[Evaluating risk of morbidity among workers of coal open-cast mines in Kuzbass]

Med Tr Prom Ekol. 2006:(6):13-6.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Work conditions on open-cast minest of Kuzbass include complex of unfavorable natural climate, mining technical occupational factors (microclimate, industrial noise, vibration, aerosols, toxic chemicals, hardiness and intensity of work). According to those occupational factors, the authors calculated risks of morbidity and safe length of service.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Catchment Area, Health
  • Coal Mining / statistics & numerical data*
  • Humans
  • Mass Screening / methods
  • Occupational Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Occupational Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Occupational Diseases / prevention & control
  • Prevalence
  • Risk Assessment*
  • Risk Factors
  • Russia / epidemiology
  • Time Factors