scholarly journals PENYAKIT KULIT PADA PEKERJA PENYAMAKAN KULIT DI DESA MOJOPURNO KECAMATAN NGARIBOYO KABUPATEN MAGETAN TAHUN 2015

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lathiefah Ekawati ◽  
NurHaidah . ◽  
Marlik .
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Leather Tanning ◽  
Environment Temperature ◽  
Good Attitude

Leather tanning is an industry that processes raw hides into finished leather. This  process useschromium. Chromium will be in contact with workers’  skin. The purpose of this study is to describeskin disease in tanning workers in Mojopurno Village, Sub District of Ngariboyo, Magetan 2015.This is a descriptive study conducted by illustrating skin diseases in tanning workers. Thedescription of skin diseases in the study includes characteristicsof skin disease, knowledge,attitudes and actions of workers as well as environmental factors. The population of this study wastanning  workers of Mojopurno Village, Magetan.The result shows that there were 24 out of 103 workers who suffered from skin problems. Most ofthe sufferers were  41-50 years of 41.6%.  Exposure duration with Chromium was ≥ 8 hours / dayof  95.8% with doses of Chromium of 80 mcg / m3. 12.5% of the sufferers possessed  history ofallergy to chemicals. 54.2% Suffererspossessed  fairly good knowledge on occupational skindiseases. 100% sufferers performed good attitude and 66.7% sufferers performed good action.Work environment (temperature, humidity and ventilation) in the leather tanning of  Mojopurno Village, Magetan have qualified. Home Industry owners are advised to provide education on health and safety at work particularlyonoccupational disease, provideand enforce policies in the use the equipment. Workers areexpected to always usecomplete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Community around Leathertanning Home industry should submit suggestions and complaints to the owner of Home Industry.

scholarly journals Profil psoriasis di Poliklinik Kulit dan Kelamin RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado periode Januari 2013 – Desember 2015

e-CliniC ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle P. Boham ◽  
Pieter L. Suling ◽  
Herry E.J. Pandaleke
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Psoriasis Vulgaris ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Common Type ◽  
The Body ◽  
Medical Record Data ◽  
Record Data ◽  
Almost All

Abstract: Psoriasis is a skin disease that belongs to erythrosquamous dermatosis, characterized by erythema and scaling. Psoriasis are usually localized on the elbows, knees, and scalp, however, it can spread to almost all areas of the body. Its causes are still not known for certain but it is suspected that this disease is related to genetic, immunological, and environmental factors. This study was aimed to obtain the profile of psoriasis in the Dermatovenereology Clinic of Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Hospital Manado from January 2013 to December 2015. This was a retrospective descriptive study using the medical record data. The results showed that of 3573 new cases of skin diseases, 188 were classified as psoriasis (5.26%). The majority of psoriasis cases were males (57.98%), aged 45-64 years (50.53%), occupation as housewife (16.48%), and diagnosed as psoriasis vulgaris (80.85%). Psoriasis typically found in the head, body, and extremities was found in 73.94% of cases. The most common type of treatment was a combination of topical corticosteroid and oral antihistamine (68.62%).Keywords: psoriasis, erythrosquamous dermatosis Abstrak: Psoriasis merupakan salah satu jenis penyakit kulit yang termasuk dalam golongan dermatosis eritroskuamosa, ditandai dengan adanya eritema dan skuama. Letak psoriasis dapat terlokalisir, misalnya pada siku, lutut, kulit kepala, atau menyerang hampir 100% luas tubuhnya. Penyebabnya belum diketahui secara pasti, namun diduga penyakit ini di[engaruhi oleh faktor genetik, imunologik, dan lingkungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan profil psoriasis di RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado periode Januari 2013 – Desember 2015. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif retrospektif menggunakan data rekam medik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan dari 3573 kunjungan baru penyakit kulit, terdapat 188 kasus baru psoriasis (5,26%). Mayoritas kasus ialah laki-laki (57,98%), usia 45-64 tahun (50,53%), pekerjaan tersering ibu rumah tangga (16,48%), dan diagnosis sebagai psoriasis vulgaris (80,85%). Psoriasis paling banyak mengenai kepala, badan, dan ekstremitas (73,94%). Terapi yang paling sering digunakan ialah kombinasi kortikosteroid topikal dan antihistamin oral (68,62%). Kata kunci: psoriasis, dermatosis eritroskuamosa

scholarly journals Skin lesions associated with personal protective equipment in medical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 122-131
Author(s):  
N. I. Galimova
Keyword(s):  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Seborrheic Dermatitis ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Skin Reactions ◽  
Occupational Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Contact

Aim. Analysis of the incidence of personal protective equipment (PPE)-associated dermatoses among medical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.Materials and Methods. Screening of the papers indexed by PubMed, EMBASE, Google Scholar, eLibrary, and UpToDate databases, written in English and published from January 1, 2020 to October, 2021. The search keywords were: "medical workers", "skin", "dermatoses", "professional", and "personal protective equipment" in combination with "COVID-19" and "SARS-CoV-2".Results. Occupational contact dermatitis is responsible for 20% of all cases of contact dermatitis which accounts for 90% of all skin disease cases. During the COVID-19 pandemic, from 42.8% to 97.0% of medical workers reported about skin lesions provoked by prolonged wearing of PPE in combination with regular disinfection. About 61.7% of them noted the deterioration of a pre-existing skin disease, and 90.5% reported the appearance of new skin lesion symptoms associated with the PPE usage. The most common symptoms of skin lesions among medical workers were dryness, itching, burning, soreness, and skin rash. Irritant and allergic contact dermatitis, acne, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis were the most prevalent skin disorders among the interviewed medical workers. Risk factors for the development of PPE-associated dermatoses were the type and material of PPE, the duration of PPE wearing, and past medical history of skin diseases. Due to the increased incidence of PPE-associated dermatoses among the medical staff, some countries have developed recommendations on the prevention and treatment of undesirable PPE-associated skin reactions in medical professionals. Current research are focused on developing special tools and devices that would serve as a protective barrier between the skin and PPE, ameliorating the damaging effect of the latter.Conclusion. PPE-associated dermatoses are currently widespread among the medical workers, highlighting the need in novel materials for PPE manufacturing to minimise the risk of developing PPE-associated skin lesions.

scholarly journals The postcode lottery of safety: COVID-19 guidance and shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) for UK police officers

2021 ◽  
pp. 0032258X2110187
Author(s):  
Camilla De Camargo
Keyword(s):  
Police Officers ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Safety Information ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
Working Practices ◽  
Police Forces

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant changes to police working practices involving the enhanced wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE), and ways of working inside and outside of police stations. The safety guidance released by the various government agencies has been conflicting, confusing and unhelpfully flexible, and there are significant discrepancies between some of the 43 forces of England and Wales. This article draws on primary interview data with 18 police officers from 11 UK police forces to explore the problems that officers faced in accessing appropriate PPE and the difficulties in obtaining and understanding accurate coronavirus health and safety information.

scholarly journals Nanoexposure, Unusual Diseases, and New Health and Safety Concerns

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 1821-1828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuguo Song ◽  
Shichuan Tang
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Fibrosis ◽  
Lung Injury ◽  
Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Nanoparticle Exposure ◽  
Safety Concerns ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

Accumulating studies in animals have shown that nanoparticles could cause unusual rapid lung injury and extrapulmonary toxicity. Whether exposure of workers to nanoparticles may result in some unexpected damage as seen in animals is still a big concern. We previously reported findings regarding a group of patients exposed to nanoparticles and presenting with an unusual disease. The reported disease was characterized by bilateral chest fluid, pulmonary fibrosis, pleural granuloma, and multiorgan damage and was highly associated with the nanoparticle exposure. To strengthen this association, further information on exposure and the disease was collected and discussed. Our studies show that some kinds of nanomaterials, such as silica nanoparticles and nanosilicates, may be very toxic and even fatal to occupational workers exposed to them without any effective personal protective equipment. More research and collaborative efforts on nanosafety are required in order to prevent and minimize the potential hazards of nanomaterials to humans and the environment.

scholarly journals Relationship between Motivation, Knowledge, and Availability with the Use of Personal Protective Equipment

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Yogi Adiputro
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
Clinical Laboratories

Introduction: Clinical laboratories are a kind of workplace that must be designed in strict compliance with occupational health and safety standards to create a safe work environment. Fatal work accidents can inflict injuries caused by improper use of equipment, poisoning due to chemical substances in clinical laboratories, and transmission of dangerous diseases. Methods: This is an observational research with a cross sectional approach. The population of this study was 15 health analysts in the X Regional Clinical Laboratory of East Java. The research used total sampling method, carried out from July to September 2018. The dependent variable is the use of PPE and the independent variables are the lack of control and the basic causes. Data were analyzed using Chi square and Spearman correlation tests. Results: 53.3% of the employees of X Regional Clinical Laboratory of East Java use PPE accordingly. There is a strong relationship between knowledge and the use of PPE (r= 0.607). There is a strong correlation between the motivation and the use of PPE (r= 0.600). There is a strong relationship between the availability of PPE and the use of PPE (r = 0.756). Conclusion: There is a strong relationship between knowledge, motivation, and availability of PPE with the use of PPE.Keywords: knowledge, motivation, personal protective equipment

scholarly journals PERILAKU PENGGUNAAN ALAT PELINDUNG DIRI DAN PENULARAN PENYAKIT KULIT PADA PETUGAS TPS DI KECAMATAN SAWAHAN SURABAYA

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Rusmini
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman Rank ◽  
The Government

ABSTRAKPetugas TPS atau petugas pengangkut sampah merupakan pekerja yang setiap harinya mengambil atau mengangkut sampah dari rumah ke rumah untuk dikumpulkan kemudian di pilah-pilah di TPS dan akan dikirimkan ke tempat pembuangan yang lebih besar yaitu Tempat Pembuangan Akhir (TPA). Sepanjang hari petugas TPS bekerja dengan sampah sehingga membuat mereka mempunyai risiko tinggi terkena penularan penyakit kulit, baik yang memiliki efek secara langsung maupun tidak langsung. Salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengurangi resiko terkena penularan penyakit kulit adalah dengan menggunakan Alat Pelindung Diri (APD) Kurangnya kesadaran, kepatuhan dan informasi tentang risiko bahaya, sebagian dari mereka tidak tidak menggunakan APD. APD yang kurang lengkap dapat memungkinkan kontak langsung dengan sampah sehingga mengakibatkan terjadinya gangguan kesehatan salah satunya yaitu menyebabkan penularan penyakit kulit. Jenis penelitian ini adalah analitik korelasi dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Data diuji dengan Spearman rank test. Pengumpulan data dengan cara observasi, wawancara dan kuesioner. Peneliti menggunakan metode total sampling. Hasil uji statistik menunjukkan p=0.00 (α<0.05) dan r=0.761, sehingga terdapat hubungan yang kuat antara perilaku pemakaian APD dengan penularan penyakit kulit pada petugas TPS. Oleh sebab itu, diharapkan program pemerintah dan petugas kesehatan dapat mendukung penggunaan APD sebagai upaya preventif terhadap penularan penyakit kulit pada petugas TPS.Kata kunci : sampah, petugas TPS, alat pelindung diri (APD), penularan penyakit kulitABSTRACTA garbage worker who take or hauling garbage from house to house and collected and then sorted into the TPS every day and will be sent to landfills larger is the final disposal (landfill). Throughout the day poll workers working with litter so as to make them have a higher risk of skin disease transmission, both of which have the effect of directly or indirectly. One effort that can be done to reduce the risk of skin disease transmission is to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Lack of awareness, compliance and information about the risk of harm, some of them not using PPE. APD incomplete can allow direct contact with garbage, which causes health problems one of which causes the skin disease transmission. This type of research is an analytic correlation with cross-sectional approach. Data were tested with Spearman rank test. The collection of data by means of observation, interviews and questionnaires. Researchers used total sampling method. Statistical analysis showed p = 0.00 (α <0,05) and r = 0.761, so there is a strong relationship between the behavior of the use of PPE with the skin disease transmission at the polling station officials. Therefore, it is expected the government programs and health workers can support the use of PPE as a preventative measure against the spread of skin disease at polling station officials.Keywords: garbage, garbage workers, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), skin disease transmission. DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT PDF >>

scholarly journals Application of an Integrated Assessment Scheme for Sustainable Waste Management of Electrical and Electronic Equipment: The Case of Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 3191
Author(s):  
Mentore Vaccari ◽  
Fabiola Zambetti ◽  
Margaret Bates ◽  
Terry Tudor ◽  
Teklit Ambaye
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Integrated Assessment ◽  
Electronic Equipment ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Waste Streams ◽  
Development And Utilization

The effective management of solid waste, including waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in developing countries poses significant challenges. This paper reports on the development and utilization of a multi-criteria tool to improve the management of WEEE in Agbogbloshie, in Ghana. The tool was able to successfully evaluate key economic, social and environmental factors faced by workers and to suggest areas for improvement. In particular, the evaluation and comparison of different scenarios suggested that the best solution is the evolution from informal to formal management of WEEE, with workers provided with personal protective equipment, and the introduction of refurbishment activities, with the sale of components in the second-hand market. While it would require further use in other contexts, the tool could be adapted and employed for a range of other waste streams and in other developing countries.

scholarly journals Use of personal protective equipment among farmers in Nebraska, Lithuania, Latvia, and Slovenia

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Achutan ◽  
L Girdžiūtė ◽  
G Vasiliauskas ◽  
K Kampuss ◽  
J Starič ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Agricultural Cooperatives ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Eye Injuries ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Agricultural Safety ◽  
The U.S

Abstract Background Farmers in the U.S. and in Europe are at a high risk for injury and illness. Farmers have an increased risk of respiratory disease, noise-induced hearing loss, skin disorders, and eye injuries. Many of these health risks can be prevented or reduced through proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). However, studies show low compliance of PPE use among farmers. The purpose of this study was to identify barriers to wearing PPE, and current health and safety training as potential targets for future intervention, in farmers in Nebraska, Lithuania, Latvia, and Slovenia. The European Cooperation in Science and Technology and the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health collaborated on this study. Methods We administered a 7-item questionnaire to 57 farmers in Nebraska (n = 10), Lithuania (n = 22), Latvia (n = 10) and Slovenia (n = 15). The farmers primarily grew crops (corn, soy) and some raised livestock. Results We found that gloves, respirators, and safety glasses were the PPE most commonly worn; use of face shields were only reported in Nebraska and Lithuania. Only 45% reported wearing PPE always when they needed them. In Nebraska and Latvia, most farmers reported not wearing PPE because they are not readily available although they have them on the farm; in Lithuania and Slovenia, farmers cited time to don PPE and discomfort as primary reasons. The percentage of farmers who reported receiving training on the selection, use, and maintenance of PPE varied widely-13% in Nebraska, 14% in Lithuania, 40% in Latvia, and 67% in Slovenia. Farmers purchased PPE over the internet, supermarkets, and agricultural cooperatives. Conclusions This study provided an opportunity to understand current perceptions of PPE use and challenges, among a cross section of farmers in the U.S. and Europe. We recommend enhancing training through creative modules to address the needs of farmers. Key messages By identifying why farmers do not always wear PPE, we can design effective interventions to overcome this barrier; by knowing where they purchase them, we can provide education at these venues. This study is a joint collaboration between U.S. and European researchers. This global cooperation has highlighted some similarities but also differences within European countries.

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