Occupational Health Knowledge Research Articles

건설업 근로자의 산업보건에 대한 지식, 태도 및 실천

Purpose: This study is about the construction workers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practice related to occupational health, analyze the factors, and then aims to contribute to promote occupational healthcare activities of construction workers. Methods: Total 314 workers were from two construction sites in Seoul and Gyeonggi, and they agreed to participated in the study. 20 of them who had incomplete responses were excluded, and 294 participants were selected for the last analysis. Results: The knowledge scores were higher for office and onsite workers, working under eight hours, and high/medium job satisfaction. For factors affect attitudes for occupational health, the attitude scores were higher for those aged over 60, high school diploma or no degree, and working under eight hours. For factors affect practice to occupational health, practice scores were higher for ages 50-59, high school diploma or no degree, and working under eight hours. Practice scores were higher for work of less than eight hours, and higher knowledge and attitude scores of occupational health. Conclusion: Based on the study result, we believe that having solutions to improve the knowledge and attitudes is needed.

Analysis on influencing factors of workers'personal protective equipment usage in a city

Objective To understand influencing factors on workers' personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and provide a basis for standardizing the use in the city. Methods The basic information of workers exposed to occupational hazards in a municipal area was imported into SPSS 18.0 and numbered sequentially in May 2018. A simple random sampling method was used to select 1 678 workers as the research object, and then a questionnaire survey was conducted from June to July 2018. In the valid questionnaires collected, workers who self-rated as full-time use of PPE and were approved by occupational health managers of employing units were included in the correct use group and others in the use group. χ2 test was used to analyze the use of different factors, and binary unconditional logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the influencing factors. Results 1547 valid questionnaires were collected in this study, including 803 workers correctly used at full time (51.9%) , and other workers never used or occasionally used PPE. There were statistical difference of usage rate among workers of different sex, industry and wage type (P<0.05) . Occupational health supervisors setting example in usage (β=0.368) , workmates using correctly and reminding usage (β=0.891) , posting warning specifications of occupational hazards (β=0.361) , setting up safe man at the entrance of workshop (β=0.585) , WeChat and other new media on occupational health knowledge propaganda (β=0.536) , punishing incorrect usage of (β=0.252) 、sex (β=-0.512) and wage type (β=-0.203) are influencing factors affecting the usage of PPE. Conclusion PPE usage rate of the occupational population in the city is still fairly low, and the usage is influenced by a variety of factors. Comprehensive measures should be taken by employers to ensure using to protect workers' occupational health. Key words: Personal protective equipment; Occupational population; Influencing factors; Correct usage rate

Effect of Work Safety and Health Knowledge on Construction Workers in Cawang-Tomang Cengkareng Toll Road Projects

Safety at the location of road works is an important part that is often overlooked in the construction and maintenance of roads. Management of the safety of the road work location is the responsibility of the road manager. In general, knowledge about Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) is very broad, but there are several OHS components that are considered important to be used as a benchmark for understanding OSH. These components are K3 Definition and Initiation, K3 Management System (SMK3), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), K3 Facilities and Infrastructure, OHS Risk. Research on the influence of occupational safety and health knowledge on occupational health on construction worker behavior was carried out to determine the effect of K3 knowledge variables together on the behavior of construction workers. And to know the effect of K3 knowledge variables partially on the behavior of construction workers. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that there is a relationship or a low level of correlation between K3 Knowledge and Workers' Behavior while the value of the Determination Coefficient (adjusted r square) is 0.033, which means only 3.3% of K3 Knowledge aspects that affect Construction Worker Behavior and the remaining 96.7% is influenced by other variables. Based on the results of the T-test calculation using the method of calculation of Multiple Linear Regression the value of t count t table, there is no significant effect of K3 knowledge variables (Definition and Initiation, Management Systems, Personal Protective Equipment, Facilities and Infrastructure, Risk) jointly towards Construction Worker Behavior on the Toll Road Development Project.

Farmers’ approaches on occupational health and safety: the case of city of Osmaniye and Konya, Turkey

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge levels of farmers who operate in agricultural activities. This activityconsidered among the most dangerous sectors in Turkey and around the world, on occupational accidents and diseases, occupational health and safety (OHS). The other objective was to learn about farmers’ thoughts and contribute to raise awareness and disseminate of occupational health and safety, in Osmaniye and Konya provinces where intensive agricultural activities take place. For this purpose, a face-to-face interview was conducted with 185 farmers in Osmaniye and Konya provinces. According to the survey results, 45.9% of the farmers stated that they had no idea about occupational health and safety, while only 24.3% of them had occupational health and safety education. There are statistically significant differences in farmers’ age and learning status, their views on occupational health and safety, and their knowledge of occupational health and safety obligations in agriculture. More awareness on occupational health and safety in the agricultural sector should be established. Information and education activities should be carried out to minimize risks and dangers.

EFFECTIVENESS OF FIRST AID AND OSH TRAINING ON IMPROVING THE KNOWLEDGE OF KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS IN GRESIK

In Indonesia every year, 750,000 children die from accidents and 400 million children are seriously injured. In 2010 child mortality due to accidents, poisoning and trauma in Indonesia was recorded at 7.3% and was one of the five highest causes of child mortality. Accidents can be prevented and can be overcome if the teacher knows what to do to prevent and provide first aid in accidents or medical emergencies. The purpose of this study was to identify the average value of kindergarten teacher knowledge about occupational safety and health (OSH) in the school environment before and after training to improve first aid and OSH knowledge and skills. This type of research is quasy exprimental with one group pre test and post test design research design. The population is all kindergarten teachers in Menganti District, Gresik Regency. The purposive sampling technique was 20 teachers who were representatives of 3 HIMPAUDI clusters. Results of the study Before and after training participants were given a questionnaire aimed at knowing participants' understanding of knowledge and materials about first aid and knowledge of occupational safety and health (OSH). The average knowledge before first aid training was 65.75 while after the training it increased to 89.75.The average knowledge about OSH before training was 61.5 and after training increased to 90. The results of paired test tests obtained p value> 0.005 that is 0.000 which means that there is a very significant mean difference between before and after the provision of first aid and OSH training in school environments . It can be said that the training can increase the knowledge of playgroup teachers who are trainees about first aid knowledge and knowledge about OSH in the school environment. First Aid and OSH training can improve knowledge of kindergarten teachers at Menganti District, Gresik. Keywords: First aid, Ocupational Health and Safety, Knowledge , Kindergarten teacher

Activities of Japanese Occupational Health Service Centers

Although both occupational health centers and occupational health service centers (OHSCs) support small-scale enterprises in Japan, the activities of OHSCs are not well detailed. This survey aimed to clarify the activities and subjective evaluation by directors and coordinators of OHSCs, with a focus on improving occupational health services in small-scale enterprises. The survey was conducted by mailing questionnaires to 377 directors and 507 coordinators at 344 OHSCs in Japan from September 2016 to January 2017. The survey items comprised questions about director and coordinator characteristics, OHSCs' systems and activities, and subjective evaluations of OHSCs' activities. Responses were obtained from 290 directors (76.9%) and 413 coordinators (81.5%) of OHSCs. Of the directors, 66.2% were occupational health directors of medical associations. The average number of years' experience for coordinators was 5.7 years, and 44.6% were specially qualified, most as health officers. The percentage of OHSC staff who were not coordinators was 22%, and 29.8% of OHSCs had a public health nurse. The Office of Labor Standard's guidance was most often cited as the reason why small-scale enterprises decided to use OHSCs. At least 90% of OHSC directors and coordinators evaluated OHSCs' activities as "good". Directors not consulted by a coordinator evaluated OHSCs' activities as "very good" significantly more often than directors who were consulted by a coordinator (p<.001). Similarly, directors not consulted by occupational health centers' members evaluated OHSCs' activities as "very good" significantly more often than directors who were consulted by occupational health centers' members (p<.006). Coordinators who were in charge of two or more regions medical associations evaluated OHSCs' activities as "very good" significantly more often than those who were in charge of only one regions medical association (p=.014).Coordinators who had qualification of occupational health evaluated OHSCs' activities as "very good" significantly more often than coordinators who had not (p=.007). Coordinators who conducted public relations activities evaluated OHSCs' activities as "very good" significantly more often than those who did not (p=.011). Similarly, coordinators who conducted public relations activities via email and homepage promotions evaluated OHSCs' activities as "very good" significantly more often than those who did not (p<.001). In addition, coordinators who used the consultation record evaluated OHSCs' activities as "very good" significantly more often than those who did not (p<.001), whereas coordinators who consulted with a director evaluated OHSCs' activities as "very good" significantly more often than those who did not (p=.028). Coordinators who thought doctors were fit for the OHSCs' activities had significantly higher percentages of qualifications than those who did not think this way (p=.032). Likewise, coordinators who conducted public relations activities had significantly higher percentages of qualifications than those who did not (p<.001), whereas coordinators who used the consultation record had significantly higher percentages of qualifications than those who did not (p=.006). This survey clarified OHSCs' activities and suggested that systems and activities are not the same across OHSCs. We found that coordinators need to master knowledge of occupational health and work support. In addition, improving the relationship between directors and coordinators, enhancing public relations activities, and utilizing tools such as a chart improved OHSCs' activities.

Pemetaan Ergonomi pada Proses Pembuatan Batik

The use of non-standard work equipment, inadequate working environment, and health conditions that are poorly monitored by health services are a problem experienced by workers in the informal sector. Ergonomic risks arising from faulty work positions, unsafe workplaces and low knowledge of occupational safety and health. The process of making batik done manually, with long working hours and work postures that are not safe and comfortable. This study aimed to analyze the work posture with the level of ergonomic risk in the batik home-based worker as well as preventive and promotive efforts made by health workers. The research was conducted qualitatively, with in-depth interview method and observation. Triangulation is done to obtain objective information. The ergonomic risk level analysis is done using the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method. measurement of work posture done in batik making process obtained REBA score as follows, score 2-4 for waxing or nyanthing, score 7 for coloring process, score 4 and 8 for rinsing process and score 5 for process wax release. Ergonomic risk in the process of batik in the category of medium, medium category for colouring, medium and high category for rinsing process, and medium category for wax release, and still low preventive and promotive efforts made by health workers.

IMPLEMENTATION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSH) AT UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA INDONESIA

Indonesia is one of the contributing countries of the highest accidents. Recorded in 2016 has occurred 101,367 cases of work accidents with the death toll reached 2,363 inhabitants. Implementation of OSH in Indonesia is very rarely heard in educational institutions such as schools and universities. Though the university is a place of many human activities. Various activities that occur on campus such as lecture room, park, library, laboratory, parking area, and canteen. The place can trigger the emergence of many dangers and disasters, the risks of occupational injuries and occupational diseases that can cause casualties to lecturers, students, employees, and visiting guests. Based on the background of the problems that have been described, it is necessary to review how the government of Indonesia in improving the program of occupational safety and health, how the general description of the implementation of occupational safety and health programs at UGM, and how knowledge and attitude of occupational safety and health by UGM students. This research use case study method and literature study. Primary data: obtained from direct observation and interview. Secondary Data: online media review literature. The results showed that the government of Indonesia has made efforts to improve OSH programs as the development of OSH program in 2016, although the number of work accidents in Indonesia is still high, the Indonesian government succeeded in reducing the number of accidents by more than half that occurred from 359,724 accidents in 2015 decreased to 101,367 in 2016. In addition, OSH culture in Indonesia is not only focused on industry but also has been done to improve the OSH culture in all parts of the government, universities and related education institutions, professional organizations, associations, company leaders, workers, and other communities, to make concrete efforts on the implementation of OSH in their respective environments. Implementation of Occupational Health at Universitas Gadjah Mada shows that from 17 criteria that have been made 14 criteria have been fulfilled (82,35%) and 3 Criteria not fulfilled (17,64%) this shows that implementation of health work at Universitas Gadjah Mada is good. Based on the results of observations of the implementation of Safety indicates that of the 13 criteria that have been made, 10 criteria have been met (76.92%) and 3 criteria not fulfilled (23.07%). This shows that the application of safety at Universitas Gadjah Mada is good. Although the implementation of Occupational Safety and Health at UGM has been good but still needs improvement from several aspects in order to achieve satisfactory criteria. Knowledge and Attitudes of Occupational Safety and Health by UGM students are still less visible from the lack of understanding related to catching disaster emergency, accident risk control and risk of occupational diseases and non-compliance to the use of PPE, due to the absence of training, socialization and supervision related Occupational safety and health at universities especially for students. In conclusion, with efforts to improve OSH program in Indonesia succeeded in reducing the number of accidents to reach a half, the implementation of OSH at UGM has been running well but need to increase socialization and training for the OSH culture in the students.

Occupational Health and Safety in Healthcare Settings – Effect of Training on the Knowledge of Resident Doctors

Background: Over the past years several diseases and disorders associated with different kinds of occupations have been identified, including healthcare. It is important for medical personnel especially resident doctors to have adequate knowledge of occupational health and safety and prevention of occupational hazards. Objective: To assess the knowledge among resident doctors regarding occupational health and safety in healthcare settings, and the effect of training on the same. Methodology: A before and after intervention study without control was done among a group of resident doctors of a medical college in Delhi. Training on occupational health and safety was given to the study participants in the form of a two-day workshop. Pre- and post-test questionnaires filled by the participants were scored and the mean scores were compared and tested for statistically significant difference using Mann Whitney U test. Results: The study was done on 17 post-graduate resident doctors. The mean post test score was higher than the mean pre-test score and the difference was statistically significant at p<0.05. Conclusion: Training of doctors and other health personnel on occupational health and safety and prevention and control of occupational hazards can prove to be effective in improving their knowledge regarding the same.

The Attitude of Construction Workers toward the Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

Construction industry refers to one of the industries dealing with high accident rate. Besides its outdoor workplace involving many workers who usually work manually, the workers’ work culture and less awareness of occupational health and safety (OHS) are attributed to the high accident rate. This study explores some construction workers who are involved in some construction projects in big cities such as Bandung and Jakarta. The questionnaire-given to the construction workers focusing on stone construction, wood construction, and finishing session-reveals that the construction workers knowledge and understanding of nine Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) aspects reach above 50%. However, does not appear to reflect their knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). The results of Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and an in-depth interview show that the fallacious implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is attributed to their traditional “work culture”.

THE RELATIONSHIP OF SAFETY AND HEALTH KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF USE OF SELF-PROTECTOR EQUIPMENT WITH WORK ACCIDENT ACCIDENT IN BATIK KNIFE CRAFTS IN PT. X

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) knowledge is an integral in the system of employment and human resources. Accident is undesirable and can not be known when it happened, but it can be anticipated. Attitude in the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential in order to reduce the incidence of workplace accidents in the industry knife batik craftsmen of PT. X. This study aims to determine the relationship of knowledge on OSH and attitudes to the use of PPE at the workplace where accident of knife batik in PT. X. Type of quantitative research, using cross sectional design. The number of research subject were 31 people. The independent variable among others, knowledge on OSH and attitudes of the use of PPE workers batik craftsmen knife. The dependent variable was the incidence of occupational accidents in the workplace of batik craftsmen knife. Measurements using a questionnaire respondents identity and scale includes 3 kinds knowledge on OSH, attitude use of PPE and work accidents in the workplace. Analyzed by univariate, bivariate, multivariate with analysis product moment Pearson correlation and linear regression. The results showed a significant correlation between knowledge on OSH at work and the attitude of the use of PPE with accidents in the workplace, where knowledge of OSH contributed 16% and the attitude of the use of PPE contributed 22% of the accidents and the attitude of the use of PPE with accidents in the workplace contributes 35.6%. There is a significant effect between knowledge on OSH and attitudes towards the use of PPE accident of knife batik craftsmen in PT. X. Keywords : Knowledge on OSH, PPE attitudes, Occupational Accident, Knife batik craftsmen.

Translation research in occupational safety and health: A proposed framework.

Translation research in occupational safety and health is the application of scientific investigative approaches to study how the outputs of basic and applied research can be effectively translated into practice and have an impact. This includes the study of the ways in which useful knowledge and interventions are disseminated, adopted, implemented, and institutionalized. In this paper, a 4-stage framework (Development, Testing, Institutionalization, and Evaluation) is presented. Translation research can be used to enhance the use and impact of occupational safety and health knowledge and interventions to protect workers. This type of research has not received much attention in the occupational safety and health field. However, in contemporary society, it is critical to know how to make an impact with the findings and outputs of basic and applied research. This paper provides a novel framework for consideration of how to advance and prioritize translation research for occupational safety and health.

Strengthening Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Tuberculosis Prevention Capacity among South African Healthcare Workers: A Mixed Methods Study of a Collaborative Occupational Health Program.

BackgroundInsufficient training in infection control and occupational health among healthcare workers (HCWs) in countries with high human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) burdens requires attention. We examined the effectiveness of a 1-year Certificate Program in Occupational Health and Infection Control conducted in Free State Province, South Africa in an international partnership to empower HCWs to become change agents to promote workplace-based HIV and TB prevention.MethodsQuestionnaires assessing reactions to the program and Knowledge, Attitudes, Skills, and Practices were collected pre-, mid-, and postprogram. Individual interviews, group project evaluations, and participant observation were also conducted. Quantitative data were analyzed using Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Qualitative data were thematically coded and analyzed using the Kirkpatrick framework.ResultsParticipants recruited (n = 32) were mostly female (81%) and nurses (56%). Pre-to-post-program mean scores improved in knowledge (+12%, p = 0.002) and skills/practices (+14%, p = 0.002). Pre-program attitude scores were high but did not change. Participants felt empowered and demonstrated attitudinal improvements regarding HIV, TB, infection control, and occupational health. Successful projects were indeed implemented. However, participants encountered considerable difficulties in trying to sustain improvement, due largely to lack of pre-existing knowledge and experience, combined with inadequate staffing and insufficient management support.ConclusionTraining is essential to strengthen HCWs' occupational health and infection control knowledge, attitudes, skills, and practices, and workplace-based training programs such as this can yield impressive results. However, the considerable mentorship resources required for such programs and the substantial infrastructural supports needed for implementation and sustainability of improvements in settings without pre-existing experience in such endeavors should not be underestimated.

Occupational safety and health knowledge users’ perspectives about research use

Using research evidence in decision-making requires skill, time and resources. Our objective was to examine experiences and perspectives related to research use among occupational safety and health...

Risk Assessment and Practice of Occupational Safety among Food Handlers in Lamingo, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Background: Food handlers are people who work in a food facility and perform duties that involve the preparation, storage or serving the food. Due to the activities involved in cooking, they are exposed to various hazards. Little is known about knowledge and practice of occupational safety among food handlers in Jos, Plateau state&#x0D; Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in February 2017 among 73 food handlers. Quantitative data was collected on knowledge, risk assessment and occupational safety practices among the food handlers. Data was analysed using Epi Info 3.5.4. &#x0D; Results: Only 13.7% of the respondents were found to have good level of knowledge of occupational safety and health, while more than half (60.3%) of the respondents were found to work in high risk environment, with 16.4% in low risk environment. There was a poor level of practice of occupational safety among 60.3% of the respondents. Respondents agreed that efforts towards occupational safety such as resource commitment, continuous safety training, availability of safety materials in different languages, comfortable work environment and facilities with regular maintenance as well as safety policy enforcement would improve occupational safety practices&#x0D; Conclusion: This study revealed that majority of food handlers in Lamingo, Jos worked in high risk environment and in spite of this; there was a low level of knowledge and practice of occupational safety among them. Therefore, there is the need to improve work place safety and knowledge of occupational safety among food handlers. This can be achieved by conducting regular educational programmes and workshops about the importance of safety at work, and teaching the food handlers that occupational safety is also their responsibility, not just their employers alone.

PENGARUH PENGETAHUAN KESELAMATAN DAN KESEHATAN KERJA TERHADAP PERILAKU PEKERJA KONSTRUKSI PADA PROYEK JALAN TOL NUSA DUA-NGURAH RAI–BENOA

Abstract : There is incompatibility between the understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) knowledge with the application of construction workers behavior on the Nusa Dua - Ngurah Rai - Benoa Toll Road Project Pack 3, where the toll road project was built above the sea. There are workers who work with unsafe although they already know how it should work safely, and there are also workers who found himself competent, but need direction and guidance. Therefore, need to know the influence of occupational health and safety knowledge on construction workers behavior seen from several aspects such as definitions and initiation, management systems, mechanisms of personal protective devices, facilities and infrastructure, as well as the risk of OHS. The sampling technique used Non probability sampling with Incidental Sampling method. Data were taken from the assessment of respondents' answers to the questionnaire by workers sampled in the research. Correlation analysis is used to determine the relationship between knowledge of OHS with worker behavior. Regression analysis was used to explain of the knowledge of OHS aspects influence on construction workers behavior together by using the multiple linear regression analysis and partial by using simple linear regression analysis. The research result showed that there is a positive correlation between knowledge of OHS with worker behavior. In term of the OHS knowledge aspects, the use of personal protective devices mechanism aspects and utilization of facilities and infrastructure at work site affect positively / directly proportional and not significant, while aspects understanding of the definition and initiation, understanding of the OHS management system and an understanding of the risks effect Negative / inversely and not significant on the application of construction workers behavior in a secure and safe.

Is ownership the decisive factor in collaborations between occupational health services and client companies?

Swedish employers are required to use external resources such as Occupational Health Services (OHS providers) if their own knowledge of occupational health and safety is insufficient. Some large employers have their own in-house OHS units but it is more common to engage the services of an external provider. However, no studies have been carried out from a critical perspective regarding how ownership of the OHS provider is related to a successful collaboration with client companies. This study explores the extent to which the six key factors for a successful collaboration are related to ownership and seeks to identify the challenges that the different models of ownership pose. Interviews with 15 client companies and their OHS providers were conducted in order to identify key factors in achieving a successful collaboration with an OHS provider. This study utilizes existing data to identify challenges related to ownership. Two key factors were identified with challenges related to ownership of the OHS provider: The importance of having a long-term perspective when building a relationship; and ensuring that collaboration extends beyond the client's HR Department to the various organisational levels of the company. Whatever form the ownership of an OHS provider may take, each comes with its own specific set of challenges that must be managed in order to achieve a successful collaboration with the client company.

Improving Employees' Safety Awareness in Healthcare Organizations Using the DMAIC Quality Improvement Approach.

Occupational injuries and illnesses in healthcare can cause great human suffering, incur high cost, and have an adverse impact on the quality of patient care. One of the most effective solutions for addressing health and safety issues and improving decisions at the point of care rests in raising employees' safety awareness to recognize, avoid, or respond to potential problems before they arise. In this article, the DMAIC Six Sigma model (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) is used as a systematic program to measure, improve, and sustain employees' safety awareness in healthcare organizations. We report on a case study using the model, which was implemented and validated at a local hospital. First, the occupational health and safety knowledge that each job requires was identified. Next, the degree of competence of jobholders to meet these requirements was assessed. Based on the assessment, different awareness-raising efforts were proposed and implemented. The results showed significant improvement in the overall safety awareness compliance assessed: from 74.2% to 84.4% (p < .001) after the intervention. The proposed model ensures that the organization's awareness-raising efforts serve its actual needs and produce optimized and sustained results that eventually lead to safer healthcare service.

Komitmen manajemen, pengetahuan K3, perilaku K3, dan kecelakaan kerja pada perawat di RS PKU Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Management commitment, occupational safety and health knowledge and behavior, and work accidents among nurses in a private hospital in YogyakartaPurposeThis study aimed to determine the relationship between management commitment, knowledge and behavior of occupational safety and health on nursing work accidents in RS PKU Muhammadiyah. MethodsThis cross-sectional study involved 73 nurses as research subjects. Data were analyzed using simple and multiple linear regression tests. ResultsThere was a significant negative relationship between each variable of management commitment, safety and health knowledge, safety and health behavior, and occupational accidents. When analyzed collectively there was a strong relationship between management commitment, knowledge and behavior of occupational safety and health and occupational accidents. ConclusionThis study suggests that the management of PKU Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta hospital can maintain the results achieved in the prevention of occupational accidents, increase supervision of hazard factors that may occur in the workplace, incorporate aspects of occupational safety and health in each Standard Operating Procedure, and post written rules of occupational safety and health in each work area. Management is recommended to provide health and safety training to nurses and socialization of occupational safety and health on a regular basis.

A preliminary evaluation of mental status and an investigation of occupational health knowledge demand in operating and maintenance personnel in wind power plants

Objective: To investigate the mental status, level of occupational health knowledge, health behaviors, and occupational health knowledge demand in operating and maintenance personnel in wind power plants, and to provide a basis for formulating protective measures of occupational health for operating and maintenance personnel in wind power plants. Methods: A cluster sampling was performed in regionally representative wind power plants in the wind power industry from May 2014 to June 2015, and the Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) and a self-made evaluation questionnaire were used to investigate the general status, mental health, and occupational health knowledge demand in 160 operating and maintenance workers. Results: Of all respondents, 26.9% had mental health issues. The awareness rate of infectious disease knowledge and preventive measures was 11.9%. Of all workers, 96.5% wanted to know the occupational hazard factors in the workplace, and 96.3% wanted to get the knowledge of the prevention of related diseases. Conclusion: Mental health issues in operating and maintenance personnel in wind power plants cannot be neglected and there is a high demand for occupational health services and related knowledge. Comprehensive intervention measures for health promotion in the workplace should be adopted to improve working environment, enhance individual mental health education, increase the level of occupational health management, and protect the health of workers.