scholarly journals The nurse's work on identification of occupational risks in hyperbaric medicine

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 320-332
Author(s):  
Gabryella Barboza ◽  
Elaine Cortez ◽  
Geilsa Valente
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Hyperbaric Medicine

scholarly journals The nurse's work on identification of occupational risks in hyperbaric medicine

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 320-332
Author(s):  
Gabryella Vencionek Barboza ◽  
Elaine Antunes Cortez ◽  
Geilsa Soraia Cavalcanti Valente
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Hyperbaric Medicine ◽  
De Medicina

  Objetivos: elaborar o mapa de risco; identificar os riscos ocupacionais ao trabalhador da clínica de medicina hiperbárica; descrever ações/ medidas preventivas do enfermeiro do trabalho para minimizar os riscos existentes. Métodos: estudo descritivo e exploratório com abordagem qualitativa. O mapa de riscos foi elaborado utilizando-se o programa Adobe Ilustrator CS3, após autorização. Resultados: o trabalho dos profissionais nas clínicas de Medicina Hiperbárica está envolto em vários fatores de risco ocupacional, destacando-se a probabilidade de incêndio ou explosão que podem ocasionar danos à saúde dos trabalhadores e até mesmo a morte. O enfermeiro do trabalho pode atuar orientando/educando os trabalhadores quanto à importância de utilização de estratégias para eliminar/manter afastadas todas as fontes de ignição na presença de oxigênio. Conclusão: a elaboração do mapa de riscos é de primordial importância para o diagnóstico dos riscos ocupacionais e conseqüentemente para o planejamento de medidas preventivas, visando à promoção da saúde dos trabalhadores.

Working conditions and occupational risks of anterior eye pathology in metalworking machine operators

2020 ◽  
pp. 462-467
Author(s):  
N. I. Latyshevskaya ◽  
M. A. Alborova ◽  
L. A. Davydenko ◽  
A. V. Belyaevа
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Tear Film ◽  
Corneal Opacity ◽  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Machine Operators ◽  
Comparison Groups ◽  
Working Groups ◽  
Visual Organ

Introduction. The profession of “machine operator in metalworking”, one of the most common professions in various industries, characterized by a large volume of abrasive operations, accompanied by dust formation, which creates a potential for the occurrence of diseases of the visual organ.The aim of the study is to provide a hygienic assessment of working conditions and occupational risk of visual organ pathology in metalworking machine operators.Materials and methods. Observation groups — machine operators for metalworking of two training groups (experience up to 5 years, experience of 6–20 years). Two comparison groups (administrative and technical personnel of the enterprise) are formed according to the same age-experience principle.Results. The working conditions of machine operators were classified as class 3.2. taking into account the severity and intensity of the work process and the noise level (80 dBA) in the workplace. Nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, and manganese were registered in the air of the working area in concentrations below the permissible concentration (PC), and the aerosol dihydroxide was registered above the PC in 25.8% of cases. In the main working groups, diseases of the anterior segment of the eye were more often registered, among which dry eye syndrome (DYS) prevailed (94.1%), chronic blepharoconjunctivitis (79.9%), persistent corneal opacification (21.7%). There was an increase in the prevalence of detected diseases with an increase in work experience (p≤0.05). In machine operators, the frequency of inhibition of lacrimal formation and decreased stability of the tear film was recorded significantly more often, with increasing work experience, the degree of violation of lacrimal formation and stability of the tear film increased. The chances of detecting pathology of the anterior segment of the eye in machine operators are 5.9 and 3.5 times higher than in the comparison group. There are different forces of connection, increasing with the increase of work experience in the profession, between the working conditions of machine operators and the occurrence of SHG (relatively strong), with chronic blepharoconjunctivitis and persistent corneal opacity (medium strength), which suggests the professional conditionality of this pathology.Conclusions. The results obtained suggest that the pathology of the anterior segment of the eye is professionally conditioned in metalworking machine operators and necessitate the introduction of preventive measures aimed at protecting the visual organ.

Saúde ocupacional dos profissionais de enfermagem em unidade de terapia intensiva

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natasha Marques Frota ◽  
Lívia Moreira Barros ◽  
Luana Nunes Caldini ◽  
Thiago Moura De Araújo ◽  
Joselany Áfio Caetano
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Worker Health ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Terapia Intensiva ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Resumo: Objetivou-se identificar os riscos ocupacionais em profissionais de enfermagem em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa realizada no período de fevereiro a março de 2012. A amostra final do estudo contou com 12 artigos que atenderam os critérios de inclusão. Foi possível identificar que os riscos ocupacionais mais presentes na UTI estão associados aos riscos de acidentes, seguido do biológico, químico e ergonômico. Frente a esta realidade é necessário a implementação de medidas para a prevenção dos riscos, para diminuição do absenteísmo e a promoção da saúde do trabalhador de enfermagem.Palavras-Chave: Enfermagem do trabalho, Riscos ocupacionais, Unidades de Terapia Intensiva.Occupational health of nurses in the Intensive Care UnitAbstract: This study aimed to identify occupational hazards in nursing professionals in the Intensive Care Unit. It is an integrative review carried out during February-March 2012. The final sample included 12 articles that met the inclusion criteria. It was possible to identify the occupational hazards present in the ICU are more associated with the risk of accidents, followed by biological, chemical and ergonomic. Faced with this reality is necessary to implement measures to prevent risks, to reduce absenteeism and promote worker health nursing.Keywords: Occupational Health Nursing, Occupational Risks, Intensive Care Units.Salud en el trabajo de las enfermeras en la Unidad de Cuidados IntensivosResumen: Este estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar los riesgos laborales en los profesionales de enfermería en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos. Se trata de una revisión integradora llevada a cabo durante febrero y marzo de 2012. La muestra final incluyó 12 artículos que cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. Fue posible identificar los riesgos laborales presentes en la UCI son más asociado con el riesgo de accidentes, seguido por agentes biológicos, químicos y ergonómicos. Frente a esta realidad es necesario aplicar medidas para prevenir los riesgos, para reducir el absentismo y fomentar la enfermería profesional de la salud.Palabras Clave: Enfermería del Trabajo, Riesgos Laborales, Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos.

Operation of a hyperbaric oxygen therapy center in Korea: Report of our experience from a setting in its nascent stages

2019 ◽  
pp. 135-143
Author(s):  
Yoon Seop Kim ◽  
Yoonsuk Lee ◽  
Sun Ju Kim ◽  
Sung Oh Hwang ◽  
Yong Sung Cha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critically Ill ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The United States ◽  
Medical Society ◽  
Hyperbaric Medicine ◽  
Therapy Center ◽  
Hbo2 Therapy

Purpose: Hyperbaric medicine is nascent in Korea when compared to other developed countries, such as the United States and Japan. Our facility has been managed by physicians with certifications from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in diving and clinical diseases since October 2016. This study was conducted to share similar issues that are encountered during the establishment of a program in a new area through our experiences in the operation of a hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy center. Methods: In this retrospective observational study we collected data on HBO2 patients treated at our center between October 2016 and June 2018 after HBO2 was conducted by HBO2-certified physicians. We then compared demographic data of patients with data from January 2011 to September 2015 – before HBO2 operations were conducted by HBO2-certified physicians. Result: A total of 692 patients received 5,130 treatments. Twelve indicated diseases were treated using HBO2 therapy. Fifty-six critically ill patients with intubation received HBO2. Although two patients experienced seizure due to oxygen toxicity during the study period, certified physicians and inside attendant took immediate corrective action. Conclusion: After the establishment of the HBO2 center operated by physicians with certification, more patients, including critically ill patients, received HBO2 safely for various diseases. In order to improve the practice of hyperbaric medicine in Korea, the Korean Academy of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (KAUHM), an advanced and well-organized academic society, should communicate often with HBO2 centers, with the aim to set Korean education programs at UHMS course levels and increase reimbursement for HBO2 therapy.

scholarly journals Biological risk assessment: A challenge for occupational health and safety practitioners during the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Pandemic

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Carlos Carvalhais ◽  
Micaela Querido ◽  
Cristiana C. Pereira ◽  
Joana Santos
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Biological Risk ◽  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Qualitative Risk Assessment ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Medium Risk

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 global pandemic brought several challenges to occupational safety and health practice. One of these is the need to (re)assess the occupational risks, particularly, biological risks. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this work is to promote guidance to occupational safety and health practitioners when conducting a biological risk assessment in this context. METHODS: The main steps of the biological risk assessment are explained with some inputs regarding the novelty posed by SARS-CoV-2 and an example of a qualitative risk assessment method is presented. Also, its application to two different activities was exemplified. RESULTS: In both cases, the assessment considered that vulnerable workers were working from home or in medical leave. The results showed low or medium risk level for the assessed tasks. For medium risk level, additional controls are advised, such maintain social distancing, sanitize instruments/equipment before use, use proper and well-maintained PPE (when applicable), and promote awareness sessions to spread good practices at work. Employers must be aware of their obligations regarding biological risk assessment and OSH practitioners must be prepared to screen and link the abundance of scientific evidence generated following the outbreak, with the technical practice. CONCLUSIONS: This paper could be an important contribution to OSH practice since it highlights the need to (re)assess occupational risks, especially biological risk, to ensure a safe return to work, providing technical guidance.

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