Several studies in recent years have shown an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases in the general population associated with high ou...
In recent years, an increasing proportion of the work force has been employed in various types of shift work and other unusual working ho...
Smoking is the most important single etiological factor for lung cancer, but it has been estimated that up to 18 % of lung cancer cases a...
The project aims to investigate associations between hand-arm vibration exposure and effects on neurosensory and neuroconductory function.
Mechanical exposures are important causes of musculoskeletal disorders in Norwegian working life. This concerns also our main activity: W...
The recycling industry is fast growing both internationally and in Norway, seeking environmental and economical benefits and energy effic...
Sawmill workers are exposed to a mixture of airborne contaminants including wood dust, terpenes, microorganisms and resin acids. Cross-se...
Traditionally, toxicological evaluation of chemicals has largely relied on animal models that have been used to extrapolate to health ris...
The study of normal genetic variation is important in order to understand mechanisms of susceptibility to disease. The normal genetic var...
Wood is frequently used as building-material in Norwegian buildings. Some volatile organic compounds (VOC) are emitted directly from fres...