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Maija Eglīte
Institute of Occupational Safety and Environmental Health, Riga Stradinš University, Dzirciema 16, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia

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Member and President of "Association of Latvian Occupational Medicine Physicians" (from 1994 till now). Member of Editorial Board of the journal "Labour Medicine and Industrial Ecology” Moscow, Russia. Member of the Editorial Board of the journal „ Occpational Medicine and Toxicology” (London). European Commission, expert of Advisory group on Occupational health and radiological medicine (UEMS) from 2012 till now Member of European association schools of occupational medicine (EASOM) from 2015 till now Expert of Latvian Scientific Council from 2004 till now The management of 8 doctoral theses. Monographies and books (peer reviewed monographies and books during last years) 1. Information notices on occupational diseases: a guide to diagnosis (english). Authors – experts of EC including M.Eglīte // Luxembourg, European Communities, 2009. – 276 pp. 2. Eglīte M. et al. „Environmental health”, Rīga: RSU, 2008, 700 pp. 3. Eglīte M.” Occupational medicine”, Rīga: RSU, 2012, 834 pp. http://www.rsu.lv/images/stories/dokumenti/seminari/ddvvi/gramata_darba_medicina/Darba_medicina_v2.pdf Scientific articles: 368 in all, during last 5 years - 24 Scientific projects The Study “Working conditions and risks in Latvia 2012-2013” was carried out within the project “Practicalapplication of the legislation regarding labour relations.

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Journal article
Published: 13 May 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Several individual factors like older age and chronic diseases have been linked with more severe symptoms often leading to hospitalization and higher mortality from COVID-19. Part of adults with such factors is still active in the workforce. The objective of the study was to identify measures taken by the employer to protect them and to investigate reasons for low protection of vulnerable workers during the 1st wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Answers from 1000 workers collected via web-survey and results from 10 focus group discussions were analyzed. Only 31.5% of respondents mentioned that their employer had identified existing vulnerable groups and offered specific measures to protect them. Moving vulnerable workers away from the workplace was the most frequent measure (e.g., transfer to the back-office without contact with clients, telework, paid vacations, paid downtime). Most employers do not see elderly workers and workers with chronic diseases as risk groups, thus are not specifically protecting them. Instead, several employers have included workers critical for business continuity in their risk group. Others had not taken measures because of the lack of information due to general data protection regulation. Poor communication and lack of interest of employers to ask their workers if they need special protection is the topic to be addressed at the national level.

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Linda Matisāne; Linda Paegle; Maija Eglīte; Lāsma Akūlova; Asnate Linde; Ivars Vanadziņš; Iveta Mietule; Jeļena Lonska; Lienīte Litavniece; Iluta Arbidāne; Sarmīte Rozentāle; Ieva Grīntāle. Reasons for Low Protection of Vulnerable Workers from COVID-19—Results from the Quantitative and Qualitative Study on Working Life in Latvia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 5188 .

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Linda Matisāne, Linda Paegle, Maija Eglīte, Lāsma Akūlova, Asnate Linde, Ivars Vanadziņš, Iveta Mietule, Jeļena Lonska, Lienīte Litavniece, Iluta Arbidāne, Sarmīte Rozentāle, Ieva Grīntāle. Reasons for Low Protection of Vulnerable Workers from COVID-19—Results from the Quantitative and Qualitative Study on Working Life in Latvia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (10):5188.

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Linda Matisāne; Linda Paegle; Maija Eglīte; Lāsma Akūlova; Asnate Linde; Ivars Vanadziņš; Iveta Mietule; Jeļena Lonska; Lienīte Litavniece; Iluta Arbidāne; Sarmīte Rozentāle; Ieva Grīntāle. 2021. "Reasons for Low Protection of Vulnerable Workers from COVID-19—Results from the Quantitative and Qualitative Study on Working Life in Latvia." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 10: 5188.

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Published: 29 January 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Sickness absence is one of the most important working population health indicators. It is a complex phenomenon that is investigated by health care and occupational health specialists, economists, and work psychologists. Sickness absence is used as a predictor for morbidity and mortality, but besides the health status of an individual, sickness absence is influenced by demographic, socio-economic factors, and work environment factors. Conflicts at work are a common psychosocial risk factor that can affect sickness absence. The aim of the study was to investigate the association between different types of workplace conflict and self-reported medically certified sickness absence using cross-sectional survey data pooled from four periodic national surveys—Work conditions and risks in Latvia (2006–2018). The sample is representative of the working population of Latvia, as respondents were randomly drawn from different regions and industries. In total, the study sample (n = 8557) consisted of employees between 16 and 80 years old (average 42.8 +/− 12.6) of which 46.2% were males and 53.8% were females. Researchers used the computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) method for collecting data. The association between workplace conflicts and sickness absence was analysed by using binomial logistic regression and calculated as odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI), with adjustment for gender, age, education and survey year. The risk of sickness absence was higher among women (OR = 1.24, CI 1.13–1.35), employees aged 25–44 years old and employees with higher income. Controlling for socio-demographic factors and survey year, the odds of sickness absence increased significantly for all types of workplace conflict analysed. The strongest association with sickness absence was related to conflicts between managers and employees (OR = 1.51, CI 1.37–1.66) and conflicts between groups of employees (OR = 1.45, CI 1.31–1.61). Conflicts between employees and with customers also increased the odds of sickness absence (OR = 1.39, CI 1.27–1.52 and OR = 1.11, CI 1.01–1.23, respectively). Our findings suggest that tailored interventions at a company level for reducing workplace conflicts as risk factors of sickness absence are required. Those should focus on the improvement of managers’ leadership and human resource management skills.

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Svetlana Lakiša; Linda Matisāne; Inese Gobiņa; Ivars Vanadziņš; Lāsma Akūlova; Maija Eglīte; Linda Paegle. Impact of Workplace Conflicts on Self-Reported Medically Certified Sickness Absence in Latvia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 1193 .

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Svetlana Lakiša, Linda Matisāne, Inese Gobiņa, Ivars Vanadziņš, Lāsma Akūlova, Maija Eglīte, Linda Paegle. Impact of Workplace Conflicts on Self-Reported Medically Certified Sickness Absence in Latvia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (3):1193.

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Svetlana Lakiša; Linda Matisāne; Inese Gobiņa; Ivars Vanadziņš; Lāsma Akūlova; Maija Eglīte; Linda Paegle. 2021. "Impact of Workplace Conflicts on Self-Reported Medically Certified Sickness Absence in Latvia." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 3: 1193.

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Published: 28 March 2020 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Reducing the burden of occupational cancers (OCs) is currently one of the most challenging Occupational Health (OH) issues. The European Union (EU) has made efforts to improve the existing legal framework and developed specific legislation aimed at reducing the burden of OC. However, available data suggest that OC are underreported. In August 2019, the European Association of Schools of Occupational Medicine (EASOM) adopted a statement that highlighted the importance of improving the education and training of Medical Doctors (MDs) to facilitate improvements in recognizing and reporting OC. To achieve this, EASOM proposes to promote OH education and training of MDs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, foster harmonization of OH education and teaching standards and programs across EU countries, and enhance cooperation between universities and international scientific associations. Finally, we suggest that occupational data should be recorded in cancer and medical registers. By engaging MDs more fully in the debate about OCs, they will become more aware of the Occupational Physician’s role in reducing the burden of OCs and, furthermore, embed consideration of occupation as a potential cause of cancer into their own practice. These interventions will help promote the implementation of policies and interventions aimed to reduce OC in the workplace.

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Begoña Martínez-Jarreta; Nicole Majery; Petar Bulat; Soile Jungewelter; Elena-Ana Păuncu; Dieter Weigel; Marija Bubas; Alenka Škerjanc; Ivars Vanadzins; Maija Eglite; Marcos Larrosa; Susan Jill Stocks; Lode Godderis. Improving Education and Training to Reduce the Burden of Occupational Cancer. The Riga-European Association of Schools of Occupational Medicine (EASOM) Statement on Work-Related Cancer. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 2279 .

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Begoña Martínez-Jarreta, Nicole Majery, Petar Bulat, Soile Jungewelter, Elena-Ana Păuncu, Dieter Weigel, Marija Bubas, Alenka Škerjanc, Ivars Vanadzins, Maija Eglite, Marcos Larrosa, Susan Jill Stocks, Lode Godderis. Improving Education and Training to Reduce the Burden of Occupational Cancer. The Riga-European Association of Schools of Occupational Medicine (EASOM) Statement on Work-Related Cancer. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (7):2279.

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Begoña Martínez-Jarreta; Nicole Majery; Petar Bulat; Soile Jungewelter; Elena-Ana Păuncu; Dieter Weigel; Marija Bubas; Alenka Škerjanc; Ivars Vanadzins; Maija Eglite; Marcos Larrosa; Susan Jill Stocks; Lode Godderis. 2020. "Improving Education and Training to Reduce the Burden of Occupational Cancer. The Riga-European Association of Schools of Occupational Medicine (EASOM) Statement on Work-Related Cancer." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 7: 2279.

Conference paper
Published: 01 October 2016 in Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B. Natural, Exact, and Applied Sciences.
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The paper summarises the main findings on Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (CNPP) accident recovery workers from Latvia and their health disturbances, which have been studied by the authors during the last two decades. Approximately 6000 persons from Latvia participated in CNPP clean-up works in 1986–1991. During their work period in Chernobyl they were exposed to external as well as to internal irradiation, but since their return to Latvia they were living in a relatively uncontaminated area. Regular careful medical examinations and clinical studies of CNPP clean-up workers have been conducted during the 25 years after disaster, gathering knowledge on radiation late effects. The aim of the present review is to summarise the most important information about Latvian CNPP clean-up worker health revealed by thorough follow-up and research conducted in the period of 25 years after the accident. This paper reviews data of the Latvian State Register of Persons Exposed to Radiation due to CNPP Accident and gives insight in main health effects found by the researchers from the Centre of Occupational and Radiological Medicine (Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital) and Rīga Stradiņš University in a number of epidemiological, clinical, biochemical, immunological, and physiological studies. Latvian research data on health condition of CNPP clean-up workers in the late period after disaster indicate that ionising radiation might cause premature ageing and severe polymorbidity in humans.

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Jeļena Reste; Tija Zvagule; Natalja Kurjane; Andrejs Skesters; Alise Silova; Maija Eglīte; Jolanta Cīrule; Natālija Gabruševa; Andris Zīverts; Elvīra Čurbakova. Investigations on Health Conditions of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Accident Recovery Workers from Latvia in Late Period after Disaster. Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B. Natural, Exact, and Applied Sciences. 2016, 70, 257 -265.

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Jeļena Reste, Tija Zvagule, Natalja Kurjane, Andrejs Skesters, Alise Silova, Maija Eglīte, Jolanta Cīrule, Natālija Gabruševa, Andris Zīverts, Elvīra Čurbakova. Investigations on Health Conditions of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Accident Recovery Workers from Latvia in Late Period after Disaster. Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B. Natural, Exact, and Applied Sciences.. 2016; 70 (5):257-265.

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Jeļena Reste; Tija Zvagule; Natalja Kurjane; Andrejs Skesters; Alise Silova; Maija Eglīte; Jolanta Cīrule; Natālija Gabruševa; Andris Zīverts; Elvīra Čurbakova. 2016. "Investigations on Health Conditions of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Accident Recovery Workers from Latvia in Late Period after Disaster." Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B. Natural, Exact, and Applied Sciences. 70, no. 5: 257-265.

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Published: 10 May 2015 in Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
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This article investigates the legal database and theoretical basis of workplace health promotion (WHP) in three European countries: Finland, Latvia and Lithuania, and aims to find insights into effective WHP implementation. In November 2013, a stakeholders’ survey was carried out. The questionnaire included questions about legal documents and non-legislative measures relevant to WHP, institutions and other bodies/organizations working in the field, WHP conception/definition, and implementation of WHP activities according to the enterprises’ size. Only Finland has adopted a specific law on occupational health care (separate from occupational safety). ILO conventions No. 161 (Occupational Health Services Convention) and No. 187 (Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention) are ratified only in Finland. In Finland, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health acts as one ministry, while two Baltic countries have two separate ministries (one for health and another for social affairs). None of the countries has legally approved a definition of WHP. Latvia and Lithuania tend to separate WHP from other activities, whereas Finland integrates WHP into other occupational health and safety elements. Finland has a more extensive legislative and organizational background to WHP than Latvia and Lithuania. In defining WHP, all the countries refer to the Luxembourg Declaration on Workplace Health Promotion in the European Union. Finland’s practice of integrating WHP into other occupational health and safety elements is important.

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Rasa Šidagytė; Maija Eglīte; Anne Salmi; Dovilė Šorytė; Ivars Vanadzins; Leila Hopsu; Jaana Lerssi-Uskelin; Laima Bulotaite; Lāsma Kozlova; Svetlana Lakiša; Sigita Vičaitė. The legislative backgrounds of workplace health promotion in three European countries: a comparative analysis. Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology 2015, 10, 1 -7.

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Rasa Šidagytė, Maija Eglīte, Anne Salmi, Dovilė Šorytė, Ivars Vanadzins, Leila Hopsu, Jaana Lerssi-Uskelin, Laima Bulotaite, Lāsma Kozlova, Svetlana Lakiša, Sigita Vičaitė. The legislative backgrounds of workplace health promotion in three European countries: a comparative analysis. Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology. 2015; 10 (1):1-7.

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Rasa Šidagytė; Maija Eglīte; Anne Salmi; Dovilė Šorytė; Ivars Vanadzins; Leila Hopsu; Jaana Lerssi-Uskelin; Laima Bulotaite; Lāsma Kozlova; Svetlana Lakiša; Sigita Vičaitė. 2015. "The legislative backgrounds of workplace health promotion in three European countries: a comparative analysis." Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology 10, no. 1: 1-7.

Conference paper
Published: 01 January 2010 in Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B. Natural, Exact, and Applied Sciences.
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Investigation of occupational morbidity in wood processing industry in comparison with other manufacturing industries and with occupational morbidity in Latvia at large The aim of the study was to investigate occupational morbidity in the wood processing industry to gain understanding of the real situation of occupational health and to improve the diagnostics of occupational diseases. The occupational morbidity in Latvia has gradually increased from 1993 to 2004, with a slight decrease in 2005 and 2006 followed by an increase in 2007. In the year 2004, the number of first-time occupational diseases patients exceeded the number of occupational diseases patients registered in the year 1993 by 9.5, but the number of registered first-time incidences of occupational diseases in comparison with 1993 had increased by 14.5 times. In the manufacturing industry, wood and cork production, a trend of increasing rate of occupational diseases can also be observed in Latvia. A particularly rapid increase was observed in specific illnesses related to the musculoskeletal and connective tissue system, carpal tunnel syndrome as well as to occupational hearing loss, which might be explained by changes in the occupational risk factors. Despite an increase in the total number of occupational diseases in the industry of wood and cork products over the whole study period, these industries have lower levels of occupational diseases in comparison with occupational morbidity in such fields as health and social care, the extraction industry and quarry management, transportation and transport services, communications and telecommunications. In developed European Union countries, over the last few years, the number of occupational diseases has decreased, while there has been an increasing trend in Latvia. This can be explained by the fact that the working conditions in the European Union have been improving over the last few decades, and correspondingly the number of occupational diseases is decreasing. However, in Latvia, the diagnostics of the occupational diseases is rapidly improving, while improvement of working conditions has started relatively recently. Furthermore, the process has not been rapid, and therefore, results could be expected only in the future.

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Maija Eglīte; Ivars Vanadzins; Jeļena Reste; Elvīra Čurbakova; Jolanta Cīrule; Sigita Ķeire. Investigation of occupational morbidity in wood processing industry in comparison with other manufacturing industries and with occupational morbidity in Latvia at large. Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B. Natural, Exact, and Applied Sciences. 2010, 64, 46 -52.

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Maija Eglīte, Ivars Vanadzins, Jeļena Reste, Elvīra Čurbakova, Jolanta Cīrule, Sigita Ķeire. Investigation of occupational morbidity in wood processing industry in comparison with other manufacturing industries and with occupational morbidity in Latvia at large. Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B. Natural, Exact, and Applied Sciences.. 2010; 64 (1-2):46-52.

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Maija Eglīte; Ivars Vanadzins; Jeļena Reste; Elvīra Čurbakova; Jolanta Cīrule; Sigita Ķeire. 2010. "Investigation of occupational morbidity in wood processing industry in comparison with other manufacturing industries and with occupational morbidity in Latvia at large." Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B. Natural, Exact, and Applied Sciences. 64, no. 1-2: 46-52.

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Published: 01 January 2010 in Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B. Natural, Exact, and Applied Sciences.
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Health disorders of the employees exposed to organic solvents at work The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of exposure of organic solvents at work on related health disorders in Latvia. Two surveys were carried out with a total number of 2520 respondents. Retrospective analysis of incidence of occupational diseases caused by organic solvents was performed. 21.4% of employees indicated absorption of chemical substances through skin. The incidence of occupational diseases caused by organic solvents has a stable trend to decrease from year 2003. 58.8% of employees believe that their long-term health disorders are related to their work environment or work conditions. While organic solvents remain an essential working risk problem in Latvia, the data on exposed persons and their health disorders caused by organic solvents are not sufficient enough. Biological monitoring could facilitate early diagnostics of non-specific health disorders caused by organic solvents.

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Artūrs Veide; Maija Eglīte; Mārīte Baķe; Elvīra Čurbakova. Health disorders of the employees exposed to organic solvents at work. Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B. Natural, Exact, and Applied Sciences. 2010, 64, 79 -84.

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Artūrs Veide, Maija Eglīte, Mārīte Baķe, Elvīra Čurbakova. Health disorders of the employees exposed to organic solvents at work. Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B. Natural, Exact, and Applied Sciences.. 2010; 64 (1):79-84.

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Artūrs Veide; Maija Eglīte; Mārīte Baķe; Elvīra Čurbakova. 2010. "Health disorders of the employees exposed to organic solvents at work." Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B. Natural, Exact, and Applied Sciences. 64, no. 1: 79-84.

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Published: 13 June 2009 in Inflammopharmacology
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The health status of some 6,000 workers from Latvia who went to clean-up the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (CNPP) site following the explosion on 26 April 1986 has been analyzed. The data on these workers have been recorded in the Latvian State Register of Occupational disease patients and people exposed to ionizing radiation due to Chernobyl NPP accident (Latvian State Register) that was established in 1994. From these data, estimates have been made of external ionizing radiation to which these workers were exposed together with observations on the impact of exposure to heavy metals (especially lead and zinc) and radioactive isotopes released during the reactor ‘meltdown’. These factors along with psycho-emotional and social–economic stresses account for a marked excess of mortality and morbidity in the group of CNPP accident clean-up workers compared with that of the non-exposed normal Latvian population adjusted for age and sex. The number of diseases or conditions in the CNPP accident clean-up workers has progressively risen from an average of 1.3 in 1986 to 10.9 in 2007. This exceeds for the Latvian population when adjusted for age and sex. The most serious conditions affect the nervous, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine (especially thyroid) and immunological systems. While the morbidity associated with diseases of the respiratory and digestive systems has decreased in recent years that in the other systems is increasing. In recent years, there has been an increased occurrence of cancers affecting the thyroid, prostate and stomach. Clinical and laboratory investigations suggest that surviving CNPP accident clean-up workers exhibit signs of immuno-inflammatory reactions causing premature aging with evidence of autoimmune diseases and immunological deficiencies or abnormalities. It is suggested that the CNPP accident clean-up workers may have a specific syndrome, the ‘Chernobyl post-radiation neurosomatic polypathy’, due to sustained oxidant stress injury, as a result of exposure to radiation and lead.

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M. E. Eglite; T. J. Zvagule; K. D. Rainsford; Jeļena Reste; E. V. Curbakova; Natalja Kurjane. Clinical aspects of the health disturbances in Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident clean-up workers (liquidators) from Latvia. Inflammopharmacology 2009, 17, 163 -169.

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M. E. Eglite, T. J. Zvagule, K. D. Rainsford, Jeļena Reste, E. V. Curbakova, Natalja Kurjane. Clinical aspects of the health disturbances in Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident clean-up workers (liquidators) from Latvia. Inflammopharmacology. 2009; 17 (3):163-169.

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M. E. Eglite; T. J. Zvagule; K. D. Rainsford; Jeļena Reste; E. V. Curbakova; Natalja Kurjane. 2009. "Clinical aspects of the health disturbances in Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident clean-up workers (liquidators) from Latvia." Inflammopharmacology 17, no. 3: 163-169.

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Published: 01 January 2006 in Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
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This research work is dedicated to occupational health problems caused by ergonomic risks. The research object was road building industry, where workers have to work very intensively, have long work hours, are working in forced/constrained work postures and overstrain during the work specific parts of their bodies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the work heaviness degree and to estimate the muscle fatigue of workers after one week work cycle. The study group consisted of 10 road construction and maintenance workers and 10 pavers aged between 20 and 60 years. Physical load were analyzed by measuring heart rate (HR), work postures (OWAS) and perceived exertion (RPE). Assessments of the muscles strain and functional state (tone) were carried out using myotonometric (MYO) measurements. The reliability of the statistical processing of heart rate monitoring and myotonometry data was determined using correlating analysis. This study showed that that road construction and repairing works should be considered as a hard work according to average metabolic energy consumption 8.1 ± 1.5 kcal/min; paving, in its turn, was a moderately hard work according to 7.2 ± 1.1 kcal/min. Several muscle tone levels were identified allowing subdivision of workers into three conditional categories basing on muscle tone and fatigue: I – absolute muscle relaxation and ability to relax; II – a state of equilibrium, when muscles are able to adapt to the work load and are partly able to relax; and III – muscle fatigue and increased tone. It was also found out that the increase of muscle tone and fatigue mainly depend on workers physical preparedness and length of service, and less – on their age. We have concluded that a complex ergonomic analysis consisting of heart rate monitoring, assessment of compulsive working postures and myotonometry is appropriate to assess the work heaviness degree and can provide prognosis of occupational pathology or work-related musculoskeletal disorders for the workers under different workload conditions. These results can also be used when deciding on necessary rest time and its periodicity.

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Zenija Roja; Valdis Kalkis; Arved Vain; Henrijs Kalkis; Maija Eglite. Assessment of skeletal muscle fatigue of road maintenance workers based on heart rate monitoring and myotonometry. Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology 2006, 1, 20 -20.

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Zenija Roja, Valdis Kalkis, Arved Vain, Henrijs Kalkis, Maija Eglite. Assessment of skeletal muscle fatigue of road maintenance workers based on heart rate monitoring and myotonometry. Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology. 2006; 1 (1):20-20.

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Zenija Roja; Valdis Kalkis; Arved Vain; Henrijs Kalkis; Maija Eglite. 2006. "Assessment of skeletal muscle fatigue of road maintenance workers based on heart rate monitoring and myotonometry." Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology 1, no. 1: 20-20.