Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Cancer Prevention02:59

Cancer Prevention

7.6K
Several factors can increase the risk of cancer in an individual. About 50% of cancer cases can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, eating healthy, and following a modest cancer prevention diet. Epidemiological studies have consistently shown that populations with vegetable and fruit-rich diets have reduced the incidence of cancer. On the other hand, populations who have a diet rich in animal fat, red meat, junk food, or high calories are predisposed to cancer.
Some...
7.6K
Types of Toxins01:36

Types of Toxins

3.1K
Humans continually engage with an environment rich in potentially harmful chemicals. These are introduced to our bodies through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. These chemicals exist in various forms, such as air and environmental pollutants, agricultural chemicals, organic solvents, and heavy metals.
Air pollutants, primarily gases, pose significant threats to respiratory health, leading to conditions like hypoxia, lung cancer, and in extreme cases, death.
Environmental pollutants like...
3.1K
Mutagenicity and Carcinogenicity01:25

Mutagenicity and Carcinogenicity

1.9K
Mutagenicity and carcinogenicity refer to the ability of drugs to cause genetic defects and induce cancer, respectively. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies agents into four groups based on their carcinogenic potential. Group 1 agents are known human carcinogens; group 2A agents are probably carcinogenic to humans; group 3 agents lack data to support their role in carcinogenesis; and group 4 includes agents for which data support that they are not likely to be...
1.9K
The Availability Heuristic01:08

The Availability Heuristic

6.9K
A heuristic is a general problem-solving framework (Tversky & Kahneman, 1974). You can think of these as mental shortcuts that are used to solve problems. Different types of heuristics are used in different types of situations, and the impulse to use a heuristic occurs when one of five conditions is met (Pratkanis, 1989):
6.9K
Obedience01:08

Obedience

35.2K
According to obedience research, we may harm others under the forceful pressures of an authority figure (Milgram, 1974). How about if the inappropriate orders were delivered with less force? The increasing interdependence between nurses and physicians compelled Hofling and his colleagues to explore nurses’ reactions to a potentially harmful medical request made by the perceived authority figure, the doctor (Hofling, Brotzman, Dalrymple, Graves, & Pierce, 1966). In this situation,...
35.2K
Cancer-Critical Genes I: Proto-oncogenes01:33

Cancer-Critical Genes I: Proto-oncogenes

11.1K
Genes usually encode proteins necessary for the proper functioning of a healthy cell. Mutations can often cause changes to the gene expression pattern, thereby altering the phenotype.
When the function of certain critical genes, especially those involved in cell cycle regulation and cell growth signaling cascades, gets disrupted, it upsets the cell cycle progression. Such cells with unchecked cell cycles start proliferating uncontrollably and eventually develop into tumors.
Such genes that act...
11.1K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Are There Differences in Return-to-Work Experiences for Workers Who Acquired COVID-19 at Work Compared to Workers who Sustained a Non-COVID-19 Work-Related Injury or Illness?

Journal of occupational rehabilitation·2026
Same author

Sunscreen is overwhelmingly promoted on TikTok, but content with misinformation exhibits proportionally high levels of audience interaction.

PLOS digital health·2026
Same author

Evaluation of using the SOCcer automated occupation auto-coding algorithm to assist expert coding of job descriptions.

Annals of work exposures and health·2026
Same author

Understanding young adults' sun safety practices in the workplace.

Work (Reading, Mass.)·2026
Same author

Ultraviolet radiation exposure and melanoma risk among over 2 million Ontario workers.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation and dementia mortality in Canadian nuclear power plant workers.

Environmental research·2026
Same journal

The relationship between perceived psychological harassment and burnout among employees across different sectors: A cross-sectional study.

Work (Reading, Mass.)·2026
Same journal

A comprehensive analysis of occupational health and safety risks in civil aviation cargo: Insights from FF-DEMATEL.

Work (Reading, Mass.)·2026
Same journal

Paying to work: Understanding the career choices and driving factors of young lawyers in China under negative income.

Work (Reading, Mass.)·2026
Same journal

A qualitative study exploring mental health barriers and enablers for transgender and gender diverse employees.

Work (Reading, Mass.)·2026
Same journal

Study on Ergonomic Footwear Design framework informed by lower limb Biomechanical Characteristics.

Work (Reading, Mass.)·2026
Same journal

Working life with a hearing impairment: How to stay on top of things.

Work (Reading, Mass.)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 12, 2026

3D Printing - Evaluating Particle Emissions of a 3D Printing Pen
06:44

3D Printing - Evaluating Particle Emissions of a 3D Printing Pen

Published on: October 9, 2020

9.0K

Young workers' perceptions about occupational carcinogens.

Robert T Duffy1,2, Anita Brobbey2,3, Ela Rydz1,2

  • 1CAREX Canada, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Work (Reading, Mass.)
|October 31, 2025
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Young workers demonstrate a low ability to identify workplace carcinogens, particularly in manufacturing and retail sectors. This highlights critical knowledge gaps and the need for improved occupational health and safety training for this demographic.

Keywords:
awarenesscancerhazardsworkyouth

More Related Videos

Vinyl Chloride and High-Fat Diet as a Model of Environment and Obesity Interaction
09:15

Vinyl Chloride and High-Fat Diet as a Model of Environment and Obesity Interaction

Published on: January 12, 2020

6.8K
High Content Screening Analysis to Evaluate the Toxicological Effects of Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents HPHC
11:38

High Content Screening Analysis to Evaluate the Toxicological Effects of Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents HPHC

Published on: May 10, 2016

12.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 12, 2026

3D Printing - Evaluating Particle Emissions of a 3D Printing Pen
06:44

3D Printing - Evaluating Particle Emissions of a 3D Printing Pen

Published on: October 9, 2020

9.0K
Vinyl Chloride and High-Fat Diet as a Model of Environment and Obesity Interaction
09:15

Vinyl Chloride and High-Fat Diet as a Model of Environment and Obesity Interaction

Published on: January 12, 2020

6.8K
High Content Screening Analysis to Evaluate the Toxicological Effects of Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents HPHC
11:38

High Content Screening Analysis to Evaluate the Toxicological Effects of Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents HPHC

Published on: May 10, 2016

12.7K

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Workplace Safety

Background:

  • Young workers (≤25 years) have higher occupational injury risks.
  • Limited understanding exists regarding young workers' occupational disease risk and carcinogen identification.
  • Factors contributing to injuries may also increase hazardous exposure risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess young workers' ability to identify workplace carcinogens.
  • To identify factors associated with a higher risk of occupational cancer among young workers.
  • To evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding carcinogenic exposures.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods study involving surveys and focus groups with young workers in Canada and the UK.
  • Surveys included True/False questions, Likert-scale assessments, and carcinogen identification tasks.
  • Carcinogen identification scores were compared across demographics and occupational groups.

Main Results:

  • Young workers exhibited low overall ability to identify carcinogens.
  • Lowest median scores were observed in retail/sales and agriculture/trades/manufacturing sectors.
  • Knowledge gaps persisted despite reported safety training, with lower scores linked to incorrect hazard understanding.

Conclusions:

  • Significant occupational knowledge gaps exist among young workers, especially in primary, manufacturing, and retail sectors.
  • Current occupational health and safety training delivery needs improvement for young workers.
  • Targeted interventions are necessary to enhance young workers' awareness of carcinogens and workplace risks.