scholarly journals Analysis and Risk Assessment of the Working Conditions of a Steam Turbine Operator

2001 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 520-537
Author(s):  
Irina V. Andrunyak ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Steam Turbine ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Special Assessment ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Negative Factors

The article analyzes the negative factors of a steam turbine operator of the 5th category using the example of the Krasnoyarsk CHP. The main factors determining the working conditions are reflected. Based on the results of a special assessment of working conditions classes (subclasses) of conditions for a steam turbine operator have been identified. The definitions and the procedure for assessing occupational risk, taking into account injuriesin hazardous areas, have been formulated, on the basis of which a tree of events of the occurrence of accidents has been built. The calculation of risk assessment of working conditions, where the main harmful factor is the impact of noise on the human body and the resulting hearing loss is proposed

scholarly journals The main directions of prevention of noise pathology in the Armed Forces

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-32
Author(s):  
V V Dvoryanchikov ◽  
I M Akhmetzyanov ◽  
I V Mironov ◽  
E K Gavrilov ◽  
V N Zinkin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Production Factor ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Low Efficiency ◽  
Special Assessment ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Harmful Effects

In accordance with the existing Federal sanitary standards, noise and infrasound are considered to be an harmful production factor and in terms of their prevalence they occupy a leading place in the national economy. To prevent the harmful effects of noise and infrasound on the health of members of the armed forces establishes the main lines. For prognostic assessment of harmful influence of production factors on production facilities and transport the special assessment of working conditions is carried out without fail. Hygienic research of workplaces has shown that noise and infra-sound levels correspond to harmful and dangerous classes, that is, risks of professional pathology of acoustic Genesis are created. The presence of acoustic sources in the Armed forces requires constant monitoring of them, the annual special assessment of working conditions development of preventive measures. The impact of noise and infra-sound leads to a decrease in military and professional performance and an increase in General and professional morbidity. The leading place in the structure of morbidity of noise etiology is a sensorineural hearing loss. This requires further improvement of the provision of specialized assistance to military personnel in the presence of noise hearing loss. In the current regulations of the military medical services noise and infrasound are not identified as a harmful factor, and therefore not fully developed the issues of professional selection, monitoring and medical examination of noise pathology. An important place in the system of prevention of harmful effects of noise is given to the means especially individual of protection against noise. Their absence and low efficiency pose a threat to the acoustic safety of military personnel. Provision of personnel with means of individual protection against noise and control of the correctness of their operation are the most relevant measures to reduce the noise pathology of the hearing organ. The existing system of measures to combat the harmful effects of noise in the Armed forces requires revision in accordance with the existing state legislative and legal framework.

The New Methodology of Working Load Classification in Engineering Operations

2013 ◽  
Vol 664 ◽  
pp. 1186-1190
Author(s):  
Maria Kapustova
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Complex Loading ◽  
Summary Effect ◽  
Moment Load ◽  
Forging Press ◽  
Negative Factors

Working conditions in engineering operations are often characterized by a complex of negative factors, which at every moment load the human body during the active work with various intensity. Determination of the intensity of the workload is important for creation of workplace comfort, which is closely connected to workers’ contentment. The contribution presents a description and application of a mathematical model for determination of the workers´ complex loading at forging press workplace. It's a new and human way of evaluating work comfort, which can take into account the summary effect of all the negative factors at the workplace.

ASSESSMENT OF THE RISK OF OCCUPATIONAL PATHOLOGY IN WORKERS OF NOISE-HAZARDOUS PROFESSIONS OF METALLURGICAL PRODUCTION

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.F. Chernikova ◽  
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I.V. Fedotova ◽  
M.M. Nekrasova
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cognitive Dissonance ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
Joint Influence ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Long Time ◽  
The Impact

Abstract: Working conditions at metallurgical enterprises are characterized by the impact of a complex of harmful production factors that do not correspond to the normalized levels, which causes the risk of developing professional and professionally conditioned pathology. Trained workers who are exposed for a long time to industrial noise that exceeds the permissible values by 10 dB or more are considered as a risk group for the development of aural (sensorineural hearing loss, SHT) and extraaural (high blood pressure, HBP) pathology. Hearing loss is an important medical and social problem, as it turns into a cognitive dissonance and a violation of verbal communication for the employee. Working conditions at one of the modern metallurgical plants were evaluated according to the data of sanitary and hygienic characteristics of working conditions. The study of the prevalence of SHT and HBP was carried out based on the materials of a medical examination and a questionnaire survey of workers (n=73, male, aged 36-75 years (57.32±0.89), with work experience of 8-58 years (34.29±1.16)). To assess the joint influence of age and seniority, an original scoring system was used, which allowed us to distinguish 3 observation groups. The severity of SHT and HBP was also assessed in points. The study showed a significant increase in the prevalence and severity of hearing loss and HBP with an increase in the duration of exposure and the age of employees. The presence of a close relationship between the analyzed pathology and working conditions is illustrated by the value of the odds ratio in groups 1-3 (ORSHT = 3.75-4.71; ORHBP = 2.0-5.0). Thus, the studied professional group of trained qualified metallurgists needs to develop health-improving measures to preserve labor longevity.

scholarly journals The Quality Improvement of Periodic Medical Examinations of Working People and Professional Aptitude Expertise

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
LA A Strizhakov ◽  
SA A Babanov ◽  
DS S Budash ◽  
AG G Baikova
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Primary And Secondary Prevention ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Working People ◽  
Special Assessment ◽  
Medical Examinations ◽  
Selection Of

Aims - to analyze the historical aspects of the formation of the national normative framework in the field of primary and periodic medical examinations, to discuss the existing problems in the carrying out of primary and periodic medical examinations of workers and also to make suggestions for quality improvement of primary and periodic medical examinations and for introduction of occupational risk assessment into the practice of primary and periodic medical examinations. Conclusion. For quality improvement of primary and periodic medical examinations, for efficiency improvement of primary and secondary prevention of occupational diseases it is considered to be necessary to take the following suggestions: - fuller coverage of working people by periodic medical examinations; - thorough selection of organizations that perform the special assessment of working conditions; - the use of the results of the special assessment of working conditions for improving working conditions and informing workers about working conditions; - implementation of occupational risk assessment into practice of primary and periodic medical examinations; - the use of modern methods of molecular and genetic screening;

Results of special assessment of working conditions for workers in various sectors of economy of the Republic of Bashkortostan

2020 ◽  
pp. 41-48
Author(s):  
Elena Abrakhmanova ◽  
Lyaylya Masyagutova ◽  
Aynur Gabbasov ◽  
Akhat Bakirov ◽  
Galina Gimranova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Physical Factor ◽  
Biological Factor ◽  
Production Environment ◽  
Professional Groups ◽  
Republic Of Bashkortostan ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Special Assessment ◽  
The Impact

The work presents data analysis of the results of special assessment of working conditions for workers of various branches of economy in the Bashkortostan Republic. Results of special assessment of working conditions (SAWC) and medical examinations were used for the analysis. It is noted, that some professional groups, for example, persons performing their work in the sphere of agriculture, have no exposure to the biological factor. Construction workers were not exposed to industrial vibration, while the noise level for half of the analyzed cases was of class 2.0, although in most cases, industrial noise and vibration have single source. Proportion of facilities that revealed a discrepancy between levels of harmful industrial factors and requirements of sanitary legislation remains high. The greatest share of objects does not correspond to sanitary and epidemiological requirements according to the chemical and physical factor. At the moment, SAWC does not fully reflect the working conditions of employees in different sectors of production. Underestimation of its influence on working conditions of workers is typical for a considerable number of professional groups and individual jobs. Analysis on the basis of SAWC is not sufficient for a hygienic assessment of the impact of production environment factors and labour process on health and requires comprehensive assessment methods.

Considering the Synergetic Effects at Occupational Risk Assessment in Oil Mines

2021 ◽  
pp. 89-94
Author(s):  
A.I. Fomin ◽  
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E.V. Nor ◽  
T.V. Grunskoy ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Synergetic Effect ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Labor Conditions ◽  
Synergetic Effects ◽  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
Hazardous Production ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Negative Factors

The analytical review of labor conditions in the oil mines of the Yaregskoye field has demonstrated that the majority of work places (82 %) are considered hazardous, of subclass 3.1–3.3. The analysis of the basic process operations for high-viscosity oil production using the thermoshaft method has determined the combinations of hazardous production factors at work places. Studying the diversity of versions and combinations of negative factors and their complex impact on oil mine workers enabled detecting a synergetic effect that increases the risk of development of occupational diseases. It is established that for occupational risks assessment considering the potential interaction of hazardous production factors and their impact on personnel’s health is crucial. Today, the synergetic effects are not considered for occupational risk assessment in oil mines. Development of a methodological approach to occupational risk assessment including synergy is required. The suggested method is based on building up a mathematical model for occupational risk assessment with combined effects of negative factors that uses the combined effect coefficient considering the impact of synergetic effect. Comparing the data on labor conditions’ classes, occupational disease indices and obtained results, including the synergetic effects for the main underground occupations of the oil mines has demonstrated the bias approach for the earlier occupational assessment that neglected occupational risks to health in conditions of combined impact of negative factors. Within calculations, the significance of synergism math model for occupational risk assessment is confirmed.

Dermatoscopy is effective method for diagnostics of skin neoplasms in workers with industrial carcinogens

2021 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 267-274
Author(s):  
Natalia I. Izmerova ◽  
Ilona Ya. Chistova ◽  
Natalia A. Bogacheva ◽  
Yana A. Petinati ◽  
Anastasia V. Derevnina
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Skin Neoplasms ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Production Environment ◽  
Risk Of Malignancy ◽  
Special Assessment ◽  
Medical Examinations ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. One of the urgent problems of medicine around the world is the growth of malignant diseases. The impact of the production environment in developing professional and production-related skin malignancies is a sensitive area of occupational health. The high prevalence of precancerosis and the increase in the incidence of skin cancer in people of working age indicates the need to improve diagnostic and preventive measures. One of the most effective recognized non-invasive differential diagnoses of skin tumors with high diagnostic accuracy and sensitivity is dermatoscopy. The study aims to substantiate the importance of dermatoscopic diagnosis of skin neoplasms in workers with industrial carcinogens. The researchers analyzed the available literature and statistical data on the impact of industrial carcinogens on benign and malignant skin lesions in workers in various industries. Specialists from Clinic of the "Izmerov Research Institute of Occupational Health" examined 1,136 people during periodic medical examinations. The features of the signs of neoplasms evaluate according to the principle of their presence or absence. There were two groups: group 1 (n=648) consisted of persons who have contact with industrial carcinogens according to the special assessment of working conditions (SAWC), group 2 (n=488) - persons who do not have contact with carcinogens in the workplace. We found that the frequency of benign skin neoplasms increases depending on the length of work in contact with a production carcinogen. Researchers developed the criteria of clinical and anamnestic signs (the main of which are the working conditions). Dermatoscopic criteria for the initial signs of malignancy of skin neoplasms allow us to form a group of dynamic observations of skin neoplasms in patients working with carcinogens during periodic medical examinations. We formed a group of 38 people (29 from the first and 9 from the second group) for monitoring the dynamics of changes in neoplasms with an appearance to a dermatovenerologist after three months. Specialists sent seven people for additional examination by an oncologist to clarify the degree of existing signs of dysplasia. The formation of a dynamic observation group with the risk of malignancy of skin neoplasms will optimize early diagnosis and ensure high efficiency of treatment in outpatient settings.

Assessment of occupational risks based on consolidated databases on working conditions

2021 ◽  
pp. 14-21
Author(s):  
Nadezhda Alekseevna Muldasheva ◽  
Liliya Kazymovna Karimova ◽  
Tatyana Kensarinovna Larionova ◽  
Elmira Radikovna Shaikhlislamova
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Production Control ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Labor Process ◽  
Epidemiological Surveillance ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
Special Assessment ◽  
The Impact

The methodology for assessing occupational risks currently occupies a priority place in assessing the impact of production factors on the health of workers. The main sources of information for assessing the levels of occupational risks include data obtained in the course of state sanitary and epidemiological surveillance, a special assessment of working conditions and production control. To date, there is a need to harmonize legislation on a special assessment of working conditions and sanitary and hygienic requirements in terms of the list of factors of the working environment and the labor process subject to research and measurement. An adequate assessment of occupational risks is possible only on the basis of the use of consolidated databases on working conditions obtained from various sources.

Influence of Adverse Productive Factors on Traumatism and Disease of Employees of the Construction Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 92-101
Author(s):  
I. V. Alibekova ◽  
E. V. Kulakova ◽  
T. T. Kaverzneva ◽  
T. A. Shendakova
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Occupational Diseases ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Economic Damage ◽  
Construction Activity ◽  
The One ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Industrial Injuries ◽  
Special Assessment ◽  
The Impact

Construction is one of the most dangerous industries, which is in fourth place in terms of industrial injuries. Various harmful industrial factors of the industry cause both occupational diseases and diseases with temporary disability. In this regard, economic losses are — lost profit, payment of sick leave, medical care, rehabilitation measures, as well as loss of efficiency, calculated in millions of person-days per year. Thus, due to the impact of a set of unfavorable factors on workers, on the one hand, there is a decrease in working capacity, a shortening of the terms of full-fledged labor activity, an increase in occupational diseases and injuries, on the other hand, significant economic damage to both the individual organization and the industry as a whole. The specifics of construction activity is that working conditions are usually constantly changing, so the data of a special assessment of working conditions, which is carried out every five years, lose their reliability. It is proposed to conduct continuous monitoring of working conditions at each workplace in order to identify and rank production factors that have the most adverse impact on the health of the employee and further develop appropriate measures to normalize working conditions.

scholarly journals Diagnostics of Problems and Measures to Overcome Professional Burnout

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (47) ◽  
pp. 64-71
Author(s):  
A. V. Vasylyk ◽  
◽  
K. S. Stoliaruk ◽  
A. V. Buluy ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Professional Burnout ◽  
Sociological Study ◽  
Long Working Hours ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Negative Factors

The main aim of the article is to update the research on identifying problems and developing measures to overcome professional burnout through a combination of instruments in the author’s sociological study, taking the staff of one of the domestic enterprises as the material for the research. The aim is also to identify and determine the key symptoms of burnout syndrome. Given the brisk growth of the service sector, it is obvious that it naturally affects the increase in the number of «man-man» professions, which are among the most vulnerable ones as for the burnout probability. That is why diagnosis of such problems has been performed at a restaurant from a popular chain in Ukraine. The key objectives of this study are the following: to determine the structure of the company’s staff by estimating the burnout level; to compare negative factors influencing the restaurant employees’ work; to assess the impact of working conditions on burnout; to find out the respondents’ attitude to work; to compare the respondents’ assessments of the components of the «Individuality» factor. The study has resulted in identifying the following problems: employees’ improper attitude to work; long working hours leading to overwork; conflicting clients; inadequate rest conditions for employees. Besides diagnosing these problems, the article also suggests measures to overcome them, naming some projected indicators of reducing the effects of employees’ burnout at the enterprise under study and the corresponding costs for taking these measures

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