Background: Formaldehyde (FA) is a well-known chemical widely used in mortuaries in Nigeria for the preservation of human cadavers, yet little is known of the potential health risk associated with occupational exposure to formaldehyde in mortuaries. This study evaluated the poten...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i230115
Introduction: Formaldehyde is an industrial chemical that is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC). It is commonly use in mortuaries for the preservation (embalmment) of the dead in Rivers State. Mortuary workers are occupationally exposed to formaldehyde by inhalation...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v23i230115
Background: Musculoskeletal system disorders are potential sources of occupational Public Health concern with worldwide prevalence. These disorders arise as a result of exposure to hazards related to biomechanical overload which adversely affects the body’s osteo-articular system...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/45210
Background: Falls at construction sites are common occurrences with some resulting in fatalities. This study was to determine the prevalence and pattern of falls at construction sites in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional st...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2019/46662