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Marquart, H. (author), Franken, R. (author), Goede, H. (author), Fransman, W. (author), Schinkel, J. (author)The ECETOC TRA model (presently version 3.1) is often used to estimate worker inhalation and dermal exposure in regulatory risk assessment. The dermal model in ECETOC TRA has not yet been validated by comparison with independent measured exposure levels. This was the goal of the present study. Measured exposure levels and relevant contextual...article 2017
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Kuijpers, E. (author), Bekker, C. (author), Brouwer, D. (author), le Feber, M. (author), Fransman, W. (author)Exposure assessment for nano-objects, and their aggregates and agglomerates (NOAA), has evolved from explorative research toward more comprehensive exposure assessment, providing data to further develop currently used conservative control banding (CB) tools for risk assessment. This study aims to provide an overview of current knowledge on...article 2017
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Schelvis, R.M.C. (author), Wiezer, N.M. (author), van der Beek, A.J. (author), Twisk, J.W.R. (author), Bohlmeijer, E.T. (author), Oude Hengel, K.M. (author)Background. Work-related stress is highly prevalent in the educational sector. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an organizational level, participatory intervention on need for recovery and vitality in educational workers. It was hypothesized that the intervention would decrease need for recovery and increase...article 2017
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Noben, C. (author), van Vilsteren, M. (author), Boot, C. (author), Steenbeek, R. (author), van Schaardenburg, D. (author), Anema, J.R. (author), Evers, S. (author), Nijhuis, F. (author), de Rijk, A. (author)Objectives: Evaluating the cost effectiveness and cost utility of an integrated care intervention and participatory workplace intervention for workers with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to improve their work productivity. Methods: Twelve month follow-up economic evaluation alongside a randomized controlled trial (RCT) within specialized rheumatology...article 2017
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van Vilsteren, M. (author), Boot, C. (author), Twisk, J.W.R. (author), van Schaardenburg, D. (author), Steenbeek, R. (author), Voskuyl, A.E. (author), Anema, J.R. (author)Purpose: In this manuscript, we evaluated the effectiveness of an intervention programme consisting of integrated care and a participatory workplace intervention on supervisor support, work instability and at-work productivity after 6 months of follow-up among workers with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods: We conducted a randomized controlled...article 2017
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Andersen, L.L. (author), Fishwick, D. (author), Robinson, E. (author), Wiezer, N.M. (author), Mockałło, Z. (author), Grosjean, V. (author)Aim: Workers who are satisfied with their job are the cornerstones of healthy and productive companies. This study investigated factors associated with job satisfaction in the general working population. Methods: From the 2010 round of the Danish Work Environment Cohort Study, currently employed wage earners (N=10,427) replied to questions about...article 2017
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Coenen, P. (author), Douwes, M. (author), van den Heuvel, S. (author), Bosch, T. (author)Occupational postures are considered to be an important group of risk factors for musculoskeletal pain. However, the exposure-outcome association is not clear yet. Therefore, we aimed to determine the exposure-outcome association of working postures and musculoskeletal symptoms. Also, we aimed to establish exposure limits for working postures....article 2016
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Oosterwijk, M.T.T. (author), Le Feber, M. (author), Burello, E. (author)We present a conceptual framework that can be used to assign risk bands to inhaled low aspect ratio nanoparticles starting from exposure bands assigned to a specific exposure situation. The framework mimics a basic physiological scheme that captures the essential mechanisms of fate and toxicity of inhaled nanoparticles and is composed of several...article 2016
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Venema, A. (author), van Zoelen, S. (author), Hermans, L. (author), van Dijk, F. (author)The aim of this report is to make an inventory of assets already available to fill the knowledge gaps amongst PHIT staff as indentified earlier. This report is the first step to provide PHIT with a repository of available literature, tools and instruments that can be used to increase their scientific knowledge on Occupational Health and...report 2016
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- Hermans, L. (author), van Zoelen, S.A. (author), Venema, A (author), van Dijk, F. (author) report 2016
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Schelvis, R.M.C. (author), Wiezer, N.M. (author), Blatter, B.M. (author), van Genabeek, J.A.G.M. (author), Oude Hengel, K.M. (author), Bohlneijer, E.T. (author), van der Beek, A.J. (author)Background The importance of process evaluations in examining how and why interventions are (un) successful is increasingly recognized. Process evaluations mainly studied the implementation process and the quality of the implementation (fidelity). However, in adopting this approach for participatory organizational level occupational health...article 2016
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de Kock, C.A. (author), Lucaasen, P.L.B.J. (author), Spinnewijn, L. (author), Knottnerus, A. (author), Buijs, P.C. (author), Steenbeek, R. (author), Lagro-Janssen, A.L.M. (author)Background: In the Netherlands, there is a lack of knowledge about general practitioners’ (GPs) perception of their role regarding patients’ occupation and work related problems (WRP). As work and health are closely related, and patients expect help from their GPs in this area, a better understanding is needed of GPs’ motivation to address WRP....article 2016
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Wierenga, D. (author), Engbers, L.H. (author), van Empelen, P. (author), van Mechelen, W. (author)Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of and adherence to a 7-step strategy for the development, implementation, and continuation of a comprehensive, multicomponent lifestyle program. Methods: Strategy use and adherence was assessed with 12 performance indicators. Data were collected by combining onsite monitoring with semi...article 2016
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Venema, A. (author)The ‘Risico- Inventarisatie- en Evaluatie-instrumenten’ is the name for the Dutch risk assessment (RA) tools. A RA tool can be used to perform a risk assessment including an evaluation of the identified risks. These tools were among the first online risk assessment tools developed in Europe. The Dutch RA tools and the web application system to...other 2015
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Havermans, J.B.G.A. (author), Dekker, R. (author), Sportel, R. (author)One of the most previous conservation treatments for plant specimen in herbarium collections was mercuric chloride (HgCl2). However, due time HgCl2 may decompose and it may cause (metallic) mercury (Hg) emission. Hg vapour in indoor air should be avoided as mercury poisoning can already occur at levels of 6 μg/m3. Both field and laboratory...article 2015
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Schelvis, R.M (author), Oude Hengel, K.M. (author), Burdorf, A. (author), Blatter, B.M. (author), Strijk, J.E. (author), van Beek, A.J. (author)Occupational health researchers regularly conduct evaluative intervention research for which a randomized controlled trial (RCT) may not be the most appropriate design (eg, effects of policy measures, organizational interventions on work schedules). This article demonstrates the appropriateness of alternative designs for the evaluation of...article 2015
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Koopmans, L. (author)Individual work performance (IWP) is an issue that not only has grasped companies all over the world, but also has fueled a great deal of research in disciplines, such as occupational health, work and organizational psychology, and management and economics. Despite the importance and popularity of IWP, there was little consensus on how to define...other 2015
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- Meeuwsen, J.M. (author) public lecture 2014
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Kraan, K.O. (author), Blok, M. (author)This article gives definitions of teleworking, presents facts about the prevalence of teleworking in Europe, and addresses the relationships that have been reported to exist between teleworking and productivity and well-being. Special attention is paid to psychosocial factors that moderate this relationship. Frequently addressed topics in...other 2014
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van Dongen, J.M. (author), van Wier, M.F. (author), Tompa, E. (author), Bongers, P.M. (author), van der Beek, A.J. (author), van Tulder, M.W. (author), Bosmans, J.E. (author)To allocate available resources as efficiently as possible, decision makers need information on the relative economic merits of occupational health and safety (OHS) interventions. Economic evaluations can provide this information by comparing the costs and consequences of alternatives. Nevertheless, only a few of the studies that consider the...article 2014