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- Healthy and Safe Environments across Occupational and Environmental ContextsPublication . Carvalhais, Carlos Alberto Alves; Santos, Joana Carvalho dos; Pereira, Cristiana Maria Matos da Costa; Alberto Alves Carvalhais, Carlos; Santos, Joana; Carvalhais, Carlos Alberto Alves; Santos, Joana Carvalho dos; Pereira, Cristiana Maria Matos da CostaThis Reprint brings together contributions that address the complex interactions between occupational and environmental health, with the shared goal ofpromotingsafeandsustainable living and working conditions. Its scope spans diverse contexts, from industrial settings to community environments, highlighting bothtraditional hazards andemergingrisksthataffecthumanwell-being. The purpose of this Reprint is to provide readers with an integrated view of how scientific evidence can inform practice and policy in order to reduce exposures, prevent disease, and foster resilience. Motivated by the growing convergence of occupational and environmental challenges, the collection underscores the value of cross-disciplinary perspectives, innovative research, and applied solutions. The Reprint is intended for a broad audience, including researchers, practitioners, and policymakers who are engaged in public health, and environmental and occupational health and safety. It may also serve as a reference for educators and students seeking to understand the evolving landscape of risks and interventions in this field. By gathering these studies under a unified framework, we hope to contribute to a better understanding of how shared determinants of health can be addressed collectively, and to inspire newcollaborations that strengthen the link between evidence and action.
- Unveiling stress vulnerability and occupational noise perception as burnout predictors: Results of an exploratory study in industrial environmentsPublication . Carvalhais, Carlos; Alberto Alves Carvalhais, Carlos; Ribeiro, Luísa Antunes; Pereira, Cristiana C.Burnout is a complex phenomenon influenced by both environmental and individual factors. This pilot study explores the predictive role of occupational noise perception and stress vulnerability on burnout symptoms among industrial workers. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 119 Portuguese workers exposed to occupational noise. Participants completed validated self-report measures assessing noise perception, stress vulnerability, and burnout. Path analysis revealed that both higher stress vulnerability and greater perceived occupational noise were significant predictors of elevated burnout levels. Furthermore, gender emerged as a relevant predictor, with women reporting significantly higher burnout symptoms than men. Age was inversely related to stress vulnerability, indicating greater resilience among older workers. These findings suggest that individual differences in stress vulnerability and noise perception contribute meaningfully to burnout risk, beyond traditional occupational hazard assessments. The study underscores the need for holistic occupational health strategies, integrating both environmental modifications and psychosocial interventions aimed at enhancing workers’ coping capacities. This study contributes novel insights into the interplay between perceived noise and psychological vulnerability in industrial settings, supporting broader preventive measures for work-related mental health outcomes.