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- Original Article Work-Relatedness of Occupational Contact Dermatitis in a Tire Factory
- Sora Choi, Han Soo Song, Chul Gab Lee
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.2009.21.4.354
Published online: December 31, 2009
Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Korea. eecg@paran.com 
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES
This study investigated occupational contact dermatitis in a tire factory, prompted by a long history of complaints of skin ailments by the factory workers.
METHODS
Participants (n=160) completed a questionnaire concerning job characteristics and skin symptoms, and received a medical examination. Fifty-four workers with suspected work-related contact dermatitis were chosen for a patch test of contact-related dermatitis.
RESULTS
The most frequent positive reactions of patch test were produced by diphenylguanidine, formaldehyde and cobalt. Twenty-one of the 54 individuals (38.9%) were judged to have work-related skin disease.
CONCLUSIONS
Exposure to natural and synthetic rubbers and additive materials pose a risk of contact dermatitis in a tire manufacturing environment. Improved sanitary work practices and public health awareness measures are suggested.
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