scholarly journals RELAÇÃO ENTRE NÍVEIS DE RUÍDO, PRODUTIVIDADE E USO DE EPI EM UMA PEQUENA EMPRESA CALÇADISTA

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-29
Author(s):  
João Guilherme Marcato ◽  
Rafael Zampieri Krambek ◽  
Rafael Bellotti Moreno
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Noise Levels ◽  
Protective Devices ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

The effects of noise on health and productivity represent environmental and occupational issues fororganizations, which can be mitigated by awareness of the importance and adoption of personal protective equipment (PPE). However, the analysis of noise levels and the use ofthesaid equipment are neglected in micro and small enterprises (MSE’s). The present study aimed to identify the relationship between noise levels and productivity in a small footwear company, in which two time studies were conducted: with and without the useof hearing protective devices. The result showed that noise levels have a negative effect on productivityand the existence of a real and significant difference in the operator’s productivity with and without the use of PPE.

scholarly journals Effect of Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on CPR Quality in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Simulation, Randomised Crossover Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1728
Author(s):  
Simon Rauch ◽  
Michiel Jan van Veelen ◽  
Rosmarie Oberhammer ◽  
Tomas Dal Cappello ◽  
Giulia Roveri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Resuscitation Guidelines ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Cpr Quality ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Analyse Data ◽  
And Performance

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is considered an aerosol-generating procedure. Consequently, COVID-19 resuscitation guidelines recommend the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during resuscitation. In this simulation of randomised crossover trials, we investigated the influence of PPE on the quality of chest compressions (CCs). Thirty-four emergency medical service BLS-providers performed two 20 min CPR sequences (five 2 min cycles alternated by 2 min of rest) on manikins, once with and once without PPE, in a randomised order. The PPE was composed of a filtering facepiece 3 FFP3 mask, safety glasses, gloves and a long-sleeved gown. The primary outcome was defined as the difference between compression depth with and without PPE; secondary outcomes were defined as differences in CC rate, release and the number of effective CCs. The participants graded fatigue and performance, while generalised estimating equations (GEE) were used to analyse data. There was no significant difference in CC quality between sequences without and with PPE regarding depth (mean depth 54 ± 5 vs. 54 ± 6 mm respectively), rate (mean rate 119 ± 9 and 118 ± 6 compressions per minute), release (mean release 2 ± 2 vs. 2 ± 2 mm) and the number of effective CCs (43 ± 18 vs. 45 ± 17). The participants appraised higher fatigue when equipped with PPE in comparison to when equipped without PPE (p < 0.001), and lower performance was appraised when equipped with PPE in comparison to when equipped without PPE (p = 0.031). There is no negative effect of wearing PPE on the quality of CCs during CPR in comparison to not wearing PPE.

scholarly journals Work-related Injury among Welders Working in Metal Workshops of Dharan Municipality, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-159
Author(s):  
Anup Ghimire ◽  
Shyam Sundar Budhathoki ◽  
Surya Raj Niraula ◽  
Abha Shrestha ◽  
Paras K Pokharel
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
The Past ◽  
Occupational Characteristics ◽  
Recorded Data ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Injuries are a problem worldwide in all occupations. Welders are exposed to many hazards at work resulting in a variety of health problems including injuries at work. This study was conducted to find out the prevalence and factors associated with injuries among welders in Dharan city of eastern Nepal.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 86 welders in Dharan city. Occurrence of injury in past 2 weeks and past 12 months were recorded. Data regarding sociodemographic along with occupational characteristics was collected using semi structured questionnaire. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 17.Results: All the welders in this study were male with almost half of the welders under the age of 25 years and about a fifth (21.1%) of the welders having received some form of welding training. In the past 12 months, 21.1% of the welders suffered from work related injuries. More than 95% welders used at least one personal protective equipment in this study. More injuries were seen among welders with age ≥35 years, working experience ≥ 5 years, not received training and not using of PPE at work. However, these factors were not found to be statistically significant.Conclusions: Work related injuries are high among welders of Dharan. Further research is required to explore the relationship between age, literacy, training and use of personal protective equipment with the occurrence of injuries among the welders.

Comparing Training Techniques in Personal Protective Equipment Use

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 364-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard J. Salway ◽  
Trenika Williams ◽  
Camilo Londono ◽  
Patricia Roblin ◽  
Kristi Koenig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Null Hypothesis ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Video Training ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Demonstration Video ◽  
Training Modalities

AbstractIntroduction:Physicians’ management of hazardous material (HAZMAT) incidents requires personal protective equipment (PPE) utilization to ensure the safety of victims, facilities, and providers; therefore, providing effective and accessible training in its use is crucial. While an emphasis has been placed on the importance of PPE, there is debate about the most effective training methods. Circumstances may not allow for a traditional in-person demonstration; an accessible video training may provide a useful alternative.Hypothesis:Video training of Emergency Medicine (EM) residents in the donning and doffing of Level C PPE is more effective than in-person training.Null Hypothesis:Video training of EM residents in the donning and doffing of Level C PPE is equally effective compared with in-person training.Methods:A randomized, controlled pilot trial was performed with 20 EM residents as part of their annual Emergency Preparedness training. Residents were divided into four groups, with Group 1 and Group 2 viewing a demonstration video developed by the Emergency Preparedness Team (EPT) and Group 3 and Group 4 receiving the standard in-person demonstration training by an EPT member. The groups then separately performed a donning and doffing simulation while blinded evaluators assessed critical tasks utilizing a prepared evaluation tool. At the drill’s conclusion, all participants also completed a self-evaluation survey about their subjective interpretations of their respective trainings.Results:Both video and in-person training modalities showed significant overall improvement in participants’ confidence in doffing and donning PPE equipment (P <.05). However, no statistically significant difference was found in the number of failed critical tasks in donning or doffing between the training modalities (P >.05). Based on these results, the null hypothesis cannot be rejected. However, these results were limited by the small sample size and the study was not sufficiently powered to show a difference between training modalities.Conclusion:In this pilot study, video and in-person training were equally effective in training for donning and doffing Level C PPE, with similar error rates in both modalities. Further research into this subject with an appropriately powered study is warranted to determine whether this equivalence persists using a larger sample size.

scholarly journals Biosafety conducts adopted by orthodontists

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 73-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Gonçalves Jezini Monteiro ◽  
Mariana Martins e Martins ◽  
Adriana de Alcantara Cury-Saramago ◽  
Henry Pinheiro Teixeira
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Training Time ◽  
Disinfection Methods ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
E Mail

ABSTRACT Objective: This cross-sectional observational study was designed to assess the biosafety conducts adopted by orthodontists, and possible differences regarding training time. Methods: Both the application of methods for sterilization/disinfection of instruments and materials, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) were collected through questionnaires via e-mail. Results: The questionnaires were answered by 90 orthodontists with a mean age of 37.19 ± 9.08 years and mean training time of 13.52 ± 6.84 years. Regarding orthodontic pliers, 63.23% use an autoclave, except 1 who does not perform any procedure. All participants use autoclave to sterilize instruments, and 95.6% of respondents perform cleaning with chemicals prior to sterilization. Most of them (65.56%) use an autoclave to sterilize orthodontic bands, with some still associating disinfection methods, while few (18.89%) do nothing at all. There was a high incidence of the answer “nothing” for the methods used for elastic, accessories, bandages, metal springs, and arches. All respondents use mask and gloves in attendance, 78.92% use aprons, 58.92% use protective goggles, and 50.01% use cap. Training time significantly influenced (p = 0.003) only the use of glutaraldehyde for sterilization/disinfection of pliers. Conclusions: The sterilization and cleaning of pliers, instruments, and bands, besides the use of PPE, received more uniform and positive responses, while other items suggest disagreements and possible failures. Only orthodontists trained for more than 13 years choose using glutaraldehyde for pliers sterilization/disinfection, the only adopted method with a significant difference in relation to training time.

scholarly journals Maintaining Healthy Skin During COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Venny Larasati ◽  
Soilia Fertilita
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Skin Pigmentation ◽  
Skin Care ◽  
Premature Aging ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Healthy Skin ◽  
The Public ◽  
Black Spots ◽  
Negative Effect

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought several changes to people's routine habits. Educating the public about the importance of washing and disinfecting hands as often as possible and the use of personal protective equipment such as masks, googles or face shields to avoid disease transmission and sunbathing habits to get the benefits of sunlight for health and the immune system has an impact on behavior changes on the community. These new habits can bring a negative effect to the skin. The use of disinfectants and personal protective equipment can cause allergic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, skin maceration, secondary fungal infection and acne. Sunbathing can cause changes in skin pigmentation, the appearance of black spots, the skin looks dull and rough and accelerates the appearance of premature wrinkles on the skin. Proper skin care routine during this pandemic situation is essential to maintain skin healthy and avoid skin problems due to the use of disinfectants or PPE. The use of emollients, moisturizers and barrier creams can prevent skin problems to happen. Skin moisturizers can be used regularly after hand washing and before using personal protective equipment. When it comes to maintaining healthy skin during pandemic, skin care routine consists of facial cleansers, toners, moisturizers, serums, morning creams and night creams are also recommended to keep the skin healthy and slow the appearance of premature aging signs on the skin. This activity aims to provide a better understanding to people especially worker how to prevent skin problems and how to maintain healthy skin during pandemic.

scholarly journals Composition and structure of the fig wasp community in Amazonia

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 355-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel Ribeiro de Souza CASTRO ◽  
Alinne Costa Cavalcante REZENDE ◽  
Rosemary Aparecida ROQUE ◽  
Silvia Cassia Brandão JUSTINIANO ◽  
Otilene dos Anjos SANTOS
Keyword(s):  
Host Plants ◽  
Previous Knowledge ◽  
Fig Wasp ◽  
Fig Wasps ◽  
Composition And Structure ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Number Of Individuals ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Study Species

An understanding of the complex ecological interaction between fig wasps and their host plants in Amazonia requires previous knowledge of their distribution and diversity. The objective of this study was to describe the composition and structure of the wasp community associated with four species of Ficus in the municipal area of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. A total of 600 syconia from four species were collected. The study species were: Ficus obtusifolia Kunth; Ficus citrifolia Mill; F. americana subspecies guianensis Desv. form mathewsii; and F. americana subspecies guianensis Desv. form parkeriana. Statistical analyses were used to examine the relationship between fig wasp diversity and syconium diameter, and the effect of non-pollinating wasps on numbers of pollinators and seeds. Forty three species of fig wasp were identified, distributed across seven genera (Pegoscapus, Idarnes, Aepocerus, Physothorax, Anidarnes, Heterandrium , Eurytoma). Idarnes (carme group) was the wasps genus non-pollinator with greatest number of individuals with the greatest number of infested syconia (7409 wasps in 376 syconia). Analysing non-pollinating wasp diversity in relation to fig diameter, a significant difference was observed between the four fig species. Ficus citrifolia and F. americana subspecies guianensis form mathewsii had the smallest diameter but the greatest diversity of fig wasp. Ficus obtusifolia was the only species in which the non-pollinating wasps had a significant negative effect on the number of Pegoscapus sp. and on seed production.

scholarly journals Are coveralls required as personal protective equipment during the management of COVID-19 patients?

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jongtak Jung ◽  
Kyoung-Ho Song ◽  
Hyeonju Jeong ◽  
Sin Young Ham ◽  
Eu Suk Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Symptom Onset ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Dorsal Surface ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Anterior Neck ◽  
Frontal Surface ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Anterior Side ◽  
Contact Surfaces

Abstract Objectives Few studies have investigated the contamination of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the management of patients with severe-to-critical coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This study aimed to determine the necessity of coveralls and foot covers for body protection during the management of COVID-19 patients. Methods PPE samples were collected from the coveralls of physicians exiting a room after the management of a patient with severe-to-critical COVID-19 within 14 days after the patient’s symptom onset. The surface of coveralls was categorized into coverall-only parts (frontal surface of the head, anterior neck, dorsal surface of the foot cover, and back and hip) and gown-covered parts (the anterior side of the forearm and the abdomen). Sampling of the high-contact surfaces in the patient’s environment was performed. We attempted to identify significant differences in contamination with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) between the coverall-only and gown-covered parts. Results A total of 105 swabs from PPEs and 28 swabs from patient rooms were collected. Of the PPE swabs, only three (2.8%) swabs from the gown-covered parts were contaminated with SARS-CoV-2. However, 23 of the 28 sites (82.1%) from patient rooms were contaminated. There was a significant difference in the contamination of PPE between the coverall-only and gown-covered parts (0.0 vs 10.0%, p = 0.022). Conclusions Coverall contamination rarely occurred while managing severe-to-critical COVID-19 patients housed in negative pressure rooms in the early stages of the illness. Long-sleeved gowns may be used in the management of COVID-19 patients.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN WILAYAH KERJA TERHADAP KEJADIAN JAMUR PADA KARYAWAN PT.PERKEBUNAN NUSANTARA VII

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
Lely Suryaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Distribution ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Zoophilic Dermatophytes ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Dermatophytosis was a disease in tissues that contain substances on the horn for examplestratum corneum epidermidis, hair and nails caused by dermatophyte fungi group. Dermatophytosishad keratinofilik nature, each species of dermatophytes had an affinity for a particularhost. Zoophilic dermatophytes which primarily affects animals, and humans. This study aimed todetermine the relationship of the working area on the incidence of fungal infections of the employeesof PT. Plantation Nusantara VII in North Bengkulu. This research was observational analyticcross-sectional design, the independent variable was the area of employment, the dependentvariable was the incidence of fungal infections. The population was 29 employees PT. PerkebunanNusantara VII, samples of all employees PT.Perkebunan Nusantara VII with a total samplingtechnique. Data was analyzed using frequency distribution and bivariate using Chi-Squaretest. The results revealed that the majority of employees working in the processing of fungal infectionthat is equal to 88.2%, which was statistically significant relationship between the workingarea with the incidence of fungal infections. Director PT.Perkebunan Nusantara VII shouldpay more attention to the safety of its employees with a firmer giving rules and providing extensionignore the dangers of the use of personal protective equipment can cause fungal infections.

scholarly journals Analisis Risiko dan Determinan Kejadian Kecelakaan Kerja di Pabrik Minyak Kelapa Sawit

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 162
Author(s):  
Willia Novita Eka Rini ◽  
Budi Aswin ◽  
Fajrina Hidayati
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Work Processes ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Equipment Safety ◽  
Workplace Accidents ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Analytical Research ◽  
Work Accidents ◽  
The Relationship

Safety at work is a series of safety related to machines, work tools, materials and work processes, workplace and environment as well as working methods. Jambi Province is an area that has extensive plantation land, especially for oil palm plantations, based on data from the Central Bureau of Statistics at Provinceof Jambi in 2018. PT. X was experienced the highest incidence of work accidents in the 2017-2019 range in Jambi Province. This study aims to analyze the risks and determinants of workplace accidents at the palm oil mill at PT. X as an effort to prevent work accidents. This research is analytical research. The population of this study were all workers in the production division of PT. X as many as 96 people consisting of two work shifts and were also used as samples in this study. The data will be analyzed to see the relationship between variables using the Chi-Square test with (α = 0.05). There is a relationship between the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE), environmental factors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) with the incidence of work accidents in the production division workers of PT. X while working period, attitude, training and equipment safety are not related in this study.

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