FEATURES OF HELICOPTER NOISE AND HEALTH RISKS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir Haritonov ◽  
Yu Solovey
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Complex Spectrum ◽  
Mechanism Of Formation ◽  
Helicopter Noise ◽  
Simultaneous Effect ◽  
Intense Noise

The generated noise of the Mi-8 helicopter will differ significantly in the mechanism of formation, resulting in a complex spectrum. Working conditions inside the helicopter correspond to harmful working conditions in terms of noise (class 3.2 – 3.3), and in terms of infrasound – acceptable (class 2). The simultaneous effect of intense noise, infrasound and General vibration creates high risks to the health of helicopter personnel.

Working conditions and the formation of health risks among workers of the petrochemical industry engaged in the production of methanol and its derivatives

2019 ◽  
pp. 266-271
Author(s):  
Nina M. Meshchakova ◽  
Marina P. Dyakovich ◽  
Salim F. Shayakhmetov
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Quantitative Assessment ◽  
Circulatory System ◽  
Medical Examination ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Labor Intensity ◽  
Industrial Noise ◽  
Harmful Substances ◽  
The Impact

Introduction.Methanol and its derivatives occupy one of the leading places among the main organic synthesis intermediates in terms of their importance and scale of production. According to experts, by 2027 the global demand for methanol can reach 135 million tons, the annual growth will be about 5.5%. However, there is little information regarding the assessment of working conditions and occupational risks for workers in modern methanol production and its derivatives.The aim of the studyis hygienic assessment of working conditions and the formation of health risks in workers of modern production of methanol and methylamines.Materials and methods.The assessment of the main adverse factors of production is given. When studying the state of health, objective indicators (the results of an in-depth medical examination) and subjective (the results of a quantitative assessment of the risks of the main pathological syndromes associated with health) are considered.Results.According to long-term observations, the concentration of harmful substances in the air of the working area, indicators of labor severity, parameters of physical factors met hygienic requirements, with the exception of industrial noise exceeding the maximum permissible level, as well as labor intensity of 1 degree. The General assessment of working conditions corresponds to the category of harmful 2 degrees (3.2). According to the results of the medical examination and quantitative assessment of the risks of health disorders in workers, the most significant were functional disorders and diseases of the circulatory system. The levels of somatic pathology on the part of the main body systems were significantly higher in apparatchiks compared to the engineering and technical personnel (ETP).Conclusions:In the production of methyl alcohol and methylamines, the main hygienic importance is the impact on workers of the complex of harmful substances of 1-IV hazard classes in low concentrations, increased levels of industrial noise, labor intensity of 1 degree. According to the subjective assessment of health and medical examination, the greatest prevalence of health risks in workers was observed from the circulatory system, and the levels of the revealed somatic pathology were statistically significantly higher in apparatchiks compared with the ETP.

scholarly journals Occupational health risk management system for greenhouse vegetable growers

2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (5) ◽  
pp. 457-463
Author(s):  
Tamara A. Novikova ◽  
Galina A. Bezrukova ◽  
Anna G. Migacheva ◽  
Vladimir F. Spirin
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Circulatory System ◽  
Lumbosacral Spine ◽  
Occupational Factors ◽  
Greenhouse Vegetable ◽  
Greenhouse Growers ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Prevention of chronic general somatic diseases associated with exposure to harmful working conditions is one of the primary measures to preserve the health of the working population and labor resources of the Russian Federation. However, insufficient attention is paid to the management of occupational health risks of agricultural workers, including greenhouse vegetable growers. Materials and methods. Hygienic and epidemiological studies were carried out based on the methodology for assessing and managing occupational health risks. Results. A complex of harmful occupational factors, including high temperatures and humidity, harmful chemicals, including pesticides, plant dust, and the labor process’s severity simultaneously affect working greenhouse growers. Working conditions were assessed as harmful (classes 3.2-3.3) of occupational risk categories from medium to high. Direct statistically significant correlations were established between the length of occupational service and diseases of the respiratory system, circulatory system, musculoskeletal system, and connective tissue (respectively r = 0.58; r = 0.6; r = 0.35). A high degree of causal relationship with the work in harmful occupational conditions of arterial hypertension (RR = 2.805; EF = 64.35%; CI = 1.498-5.253), radiculopathy of the lumbosacral spine (RR = 2.290; EF = 56%; CI = 1.140- 4.599), an average degree of uterine fibroids (RR = 1.969; EF = 49%; CI = 0.988-3.926) and chronic bronchitis (RR = 1.532; EF = 34.7%; CI = 0.682-3.442), which allows classifying them as occupationally conditioned. The system of preventive measures to minimize occupational risks and prevent occupational diseases has been scientifically substantiated. Conclusion. Current working conditions of greenhouse vegetable growers are characterized by the impact of harmful occupational factors promoting occupationally caused diseases, which requires the implementation of a set of preventive measures based on a risk-oriented approach.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RISKS MINING WORKERS AND IMPROVEMENT OF ACTIVITIES BY THEIR REDUCTION AT ORE MINING ENTERPRISES

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.G. Chebotarev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Ore Minerals ◽  
Research Show

Abstract. The article presents an assessment of the risk of health problems for employees of enter-prises for the extraction of ore minerals. The results of many years of hygienic research show that working conditions in mines and quarries have been and remain harmful. It has been established that at the enterprises of underground ore mining, the share of jobs with harmful working conditions is 78.3%. The levels of occupational morbidity for the last 10 years and its structure are given. A set of measures to normalize working conditions is presented.

scholarly journals Some Health Risks to Firefighters

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-144
Author(s):  
Branko Mikula ◽  
Edina Jenčová ◽  
Iveta Vajdová ◽  
Daniel Blaško
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Toxic Chemicals ◽  
Health Prevention ◽  
Specific Nature ◽  
Excessive Heat ◽  
Physical Challenges

Firefighters face unique occupational health risks caused by a specific nature of their work.  They consistently operate in rough work environment with excessive heat, dense smoke, emotionally demanding situations, extreme physical challenges and toxic chemicals. This paper aimed to investigate working conditions and mental health of firefighters.  The paper has four main parts. The first part reports about main risks to firefighter’s health. The next part is dealing with the posttraumatic stress disorder.  The study is mentioning predictors of psychological distress and aspects of firefighters health prevention. The final part of the paper is dedicated to outcomes of firefighters mental health research. The main objective of firefighters work is to save lives, extinguish fire and property protection.

scholarly journals Hygienic assessment of health risks of the population living in the areas of intensive oil extraction

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (26) ◽  
pp. 97-104
Author(s):  
Rafail Anvarovich Suleimanov ◽  
Akhat Barievich Bakirov ◽  
Galina Ganinovna Gimranova ◽  
Timur Kamilevich Valeev
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Oil Extraction ◽  
Adverse Health Effects ◽  
Adverse Health ◽  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Oil Workers

The purpose of the study was to establish hygienic procedures for reducing health risks of the population living and working near oil extraction sites. Based on the results obtained, we evaluated the quality of environmental settings in the oil extraction areas, studied working conditions of oil workers, and assessed public human health and occupational risks of the oil extraction industry. Oil extraction enterprises have been shown to be major sources of environmental and workplace pollution and to create a negative background causing adverse health effects.

Health risks of a sales assistant at work

2018 ◽  
Vol 557 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-19
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Łastowiecka-Moras
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Total Employment ◽  
Materials Handling ◽  
Manual Materials Handling ◽  
Trade Sector ◽  
Sales Assistants

In Poland, 3.6 million people work in the trade sector, that is 26% of the total employment. Nearly two thirds of them are women. This sector also offers many jobs for young people who are entering the labour market, and for people with lower qualifications. A sales assistant is a service occupation, in which work load depends on the range of goods sold, duties, working conditions, and the size of the store. In large stores, tasks are divided between employees. In smaller ones, one worker must be able to perform all or most activities. Typical for sales assistants types of workload, such as manual materials handling, forced posture, repetitive motions and accompanying stress, cause many health problems, especially those of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and nervous systems.

scholarly journals Leidt flexibilisering van werktijden en -plaats tot gezondheidsrisico’s?

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maroesjka Versantvoort ◽  
Karolus Kraan
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Sick Leave ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Data Analyses ◽  
Remote Workers ◽  
Lower Health ◽  
Independent Work

Health risks of flexibility of working hours and working place Health risks of flexibility of working hours and working place Recent studies have shown that employees with fixed-term and on-call contracts have higher health risks than employees with indefinite term contracts. This article focuses on another type of flexible labour: home- and telework. It aims to find out whether or not flexibility of working hours and working place interferes with higher health risks as well. Based on panel data analyses of data of the National Survey of Working Conditions the article concludes that place and time independent work leads to lower health risks instead. The sick leave figures of teleworkers appear 0,4 to 0,5 percent point lower than that of similar employees who do not telework. Home- and teleworkers experience more autonomy in their work. Furthermore, they have better relationships with their colleagues and managers. Remote workers encounter, however, more difficulties combining work and care than non-remote workers. They feel they neglect their family or their employer more often.

scholarly journals Perceived Training Needs of Maritime Doctors and General Practitioners

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 154-160
Author(s):  
Olaf C. Jensen ◽  
George Charalambous ◽  
Debbie Andrioti
Keyword(s):  
General Practitioners ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Occupational Risks

Introduction: Medical practitioners provide pre-employment examinations and periodic health examinations to seafarers, fishermen, offshore employees, and maritime students to ensure that they are fit for work. So far, very little is known about doctors’ perceptions of their professional training needs and expectations. The objective of this study was to gain insight on (a) the breadth of services offered, (b) follow-up practices, and (c) perceived training needs on aspects of maritime medicine. Methods: All maritime doctors (110) recognized by the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) and 100 general practitioners (GPs) were invited to participate. A questionnaire was sent out electronically to gather information on the demographics, breadth of services, follow-up practices, and perceived training needs of the participants. Descriptive statistics described the characteristics of the 2 groups. Results: The training priorities of maritime doctors were rules and regulations (68.7%) followed by working conditions and health risks aboard ship (62.8%). The self-rated training priorities of the GPs were working conditions and health risks aboard ship (44.1%), occupational disease diagnostics, prevention, and follow-up (41.1%), and health and safety at work (38.2%). Conclusion: Members of both medical disciplines were in favor of flexible and accredited training. More specifically, GPs considered a course in occupational risks, diseases, and follow up targeting high-risk professions very important. Maritime doctors suggested the establishment of a website as a one-stop shop for relevant guidelines and information. The small size of the GPs sample prevented a more in-depth gap analysis; however, the results could be used to help the respective authorities establish relevant training programs.

scholarly journals Working conditions and public health risks in slaughterhouses in western Kenya

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Anne Jessie Cook ◽  
William Anson de Glanville ◽  
Lian Francesca Thomas ◽  
Samuel Kariuki ◽  
Barend Mark de Clare Bronsvoort ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Western Kenya ◽  
Public Health Risks

scholarly journals Unrestrained outsourcing in Brazil: more precarization and health risks for workers

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Graça Druck
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Human Condition ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Fatal Accidents ◽  
National Congress ◽  
Work Accidents ◽  
The Human Condition

Abstract: This article discusses the current status of outsourcing in Brazil, with new regulation underway featuring a bill of law under review by the National Congress, aimed at allowing outsourcing for all activities. The authors argue that outsourcing and precarization of work are inseparable phenomena, based on the results of 20 years of research in Brazil that reveals the more precarious working conditions of outsourced workers in different occupational categories. They focus particularly on workers' health: outsourcing of risks has led to more fatal work accidents, invariably at higher rates in outsourced workers. Finally, the article contends that to remove restraints on outsourcing in Brazil amounts to legalizing and legitimizing predatory workforce exploitation, disregarding workers' physical limits, exposing them to risk of fatal accidents, and reverting to forms of work that violate the human condition.

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