scholarly journals Relationship between occupational accidents and the safety climate of blue-collar workers in the metal industry.

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 384-388
Author(s):  
Seyfi Durmaz ◽  
Selçuk Atalay

Objective: This study aims to reveal the ability of a safety climate assessment to make predictions regarding occupational accidents that occur in a metal sector workplace. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with metal sector workers. Two sub-dimensions, the security climate scale, and an 18-question form, were used for data collection. The Chi-square, 'Student's t-test, and logistic regression tests were used to determine the relationships with occupational accidents. A correlation analysis was applied between the total scale score and its sub-dimensions. Results: The questionnaire was completed by 289 workers (90.1%).  In their current workplace, 28.4% had at least one work accident. The total score of the occupational safety climate was 61.11±6.90, and each unit was observed to increase the occupational safety climate score provided there was a 4.6% (95% CI: 0.6–8.4%) decrease in occupational accident reporting. There is a 1.10 (95% CI: 1.04–1.17) fold rise in reported work injuries for every additional year the workers work in this workplace (p = 0.001). Compared to unmarried people, married people recorded 3.24 times (95% CI 1.02–10.35) more workplace injuries. Conclusion: According to the data, employee safety monitoring mediates the relationship between a safe environment and occupational accidents.

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 123-132
Author(s):  
Gözde Aygün ◽  
Safiye Özvurmaz

This study is a cross-sectional study conducted to determine the occupational accidents experienced by healthcare workers and their relationship factors. 610 healthcare professionals working in Aydın Adnan Menderes Application and Research Hospital constituted the sample of the study. A 40-question questionnaire and the Occupational Safety Scale in Hospitals developed by Öztürk and Babacan (2012) were used as data collection tools in the study. Pearson Chi-Square and Fisher's Exact tests were used to evaluate the data. As a result of the research, the average age of healthcare workers was determined as 29.11±6.11 and the number of occupational accidents was found to be 2.51±1.84. Healthcare workers received an average of 131.48±36.18 points from the Hospital Occupational Safety Scale. Health workers had a higher rate of accidents than those who worked in shifts and those who worked overtime compared to those who did not. The rate of occupational accidents is observed to be high among healthcare workers working in operating rooms and emergency departments. The rate of having an occupational accident was found to be lower for healthcare workers who received Occupational Health and Safety Training than those who did not. Evaluation of occupational accidents and related factors in different sample groups in line with these results; It is recommended to include training activities for risk groups.


Author(s):  
M Hatami ◽  
AH Mehrpaevar ◽  
A Kouchak zadeh

Introduction: Spirometry is used as a screening method for occupational lung diseases. Dental laboratory workers are exposed to solvent vapors, toxic gases, and dust from metal alloys, acrylics, and gypsum. This study aimed to investigate the spirometric function of lung function in dental staff in Yazd. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on 37 technicians of dental laboratories in Yazd in the three months of spring 2017. To evaluate respiratory problems and their pulmonary function, standard respiratory and spirometry questionnaires according to ATS / ESR guidelines were used, respectively. Data were analyzed by SPSS software version 18 using Mann-Whitney U, Chi-square, and Student's T-test. Results: Mean age of participants was 35.59±1.13. 54% of participants had no respiratory symptoms. The most common respiratory complain were dry and exudative cough. The work field was the only influential factor in FVC%. Age and work experience, and exercise no significant effect on respiratory parameters. Overall spirometry parameters were in the normal pattern range, and only 5% of participants showed a mild restrictive pattern. Conclusion: Spirometric pulmonary function of Yazd'dental laboratory technicians was in the normal range, and possibly working in the dental laboratory did not have a significant effect on the pulmonary Function of technicians based on spirometric indices.


2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 185-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
C E Q Belczak ◽  
J M P de Godoy ◽  
A F Cruz ◽  
A L Tyszca ◽  
H J G Neto ◽  
...  

Objective The aim of this study was to identify lymphoscintigraphic changes associated with lower-extremity oedema after the harvesting of the saphenous vein using a series of short Q2 incisions for coronary bypass. Method Forty-four patients (32 males and 12 females) with a mean age of 62.7 ± 7.8 (47–75 years old) were evaluated in a retrospective, quantitative, cross-sectional study from June 2007 to January 2008, three to 188 months (mean: 46 months) after the surgical procedure. Assessment was by water displacement volumetry and lymphoscintigraphy of the lower limbs. Results expressed as means with standard deviations were compared employing the Student's t-test and the chi-square or Fisher's exact tests were used to compare data expressed as frequencies. An alpha error of 5% was considered acceptable ( P ≤ 0.05). Results The presence of dermal backflow, as identified by lymphoscintigraphy with an accumulation of radiotracer in the thoracic duct and popliteal lymph nodes was significantly greater on the operated side. Conclusion There was a significant association between dermal backflow and delayed oedema.


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Dwi Marina Rizka Pisceliya ◽  
Sri Mindayani

A work accident is an undesirable adverse event against a human, damaging property or disadvantage to the process. Data from the ILO in 2013 says that one worker die every 15 seconds due to workplace accidents. This study aims to analyze accidents in welding workers in CV. Cahaya Tiga Putri Kelurahan Sungai Sapih Kecamatan Kuranji Padang in 2017. The research design used was cross-sectional study. This research was conducted at CV. Cahaya Tiga Putri Padang located at Jalan Lolongkaran Sungai Sapih Padang in December to July 2017. The population of this research were welding workers. Samples were taken using total sampling technique, as many as 32 people. Data were analyzed univariat and bivariate with chi-square test. The result of the research shows that 46,9% of respondents have work accident, 53,1% of respondents have unsafe behavior, 53,1% of respondent have unsafe condition, 56,3% respondent have bad knowledge. From the statistical test results known there was a relationship between unsafe acts with work accidents, there was a relationship between unsafe conditions with work accidents and there was a relationship between knowledge with accidents. To reduce the number of occupational accidents, it is expected that workers should always working with using personal protective equipment (PPE), create a safe working environment and for the owner in order to improve worker knowledge by providing training and promotion of occupational health and safetty such as counseling about PPE.Key words : Work Accident, Unsafe Action, Unsafe Condition, Knowledge


10.21149/8470 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (4, jul-ago) ◽  
pp. 395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abelardo Ávila-Curiel ◽  
Carlos Galindo-Gómez ◽  
Liliana Juárez-Martínez ◽  
Mario Luis Osorio-Victoria

 Objective. To estimate the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MS), its components and its association with obesity and cardiovascular risk in school age children. Materials and methods. A cross-sectional study of 1,017 children from 6 to 12 years of age. Anthropometric information, blood pressure, glucose, insulin, cholesterol, HDLc, LDLc and triglycerides were collected. The presence of MS and its components were determined by criteria of Cook et. al. (2003), modified for children and adolescents. In the analysis, the children were grouped by aged group of 6 to 9 and 10 to 12 years. The association between MS, obesity and cardiovascular risk was estimated using Student’s t-test and Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-square test and logistic regression. Results. The MS was present with 54.6% in obese children. Obesity was the characteristic of greater association to suffer from MS with an OR=8.62 p<0.001. Conclusions. MS is high among children with obesity, and is mostly associated with insulin resistance and atherogenic risk. 


2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Mateus Queiroz Schmidt ◽  
Flávia Firmino ◽  
Nariman de Felício Bortucan Lenza ◽  
Vera Lúcia Conceição de Gouveia Santos

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the nursing team knowledge of a cancer hospital on care for patients with Malignant Fungating Wounds (MFW) and to analyze associated sociodemographic and educational factors. Method: an observational and cross-sectional study, conducted between September and October 2015, after approval by the Research Ethics Committee. A questionnaire was applied containing sociodemographic, educational and related components to the accomplishment of dressings, dressings choice and orientation. Data were analyzed by using Chi-square, Fisher’s exact test, Student’s t-Test and Pearson’s correlation. Results: 37 professionals participated in the study, most of whom were technicians (56.8%), women (91.9%) and with a mean age of 32 years. The professionals presented 56.5% of correct answers. There were no statistically significant associations between sociodemographic/educational variables and number of correct answers. Conclusion: there was a lack of important knowledge about care for patients with MFW, which should guide strategies for the oncology staff training.


Author(s):  
Kh Taherzadeh Chenani ◽  
R Jafari Nodoushan ◽  
F Madadizadeh ◽  
AM Vaziri Sarashk

Introduction: safety occupational safety researchers have always analyzed climate analysis. Climate can be investigated at different organizational levels. The purpose of the present study was to examine the safety climate among Nain tile factory workers and its relationship with having a history of occupational accidents. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional and descriptive-analytical study was conducted in 2019 among the Nain Tile factory staff. The Nordic Safety Climate Questionnaire (NOSACQ-50) was used to assess the safety climate among workers of the different organizational departments. Out of 252, 142 workers were selected by simple random sampling. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used to analyze the data. The instrument's internal consistency was also calculated by calculating Richardson's coefficient of coefficient 0.942.coefficients were used for analytical analysis. Analyzes were performed in SPSS software version 19 with a significance level of 5%. Results: The reliability coefficient of the whole questionnaire was calculated 0.95 using Cronbach's alpha test. The safety climate score was higher than two in all domains. Safety climate score was significantly correlated with work area and shift type. The highest score of safety climate was in the crusher section as well as in day shift work. There was no significant relationship between safety climate score and other variables of the study. Conclusion: The safety atmosphere score is affected by the day shift and the workplace section. Therefore, it is suggested to modify the job plan and work shifts to improve the prevailing safety climate.


2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 256-261
Author(s):  
Marcondes Cavalcante Santana Neto ◽  
Ana Victória Lopes Bandeira ◽  
Heloísa Clara Santos Sousa ◽  
Marcoeli Silva de Moura ◽  
Lúcia de Fátima Almeida de Deus Moura ◽  
...  

Objective: To observe if dental alterations in premolars are associated with the rupture of the follicle bone crypt caused by a periapical lesion in the predecessor molars. Study design: This is a cross-sectional study. Data collection consisted of the analysis of medical records, a socioeconomic questionnaire, and dental clinical examination. Records from patients with a history of a radiographically visible periapical lesion in lower primary molars submitted to pulp therapy or extraction from a university dental clinic were selected. Successor premolars were clinically evaluated for the presence of enamel development defects, shape alterations, and eruption deviations. The descriptive analysis of data was performed, and Fisher’s exact tests, linear trend chi-square, and the Student’s t-test were applied. Results: Forty-eight permanent teeth were from 36 patients were evaluated in this study, and 20 (41.7%) of the 48 examined premolars showed a radiographic image suggestive of the rupture of the bone crypt. Rupture of the follicle bone crypt was not associated with the occurrence of enamel alterations in premolars (p = 0.418). An association between dental alterations and age over six years at the time of intervention was observed (p = 0.043). Conclusion: The presence of enamel alterations of premolars was not associated with the rupture of the follicle bone crypt caused by a periapical lesion in predecessor molars.


2016 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Miranda ◽  
Suely Arruda Vidal ◽  
Maria Júlia Gonçalves de Mello ◽  
Jurema Telles de Oliveira Lima ◽  
Judith Correia Rêgo ◽  
...  

SUMMARY Objective: To describe the clinical and sociodemographic profile of cancer patients admitted to the Emergency Center for High Complexity Oncologic Assistance, observing the coverage of palliative and home care. Method: Cross sectional study including adult cancer patients admitted to the emergency service (September-December/2011) with a minimum length of hospital stay of two hours. Student’s t-test and Pearson chi-square test were used to compare the means. Results: 191 patients were enrolled, 47.6% elderly, 64.4% women, 75.4% from the city of Recife and greater area. The symptom prevalent at admission was pain (46.6%). 4.2% of patients were linked to palliative care and 2.1% to home care. The most prevalent cancers: cervix (18.3%), breast (13.6%) and prostate (10.5%); 70.7% were in advanced stages (IV, 47.1%); 39.4% without any cancer therapy. Conclusion: Patients sought the emergency service on account of pain, probably due to the incipient coverage of palliative and home care. These actions should be included to oncologic therapy as soon as possible to minimize the suffering of the patient/family and integrate the skills of oncologists and emergency professionals.


2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscilla Nunes Ortiz ◽  
Rafaela Borges Rolim ◽  
Mateus Freire Lima e Souza ◽  
Poliana Louzada Soares ◽  
Tatiana de Oliveira Vieira ◽  
...  

OBJECTIVES: to compare compliance with Steps 4 to 10 of "The Steps to Successful Breastfeeding" in two hospitals accredited by the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI group) with two not yet accredited hospitals in Salvador. METHODS: a cross-sectional study was conducted with 100 women in BFHI-accredited hospitals and 103 women in non-BFHI-accredited hospitals by collecting data on their obstetric history, any breast feeding counseling received during antenatal care, and data on delivery and hospitalization. Data were obtained by applying questionnaires and reviewing patients' medical charts. The chi-square test was used for bivariate variables and Student's t test for continuous variables. RESULTS: statistically significant differences (p<0.05) were found between the BFHI-accredited group and the non-BFHI group with respect to steps 5 (77% vs 35.9%), 6 (81% vs 31%), 8 (77% vs 52.4%), and 9 (100% vs 94.2%). No differences were found between the two groups with respect to steps 4, 7 or 10. Satisfactory compliance with the requirements of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in BFHIaccredited hospitals was found only with respect to steps 6, 7 and 9. CONCLUSIONS: these results highlight the benefits of BFHI accreditation but emphasize the need for continuous and systematic evaluation in order to promote breastfeeding and provide support in BFHIaccredited maternity hospitals.


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