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Choi, Song, and Lee: Work-Relatedness of Occupational Contact Dermatitis in a Tire Factory
Original Article

Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2009; 21(4): 354-364.

Published online: 29 January 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.2009.21.4.354

Work-Relatedness of Occupational Contact Dermatitis in a Tire Factory

Sora Choi, Han Soo Song, Chul Gab Lee

Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Korea.

eecg@paran.com

Copyright © 2009 The Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

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.

Keywords: Occupational dermatitis, Contact dermatitis, Patch test

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