Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Hegseth, Marit Nøst"
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Do Various Respirator Models Fit the Workers in the Norwegian Smelting Industry?
Føreland, Solveig; Robertsen, Øystein; Hegseth, Marit Nøst (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Respirator fit testing is a method to assess if the respirator provides an adequate face seal for the worker. Methods Workers from four Norwegian smelters were invited to participate in the study, and 701 ... -
Personal exposure to gaseous and particulate phase polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and nanoparticles and lung deposited surface area (LDSA) for soot among Norwegian chimney sweepers
Moazami, Therese Nitter; Jørgensen, Rikke Bramming; Svendsen, Kristin V Hirsch; Teigen, Krister Aune; Hegseth, Marit Nøst (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) of high molecular weight from chimney soot can cause cancer among chimney sweepers. These sweepers may also be exposed to high concentrations of nanosized particles, which ... -
Predictors of respiratory protective equipment use in the Norwegian smelter industry: The role of the Theory of Planned Behavior, safety climate and work experience in understanding protective behavior
Robertsen, Øystein; Siebler, Frank; Eisemann, Martin; Hegseth, Marit Nøst; Føreland, Solveig; Vangberg, Hans Christian Bones (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Previous research has revealed a higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms in Norwegian smelter workers compared to average population controls. Nevertheless, respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is not always used, even ...