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KMID : 0358520090210040354
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Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
2009 Volume.21 No. 4 p.354 ~ p.364
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Work-Relatedness of Occupational Contact Dermatitis in a Tire Factory
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Choi So-Ra
Lee Chul-Gab
Song Han-Soo
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study investigated occupational contact dermatitis in a tire factory, prompted by a long history of complaints of skin ailments by the factory workers.
Methods: Participants (n=160) completed a questionnaire concerning job characteristics and skin symptoms, and received a medical examination. Fifty-four workers with suspected work-related contact dermatitis were chosen for a patch test of contact-related dermatitis.
Results: The most frequent positive reactions of patch test were produced by diphenylguanidine, formaldehyde and cobalt. Twenty-one of the 54 individuals (38.9%) were judged to have work-related skin disease.
Conclusions: Exposure to natural and synthetic rubbers and additive materials pose a risk of contact dermatitis in a tire manufacturing environment. Improved sanitary work practices and public health awareness measures are suggested.
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KEYWORD
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Occupational dermatitis, Contact dermatitis, Patch test
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