Depot Workers Research Articles

Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Workers of Water Refilling Depot

Complaints of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common in workers with a reasonably heavy workload, such as workers at refill drinking water depots. MSDs can be caused by repetitive activities such as daily bending, lifting and lowering liters of drinking water refills. This study aimed to identify the risk factors of MSDs among workers at refilled drinking water filling depots and analyze the dominant factors that influence MSDs. This study was quantitative research with an analytical survey using a cross-sectional design conducted in Simpang Selayang Village, Medan City, Indonesia. A total of 40 refilled drinking water depot workers were involved in this study with a comprehensive sampling approach. Data was collected directly by distributing questionnaires to workers at refill drinking water filling depots. Data were tested statistically using the Chi-Square test and logistic regression. The analysis showed that work posture, workload, tenure and length of work are associated with MSDs complaints. The results of the logistic regression test showed that the dominant variable influencing MSDs complaints is work posture. Refillable drinking water depot workers with non-ergonomic working postures were likely to experience MSDs complaints 11 times as often as those with ergonomic work postures. The findings highlight the need for local health agencies to educate or empower workers at water refilling stations regarding MSDs complaints. Musculoskeletal disorders associated with work involving heavy loads could be prevented if workers know ergonomic work postures well. In addition, adequate rest is recommended to avoid musculoskeletal injuries.

ERGONOMIC RISK LEVEL AND MUSCULOSKELETAL COMPLAINTS DISORDERS (MSDS) IN GALLON SHUTTERS IN THE QUALITY AREA OF QUEEN AGUNG BENGKULU CITY

Ergonomics is a field of study that studies human interaction with elements in the system, so that various theories and methods will be produced to optimize the performance and performance of the overall system. While Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are complaints felt by workers such as muscle pain, and cartilage pain. This study aims to determine the ergonomics and complaints of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Based on an initial survey of 5 drinking water depot workers about whether they feel pain in the body when they work, it turns out there are complaints such as pain in some parts of their body such as back pain 3 people, neck 2 people, and others after they work. This research was a descriptive observational study, the sample in this study was 35 drinking water depot workers using total sampling. From the univariate results of 35 workers had a moderate level of ergonomic risk of 32 (91.4%), while complaints of Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) experienced by workers were more dominant while complaints of musculoskeletal disorders were 21 (60%). Workers are expected to pay attention to the ergonomics of work positions carried out when carrying out work activities that have a sufficiently long period of time, thereby reducing complaints of Musculoskeletal disorders experienced by workers.

Effectiveness on Simulation Teaching Regarding Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation among Workers of State Transport Depot

Introduction: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is the technique of life-saving procedure in that artificial ventilation uses external chest compressions to maintain circulation flow of the heart and oxygenation during cardiac arrest. Many peoples in the developed and developing countries have taken known education of Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training which was launched jointly by Universal Medical Assistance International Center.
 Objectives: 1. To evaluate the previous knowledge and skill regarding CPR among workers of ST Depot. 2. To evaluate effectiveness and correlation the post-test knowledge and skill score regarding CPR among workers of ST Depot. 3. To identify the association with the post-test skill score regarding CPR among workers of ST Depot.
 Methodology: In this study, will the effectiveness of simulation teaching regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation the sample will be the 100 ST depot workers. The workers will select according to inclusion and exclusion criteria as well as the Purposive sampling technique. One group pre-test and post-test design. It will be conducted at State Transport Depot. Wardha Maharashtra, India respectively. The data will be collected by using questionnaires and an observational checklist for simulation teaching on cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
 Conclusion: It is concluded that the effectiveness of simulation teaching on CPR was found to be effective in improving the knowledge and skill of workers of ST depot.

Prevalence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Antibodies Among Market and City Bus Depot Workers in Lima, Peru.

We report severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 antibody positivity among market and city bus depot workers in Lima, Peru. Among 1285 vendors from 8 markets, prevalence ranged from 27% to 73%. Among 488 workers from 3 city bus depots, prevalence ranged from 11% to 47%. Self-reported symptoms were infrequent.

Relationship between Hygiene and Sanitation with Coliform Bacteria Contamination in Refill Drinking Water

Drinking water is the main source of consumption for the family so it needs to be maintained its quality in order to avoid Coliform bacteria. Coliform bacteria are suspected to originate from feces, therefore their presence in various places ranging from drinking water, food ingredients or other materials for human needs, is not expected. This study aims to get a description of bacterial contamination, depot environmental sanitation, equipment sanitation, worker hygiene, quality of raw water and refill drinking water in drinking water depots in BarrangLompo Island, Sangkarang District, Makassar City, 2017. This type of research is observational with a descriptive approach. The sampling technique uses Grab samples by taking directly from the tap of the drinking water depot. Water samples were examined using the Most Probable Number (MPN) method. Data analysis in this study was carried out descriptively and shows that 3 out of 6 depots have quality refill drinking water that meets the requirements. Raw water samples from all depots show no one meets the requirements. The samples examined contained gram negative bacteria. The types of bacteria that grow in the sample are Klebsiella pneumonia and Pseudomonas aerogenosa. On depot environmental sanitation and worker hygiene no one fulfils the requirements. Equipment sanitation all meets the requirements and there are depots that use the reserve osmosis method and use a combined method of reserve osmosis and ultraviolet light. The conclusion of this study is that bacteria are found in almost all drinking water samples. The bacteria found were Klebsiella pneumonia and Pseudomonas aerogenosa. Owners and depot workers are advised to improve and implement better hygiene and sanitation.

Potential hazards from hygiene, sanitation and bacterium of refill drinking water at Barrang Lompo island (water and food safety perspective)

Coliform bacteria are suspected to come from faeces. As a result, their presence in various places ranging from drinking water, foodstuffs or other ingredients to human needs are not expected. This research aimed to describe bacterial contaminations, depot sanitations, equipment sanitations, worker hygiene, raw water quality, and refill drinking water in Barrang Lompo island in 2017. The observational research applied descriptive approach. Water samples collected grab from the drinking water depot taps, then examined using Most Probable Number (MPN) method. The results showed that three of six depots have qualified drinking water quality. Raw water samples from all depots indicated that none were eligible. The samples examined contained gram-negative bacteria. The types of bacteria that grew on the sample were Klebsiella pneumonia and Pseudomonas aerogenosa. In the environmental sanitation depots and worker hygiene, there was no one eligible. Sanitary appliances were all eligible and there were depots that used reserve osmosis methods and used combination methods between reserve osmosis and ultraviolet light. It was concluded that almost all samples of drinking water were contaminated by bacteria. Owners and depot workers were advised to improve and implement better hygiene and sanitation.

"Man on the Tracks" by Andrzej Munk: Feature Film as a Symbol of the Polish Thaw

At key point of Polish history – in 1956 – Andrzej Munk created feature film "Man on the Tracks", which, along with the "Channel" by Andrzej Wajda, became the starting point for the new movement in the cinema of People's Poland – the Polish Film School. "Man on the Tracks", based on the story "The Mystery of the Machinist Ozhekhovsky" by Jerzy Stefan Stawiński, was a landmark film, which, using the example of a story from the life of railway depot workers, managed to denounce Stalinism in the Polish art. It sweeps aside the idea of irreconcilable class struggle, ideas of accusation of the retrogrades and search for "pests", uncompromising division of characters into "progressives" and "revanchists."

Egbuonu, Anthony Cemaluk C., Nkwazema Daniel C. Aloh, Godwin S. (2016). Impaired renal and cellular functions in asymptomatic petroleum depot workers in Calabar metropolis, south-south Nigeria.

Egbuonu, Anthony Cemaluk C., Nkwazema Daniel C. Aloh, Godwin S. (2016). Impaired renal and cellular functions in asymptomatic petroleum depot workers in Calabar metropolis, south-south Nigeria.

Dysfunctional Liver and other High Metabolic Organs in Asymptomatic Petroleum Depot Workers in Calabar South-South, Nigeria

Dysfunctional Liver and other High Metabolic Organs in Asymptomatic Petroleum Depot Workers in Calabar South-South, Nigeria

Cardiovascular Risks and Impaired Lipid Metabolism in Asymptomatic Petroleum Depot Workers in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria

Cardiovascular Risks and Impaired Lipid Metabolism in Asymptomatic Petroleum Depot Workers in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria

Cytogenetic Analysis among Train Depot Workers Exposed to Total Volatile Organic Compounds

Occupational exposure to toxic chemicals such as Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) from diesel engine exhaust implicates genotoxic risk. The objective of this study was to determine the DNA damage among KL Sentral depot workers exposed to TVOC by means of cytogenetic analysis. Data were obtained partially from disseminated questionnaires and buccal cells samples were collected from a total of 27 depot workers and 10 office workers by using wooden tongue depressor. TVOC measurement was carried out by using Photoionisation Detector (PID). 4 sampling points were selected, namely Locomotive (LOCO), Power Generating Car (PGC), refuelling of diesel and coach. Cytogenetic analysis was done by using Acridine Orange (AO) staining. Micronucleus (MN) frequency as a biomarker for DNA damage was scored from 1,000 cells per sample observed under fluorescence microscope. The results showed that the overall means of concentrations for TVOC were 0.1±0.1, 0.0±0.0, 0.1±0.0 and 0.1±0.0 in LOCO, PGC, refuelling of diesel and coach, respectively. TVOC concentration measured did not exceed the permissible level based on DOSH 2010. For the cytogenetic analysis, depot workers showed significantly higher MN (p<0.001) than the office workers. Besides that, the sociodemographic factors (e.g., age, smoking status) and the MN frequency of the depot workers were also significantly higher than the office workers. However, there was no significant difference in MN frequency between workers wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and without wearing PPE [MN (p=0.491)]. In addition, there was a positive correlation between the working period (year) and the frequency of MN with r2=0.54, p<0.01. The result also showed that exposure to TVOC was a significant predictor of the MN frequency (p<0.001). On the other hand, smoking status did not show any significant association with the frequency of MN. These findings showed that depot workers exposed to TVOC were prone to DNA damage. Therefore, biomonitoring of DNA damage among depot workers is recommended in order to improve occupational health and safety condition in their workplace.

Exposure to Air Pollutants and Its Relation on Lung Function of Kuala Lumpur Central Ktmb Depot’s Worker

A B S T R A C T Air pollution is defined as the presence of any air pollutants in the air that have the potential to cause health effect or cause harm to the environment. This study was conducted to investigate the exposure levels to air pollutants among workers in a depot, and the relationship between the exposure levels and the respiratory level of the workers in the depot. The methods used in this study included measuring the concentration of air pollutants namely CO, CO2, total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs), PM10 and two types of heavy metals namely lead (PB) and arsenic (As). Lung function test was also done for workers who were exposed. Three sampling points were chosen to measure the concentrations of air pollutants, namely Loco, power generating car (PGC) and coach lines. Kuala Lumpur Central Office Depot was selected as the control station. Low volume sampler and sampling devices were used to measure the concentration of the air pollutants. This study found that there were three air pollutants with concentrations exceeding the standard limits of suspended particles PM10, lead, and arsenic. The highest concentrations of PM10 and Pb recorded were in the PGC line with 0.49 ± 0.03 mg/m 3 and 160 ± 5.13 μg/m 3 , respectively. The highest concentration of As recorded was in coach line with 36.00 ± 15.50 μg/m 3 . Statistical test results showed that only the concentration of As had a significant difference between the sampling stations. For the lung function test, the values of forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) for the exposed group were below normal. These findings showed that the depot workers had a lower respiratory level compared to the workers at the depot office. Statistical analysis showed a significant difference between spirometry diagnosis of employees who had served more than ten years and spirometry diagnosis of employees who had served for ten years and less. In conclusion, the depot workers who had long exposure to air pollutants had low respiratory levels.

Egbuonu, Anthony Cemaluk C., Nkwazema, Daniel C. and Ezeanyika, Lawrence U.S. (2015). Cardiovascular risks and impaired lipid metabolism in asymptomatic petroleum depot workers in Calabar metropolis

Egbuonu, Anthony Cemaluk C., Nkwazema, Daniel C. and Ezeanyika, Lawrence U.S. (2015). Cardiovascular risks and impaired lipid metabolism in asymptomatic petroleum depot workers in Calabar metropolis

0267 Physiological Aspects of load Carriage Activity Done by Food Grain Handling Workers in India

ObjectivesThere are many rice mills and food grain depots where a large number of workers are engaged for processing paddy and rice, storage and distribution. Lifting, carrying and depositing sacs...

A study of reduction in breath-holding time in smokers and recovery among ex-smokers in bus depot workers

Background: Smoking has deleterious effects on breath-holding time (BHT), which has been used in respiratory physiology as a measure of ventilatory response. Evidences regarding assessment of the reversibility of the impact of smoking on BHT and recovery in ex-smokers are ambiguous. Hence, this study was conducted to quantify the reduction in BHT and to assess the reversibility of the same. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 84 bus-depot workers consisting of equal number of smokers, ex-smokers, and non-smokers. Breath-holding time was recorded using the mouth piece attached to the mercury manometer where the subjects were advised to blow through the mouth piece after full inspiration as long as possible till the breaking point following standard methods and precautions. Comparisons among 3 groups were performed employing one-way ANOVA and post-hoc tests. The significance of difference in BHT between the 2 categories of frequency and duration of smoking was tested using Student's t-test for independent samples. Results: BHT was found to be significantly reduced among smokers compared to non-smokers. Almost complete recovery of BHT was observed in ex-smokers. There was deterioration in BHT with increase in BMI, and a statistically significant negative correlation was observed when BHT was correlated with age, especially in smokers. Conclusion: Present study has demonstrated considerable reduction of BHT in smokers and indications of recovery in ex-smokers. Further detailed study with larger sample size, stricter definition of ex-smokers, and considering physical activity is recommended.

Health impact of the Buncefield oil depot fire, December 2005: Study of accident and emergency case records

On Sunday 11th of December 2005, an explosion occurred at the Buncefield oil depot, Hertfordshire, resulting in a large fire that blazed for several days. Two Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments were placed on stand-by to receive casualties. A simple surveillance system was put in place during the acute phase of the incident, but this was not adequate to fully examine the health impact of the fire. Retrospective study of A&E records at Hemel Hempstead and Watford A&E departments for the period that the fire burnt. Two hundred and forty-four people attended A&E as a result of the fire: 187 were members of the emergency services; 17 were oil depot workers; and 40 were members of the public. The most common presenting complaints were respiratory symptoms (n = 66) and injuries (n = 38). Twenty-five (21%) individuals were referred for medical follow-up. There were no fatalities. There was a significant impact on local health services, with many emergency service personnel attending A&E asymptomatically. Alternative health service provision for these individuals, possibly near to the scene of the incident, should be considered. This incident has also highlighted an urgent need to develop surveillance systems that enable real-time monitoring of the acute public health impact of major incidents.

Physiological and Subjective Assessment of Food Grain Handling Workers in West Godavari District, India

There are many rice mills and food grain depots where a large number of workers are engaged for processing paddy and rice, storage and distribution. Lifting, carrying and depositing sacs of food grain are the major jobs carried out by these workers. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the workers with respect to their nutritional status, workload, energy expenditure and musculoskeletal pain or discomfort resulting out of work practice. Average peak heart rate of the depot and rice mill workers suggested the workload as moderate to very heavy. Their average energy expenditure values also indicated the workload as moderate to heavy. Subjective assessment of the workers showed the workload as heavy for 60.7% depot workers and 23.1% rice mill workers. Musculoskeletal pain or discomfort was maximally reported in knee by 59% depot workers whereas low back and knee was reported by 61.5% rice mill workers. Besides the weight of the sac, awkward postures like bending and twisting of trunk adopted frequently causes the problem. Further studies and rationalization of work method may improve the health and safety of the workers.

Exposure to Varying Concentration of Fungal Spores in Grain Storage Godowns and its Effect on the Respiratory Function Status among the Workers

Grain storage depot workers suffer from different respiratory problems after getting the exposure to storage grain dust. Which is a mixture of pesticides, fungi, silica, bacteria, spores, storage mites, animal hairs, pollens etc. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the fungal spore concentration in summer and winter season as well as the pulmonary function status of the workers; studies are limited in our country. In summer and winter seasons, air sampling was done to measure the airborne fungal spore concentration inside the godowns by Rotorod sampler, UK. Aspergilla, Alternaria, Drechslera, Epicoccum, Nigrospora, Periconia were very much common and found higher in winter compared to summer. The respiratory functional status was assessed in two groups of workers of the same storage grain depot (total n=316) in summer (n=136) and in winter (n=180). List of the workers was collected from the authority and randomly selected every alternate worker and divide them for the studies in summer and winter seasons. Slow Vital Capacity (SVC), Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) were recorded and Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1), FEV1% and different flow rates were calculated. The Immunoglobulin- E (IgE) level in the blood serum was assessed on post shift pulmonary function tests (PFT) decreased workers. The age, height and weight of the same categories of workers of both studies are highly comparable. Mean PFT values in summer found higher than winter. A gradual decrement of values were found as age was increased but not with duration of exposure. Post-shift PFT was carried in 21.8% (69) workers of which 46.4% (32) workers showed the decrement of values. The serum IgE level of the post-shift PFT decreased subjects was found more than 250 IU/ml in 53.1% (17) workers. Restrictive, obstructive and combined types of respiratory impairments were noticed among the workers. Presence of different spores in varying concentration in the working atmosphere may be responsible for the post shift decrement of PFT, allergic symptoms, high IgE level and respiratory impairments among the workers.

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Petroleum Depot Workers and Petrol Filling Station Attendants

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) values in litres per minute were determined in petrol depot loaders, petrol station attendants and in control subjects. The PEFR values were 315 ± 94, 386 + 91 and 529 + 94 litres/min. in depot workers, petrol attendants and control subjects respectively. The value in the control subjects was significantly greater than in depot workers (P Key words: Peak Flow Rate, Petroleum, Loaders, Attendants Nigerian Medical Practitioner Vol.47(3) 2005: 22-25

Exposure to Gasoline Vapour during Offloading of Tankers and Railway Wagons and Biological Multicomponent Monitoring

The purpose of this study was to measure the exposure of oil depot workers to gasoline vapour components during the offloading of tankers and railway wagons. We also compared the concentrations of airborne benzene, toluene and oxygenates with urinary concentrations of these components or their metabolites at the end of the shift and before the next shift as a means of assessing exposure during work shift. The workers in the offloading operations were chosen for the study because their exposure was expected to be relatively high, and there was no previous literature on the biological monitoring of coincident gasoline components in urine samples from these groups. In this study, all gasoline was unleaded, and either methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) alone or together with methyl tert-amyl ether (MTAE) were used as oxygenates to enhance the octane number and to ensure cleaner exhaust gases. The maximum oxygenate content varied from 12% in reformulated gasoline types to 15% in oxygenated types. In reformulated gasoline the content of aromatic hydrocarbons is also regulated to less than 30% and that of benzene to less than 1%. Several studies on road tanker drivers have described the exposure to gasoline vapour components 1‐3) , and the correlation between air and urine concentrations of gasoline components has been determined for post-shift and prenext-shift samples of MTBE under field conditions 2, 3) .