• Exposure to Bioaerosols during Fish Processing on Board Norwegian Fishing Trawlers 

      Heidelberg, Cecilie Thon; Bang, Berit; Thomassen, Marte Renate; Kamath, Sandip D.; Ruethers, Thimo; Lopata, Andreas L.; Madsen, Anne Mette; Sandsund, Mariann; Aasmoe, lisbeth (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-06-10)
      Objectives - The main objective was to gain more knowledge on exposure to bioaerosols in the processing area on board fishing trawlers.<p> <p>Methods - Exposure sampling was carried out during the work shifts when processing fish in the processing area on board five deep-sea fishing trawlers (trawlers 1–5). Exposure samples were collected from 64 fishermen breathing zone and from stationary ...
    • Exposures and Health Effects of Bioaerosols in Seafood Processing Workers - a Position Statement 

      Bonlokke, Jakob; Bang, Berit; Aasmoe, Lisbeth; Rahman, Anas M. Abdel; Syron, Laura N.; Andersson, Eva; Dahlman-Høglund, Anna; Lopata, Andreas L.; Jeebhay, Mohamed Fareed (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-27)
      Occupational hazards exist in the processing of seafood both in land-based facilities as well as on board vessels. Recent findings on occupational injury and respiratory health risks among seafood processing workers were presented and discussed at the IFISH5 conference. Particular emphasis was put on the challenges that im/migrant workers encounter, the greater risks onboard factory vessels, especially ...
    • Occupational Exposure to Bioaerosols in Norwegian Crab Processing Plants 

      Thomassen, Marte Renate; Kamath, Sandip D.; Lopata, Andreas L.; Madsen, Anne Mette; Eduard, Wijnand; Bang, Berit; Aasmoe, Lisbeth (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2016-05-28)
      Introduction: <br> Aerosolisation of components when processing king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) and edible crab (Cancer pagurus) may cause occupational health problems when inhaled by workers. <br> Methods: <br> A cross-sectional study was carried out in three king crab plants and one edible crab plant. Personal exposure measurements were performed throughout work shifts. Air was ...