Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Bråtveit, Magne"
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Airway symptoms and lung function in the local population after the oil tank explosion in Gulen, Norway
Granslo, Jens Tore; Bråtveit, Magne; Hollund, Bjørg Eli; Irgens, Ågot; Svanes, Cecilie; Magerøy, Nils; Moen, Bente E. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-12-12)Background: Oil tanks containing a mixture of hydrocarbons, including sulphuric compounds, exploded and caught fire in an industrial harbour. This study assesses airway symptoms and lung function in the nearby population ... -
Bacterial contamination of coffee and personal exposure to inhalable dust and endotoxin in primary coffee processing factories in Ethiopia
Abaya, Samson Wakuma; Bråtveit, Magne; Kumie, Abera; Deressa, Wakgari; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction and objective: Endotoxins from gram-negative bacteria might be released when the coffee cherries are processed and may cause respiratory health problems among workers in the coffee industry. The relationship ... -
Benzene exposure and risk of lung cancer in the Norwegian Offshore Petroleum Worker cohort: a prospective case-cohort study
Babigumira, Ronnie; Veierød, Marit Bragelien; Hosgood, H. Dean; Samuelsen, Sven Ove; Bråtveit, Magne; Kirkeleit, Jorunn; Rothman, Nathaniel; Lan, Qing; Silverman, Debra T.; Friesen, Melissa C.; Shala, Nita Kaupang; Grimsrud, Tom Kristian; Stenehjem, Jo Steinson (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objective The objective of our study was to examine whether occupational exposure to benzene is associated with lung cancer among males in the Norwegian Offshore Petroleum Workers cohort. Methods Among 25 347 male offshore ... -
Benzene exposure and risk of lymphohaematopoietic cancers in 25 000 offshore oil industry workers
Stenehjem, Jo Steinson; Kjærheim, Kristina; Bråtveit, Magne; Samuelsen, Sven Ove; Barone-Adesi, Francesco; Rothman, Nathaniel; Lan, Qing; Grimsrud, Tom Kristian (Journal article, 2015-03-24)Background: The aim of this work was to examine the risk of lymphohaematopoietic (LH) cancer according to benzene exposure among offshore workers. Methods: Cancer registry data were used to identify 112 cancer cases diagnosed ... -
Biomonitoring of Benzene and Effect of Wearing Respirators during an Oil Spill Field Trial at Sea
Gjesteland, Ingrid; Hollund, Bjørg Eli; Kirkeleit, Jorunn; Daling, Per Snorre; Bråtveit, Magne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-10)Objectives The main aim of this study was to assess the biological uptake of benzene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) for subjects exposed to fresh crude oil released at sea. Methods: The study included 22 ... -
Can air pollution affect tear film stability? a cross-sectional study in the aftermath of an explosion accident
Moen, Bente E.; Norbäck, Dan; Wieslander, G.; Bakke, Jan Vilhelm; Magerøy, Nils; Granslo, Jens Tore; Irgens, Ågot; Bråtveit, Magne; Hollund, Bjørg Eli; Aasen, T. B. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-04-14)Background: After an explosion and fire in two tanks containing contaminated oil and sulphur products in a Norwegian industrial harbour in 2007, the surrounding area was polluted. This caused an intense smell, lasting until ... -
Can air pollution affect tear film stability? a cross-sectional study in the aftermath of an explosion accident
Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Norbäck, D.; Wieslander, G; Bakke, Jan Vilhelm; Magerøy, Nils; Granslo, Jens-Tore; Irgens, Ågot; Bråtveit, Magne; Hollund, Eli Bjørg; Aasen, Tor (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-04-14)Background After an explosion and fire in two tanks containing contaminated oil and sulphur products in a Norwegian industrial harbour in 2007, the surrounding area was polluted. This caused an intense smell, lasting until ... -
Cement dust exposure and acute lung function: A cross shift study
Zeleke, Zeyede K.; Moen, Bente E.; Bråtveit, Magne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-04-14)Background: Few studies have been carried out on acute effects of cement dust exposure. This study is conducted to investigate the associations between current "total" dust exposure and acute respiratory symptoms and ... -
Cohort Profile: The Norwegian Offshore Petroleum Workers (NOPW) Cohort
Stenehjem, Jo S.; Babigumira, Ronnie; Dean Hosgood, H; Veierød, Marit Bragelien; Samuelsen, Sven Ove; Bråtveit, Magne; Kirkeleit, Jorunn; Rothman, Nathaniel; Lan, Qing; Silverman, Debra T; Friesen, Melissa C.; Robsahm, Trude Eid; Kjærheim, Kristina; Andreassen, Bettina Kulle; Shala, Nita Kaupang; Liu, Fei-Chih; Strand, Leif Åge; Grimsrud, Tom Kristian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020) -
Dust exposure and chronic respiratory symptoms among coffee curing workers in Kilimanjaro: a cross sectional study
Sakwari, Gloria; Bråtveit, Magne; Mamuya, Simon H. D.; Moen, Bente E. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-11-24)Background: Coffee processing causes organic dust exposure which may lead to development of respiratory symptoms. Previous studies have mainly focused on workers involved in roasting coffee in importing countries. This ... -
Dust Exposure and Respiratory Health Among Workers in Primary Coffee Processing Factories in Tanzania and Ethiopia
Bråtveit, Magne; Abaya, Samson Wakuma; Sakwari, Gloria; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Introduction: In primary coffee factories the coffee beans are cleaned and sorted. Studies from the 80- and 90-ties indicated respiratory health effects among the workers, but these results may not represent the present ... -
Effects of Benzene on human hematopoiesis
Kirkeleit, Jorunn; Riise, Trond; Gjertsen, Bjørn Tore; Moen, Bente E.; Bråtveit, Magne; Bruserud, Øystein (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008)Benzene, an aromatic hydrocarbon that is a natural component of crude oil and natural gas, is toxic to the blood and blood-forming organs. Epidemiological studies have established an association between benzene exposure ... -
Endotoxin, dust and exhaled nitrogen oxide among hand pickers of coffee; a cross-sectional study
Moen, Bente E; Kayumba, Akwilina; Sakwari, Gloria; Mamuya, Simon H D; Bråtveit, Magne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-04-12)Background Primary coffee processing takes place in countries where coffee is grown, and may include hand picking of coffee to remove low quality beans. Hand picking is mostly performed by women. No previous studies on ... -
Exposure to benzene and other hydrocarbons and risk of bladder cancer among male offshore petroleum workers
Shala, Nita Kaupang; Stenehjem, Jo; Babigumira, Ronnie; Liu, Fei-Chih; Berge, Leon Alexander Mclaren; Silverman, Debra T.; Friesen, Melissa C.; Rothman, Nathaniel; Lan, Qing; Hosgood, H. Dean; Samuelsen, Sven Ove; Bråtveit, Magne; Kirkeleit, Jorunn; Andreassen, Bettina Kulle; Veierød, Marit Bragelien; Grimsrud, Tom Kristian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Occupational exposures constitute the second leading cause of urinary bladder cancer after tobacco smoking. Increased risks have been found in the petroleum industry, but high-quality exposure data are needed ... -
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide among cement factory workers: a cross sectional study
Tungu, Alexander Mtemi; Bråtveit, Magne; Mamuya, Simon H. D.; Moen, Bente E. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-05)Background: It has been suggested that dust exposure causes airway inflammation among cement factory workers. However, there is limited information on the mechanisms of this effect. We explored any associations between ... -
Hand-arm vibration exposure in rock drill workers. A comparison between measurements with hand-attached and tool-attached accelerometers
Clemm, Thomas; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Lunde, Lars-Kristian; Ulvestad, Bente; Bråtveit, Magne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives To assess the hazard of tool vibrations, we need valid exposure measurements. The use of hand-attached accelerometers (vibration sensors) to measure hand-arm vibrations (HAVs) has become a popular approach. ... -
Health complaints after a malodorous chemical explosion: a longitudinal study
Tjalvin, Gro; Lygre, Stein Håkon Låstad; Hollund, Bjørg Eli; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Bråtveit, Magne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Background: Physical and psychological symptoms are prevalent in populations recently affected by industrial accidents. Follow-up studies of human health effects are scarce, and as most of them focus on residents, little ... -
Health risks in international container and bulk cargo transport due to volatile toxic compounds
Baur, Xaver; Budnik, Lygia Therese; Zhao, Zhiwei; Bråtveit, Magne; Djurhuus, Rune; Verschoor, Louis; Rubino, Federico Maria; Colosio, Claudio; Jepsen, Jørgen Riis (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-05-20)To ensure the preservation and quality of the goods, physical (i.e. radiation) or chemical pest control is needed. The dark side of such consents may bear health risks in international transport and production sharing. In ... -
Hearing loss in the royal Norwegian navy: a cross-sectional study
Irgens-Hansen, Kaja; Sunde, Erlend; Bråtveit, Magne; Baste, Valborg; Oftedal, Gunnhild; Koefoed, Vilhelm F; Lind, Ola; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-10-07)Objectives Prior studies have indicated a high prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) among Navy personnel; however, it is not clear whether this is caused by work on board. The present study aimed to assess the ... -
High Prevalence of Respiratory Symptoms among Particleboard Workers in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Asgedom, Akeza Awealom; Bråtveit, Magne; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-06-18)Work in the wood industry might be associated with respiratory health problems. The production of particleboard used for furniture making and construction is increasing in many countries, and cause dust, endotoxin and ...