Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Føreland, Solveig"
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Characterization of surgical staff `s exposure to surgical smoke at St. Olavs Hospital
Ragde, Siri Fenstad (Master thesis, 2012)Introduction: Surgical smoke is produced when electrosurgery is applied to the patient`s tissue during surgical procedures. The smoke is known to contain numerous of volatile chemical compounds, and carcinogens have been ... -
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 ... -
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 ...