scholarly journals Masonry Dust Risk Control Practices and the Barriers to the Adoption of Engineering Controls in Reducing Risk due to Dust Exposure in Masonry Work

2021 ◽  
Vol 1200 (1) ◽  
pp. 012026
Author(s):  
N H Abas ◽  
M Mad Ali ◽  
N A Abas
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Dust Exposure ◽  
Respiratory Protection ◽  
Respiratory Problems ◽  
Engineering Controls ◽  
Silica Dust ◽  
Engineering Control ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Control Technologies

Abstract The construction industry is known to be among the most vulnerable industries in terms of occupational safety and health. One of the riskiest activities in construction involves masonry, which reports several cases involving occupational health diseases due to the exposure to silica dust. Thus, this study aims to investigate the perception toward health risks due to exposure to dust in masonry work. A survey research method was adopted for this study, which involved the participation of 25 active construction contractors in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. The findings reveal that respiratory problems and health diseases are the most perceived risks associated to dust exposure in masonry work. There are various barriers to the adoption of engineering control in masonry work such as high costs, lack of awareness of dust hazards, and workers’ attitudes. The current practical intervention methods used by contractor firms are respiratory protection, wet method, and sweeping compound. This study provides information on the current masonry work environment and the barriers of the adoption of engineering control technologies. Additionally, this study suggests that the key players in the construction industry should take an active part to increase the implementation of engineering controls in a construction project, and not rely solely on the use of PPE.

scholarly journals Occupational safety and health in construction industry management (OSHCIM) implementation – Academician’s perspectives

2020 ◽  
Vol 849 ◽  
pp. 012017
Author(s):  
Hamizah Liyana Tajul Ariffin ◽  
Norhazren Izatie Mohd ◽  
Noor Nabilah Sabrini Lim Carmen ◽  
Kamarizan Kidam ◽  
Mohammad Ismail ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Safety And Health

Operating Engineers and the OSHA Silica Standard: A Survey of Union Trainers

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 530-535
Author(s):  
Grace Barlet ◽  
Rosemary K. Sokas ◽  
Eileen Betit
Keyword(s):  
Health Risks ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Silica Exposure ◽  
Engineering Control ◽  
Heavy Equipment ◽  
Safety And Health

Enclosed cabs with filtration systems, an engineering control preferred in the hierarchy of controls, may reduce heavy equipment operators’ silica exposure during demolition, grading, and excavation. We surveyed operating engineer trainers about silica training, familiarity with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) silica standard, and cab filtration systems. A voluntary and anonymous online survey was e-mailed to 437 trainers in January 2018. The response rate was 22.9 percent (n = 100). Most trainers (84 percent) covered health risks and silica exposure prevention in their courses. Of these, 59 percent discussed cab filtration as an engineering control. Trainers identified possible barriers to the use of cab filtration systems and a need for education to increase use, and raised concerns about other exposures associated with heavy equipment use. Education about selection, use, and maintenance of cab filtration systems to control silica exposure is needed. Engineering improvements to heavy equipment should address cab filtration, noise, heat, and vibration.

ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEMS OF THE PROTECTION OF LABOR IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (12) ◽  
pp. 100-104
Author(s):  
Рыжиков ◽  
Evgeniy Ryzhikov ◽  
Калатози ◽  
Viktoriya Kalatozi ◽  
Климова ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Injuries ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Innovative Methods ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
The Status

The problem of the protection of labor in the construction industry has always been acute, as there is a large number of objects that cause harmful and dangerous production factors and, consequently, causes of occupational diseases and injuries of workers. Analysis of the status and protection of labor at the construction industry enterprises of the Belgorod region, allowed to identify the main types of violations, to identify ways to decrease them. It is established that in order to reduce the level of occupational injuries in the construction industry it is necessary to introduce innovative methods of occupational safety and health improvement, to accelerate the level of education and level of vocational training of workers.

scholarly journals Radiographic features of importance in the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health-administered Coal Workers’ Health Surveillance Program: characterising the use of the ‘other symbols’

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. e015876 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cara N Halldin ◽  
Janet M Hale ◽  
David J Blackley ◽  
A Scott Laney
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health Surveillance ◽  
Dust Exposure ◽  
Radiographic Feature ◽  
Surveillance Program ◽  
Coal Miners ◽  
Radiographic Features ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Lung Abnormalities ◽  
Coal Workers

ObjectiveThe National Institute for Occupation Safety and Health-administered Coal Workers’ Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP) provides radiographic pneumoconiosis screening for US coal miners. Radiographs are classified by readers according to International Labour Office criteria. In addition to pneumoconiotic parenchymal and pleural lung abnormalities, readers document radiographic features of importance (other symbols). Other symbols are not meant to imply a diagnosis or interpretation but are relevant as they provide information beyond a pneumoconiosis classification for features related to dust exposure and other aetiologies. Our objective was to summarise other symbol data from 48 years of CWHSP participants.MethodsChest radiograph classifications obtained from CWHSP participants between July 1968 and July 2016 were analysed. Any ‘other symbol’ indication from any of the readings were counted. Frequencies were tabulated by individual reader and those identified by any reader.ResultsOf the 469 922 radiographs included in this study, nearly 15% had at least one reader identify a radiographic feature of importance. The most commonly identified other symbol was cancer (excluding mesothelioma) (6.83%), followed by emphysema (1.68%). Some features were rarely identified over the 48 years of data collection such as rheumatoid pneumoconiosis (n=46), pneumothorax (n=32), mesothelioma (n=12) and rounded atelectasis (n=4).ConclusionsThis is the largest study to date describing radiographic features of importance as part of routine chest radiographic surveillance. While these symbols are not diagnostic they can be used to describe features associated with dust exposure. One of the most commonly identified radiographic features in our population is emphysema which is associated with respirable dust exposure. These results can be compared with other dust exposed populations.

Global Occupational Hazard: Silica Dust

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
The United States ◽  
Crystalline Silica ◽  
Worker Safety ◽  
Dust Exposure ◽  
Exposure Limits ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Silica Dust ◽  
Airway Diseases ◽  
Safety Programs

One of the oldest industrial diseases, silicosis, results from exposures to respirable crystalline silica, also known as silica dust. Workers worldwide exposed to silica dust span a variety of industries from construction, mining, sandblasting, to masonry, and machinery. In the United States alone 1.7 million workers are exposed to crystalline silica, which can also lead to lung cancer, tuberculosis, and other chronic airway diseases [1]. This paper will examine the health effects of silica dust on the worker, discussing exposure paths, work groups affected, occupational safety measures, worker health policies, and compare these among the developed and developing world. Implementing worker safety programs, which include wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and health monitoring and developing exposure limits, can help mitigate the adverse health risks of working with silica dust. A comparison of the successes and limitations of several programs from around the world will show that strong national occupational safety programs can reduce the mortality and illness rates of silicosis due to occupational silica dust exposure. Without a strong national occupational safety program history shows that workers will remain unprotected until they rally together under tragedy to fight for safety. Before more workers suffer and die tragically and unnecessarily, global safety policy makers can take a lesson from history, examine and compare current programs, and implement strong national occupational safety programs that save lives.

Occupational Safety and Health and Illicit Opioids: State of the Research on Protecting Against the Threat of Occupational Exposure

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 315-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Casey Basham ◽  
Audrey Cerles ◽  
Margaret Rush ◽  
Marissa Alexander-Scott ◽  
Lee Greenawald ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Engineering Controls ◽  
Drug Substances ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
And Control ◽  
Job Activities

The nationwide opioid crisis continues to affect not only people who use opioids but also communities at large by increasing the risk of accidental occupational exposure to illicit opioids. In addition, the emergence of highly potent synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and carfentanil increases the need to protect workers who may encounter unknown drug substances during job activities. To support the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Opioids Research Gaps Working Group, we examined the state of the literature concerning methods to protect workers against accidental occupational exposure to illicit opioids, and have identified unmet research needs concerning personal protective equipment, decontamination methods, and engineering controls. Additional studies are needed to overcome gaps in technical knowledge about personal protective equipment, decontamination, and control methods, and gaps in understanding how these measures are utilized by workers. Increasing our knowledge of how to protect against exposure to illicit opioids has the potential to improve occupational health across communities.

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