scholarly journals Occupational Health Problems, Workplace Environment and Utilization of Personal Protective Equipment among Welders of Banepa Municipality, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-107
Author(s):  
Manisha Joshi ◽  
Gita Dhakal Chalise ◽  
Sarala Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Workplace Environment ◽  
Safety Guidelines

Background: Welding is a hazardous occupation where welders expose to a variety of work-related hazards. These hazards might cause occupational health problems. Safe working environment and utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE) play a vital role in preventing problems and promoting their health, safety and wellbeing. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the prevalence of occupational health problems, workplace environment and utilization of personal protective equipment among welders. Methodology: A descriptive cross- sectional study design was used.  Data was collected from 130 welders of 35 metal workshops in Banepa Municipality using semi-structured interview schedule in 2019. An observational checklist was used to collect information on the workplace environment of selected metal workshops. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 20 and described by using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: The most prevalent problems experienced by welders were accidents and injuries (99.2%) and eye and ear problems (98.4%). The most available PPE in 35 metal workshops were protective goggles (100%) and insulated gloves (71.4%). Similarly, 90.6% welders always used safety goggles, 41% sometimes used facemasks and 65.4% never used helmets while working.  Only 25.6% workshops had first aid kits available with no expired products and 11.4% had kept fire extinguishers in easily accessible locations. Almost all (97.1%) workshops did not have safety guidelines for their workers. Conclusion: Welders who work in metal workshops experience different types of occupational health problems (OHP) and do not use all types of PPE for their protection. Hence, metal workshops should develop safety guidelines for their workers and strictly implement it to prevent OHP.

scholarly journals Occupational Health Problems, Workplace Environment and Utilization of Personal Protective Equipment among Welders of Banepa Municipality

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-7
Author(s):  
Manisha Joshi ◽  
Gita Dhakal ◽  
Sarala Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Workplace Environment ◽  
Safety Guidelines

Introduction: Welding is a hazardous occupation where welders expose to a variety of work-related hazards. These hazards might cause occupational health problems. Safe working environment and utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE) play a vital role in preventing problems and promoting their health, safety and wellbeing. Objectives: This study aimed to identify the prevalence of occupational health problems, workplace environment and utilization of personal protective equipment among welders.Methods: A descriptive cross- sectional study design was used for the study. Data was collected from purposively selected 130 welders of 35 metal workshops in Banepa Municipality. By using semi-structured interview schedule, face to face interview was taken with each of them in May-June, 2019. An observational checklist was used to collect information on the workplace environment of selected metal workshops. Data was analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 and described by using descriptive and inferential statistical methods.Results: The study identified that 129 welders (99.2%) experienced accidents and injuries followed by eye and ear problems (128, 98.4%). Amongst all personal protective equipment, protective goggles was available in all 35 metal workshops and insulated gloves in 25 workshops (71.4%). Similarly, 118 welders (90.6%) always used safety goggles, 53 (41%) sometimes used facemasks and 85 (65.4%) never used helmets while working. Only 9 workshops (25.7%) had first aid kits available with no expired products and 4 (11.4%) had kept fire extinguishers in easily accessible locations. Among 35, 34 workshops (97.1%) did not have safety guidelines for their workers.Conclusion: Welders who work in metal workshops experience different types of occupational health problems (OHP) and do not use all types of PPE for their protection. Hence, metal workshops should develop safety guidelines for their workers and strictly implement it to prevent OHP.

scholarly journals Stockpiled personal protective equipment and knowledge of pandemic plans as predictors of perceived pandemic preparedness among German general practitioners

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. e0255986
Author(s):  
Arno Stöcker ◽  
Ibrahim Demirer ◽  
Sophie Gunkel ◽  
Jan Hoffmann ◽  
Laura Mause ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Practitioners ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Pandemic Preparedness ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Determining Factor

Background The COVID-19 pandemic significantly changed the work of general practitioners (GPs). At the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, German outpatient practices had to adapt quickly. Pandemic preparedness (PP) of GPs may play a vital role in their management of a pandemic. Objectives The study aimed to examine the association in the stock of seven personal protective equipment (PPE) items and knowledge of pandemic plans on perceived PP among GPs. Methods Three multivariable linear regression models were developed based on an online cross-sectional survey for the period March–April 2020 (the onset of the pandemic in Germany). Data were collected using self-developed items on self-assessed PP and knowledge of a pandemic plan and its utility. The stock of seven PPE items was queried. For PPE items, three different PPE scores were compared. Control variables for all models were gender and age. Results In total, 508 GPs were included in the study; 65.16% believed that they were very poorly or poorly prepared. Furthermore, 13.83% of GPs were aware of a pandemic plan; 40% rated those plans as beneficial. The stock of FFP-2/3 masks, protective suits, face shields, safety glasses, and medical face masks were mostly considered completely insufficient or insufficient, whereas disposable gloves and disinfectants were considered sufficient or completely sufficient. The stock of PPE was significantly positively associated with PP and had the largest effect on PP; the association of the knowledge of a pandemic plan was significant but small. PPE scores did not vary considerably in their explanatory power. The assessment of a pandemic plan as beneficial did not significantly affect PP. Conclusion The stock of PPE seems to be the determining factor for PP among German GPs; for COVID-19, sufficient masks are the determining factor. Knowledge of a pandemic plans play a secondary role in PP.

scholarly journals Occupational health and safety in mining: Predictive probabilities of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use among artisanal goldminers in Ghana

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0257772
Author(s):  
Simon Appah Aram ◽  
Benjamin M. Saalidong ◽  
Augustine Appiah ◽  
Idongesit Bassey Utip
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Artisanal Mining ◽  
Artisanal Miners

Artisanal goldminers in Ghana are exposed to various levels and forms of health, safety and environmental threats. Without the required legislation and regulations, artisanal miners are responsible for their own health and safety at work. Consequently, understanding the probabilities of self-protection at work by artisanal goldminers is crucial. A cross-sectional survey of 500 artisanal goldminers was conducted to examine the probabilities of personal protective equipment use among artisanal goldminers in Ghana. The data was subjected to both descriptive and inferential statistics. Initial findings showed that personal protective equipment use among artisanal miners was 77.4%. Overall, higher probabilities of personal protective equipment use was observed among artisanal goldminers who work in good health and safety conditions as compared to artisanal miners who work in poor health and safety conditions. Also, personal protective equipment use was more probable among the highly educated artisanal goldminers, miners who regularly go for medical screening and the most experienced miners. Additionally, personal protective equipment use was more probable among artisanal miners who work in non-production departments and miners who work in the medium scale subsector. Inversely, personal protective equipment use was less probable among female artisanal miners and miners who earn more monthly income ($174 and above). To increase self-care and safety consciousness in artisanal mining, there is the need for a national occupational health and safety legislation in Ghana. Also, interventions and health promotion campaigns for better occupational conditions in artisanal mining should target and revise the health and safety related workplace programs and conditions.

scholarly journals DETERMINAN PERILAKU PENGUNAAN ALAT PELINDUNG DIRI PADA PETUGAS KEBERSIHAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
I Gede Purnawinadi ◽  
Nadine Meflin Jacob
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman Rank

Upaya kesehatan kerja sangat penting untuk melindungi pekerja agar hidup sehat dan terbebas dari gangguan kesehatan. Salah satu jenis pekerjaan yang berisiko terjadinya kecelakaan dan masalah kesehatan kerja adalah petugas kebersihan. Tujuan penelitian ini secara umum adalah untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan perilaku penggunaan alat pelindung diri (APD) pada petugas kebersihan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan desain survei analitik melalui pendekatan cross sectional dan uji statistik  Spearman Rank.  Sampel diambil sebagai representatif dari populasi sebanyak  108 petugas kebersihan menggunakan rumus slovin yang dipilih sesuai dengan metode accidental sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan variabel pendidikan memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan perilaku penggunaan APD dimana p value 0,042 dan ketersediaan APD responden p value = 0,00, sedangkan pengetahuan (p value = 0,909) usia (p value = 0,108), masa kerja (p value = 0,672), dan ketersediaan APD departemen (p value = 0,784) tidak memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan perilaku penggunaan APD pada petugas kebersihan. Direkomendasikan untuk institusi terkait lebih memperhatikan ketersediaan APD yang dapat digunakan oleh petugas kebersihan sesuai dengan departemen kerja.   Occupational health efforts are very important to protect workers so that they live healthy and free from health problems. One type of work that is at risk of accidents and occupational health problems is cleaning workers. The purpose of this study in general is to determine the factors related to the behavior of using personal protective equipment (PPE) on cleaners. The type of research used in this research is quantitative with analytic survey design through a cross-sectional approach and the Spearman Rank statistical test. Samples were taken as a representative of the population of 108 cleaning workers using the Slovin formula which was selected according to the accidental sampling method. The results showed that the education variable had a significant relationship with the behavior of using PPE where p-value was 0.042 and the availability of PPE respondents p-value = 0.00, while knowledge (p-value = 0.909) age (p-value = 0.108), years of service (p-value = 0.672), and the availability of departmental PPE (p-value = 0.784) did not have a significant relationship with the behavior of using PPE among cleaning workers. It is recommended that related institutions pay more attention to the availability of PPE that can be used by cleaners in accordance with the work department.

scholarly journals Técnicos de enfermagem: condições laborais e acidentes em hospital escola

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katia Maria Rosa Vieira ◽  
Francisco Ubaldo Vieira Junior ◽  
Zélia Zilda Lourenço de Camargo Bittencourt
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Biological Material ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Work Processes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Occupational Risks

Objetivo: analisar as condições de trabalho percebidas por técnicos de Enfermagem e sua relação com acidentes envolvendo material biológico. Método: trata-se de um estudo misto, descritivo, transversal, realizado em um hospital público. Elencaram-se 275 profissionais que responderam a um questionário com perguntas relacionadas ao número de acidentes, percepção das condições de trabalho e sugestões para minimizá-los. Detalha-se que a pesquisa foi do tipo probabilística aleatória simples, com distribuição proporcional nas unidades e turnos de trabalho e os resultados apresentados a partir de relatos e tabelas. Resultados: declarou-se, por 210 técnicos, ter sofrido acidente de trabalho. Revela-se que as variáveis ritmo de trabalho estressante, monotonia e influência do trabalho na saúde tiveram significância estatística, e o uso de equipamentos de proteção individual e diminuição da sobrecarga foram as medidas mais indicadas pelos respondentes. Conclusão: indicou-se, pela análise, relação positiva entre sobrecarga de trabalho e acidentes com material biológico. Percebe-se que, apesar de a instituição disponibilizar equipamentos de proteção individual aos trabalhadores, há forte indício do não uso ou uso parcial. Podem-se subsidiar, pelo instrumento utilizado nesta pesquisa, ações gerenciais para readequações dos processos de trabalho. Descritores: Riscos Ocupacionais; Acidentes de Trabalho; Hospitais Públicos; Ambiente de Trabalho; Condições de Trabalho; Enfermagem.   ABSTRACTObjective: to analyze the working conditions perceived by nursing technicians and their relationship with accidents involving biological material. Method: this is a mixed, descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted in a public hospital. 275 professionals answered a questionnaire with questions related to the number of accidents, perception of working conditions and suggestions to minimize them. It is noted that the research was of simple random probability type, with proportional distribution in units and work shifts and the results presented from reports and tables. Results: 210 technicians claimed to have suffered an accident at work. It is revealed that the variables stressful work rhythm, monotony and influence of work on health were statistically significant, and the use of personal protective equipment and decreased overload were the measures most indicated by respondents. Conclusion: the analysis indicated a positive relationship between work overload and accidents with biological material. Although the institution makes personal protective equipment available to workers, there is strong evidence of non-use or partial use. It can be subsidized, by the instrument used in this research, managerial actions to readjust the work processes. Descriptors: Occupational Risks; Occupational Acidentes; Public Hospitals; Workplace; Working Environment; Nursing.  RESUMENObjetivo: analizar las condiciones de trabajo percibidas por los técnicos de Enfermería y su relación con los accidentes que involucran material biológico. Método: este es un estudio mixto, descriptivo, transversal realizado en un hospital público. Fueron listados 275 profesionales respondieron un cuestionario con preguntas relacionadas con el número de accidentes, la percepción de las condiciones de trabajo y sugerencias para minimizarlos. Se observa que la investigación fue de tipo de probabilidad aleatoria simple, con distribución proporcional en unidades y turnos de trabajo y los resultados presentados a partir de relatos y tablas. Resultados: 210 técnicos afirmaron haber sufrido un accidente en el trabajo. Se revela que las variables ritmo de trabajo estresante, monotonía e influencia del trabajo en la salud fueron estadísticamente significativas, y el uso de equipo de protección personal y la disminución de la sobrecarga fueron las medidas más indicadas por los encuestados. Conclusión: el análisis indicó una relación positiva entre sobrecarga de trabajo y accidentes con material biológico. Si bien la institución pone a disposición de los trabajadores equipos de protección personal, existe una fuerte evidencia de falta de uso o uso parcial. Puede ser subsidiado, por el instrumento utilizado en esta investigación, acciones de gestión para reajustes de los procesos de trabajo. Descriptores: Riesgos Laborales; Accidentes de Trabajo; Hospitales Públicos; Ambiente de Trabajo; Condiciones de Trabajo; Enfermería.

scholarly journals Knowledge of occupational health hazards and practice of personal protective equipment among fabrication workers in Kathmandu district, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-23
Author(s):  
Bibeka Shrestha ◽  
Naresh Manandhar ◽  
Sunil Kumar Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related

Background: Fabrication work is one of the hazardous occupations in which workers are exposed to different occupational hazards and injuries. But the workers lack proper knowledge about protecting themselves from those hazards. This study was conducted, to assess knowledge about occupational health hazards among fabrication workers and to find out the practice of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in fabrication works. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 394 fabricator workers of Kathmandu District by using a multi-stage sampling technique. Participants were interviewed with a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. Results: All the participants were male, and their age ranged from 19-60 years with the mean age of 32.3 years. 71.3% of participants had work-related health complains, among which arc eye (85.76%) was the most common. Among them, 87.1% had at least used one PPE. There was a significant association between awareness about occupational hazards and work experience of fabrication workers (p=0.001), and the practice of PPE with religion (p<0.01). Conclusions: This study found that fabrication workers were aware of occupational hazards and the use of PPE during the fabrication work. But the practice of PPE was not enough to protect them from the occupational hazards.

scholarly journals Occupational Risk Perception and the Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): A Study Among Informal Automobile Artisans in Osun State, Nigeria

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824402199458
Author(s):  
Funmilayo Juliana Afolabi ◽  
Paul de Beer ◽  
Joke A. Haafkens
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Risk Tolerance ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Informal Workers

Informal workers in developing countries are exposed to various occupational hazards that may cause accidents, injuries, or diseases. Personal protective equipment (PPE) can be an essential tool for preventing workers from exposure to these hazards. Despite the widely acknowledged benefits of PPE usage, many informal automobile artisans in Nigeria do not use PPE. This study examines factors that predict PPE usage among these artisans, particularly their occupational risk perception. This cross-sectional study adopted a multistage method to select 632 automobile artisans (mechanics, panel beaters, painters, and vulcanizers) in Osun State, Nigeria. A questionnaire was used to obtain information on the dependent variable (the use of PPE) and the independent variables (occupational risk perception and risk tolerance). STATA 14 was used for the multivariate logistic regression analysis. Workers who perceive themselves at high risk of occupational health problems are more likely to use PPE (odds ratio [OR] = 2.1, p = .03), as are those who are very worried about getting accidents/illnesses (OR = 2.6, p = .03) or believe that these health problems are preventable (OR = 2.3, p = .01). Contrary to expectation, workers who experienced accidents/illnesses in the past are less likely to use PPE (OR = 0.3, p = .00) than those who did not. The established positive relationship between occupational risk perception and PPEs’ usage provides information to various stakeholders for designing safety programs that can reduce exposure to the occupational risks for informal automobile artisans in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Study on Occupational Health Status of Secondary Level Teachers Teaching in Government School of Kathmandu District

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 74-82
Author(s):  
Prithutam Bhattarai ◽  
Mahesh Bashistha ◽  
Indra Prashad Acharya
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Selection Response ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Government School

Introduction: Occupational health hazards of teaching includes ill health, poor physical posture and confusion that plays a vital role in triggering other diseases which are associated with musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, vocal cord, skin and other health problems. Most of the teachers develop occupational health problems after being enrolled into this profession, identification of such problems should be carried out in the initial phase of the profession. Objective: To access the health status of teachers in terms of age, gender, health problem and types of health problem. To access the association between gender, years in profession and health problem. Methodology: Cross-sectional study was conducted among teachers of selected secondary level Government school of Kathmandu i.e. 50 schools. Sample size of 270 was calculated. Random sampling was used for school selection. Response rate was 95.5 % i.e. 258 samples were collected. Result: Majority of the teachers i.e. 69% were facing some kind of health problem. Respondents who were above 30 years were found to have different kinds of health problems. Significant association between teaching for more than 10 years and health problem was observed among Males (72.7%, P<0.05) and females (82.5%, P< 0.05). Conclusion: The proportion of health problem was slightly higher among male teachers than in female teachers. It is necessary to improve the work standards and quality of life of teachers, through establishment of routine health checkups and strong coordination between District Education office and District Public Health office.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Biosafety and Biosecurity in the Reference Veterinary Laboratory of Parakou in Benin

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 146
Author(s):  
Vincent Dossou Sodjinou ◽  
Paul Ahoumènou Ayelo ◽  
Agué Germain Aïndé Achade ◽  
Dissou Affolabi ◽  
Dona Edgard-Marius Ouendo
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Emerging Pathogens ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Security ◽  
Mapping Tool ◽  
Food And Agriculture ◽  
Veterinary Laboratory

Optimal biosafety and biosecurity are major requirements of global health security. This study assessed the biorisk management in the reference veterinary laboratory of Parakou (Benin). The study was cross-sectional, descriptive, and evaluative. The non-probability sampling method with the reasoned choice was used. The Food and Agriculture Organization laboratory mapping tool-safety was used to collect information from the laboratory team. Group discussion, working environment observation, and document exploitation were the data collection techniques. The biorisk management was rated good if the average indicator of the laboratory reached at least 80%. Otherwise, the biorisk management was rated insufficient. The overall laboratory biosafety and biosecurity score was insufficient (42.4%). Per area, the scores were 26.7% for engineering, 33.3% for administration, 53.8% for personal protective equipment, and 62.3% for the operational. There was no area or category score that reached 80%. Containment, waste disposal, and personal protective equipment disposal were the best performing categories with a score above 60%. The laboratory has no biosafety and accident prevention program. Its premises require renovation. The standard operating procedures for biosafety are not yet finalized, and the training mechanism is not optimal. Therefore, strong advocacy and implementation of a biorisk management improvement plan appear as urgent corrective actions which are required to help the reference veterinary laboratory of Parakou in its task to protect the livestock and, ultimately, the people of Benin from dangerous diseases and emerging pathogens.

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