Effects Of Occupational Hazards Research Articles

Effects of Occupational Hazards, Musculoskeletal Pain, and Work on the Overall Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression of Female Nurses

Nurses face not only musculoskeletal disorders but also psychological health issues. The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors influencing overall fatigue, anxiety, and depression, respectively, by comprehensively considering work characteristics, exposure to hazards, and the presence of musculoskeletal pain. This study used binary logistic regression to analyze factors influencing fatigue, anxiety, and depression, respectively. The independent variables were occupation; age; work experience; healthcare organization; working hours per week; shift type; exposure time to physical, biochemical, and ergonomic hazards; and the presence of back, upper limb, or lower limb pain. The factors influencing overall fatigue were shift type (p = 0.007), exposure to vibration (p = 0.042), awkward posture (p = 0.001), repetitive motion (p = 0.017), and presence of back (p = 0.002) or upper (p < 0.001) limb pain. The factors influencing anxiety were age (p = 0.031), hours worked per week (p = 0.006), performing patient lifting/carrying (p = 0.041), and presence of upper (p = 0.022) or lower (p = 0.039) limb pain. In addition, the factors influencing depression were found to be hours worked per week (p = 0.042), exposure to infection (p = 0.005), and the presence of lower limb pain (p = 0.011). This study found that musculoskeletal pain has a significant impact on psychological health problems, suggesting that integrated management of musculoskeletal pain and psychological health problems may be effective in addressing health problems in the nursing profession.

Knowledge of Female Health Care Workers Regarding the Effect of Occupational Hazards on the Reproductive Health

Knowledge of Female Health Care Workers Regarding the Effect of Occupational Hazards on the Reproductive Health

Indicators of immunity in workers engaged in the processing of natural gas and condensate

Introduction. Despite the unique measures being taken at the Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant for personnel protection, the harmful exposure to the staff is not eliminated completely yet. Examination of the immune system is one of the methods of laboratory control over the gas-processing workers’ health and the system of measures for hygienic normalization of the working conditions. Materials and methods. The present study describes the working environment and evaluates the state of the immune system in workers with the use of the standard unified methods and approaches. A Brüel & Kjear 1302 multi gas monitor and a Tsvet-550 gas chromatograph were used to indicate pollutants. Examination involved one hundred sixty workers and 81 person from the control group (donors of Astrakhan Regional Blood Transfusion Center). The immune system was evaluated using the System 9000 Plus hematological analyser, Cyto FLEX LX flow cytometer, UNICO 2100UV specrophotometer, and KFK-3-03-ZOMZ photometer Results. The established set of the main unfavourable production factors includes air pollution of the work area with sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon, hydrogen sulphide, saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, and unfavourable microclimatic conditions. Occupational hazards cause in employees changes in the immune status including leukocytosis, lymphocytosis, changes in the composition of the lymphocyte population and T lymphocyte subpopulation, a decrease in the immunoglobulin content, lysozyme activity and phagocytosis index. Limitations. The study took into account only the effect of occupational hazards on the deviation of the immune status of workers engaged in natural gas and condensate processing. Conclusion. The authors consider the recorded changes to be adaptive. It suggests the possibility of normalization of the workers’ immune system functions with adequate rehabilitation measures.

Effects of occupational hazards and occupational stress on job burn-out of factory workers and miners in Urumqi: a propensity score-matched cross-sectional study

ObjectiveThis study was designed to explore the impact of occupational hazards and occupational stress on job burn-out among factory workers and miners. This study also aimed to provide a scientific...

A case-control study on effect of occupational factor exposures on carotid atherosclerosis in steel workers

Objective: To investigate the effect of occupational factor exposures on carotid atherosclerosis (CAS) in steel workers. Methods: A frequency matched case-control study was conducted by age and factory proportion. A total of 1 033 workers with carotid atherosclerosis diagnosed by ultrasonography examination from February to June 2017 were selected as case group, and 1 033 workers without carotid atherosclerosis indicated by physical examination at the same time were selected as control group. The basic information of the workers, such as diet pattern, lifestyle, serum biochemical index and occupation history, were collected. The effects of occupational hazards on carotid atherosclerosis were analyzed by univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. The combined effects of various occupational hazards on carotid atherosclerosis were evaluated by environmental risk score (ERS). Results: High temperature, noise, occupational stress and night shift days increased the risk of CAS. With the increase of cumulative high temperature and noise exposure, occupational stress and night shift days, the risk of CAS increased (trend text: χ(2)=37.53, P<0.01; χ(2)=16.98, P<0.01; χ(2)=13.93, P<0.01; χ(2)=5.59, P<0.05). After adjustment of covariates, compared with P(20) group, the risk of carotid artery in P(40), P(60), P(80) and P(100) groups were as follows: high temperature 1.61 (1.19-2.18), 1.69 (1.25-2.30), 1.84 (1.36-2.49), 2.43 (1.77-3.34); noise 1.70 (1.15-2.52), 1.68 (1.20-2.35), 1.80 (1.34-2.42), 2.23 (1.53-3.26); occupational stress 1.39 (1.04- 1.86), 1.41 (1.06-1.89), 1.45(1.09-1.95), 1.48 (1.10-1.98); night shift days 1.58 (1.08-2.33), 1.66 (1.12-2.47), 1.55 (1.04-2.31), 1.76 (1.17-2.64). The results of the environmental risk score showed that the risk of carotid atherosclerosis increased with the increase of ERS (ERS trend text χ(2)=51.61, P<0.01); RCS results showed that there was a linear relationship between ERS and CAS in steel workers(P<0.01). Linear dose-response relationship existed between ERS and CAS (nonlinear test P>0.05). Conclusions: High temperature, noise, occupational stress and night shift days were related to carotid atherosclerosis. Linear dose-response relationship existed between ERS and CAS in steel workers.

Effect of occupational hazards and safety practices among petrol attendants in Nigeria

Abstract Background The petrol station attendants are the first point of contact to customers who visit the station to purchase fuel. They encounter several health hazard and health problems while working. This study was conducted to determine the occupational hazards, health problems and safety practices of petrol station attendants and subsequently to train the PSAs on the identified occupational hazard, associated health problems and safety practices while working. Methods This is an intervention study carried out among all consenting attendants working in filling stations owned by independent petroleum marketers in Enugu. Data was collected using semi structured interviewer-administered questionnaire cast in English language. The data was analyzed using statistical package for social sciences version 23. Descriptive and inferential statistics were calculated. Level of significance was set at 5%. Results A total of 400 respondents participated in the study. The mean age of respondents was 24.3 ± 4.6 years for the male and female respectively. Hazards reported included inhalation of petrol fumes, confrontation from customers, armed robbery attack and noise. Health problems reported included headache, low back pain, sciatic pain, muscle spasm, eye irritation, dizziness, cough and nausea. Awareness about the correct use of personal protective equipment was very poor prior to the intervention but increased up to 94.5% immediately after the intervention. The results of this study shows that the PSAs who participated in this study were exposed to various health hazards. Awareness and use of PPE was very poor prior to the commencement of this study but significantly increased after the intervention. Conclusions Therefore, it's important to engage various stakeholders in this sector to ensure that owners of filling stations take responsibility for the health safety of their workers and ensure regular health education on safety practices. Key messages This study was conducted to determine the occupational hazards, health problems and safety practices of petrol station attendants and to train them. Relevant means and standard deviation were calculated. Inferential statistics were calculated using t-test, analysis of variance and Chi-square test.

Combined Effects of Occupational Hazards: The Impact of Combined Stressors on Health and Work Performance

There exists a significant body of evidence regarding the effects of occupational hazards. These effects are often considered in isolation, yet a significant proportion of the workforce is exposed to several hazards at a time. The purpose of this study was to investigate the combined impact of workplace factors on mood, cognitive performance and physiology. Participants completed a battery of objective measures before and after work, as previous research (e.g. Broadbent et al. 1989) has shown the difference between before and after work measures to be a good indicator of workload demands during the day. The test battery was performed on the first and last days of the working week. Subjective information regarding chronic and acute (i.e. daily) exposure to hazards was also collected. Mean composite 'total negative factors' scores were created for exposure to chronic and acute stressors (e.g. noise, exposure to hazardous substances, job demand): median splits of these variables were then entered into a series of ANOVAs where mood, simple reaction time and physiology served as dependent measures. Findings indicate that chronic exposure to negative factors results in increased susceptibility to fatigue, over the course of the testing session, working day and working week.

DO OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS AFFECT REVENUE EARNINGS OF CASSAVA PROCESSORS IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA?

Farming and food processing have been described as one of the most hazardous activities especially in developing countries. The associated hazards have the potential to affect revenue earned by the workers in the agriculture sector. The study was aimed at investigating whether occupational hazards affect revenue earned by cassava processors in Rivers State, Nigeria. Specifically processing activities, occupational hazards and safety measures adopted by the processors were identified. Effects of occupational hazards on revenue earnings of the cassava processors were determined. 25 respondents were randomly selected from four communities in Obio/Akpor and Etche Local Government Areas making a total of 100 respondents. Data were collected with the use of questionnaire administered to the 100 respondents. Results of the study showed that women dominated cassava processing enterprise with the mean age of 43 years. The majority (37.4%) processed cassava into garri while 32 per cent processed cassava into garri and fufu products. Inhalation of smoke ranked highest among the occupational hazard identified. The regression analysis result showed that cost of cassava, the quantity of cassava tuber and quantity of fufu had a positive influence on revenue earned by the processors at 1% significant level each. However, the quantity of garri produced showed a negative relationship with the revenue earned by the processors at 1% significant level. Occupational hazard did not show a significant effect on the amount of revenue earned by cassava processors. It is recommended that management should re-enforce the use of personal protective equipment by all workers to reduce occupational risks and hazards in cassava processing firms.&#x0D;

The Organizational and Management Model of a Comprehensive Assessment of Disease Incidence among Male Employees of the Shipbuilding Industry

Introduction. The article presents the results of a comprehensive assessment of disease incidence among male workers of shipbuilding and ship repair industries in the Astrakhan Region for creation of an organizational and management model of a comprehensive assessment of their disease incidence at workplaces in order to develop adequate preventive measures that exclude adverse health effects of occupational hazards in male shipbuilders. Materials and methods. Data for analysis were extracted from medical histories of inpatients and medical records of outpatients of the Russian Southern District Medical Center for the period 2015–2017. We applied methods of an opinion poll, expert examinations, correlation and regression analysis, mathematical modeling, as well as software products. Results. We built analytical models to assess health effects of determinants in shipbuilders. We also established the main occupational dangers, risks of occupational diseases, and the correlation between the number of patients and adverse industrial factors. We found that the risk of occupational diseases (0.8) was the highest in men over 45 (31.9 %) exposed to occupational hazards for more than 8.5 years. The lowest risk (0.2) was estimated for men aged 27–39 (68.1 %) with up to 6.6 years of occupational exposure. Conclusion. The organizational and management model was developed for the comprehensive assessment of causal relationships between the duration of exposure of shipbuilders to occupational hazards, the age of the employee, the risk of developing an occupational disease, and adequate preventive measures eliminating health risks and reducing effects of adverse industrial determinants.

The use of Biomarkers in blood serum as identifiers of the influence of production factors on prevalence of Atrophic gastritis

This article is based on clinical examinations of patients and determines the effect of occupational hazards at industrial enterprises of the Karachayevo-Cherkessian Republic on the prevalence of severe gastric atrophy. Materials and Methods: A total of 677 persons were examined for markers of gastric atrophy, of which 60% were employees of industrial enterprises, exposed to factors of technospheric hazards at the industrial enterprises, and the rest had never been exposed to them. Results: We determined the pathogenic influence of production factors on the prevalence of atrophic gastritis. The prevalence of atrophic gastritis is higher among men than among women. The prevalence of atrophic gastritis increases with age among patients of both sexes. Conclusions: For industrial workers who had been exposed for a long time to production factors, the prevalence of atrophic gastritis is significantly higher compared to those who had never been exposed to occupational hazards. We found that it was severe gastric atrophy that causes a high risk of gastric cancer at industrial enterprises of the Karachayevo-Cherkessian Republic.

Effects of Occupational Hazards on Mental and Reproductive Health of Women in Nepal

Effects of Occupational Hazards on Mental and Reproductive Health of Women in Nepal

Social Compliance, Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Management Practice in the Apparel Industry of Bangladesh: An Overview

The environment is everything in the world around us that surrounds and affects all life on earth. It provides all necessary goods and services to the biotic component within it. Garments industries may contribute more to the economy of the country along with taking care of the surrounding environment. Notwithstanding, working conditions in this essential division are poor. That is, they don't agree to work hones that guarantee the social welfare of their employees. The factories are experiencing tension to enhance their work environment security to worldwide measures. This study audits the writing on working conditions in Bangladesh's RMG part and the disappointment of its current work laws. A Primary research was done to gather qualitative information which was being investigated qualitatively utilizing illustrative and inferential insights. The survey was designed to collect information to analyse the present scenario of compliance practice in Bangladesh. The research was identified the causes and effects of occupational hazards and explores policy options and recommendations that can promote greater occupational safety in Bangladesh RMG sector. It will also aid us in rheostat the disability or death caused by occupational hazards on poverty status. The correlational analysis of health & safety strategies in working environment and designed usage in developed countries will help as rules for building legitimate health & safety prime for present garments manufactures and exporters.

Occupational Hazards Impact Among Medical Laboratory Technicians

This descriptive research aims at examining the impact of occupational hazards of medical laboratory technicians. The study has sampled 60 medical laboratory technicians by simple random sampling technique from private multi speciality hospitals in Tirunelveli city, Tamilnadu. The study has examined 24 factors to understand the effect of occupational hazards. Mean and standard deviation which has examined the impact of occupational hazards shows that the factors pain in neck, shoulder, upper and lower back, waist and leg and joints, eye problem, tiredness, fatigue, weight loss, stomach ulcer and loss of appetite or changes in appetite are the foremost impact of occupational hazards of medical laboratory technicians. The extent of perception of the respondents towards these factors is at medium level.

Pesticides, lead and solvents: Pregnancy outcome and fertility

The effect of occupational hazards on reproductive health is a rapidly growing and evolving field of research. Reproductive health is a major aspect of human life, and different types of reproductive failures are common. Pesticides, inorganic lead and organic solvents are among the most extensively studied occupational reproductive toxicants. In this review, we focus on the reproductive effects of these chemicals.

Comparing Injury and Illness Risk Assessments for Occupational Hazards

One common framework for describing the evaluation and assessment of hazards in the workplace includes the four steps of hazard identification, exposure assessment, exposure-response modeling, and risk characterization (NAS, 1983). We discuss hazards for occupational injury and illness in light of this framework, and we contrast the evaluation of injury hazards with the evaluation of illness hazards. In particular, the nature of the hazards, typical exposure patterns, quantification of exposure, and the attribution of outcome to exposure are discussed. Finally, we discuss the management of occupational illness and injury hazards and issues encountered when evaluating efforts designed to mitigate the effects of occupational hazards.

Not for Women Only? Sex Differential Effects of Occupational Hazards

Not for Women Only? Sex Differential Effects of Occupational Hazards