
    Abstract:

    Purpose Machinists are exposed to many sensitizing and irritant substances, but no previous study has assessed the occurrence of clinically verified occupational diseases in an unselected large workforce of Machinists. Our aim was to study the occurrence of clinically verified occupational respiratory and skin diseases cross-sectionally in a large sample of Machinists in southern Finland.

  • FC01.3 The Finnish Machinist Study – new results
    Contact Dermatitis, 2008
    Co-Authors: Katri Suuronen, Timo Tuomi, Kristiina Alanko, Ritva Luukkonen, Erja Mäkelä, Päivikki Susitaival, Riitta Jolanki
    Abstract:

    Objective:  The aim of the study was to get information on the chemical exposure and the prevalence of skin and respiratory symptoms among Finnish Machinists. Methods:  A cross-sectional study was carried out on a population of 961 Finnish Machinists. Skin and respiratory symptoms, atopy, exposure at work, etc. were inquired by a telephone interview. Working conditions were assessed and the data were combined with the data from the interview. Technical office personnel in the same companies were used as a control group. Results:  A third of the interviewees reported prolonged rhinitis. A fifth had continuous or relapsing hand or forearm dermatitis, cough, phlegm production or eye symptoms. Wheezing, dyspnea, laryngeal symptoms, or relapsing low fever were reported by 8–2%. 5% reported having asthma. In total, 35% of the Machinists considered the skin or respiratory symptoms as work-related. Conclusion:  This study shows that work-related skin and respiratory symptoms are common among Machinists in Finland. Those reporting symptoms have been examined in more detail at FIOH. New results of the statistical analysis and medical investigations will be presented.

  • fc01 3 the finnish Machinist study new results
    Contact Dermatitis, 2008
    Co-Authors: Katri Suuronen, Timo Tuomi, Kristiina Alanko, Ritva Luukkonen, Erja Mäkelä, Päivikki Susitaival, Riitta Jolanki
    Abstract:

    Objective:  The aim of the study was to get information on the chemical exposure and the prevalence of skin and respiratory symptoms among Finnish Machinists. Methods:  A cross-sectional study was carried out on a population of 961 Finnish Machinists. Skin and respiratory symptoms, atopy, exposure at work, etc. were inquired by a telephone interview. Working conditions were assessed and the data were combined with the data from the interview. Technical office personnel in the same companies were used as a control group. Results:  A third of the interviewees reported prolonged rhinitis. A fifth had continuous or relapsing hand or forearm dermatitis, cough, phlegm production or eye symptoms. Wheezing, dyspnea, laryngeal symptoms, or relapsing low fever were reported by 8–2%. 5% reported having asthma. In total, 35% of the Machinists considered the skin or respiratory symptoms as work-related. Conclusion:  This study shows that work-related skin and respiratory symptoms are common among Machinists in Finland. Those reporting symptoms have been examined in more detail at FIOH. New results of the statistical analysis and medical investigations will be presented.

  • P49 Occupational dermatoses of Machinists – Finnish statistics
    Contact Dermatitis, 2008
    Co-Authors: Katri Suuronen, Timo Tuomi, Kristiina Alanko, Riitta Jolanki
    Abstract:

    Objective:  In this study the statistical data on occupational dermatoses of Finnish Machinists in 1992–2001 were analysed. Methods:  The data were collected from the Finnish Register of Occupational Diseases (FROD) to which physicians are obligated to report all cases of occupational disease. Each case record consists of information on the patient and the employer, date and diagnosis, causative agents, etc. Results:  During the 10-year period, a total of 281 occupational dermatoses of Machinists were diagnosed. Dermatoses consisted mostly of irritant contact dermatitis (N = 144), allergic contact dermatitis (N = 108) and unspecified contact dermatitis (N = 21). Only few cases of protein contact dermatitis and contact urticaria as well as occupational acne were reported. The main causes of irritant contact dermatitis were cutting oils and fluids, oils and lubricants, and organic solvents; the commonest inducers of allergic contact dermatitis were formaldehyde, cutting oils and fluids, metals (nickel, chromium and cobalt) and various antimicrobial agents. Conclusion:  Dermatoses were the second commonest occupational diseases of Machinists, after hearing loss, and they accounted for 27% of all occupational diseases within the profession. Machinists are a large occupational group (about 19 000 employees; 0.8% of the work force) in Finland, and their dermatoses formed a noteworthy proportion (about 2.6%) of the occupational skin diseases reported during the study period.

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  • Occupational respiratory and skin diseases among Finnish Machinists: findings of a large clinical study
    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2013
    Co-Authors: Timo Hannu, Riitta Jolanki, Katri Suuronen, Kristiina Alanko, Ritva Luukkonen, Merja Jarvela, Kristiina Aalto-korte, Maritta S Jaakkola
    Abstract:

    Purpose Machinists are exposed to many sensitizing and irritant substances, but no previous study has assessed the occurrence of clinically verified occupational diseases in an unselected large workforce of Machinists. Our aim was to study the occurrence of clinically verified occupational respiratory and skin diseases cross-sectionally in a large sample of Machinists in southern Finland. Methods A computer-assisted telephone interview on occupational exposures and health was carried out in a sample of 961 machining workers from 64 metalworking companies. Of these, 757 (79 %) answered the interview. A total of 245 subjects reported work-related respiratory or skin symptoms and were invited to clinical examinations; 138 of these underwent a clinical interview and examination by an occupational health physician. On the basis of this examination, 32 subjects were further examined at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) for occupational skin or respiratory diseases. Results One case of occupational asthma (OA) and seven cases of occupational dermatoses (OD) were diagnosed, giving a prevalence of 0.13 % (95 % CI 0–0.39) for OA, and 0.92 % (95 % CI 0.24–1.16) for OD. The OA was induced by the patient’s own MWF. Additional five cases of newly diagnosed non-occupational asthma (0.79 %, 95 % CI = 0.16–1.42) were detected. No cases of occupational rhinitis or COPD were diagnosed. The dermatoses diagnoses consisted of four cases of allergic contact dermatitis and three cases of irritant contact dermatitis. The most common causes of the ODs were MWFs. Conclusion This large clinical study of Machinists representing metalworking in South Finland showed a prevalence of 0.13 % of OA and 0.92 % of OD. This relatively low occurrence of occupational diseases may reflect the strict Finnish criteria for the diagnosis of these occupational diseases and the relatively good level of occupational hygiene in machining workshops in Finland. Reported respiratory and skin symptoms were common, and these milder conditions may be linked to irritant rather than sensitizing exposures.

  • occupational respiratory and skin diseases among finnish Machinists findings of a large clinical study
    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2013
    Co-Authors: Timo Hannu, Riitta Jolanki, Kristiina Aaltokorte, Katri Suuronen, Kristiina Alanko, Ritva Luukkonen, Merja Jarvela, Maritta S Jaakkola
    Abstract:

    Purpose Machinists are exposed to many sensitizing and irritant substances, but no previous study has assessed the occurrence of clinically verified occupational diseases in an unselected large workforce of Machinists. Our aim was to study the occurrence of clinically verified occupational respiratory and skin diseases cross-sectionally in a large sample of Machinists in southern Finland.

  • FC01.3 The Finnish Machinist Study – new results
    Contact Dermatitis, 2008
    Co-Authors: Katri Suuronen, Timo Tuomi, Kristiina Alanko, Ritva Luukkonen, Erja Mäkelä, Päivikki Susitaival, Riitta Jolanki
    Abstract:

    Objective:  The aim of the study was to get information on the chemical exposure and the prevalence of skin and respiratory symptoms among Finnish Machinists. Methods:  A cross-sectional study was carried out on a population of 961 Finnish Machinists. Skin and respiratory symptoms, atopy, exposure at work, etc. were inquired by a telephone interview. Working conditions were assessed and the data were combined with the data from the interview. Technical office personnel in the same companies were used as a control group. Results:  A third of the interviewees reported prolonged rhinitis. A fifth had continuous or relapsing hand or forearm dermatitis, cough, phlegm production or eye symptoms. Wheezing, dyspnea, laryngeal symptoms, or relapsing low fever were reported by 8–2%. 5% reported having asthma. In total, 35% of the Machinists considered the skin or respiratory symptoms as work-related. Conclusion:  This study shows that work-related skin and respiratory symptoms are common among Machinists in Finland. Those reporting symptoms have been examined in more detail at FIOH. New results of the statistical analysis and medical investigations will be presented.

  • fc01 3 the finnish Machinist study new results
    Contact Dermatitis, 2008
    Co-Authors: Katri Suuronen, Timo Tuomi, Kristiina Alanko, Ritva Luukkonen, Erja Mäkelä, Päivikki Susitaival, Riitta Jolanki
    Abstract:

    Objective:  The aim of the study was to get information on the chemical exposure and the prevalence of skin and respiratory symptoms among Finnish Machinists. Methods:  A cross-sectional study was carried out on a population of 961 Finnish Machinists. Skin and respiratory symptoms, atopy, exposure at work, etc. were inquired by a telephone interview. Working conditions were assessed and the data were combined with the data from the interview. Technical office personnel in the same companies were used as a control group. Results:  A third of the interviewees reported prolonged rhinitis. A fifth had continuous or relapsing hand or forearm dermatitis, cough, phlegm production or eye symptoms. Wheezing, dyspnea, laryngeal symptoms, or relapsing low fever were reported by 8–2%. 5% reported having asthma. In total, 35% of the Machinists considered the skin or respiratory symptoms as work-related. Conclusion:  This study shows that work-related skin and respiratory symptoms are common among Machinists in Finland. Those reporting symptoms have been examined in more detail at FIOH. New results of the statistical analysis and medical investigations will be presented.

  • P49 Occupational dermatoses of Machinists – Finnish statistics
    Contact Dermatitis, 2008
    Co-Authors: Katri Suuronen, Timo Tuomi, Kristiina Alanko, Riitta Jolanki
    Abstract:

    Objective:  In this study the statistical data on occupational dermatoses of Finnish Machinists in 1992–2001 were analysed. Methods:  The data were collected from the Finnish Register of Occupational Diseases (FROD) to which physicians are obligated to report all cases of occupational disease. Each case record consists of information on the patient and the employer, date and diagnosis, causative agents, etc. Results:  During the 10-year period, a total of 281 occupational dermatoses of Machinists were diagnosed. Dermatoses consisted mostly of irritant contact dermatitis (N = 144), allergic contact dermatitis (N = 108) and unspecified contact dermatitis (N = 21). Only few cases of protein contact dermatitis and contact urticaria as well as occupational acne were reported. The main causes of irritant contact dermatitis were cutting oils and fluids, oils and lubricants, and organic solvents; the commonest inducers of allergic contact dermatitis were formaldehyde, cutting oils and fluids, metals (nickel, chromium and cobalt) and various antimicrobial agents. Conclusion:  Dermatoses were the second commonest occupational diseases of Machinists, after hearing loss, and they accounted for 27% of all occupational diseases within the profession. Machinists are a large occupational group (about 19 000 employees; 0.8% of the work force) in Finland, and their dermatoses formed a noteworthy proportion (about 2.6%) of the occupational skin diseases reported during the study period.

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Kristiina Alanko - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • occupational respiratory and skin diseases among finnish Machinists findings of a large clinical study
    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2013
    Co-Authors: Timo Hannu, Riitta Jolanki, Kristiina Aaltokorte, Katri Suuronen, Kristiina Alanko, Ritva Luukkonen, Merja Jarvela, Maritta S Jaakkola
    Abstract:

    Purpose Machinists are exposed to many sensitizing and irritant substances, but no previous study has assessed the occurrence of clinically verified occupational diseases in an unselected large workforce of Machinists. Our aim was to study the occurrence of clinically verified occupational respiratory and skin diseases cross-sectionally in a large sample of Machinists in southern Finland.

  • Occupational respiratory and skin diseases among Finnish Machinists: findings of a large clinical study
    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2013
    Co-Authors: Timo Hannu, Riitta Jolanki, Katri Suuronen, Kristiina Alanko, Ritva Luukkonen, Merja Jarvela, Kristiina Aalto-korte, Maritta S Jaakkola
    Abstract:

    Purpose Machinists are exposed to many sensitizing and irritant substances, but no previous study has assessed the occurrence of clinically verified occupational diseases in an unselected large workforce of Machinists. Our aim was to study the occurrence of clinically verified occupational respiratory and skin diseases cross-sectionally in a large sample of Machinists in southern Finland. Methods A computer-assisted telephone interview on occupational exposures and health was carried out in a sample of 961 machining workers from 64 metalworking companies. Of these, 757 (79 %) answered the interview. A total of 245 subjects reported work-related respiratory or skin symptoms and were invited to clinical examinations; 138 of these underwent a clinical interview and examination by an occupational health physician. On the basis of this examination, 32 subjects were further examined at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) for occupational skin or respiratory diseases. Results One case of occupational asthma (OA) and seven cases of occupational dermatoses (OD) were diagnosed, giving a prevalence of 0.13 % (95 % CI 0–0.39) for OA, and 0.92 % (95 % CI 0.24–1.16) for OD. The OA was induced by the patient’s own MWF. Additional five cases of newly diagnosed non-occupational asthma (0.79 %, 95 % CI = 0.16–1.42) were detected. No cases of occupational rhinitis or COPD were diagnosed. The dermatoses diagnoses consisted of four cases of allergic contact dermatitis and three cases of irritant contact dermatitis. The most common causes of the ODs were MWFs. Conclusion This large clinical study of Machinists representing metalworking in South Finland showed a prevalence of 0.13 % of OA and 0.92 % of OD. This relatively low occurrence of occupational diseases may reflect the strict Finnish criteria for the diagnosis of these occupational diseases and the relatively good level of occupational hygiene in machining workshops in Finland. Reported respiratory and skin symptoms were common, and these milder conditions may be linked to irritant rather than sensitizing exposures.

  • FC01.3 The Finnish Machinist Study – new results
    Contact Dermatitis, 2008
    Co-Authors: Katri Suuronen, Timo Tuomi, Kristiina Alanko, Ritva Luukkonen, Erja Mäkelä, Päivikki Susitaival, Riitta Jolanki
    Abstract:

    Objective:  The aim of the study was to get information on the chemical exposure and the prevalence of skin and respiratory symptoms among Finnish Machinists. Methods:  A cross-sectional study was carried out on a population of 961 Finnish Machinists. Skin and respiratory symptoms, atopy, exposure at work, etc. were inquired by a telephone interview. Working conditions were assessed and the data were combined with the data from the interview. Technical office personnel in the same companies were used as a control group. Results:  A third of the interviewees reported prolonged rhinitis. A fifth had continuous or relapsing hand or forearm dermatitis, cough, phlegm production or eye symptoms. Wheezing, dyspnea, laryngeal symptoms, or relapsing low fever were reported by 8–2%. 5% reported having asthma. In total, 35% of the Machinists considered the skin or respiratory symptoms as work-related. Conclusion:  This study shows that work-related skin and respiratory symptoms are common among Machinists in Finland. Those reporting symptoms have been examined in more detail at FIOH. New results of the statistical analysis and medical investigations will be presented.

  • fc01 3 the finnish Machinist study new results
    Contact Dermatitis, 2008
    Co-Authors: Katri Suuronen, Timo Tuomi, Kristiina Alanko, Ritva Luukkonen, Erja Mäkelä, Päivikki Susitaival, Riitta Jolanki
    Abstract:

    Objective:  The aim of the study was to get information on the chemical exposure and the prevalence of skin and respiratory symptoms among Finnish Machinists. Methods:  A cross-sectional study was carried out on a population of 961 Finnish Machinists. Skin and respiratory symptoms, atopy, exposure at work, etc. were inquired by a telephone interview. Working conditions were assessed and the data were combined with the data from the interview. Technical office personnel in the same companies were used as a control group. Results:  A third of the interviewees reported prolonged rhinitis. A fifth had continuous or relapsing hand or forearm dermatitis, cough, phlegm production or eye symptoms. Wheezing, dyspnea, laryngeal symptoms, or relapsing low fever were reported by 8–2%. 5% reported having asthma. In total, 35% of the Machinists considered the skin or respiratory symptoms as work-related. Conclusion:  This study shows that work-related skin and respiratory symptoms are common among Machinists in Finland. Those reporting symptoms have been examined in more detail at FIOH. New results of the statistical analysis and medical investigations will be presented.

  • P49 Occupational dermatoses of Machinists – Finnish statistics
    Contact Dermatitis, 2008
    Co-Authors: Katri Suuronen, Timo Tuomi, Kristiina Alanko, Riitta Jolanki
    Abstract:

    Objective:  In this study the statistical data on occupational dermatoses of Finnish Machinists in 1992–2001 were analysed. Methods:  The data were collected from the Finnish Register of Occupational Diseases (FROD) to which physicians are obligated to report all cases of occupational disease. Each case record consists of information on the patient and the employer, date and diagnosis, causative agents, etc. Results:  During the 10-year period, a total of 281 occupational dermatoses of Machinists were diagnosed. Dermatoses consisted mostly of irritant contact dermatitis (N = 144), allergic contact dermatitis (N = 108) and unspecified contact dermatitis (N = 21). Only few cases of protein contact dermatitis and contact urticaria as well as occupational acne were reported. The main causes of irritant contact dermatitis were cutting oils and fluids, oils and lubricants, and organic solvents; the commonest inducers of allergic contact dermatitis were formaldehyde, cutting oils and fluids, metals (nickel, chromium and cobalt) and various antimicrobial agents. Conclusion:  Dermatoses were the second commonest occupational diseases of Machinists, after hearing loss, and they accounted for 27% of all occupational diseases within the profession. Machinists are a large occupational group (about 19 000 employees; 0.8% of the work force) in Finland, and their dermatoses formed a noteworthy proportion (about 2.6%) of the occupational skin diseases reported during the study period.

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  • FC01.3 The Finnish Machinist Study – new results
    Contact Dermatitis, 2008
    Co-Authors: Katri Suuronen, Timo Tuomi, Kristiina Alanko, Ritva Luukkonen, Erja Mäkelä, Päivikki Susitaival, Riitta Jolanki
    Abstract:

    Objective:  The aim of the study was to get information on the chemical exposure and the prevalence of skin and respiratory symptoms among Finnish Machinists. Methods:  A cross-sectional study was carried out on a population of 961 Finnish Machinists. Skin and respiratory symptoms, atopy, exposure at work, etc. were inquired by a telephone interview. Working conditions were assessed and the data were combined with the data from the interview. Technical office personnel in the same companies were used as a control group. Results:  A third of the interviewees reported prolonged rhinitis. A fifth had continuous or relapsing hand or forearm dermatitis, cough, phlegm production or eye symptoms. Wheezing, dyspnea, laryngeal symptoms, or relapsing low fever were reported by 8–2%. 5% reported having asthma. In total, 35% of the Machinists considered the skin or respiratory symptoms as work-related. Conclusion:  This study shows that work-related skin and respiratory symptoms are common among Machinists in Finland. Those reporting symptoms have been examined in more detail at FIOH. New results of the statistical analysis and medical investigations will be presented.

  • fc01 3 the finnish Machinist study new results
    Contact Dermatitis, 2008
    Co-Authors: Katri Suuronen, Timo Tuomi, Kristiina Alanko, Ritva Luukkonen, Erja Mäkelä, Päivikki Susitaival, Riitta Jolanki
    Abstract:

    Objective:  The aim of the study was to get information on the chemical exposure and the prevalence of skin and respiratory symptoms among Finnish Machinists. Methods:  A cross-sectional study was carried out on a population of 961 Finnish Machinists. Skin and respiratory symptoms, atopy, exposure at work, etc. were inquired by a telephone interview. Working conditions were assessed and the data were combined with the data from the interview. Technical office personnel in the same companies were used as a control group. Results:  A third of the interviewees reported prolonged rhinitis. A fifth had continuous or relapsing hand or forearm dermatitis, cough, phlegm production or eye symptoms. Wheezing, dyspnea, laryngeal symptoms, or relapsing low fever were reported by 8–2%. 5% reported having asthma. In total, 35% of the Machinists considered the skin or respiratory symptoms as work-related. Conclusion:  This study shows that work-related skin and respiratory symptoms are common among Machinists in Finland. Those reporting symptoms have been examined in more detail at FIOH. New results of the statistical analysis and medical investigations will be presented.

  • Self‐reported skin symptoms in metal workers
    Contact dermatitis, 2007
    Co-Authors: Katri Suuronen, Riitta Jolanki, Kristiina Alanko, Ritva Luukkonen, Päivikki Susitaival
    Abstract:

    Machinists and machine maintenance men working in the metal industry use metal-working fluids capable of causing irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. The objectives of this study were to find out the frequency of skin symptoms in Machinists and machine maintenance men (metal workers) and to compare the risk of their skin symptoms to that in office workers (controls). A total of 726 male metal workers and 84 controls answered a structured telephone questionnaire enquiring about work, atopy, skin symptoms, their impact on life, etc. The risk of skin symptoms compared with that in the controls was estimated using a logistic regression analysis. Of the metal workers, 20% reported recurring or prolonged dermatitis on their hands or forearms during the past 12 months. The hand or forearm dermatitis (HD) affected mostly the metal workers' mood and their activities at work. Recurring dermatitis elsewhere (DE) than in the hands and in connection with work was reported by 10%. The risk of HD was about twofold and the risk of DE was about fourfold compared with that in the controls. The HD of Machinists may be severe and affect their ability to work. DE may have clinical significance in Machinists.

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