Risk Of Occupational Diseases Research Articles

EVALUATING RISK OF OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES FORMATION IN METALLURGIC INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX WORKERS.

The authors presented results concerning evaluation of health risk for workers of main workshops in metallurgic industrial complex, caused by occupational factor Evaluation covered chronic intoxication risk, acute toxic effects risk, risk of nonspecific exposure to noise, risk of dist-related occupational disease Maximal risk level due to nonspecific exposure to noise was revealed for annealer and blacksmith on hammers and pres. Risk of occupational diseases due to dust in workers 2.28–4.18 times exceeds the acceptable one. The authors revealed occupational groups of metallurgists with the highest degrees of occupational risk: steel founder, steel founder helper of electric furnace, steel founder of extra-furnace steel processing, crane operator of metallurgic industry, metal heater, samples polisher, charging machine operator, refractory operator. Priority toxic chemicals with higher share in occupational risks are: nitrogen dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, suspended particle Based on occupational risk evaluation for metallurgic industrial complex workers, the authors suggested a complex of medical prophylactic measure.

Trace metal status and the Impact of occupational exposure on the Serum metal content of the Laboratories staff

Exposure to trace metals through various sources is likely to be somewhat higher in the work place than in the external environment. Recently there has been growing interest in the problem of the health and occupational disease risks that associated with protecting workers from unsafe working conditions. However, the health risks of chemicals and exposure to the trace metals in Sulaimani city scientific laboratories has not received much attention from scientist. This study aimed to compare the trace metals (Pb, Cu, Ni, Fe, Zn, Cr, Mn) concentrations of the serum sample for the 25 exposed laboratory staff members of chemistry department, with 25 unexposed individuals consisted of healthy office employees and to assess the impact of occupational exposure on serum heavy and trace metal concentration. The serum samples were analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma spectroscopy (ICP-OES). The results revealed that all exposed participant had elevated level of some trace and heavy metals. The statistical analysis shows a significant difference between the mean of serum metal concentrations of exposed staff and non-exposed control. Serum lead, copper, Nickel, Iron and Zinc concentrations of exposed staff were significantly higher compared with unexposed controls (P < 0.05), while chromium concentrations were significantly lower (P< 0.05). Moreover, Manganese serum concentrations remained unaltered. Regression results of the Lead (Pb) concentration indicate that the elevation of (Pb) serum content according to other parameters show a statistically significant effect for exposing time and using PPE parameters.

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.

Penerapan Pelayanan Kesehatan dan Keselamatan Kerja pada Perawat IGD Rumah Sakit Umum Dr. Wahidin Sudiro Husodo Mojokerto tahun 2017

Hospital is a health service unit for community, has potential hazards such caused by physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic and psychosocial factor thus a hospital is demanded to conduct integrated OHS so then Occupational Disease and Occupational Accidents risk can be avoided. Based on preliminary survey in Dr. Wahidin Sudiro Husodo Regional General Hospital of Mojokerto in last a year had occurred 1 (one) occupational accident in Emergency Department that was accidentally punctured by patient’s needle stick. The aim of this study is to determine the implementation of occupational health and safety service in Emergency Department.This study used descriptive research type with the number of sample was 18 Emergency nurses. The data collection was done by interview and observation.The results of study showed the implementation of occupational health was 30% had met the requirements, enough to meet the requirements was 40% on variables of regular medical check up, ill employees medication and treatment, occupational environment also ergonomic and registration report evaluation to hospital Director. Less to meet the requirements was 30% on variables of pre working medical check up, particular medical check up and surveillance activity. While in occupational safety service was 80% had met the requirements, enough to meet the requirements was 10% on and regostration report evaluation to hospital Director variable and 10% less met the requirements on the proper of hospital occupational equipments variable.The conclusion of occupational health service implementation was 30% had met the requirements while occupational safety service implementation was 80% had met the requirements. It is advised to improve the implementation of occupational health and occupational safety service such as reporting and registration of occupational health and accidents. Keywords : Occupational Health and Safety Service

Mapping of Work Hazards Environment and Illness Risk of Employment on Brass Craftsman Based on Geographic Information System (GIS)

The brass craftsmen are exposed to the dangers of the working environment of work, and the hazard of occupational illness risks can also be experienced by workers. The purpose of this study is to analyze and map the hazards of work environment and risk of occupational diseases using Geographic Information System (GIS). This research is qualitative research. The sample was taken purposively by 10 brass craftsman in Juwana sub-district. Data on occupational illness risk complaints were taken using an in-depth interview questionnaire. Workplace hazard identification was analyzed using HTRA Form and hazardous workplace mapping using GIS software free (PC Arc 10.3). The research results showed that the hazard of working environment on brass craftsmen more is the physics hazard derived from the machine used. In addition, there is also a chemical hazard during the working process both steam and metal dust. The risk of occupational illness most of which the respondents complained of was shortness of breath and cough. In addition, arm pain and low back pain is also experienced by the workers. This research showed that the hazards of work environment on brass craftsmen include physical hazards, chemical hazards, ergonomic hazards and psychological hazards. While the complaints of occupational illness risk in the form of respiratory problems, arm pain, low back pain and skin irritation.

Evaluation of occupational risk for health in multi-factor intensive influence

Aim. Practical realization of conceptual model of occupational risk evaluation and methods of analysis of structure and extent of occupational risk.
 Materials and Methods. Eva-luation of occupational risk for health completed on an example of labor of hot forging die press operators. In a conceptual model the main information blocks are “Hygienic Evaluation of the Working Conditions and of Workload” (for prior evaluation of occupational risk) and “Evaluation of Health Condition” (for posterior evaluation of occupational risk). The task of the first block was evaluation of exposure doses of such factors as thermal stress of the environment, local and total vibration, noise, and also evaluation of the extent of the workload by parameters of severity and tension of the working process. The health condition was evaluated by four blocks: parameters of the functional condition of an organism, presence of occupational diseases, diseased conditions with temporary disability, and evidence of accelerated ageing by parameters of biological age.
 Results and Conclusions. Results are presented on the basis of in-depth analysis of intensive influence of industrial factors in accordance with domestic and ISO standards. Etiogenous analysis of occupational risk for the main stress factors and integral evaluation by the index of occupational diseases were conducted. The index takes into account categories of risk and severity of occupational diseases with respective partial indices for the leading unfavorable industrial factors. This enabled adequate evaluation of damage to health induced by occupational industrial factors of different intensity. Comparison of hygienic and medico-biological parameters of evaluation of occupational risk on the basis of etiogenous analysis showed the probability for quantitative evaluation of multi-factor intensive influences and for development of effective prophylactic measures on their basis.

Risk factors for work-related eczema and urticaria among vocational students of agriculture.

Farmers are at high risk of occupational skin diseases which may start already during vocational training. This study was aimed at identification of risk factors for work-related skin diseases among vocational students of agriculture. The study involved 440 students (245 males, 195 females aged 17-21 years) in 11 vocational schools which were at least 100 km from each other. The protocol included a physician-managed questionnaire and medical examination, skin prick tests, patch tests, total IgE and Phadiatop. Logistic regression model was used for the identification of relevant risk factors. Work-related dermatoses were diagnosed in 29 study participants (6.6%, 95%CI: 4.3-8.9%): eczema in 22, urticaria in 14, and co-existence of both in 7 students. Significant risk factors for work-related eczema were: history of respiratory allergy (OR=10.10; p<0.001), history of eczema (itchy rash) provoked by wet work and detergents before entering the school (OR=5.85; p<0.001), as well as history of contact dermatitis to metals, rubber or cosmetics prior to inscription (OR=2.84; p=0.016), and family history of any skin disease (OR=2.99; p=0.013). Significant risk factors for work-related urticaria were: history of allergic rhinitis and asthma prior to inscription (OR=7.29; p=0.006), positive skin prick tests to work place allergens (OR=4.65; p=0.002) and to environmental allergens (OR=3.79; p=0.009), and positive Phadiatop test (OR=3.61; p=0.013). Work-related skin diseases are common among vocational students of agriculture. Atopy, past history of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eczema (either atopic, allergic or irritant) are relevant risk factors for work-related eczema and urticaria in young farmers, along with family history of any skin disease. Positive skin prick tests seem relevant, especially in the case of urticaria. Asking simple, aimed questions during health checks while enrolling students into agricultural schools would suffice to identify students at risk for work-related eczema and urticaria, giving them the chance for selecting a safer profession, and hopefully avoiding an occupational disease in the future.

The incidence of musculoskeletal system occupational diseases among tuberculosis laboratory workers

Objectives. Health care workers are exposed to various kinds of professional risks like needle stick injuries, lower back and back problems, allergies, violence and stress. Health care workers in tuberculosis laboratory are exposed to both infection and musculoskeletal system occupational disease risks because of using Class II, Type B biological safety cabinets and laboratory vortex equipment. This study was carried out to determine incidence rates and causes of the musculoskeletal system occupational diseases among health care workers in tuberculosis laboratories of two State hospitals in Ankara. Methods. Study population was composed of 16 laboratory workers in tuberculosis laboratories of two State hospitals in Ankara. Data was collected using a questionnaire. Results. Thirteen (81.2%) laboratory workers were male and three (18.8%) were female. The mean age of the subjects was 40.1 ± 7.0 years and average duration of occupation of subjects was 208.3 ± 11.6 month. According to the data, of the 16 personnel, 10 (62.5%) had occupational disease. Incidence rates of occupational diseases were as follows; 62.5% shoulder pain, 25.0% wrist pain and 18.8% elbow pain. Duration of their occupation was significantly associated with elbow pain ( p = 0.037). There was a significant relationship between hand and wrist pain and smoking ( p = 0.042). Seventy-five per cent of laboratory workers did not think they had enough information on occupational diseases, and 68.8% of them wanted to have information about occupational diseases. Discussion. The most prevalent occupational diseases among the tuberculosis laboratory workers in our sample were shoulder, elbow and wrist pains. Duration of occupation and smoking were associated with the incidence of occupational diseases.

RISK FACTORS FOR HEALTH DISORDERS IN COPPER-NICKEL MINERS IN THE KOLA POLAR REGION

It is known that copper-nickel miners constitute a group of workers with an increased risk of common and occupational diseases due to the influence of a complex of harmful factors of the working environment and working process The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of working conditions and duration of work on the formation of health disorders in 1151 miners, engaged in production of copper-nickel ore in the Kola Polar region. It was found that the workers engaged in tunneling and blasting are at the highest risk of developing health problems, particularly diseases of the musculoskeletal system (36.0 % of all cases). The number of diseases diagnosed in one worker of different occupations ranges from (3.22 ± 0.32) cases (in sinkers) to (2.29 ± 0.28) cases (in electric welders). An important risk factor for health problems among miners of all professions is the length of seniority. Compared to the initial period of labor activity (up to 5 years), the prevalence of all health disorders per 100 workers increased by 1.50, 2.09, 2.70 and 3.47 times for the seniority of 6-10 years, 11-15 years, 16-20 years and more than 20 years, respectively. A direct correlation was established between the duration of the employee's experience and the number of his health disorders (r = +0.486). The conclusion is made about the need to prevent health disorders, especially diseases of the musculoskeletal system, from the very beginning of the miners professional career.

Borrelia miyamotoi, Other Vector-Borne Agents in Cat Blood and Ticks in Eastern Maryland.

We collected blood and tick samples in eastern Maryland to quantify vector-borne pathogen exposure and infection in healthy cats and to assess occupational disease risk to veterinary professionals and others who regularly interact with household pets. Thirty-six percent of healthy cats parasitized by ticks at time of examination (9/25) were exposed to, and 14% of bloods (7/49) tested PCR-positive for, at least one vector-borne pathogen including several bloods and ticks with Borrelia miyamotoi, a recently recognized tick-borne zoonotic bacterium. There was no indication that high tick burdens were associated with exposure to vector-borne pathogens. Our results underscore the potential importance of cats to human vector-borne disease risk.

Hairdressers' skin exposure to hair dyes during different hair dyeing tasks.

The high risk of occupational skin disease among hairdressers, caused by skin exposure to irritants and sensitizers, such as hair dye substances, is of great concern. The aim of the present study was to assess how the various tasks involved in hair dyeing contribute to hairdressers' exposure to hair dye, in order to enable the formulation of well-founded recommendations on working routines that will reduce exposure and prevent occupational disease. Skin exposure to hair dye was measured for 20 hairdressers applying highlights and all-over hair colour with the hand rinsing technique. Resorcinol was used as a proxy for hair dye exposure. Applying hair dye and cutting the newly dyed hair were the tasks that contributed most to exposure in treatments for highlights. After cutting all-over-coloured hair, all hairdressers had measurable amounts of hair dyes on both hands. Hairdressers are exposed to hair dye ingredients during all steps of the hair dyeing procedure. Cutting newly dyed hair contributes significantly to exposure. For the prevention of occupational disease resulting from hair dye exposure, we suggest cutting hair before dyeing it, and wearing gloves during all other work tasks.

A role of molecular analysis for diagnosis and prevention of occupational lung diseases

Morbidity of occupational respiratory diseases depends on workplace environmental and individual genotype as well. The aim of our study was to investigate molecular biomarkers of bronchial asthma (BA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in workers exposed to toxic aerosols. The second aim was to develop preventive measures for these diseases. Methods. This was a randomized prospective cohort study that involved workers of food industry. Results. The study involved 159 food industry workers. Lung function abnormalities (29.3%) and hyperresponsiveness to workrelated factors (20.6%) were found in 126 of 159 workers who were at risk of occupational respiratory diseases and were exposed to biological active aerosols. BA and COPD were diagnosed in 17.4% and 11.9% of workers, respectively. Hyposecretory variants (PiMS, PiMZ) of alfa-1-protease inhibitor (API) gene were found in 5.5% of workers. Proportions of workers with deficit of GSTM1 and GSTT1 enzymes were 65% and 60%, respectively. Risk alleles (ID, DD) of the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) gene that indicate the susceptibility to cardiovascular diseases and are typical for subjects exposed to dust particles and other hazardous agents were found in 20% of workers. Conclusion. Our results have demonstrated the role of molecular biomarkers of individual susceptibility to occupational factors. Molecular biomarkers could define the risk of occupational respiratory diseases, predict their course and help to choose therapeutic and preventive measures. Identifying the susceptible workers could underlie personalized approach to prevention of respiratory diseases.

THE DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT AT PT X SIDOARJO

Various sources of hazard in the workplace needs to be controlled to minimize the risk of occupational accidents and occupational diseases. PT X is one of the pharmaceutical industry in Sidoarjo, East Java. It produces more than 270 different products in different dosages and forms and is considered as one of the leading pharmaceutical manufacturers in Indonesia. Therefore, then the likelihood of accidents must be prevented. Potential hazards in PT X are very complex, including physical, chemical, biological, and mechanical hazard. Therefore, the industry makes every effort to minimize the potential hazards in accordance with the hierarchy of control. Th recommendations use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as early protection measures against the hazard of accidents and occupational diseases that arise in the workplace performed after other methods first conducted. This study aimed to describe the PPE management in PT X, with observational method. Based on observations and interviews, PT X had identified the needs and requirements of PPE; selecting appropriate PPE to the type of hazards and comfort of workers; PPE training; conducting the use, maintenance and storage of PPE training; governance disposal or destruction of PPE; coaching; and inspections, but had not done an evaluation and reporting PPE. Keywords : personal protective equipment; personal protective equipment management; pharmaceutical manufacturers

Prevalence of occupational skin diseases among rice field workers in Haryana

Background: The objective of the study was to estimate the risk of occupational skin diseases among workers who were exposed to animal manure during rice cultivation in India. Methods: Questionnaire based six month follow up study with weekly assessment of skin diseases in rice field workers from village Dabra, in Haryana state of India who were exposed to animal manure was carried out among the agricultural workers working in rice field along with dermatological examination of exposed parts. Results: Out of total 574, workers, 90 were excluded as per exclusion criteria. 71 workers out of 370 workers who were free from diseases at baseline survey data develop a new disease with cumulative incidence of 19.1%. There was higher prevalence of dermatitis among all of reported skin diseases. Conclusions: Exposure to animal manure mixed with standing water is a major risk factor among the workers working in rice field and attempt should be made to identify the type of dermatitis and relate its causative agent with any specific biological or chemical agents present in animal manure mixed with standing water of rice field.

Incidence of skin and respiratory diseases among Danish hairdressing apprentices.

Hairdressing is one of the professions with the highest risk of occupational skin and respiratory diseases. The incidence of these diseases in hairdressing apprentices has been studied only sparsely. To determine the incidence of skin and respiratory diseases in hairdressing apprentices, and to explore whether hairdressing apprentices leave the trade during training because of these diseases. A 3-year follow-up questionnaire study was conducted among 248 hairdressing apprentices and a control group comprising 816 young adults from the general population. The incidence rate ratios (IRRs) for contact urticaria (IRR 4.7, 95%CI: 2.6-8.6), hand eczema (IRR 1.7, 95%CI: 1.1-2.6) and rhinitis symptoms (IRR 1.6, 95%CI: 1.2-2.2) were significantly increased in the hairdressing apprentices, whereas wheezing was similar between groups. During the follow-up period, 21.8% of the hairdressing apprentices had left the trade, and 70.3% of these had left because of health complaints. The most frequently reported reasons for leaving were musculoskeletal pain (47.4%) and skin diseases (47.4%), followed by respiratory symptoms (23.7%). Hairdressing apprentices are at increased risk for contact urticaria, hand eczema and rhinitis symptoms compared with the general population, and a substantial proportion leave the trade because of these diseases, causing a 'healthy worker survivor effect.'

Occupational Health and Safety of Finnish Dairy Farmers Using Automatic Milking Systems.

Conventional pipeline and parlor milking expose dairy farmers and workers to adverse health outcomes. In recent years, automatic milking systems (AMS) have gained much popularity in Finland, but the changes in working conditions when changing to AMS are not well known. The aim of this study was to investigate the occupational health and safety risks in using AMS, compared to conventional milking systems (CMS). An anonymous online survey was sent to each Finnish dairy farm with an AMS in 2014. Only those dairy farmers with prior work experience in CMS were included in the final analysis consisting of frequency distributions and descriptive statistics. We received 228 usable responses (131 male and 97 female; 25.2% response rate). The majority of the participants found that AMS had brought flexibility to the organization of farm work, and it had increased leisure time, quality of life, productivity of dairy work, and the attractiveness of dairy farming among the younger generation. In addition, AMS reduced the perceived physical strain on the musculoskeletal system as well as the risk of occupational injuries and diseases, compared to CMS. However, working in close proximity to the cattle, particularly training of heifers to use the AMS, was regarded as a high-risk work task. In addition, the daily cleaning of the AMS and manual handling of rejected milk were regarded as physically demanding. The majority of the participants stated that mental stress caused by the monotonous, repetitive, paced, and hurried work had declined after changing to AMS. However, many indicated increased mental stress because of the demanding management of the AMS. Nightly alarms caused by the AMS, lack of adequately skilled hired labor or farm relief workers, and the 24/7 standby for the AMS were issues that also caused mental stress. Based on this study, AMS may have significant potential in the prevention of adverse health outcomes in milking of dairy cows. In addition, AMS may improve the productivity of dairy work and sustainability of dairy production. However, certain characteristics of the AMS require further attention with regard to occupational health and safety risks.

Workplace Activity in Health Professionals Exposed to Chemotherapy Drugs: An Otoneurological Perspective.

Introduction The manipulation of antineoplastic drugs presents high risk for accidents and occupational diseases. Objective To evaluate the auditory and vestibular systems of workers who are exposed to chemotherapeutic treatment in the University Hospital of Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil, and to identify the use of individual protection equipment, related to the obtained results. Methods This study is a cross-sectional study using a quantitative method. We evaluate 33 male and female workers, ranging from 21–60 years old, of the nursing and pharmacy sectors. The workers underwent conventional Audiologic Assessment; Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions; and Computerized Vectoelectronystagmography. Results The majority of the sample was female (90.9%). Individual protection equipment was used by 90.9% of the workers. Complaints of dizziness were reported by 56.25% of nursing workers and 52.94% of pharmacy workers. Audiological and vestibular assessment results were within normal limits, 96.97% and 74.20%, respectively. However, audiometric configuration of notch type was identified in 75.75% of all workers. Audiometric notches (76%) and altered caloric test (100%) were often associated with decreased use of coal masks. Conclusion Among the workers evaluated, the vestibulocochlear system was within the normal limits. The presence of notch configuration indicates the need to use individual protection equipment.

Cytogenetic status in coal-miners with occupational pulmonary diseases and influence the polymorphisms of XpD and XpG genes

Background. Coal-miners are exposed by various harmful factors (chemical agents, ionizing radiation, heavy metals, coal dust). Occupational pulmonary diseases may affect to the level of genotoxic damages. Materials and methods. Venous blood samples extracted from 90 coal-miners with various occupational pulmonary diseases and 26 healthy coal-miners (control 1). Blood samples obtained from 124 non-exposed men were used as the control 2. Assessment of cytogenetic damages was performed usingthe analysis of chromosome aberrations. PCR and gel electrophoresis were used to determine polymorphismsin the genes XpD(rs13181) and XpG(rs17655). Results. We found a significant increase in the frequency of the chromatid- and chromosome-type aberrations in coal-miners and the increase of the chromosomal interchange in miners with occupational pulmonary diseases. The modify effects of polymorphismsin the XpD and XpG genes to the level of chromosome aberrations were discovered. Conclusions. It was shown that the XpD and XpG genes can be used as potential molecular geneticmarkers of increased individual risk of occupational pulmonary diseases.

Knowledge, awareness and compliance among dental professionals regarding percutaneous exposure incidents as occupational hazard

AbstractPercutaneous injuries constitute one of the most common occupational health hazards in healthcare profession. Dental professionals are at more risk of acquiring these injuries due to their limited and restricted working area in mouth. This was a cross-sectional study done among dental professionals in Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka state India to access Knowledge awareness and compliance among dental professionals regarding percutaneous exposure incidents. This study concludes that Dental professionals are at a high risk of occupational disease due to accidental exposure to infected blood and body fluids. for which appropriate measures not taken after one such exposure There is a need of clearing the present misconceptions through educational training programs early in the study period and providing facilities for reporting, documenting, supportive and proper guidelines regarding percutaneous injuries in work place for healthy community.

Analysis of Nurse’s Occupational Health in Managing Patients in Benyamin Guluh Hospital Kolaka Regency

Introduction: Occupational health and safety are a system designed to ensure a good safety and health in the workplace. Nurses have a higher risk of accidents and occupational diseases due to managing patients The goal of analyze the relationship or the influence of predisposing, enabling and reinforcing factors, and the concept of core and care in nurses’ safety and occupational health issue nurs in managing patient. Methods: Type of study is explanatory research using cross sectional design. Proportional random was chosen by consecutive sampling technique amounted to 100 respondents based on criteria. The variables measured were predisposing factors (knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and values), reinforcing factor (officers who became a role model), enabling factors (facilities, rules/regulation), core-care (interpersonal, concern), as well as safety and occupational health. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS). Result and Analysis: Predisposing factors affecting safety and occupational health, value by t-count of 2.82 &gt; t-table of 1.96. Reinforcing factors do not significantly affect occupational health and safety by t-count of 1.098 &lt; t-table of 1.96. Enabling factors affecting occupational health and safety by t-count of 2.39 &gt; t-table of 1. Factors of core and care factors affecting nurses’ safety and occupational health in managing patients in Benyamin Guluh Hospital, Kolaka Regency have t-count of 1.963 &gt; t-table of 1.96. Discussion and Conclusion: Development of behavioral and nursing theories to nurses’ occupational health and safety showed R-square value of 39.5%. The new model structure are: predisposing factors (knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and values), enabling factors (facilities, rules / regulation), core (interpersonal relationships) and care (concern).Keywords: occupational health, behavior, nursing