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...
The present study focuses on the potential effects of shift-work on sleep and health complaints. Based on the assumption that in order to...
The purpose of the proposed project is to examine the interaction between genetics, MRI findings, gender, and work factors with regard to...