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Regulations and Standards for Protective Gloves for Occupational Use in Croatia
Published in Robert N. Phalen, Howard I. Maibach, Protective Gloves for Occupational Use, 2023
M. Bubaš, S. Ljubojevic Hadzavdic
An occupational disease is a disease that is proven to be a consequence of harmful effects in the work process and/or the work environment, or a disease that is known to be a consequence of harmful effects related to the work process and/or work environment, and the intensity of harm and the duration of exposure to that harm is at a level known to cause damage to health.1 Occupational skin diseases are among the most common occupational diseases in Europe with an estimated annual incidence of 0.5–1 cases per 1,000 employees,2 although this number could be higher, given a large number of unrecognized and unreported cases. The most common occupational skin disease is contact dermatitis, which includes allergic and irritant contact dermatitis and contact urticaria. Underlying their occurrence, physical and chemical hazards disrupt the skin barrier as well as hypersensitivity reactions to chemical hazards in the workplace. Occupational skin diseases are therefore more common in occupations characterized by working with allergens and irritants, among which cleaners,3 hairdressers and beauticians,4 health workers,5 food preparation workers,6 and construction and metal-working workers are the most common.7 In these occupations, occupational skin diseases are a significant cause of reduced quality of life, absence from work, as well as temporary or permanent reduction of working ability.
The Trauma Epidemic
Published in Ian Greaves, Keith Porter, Jeff Garner, Trauma Care Manual, 2021
Ian Greaves, Keith Porter, Jeff Garner
In 2005, the WHO and the International Labour Office (ILO) estimated that although the work-related injury toll had reached 2,000,000 cases annually, it continued to rise because of rapid industrialization in developing countries.32 They also suggested that the risk of occupational disease had become the most prevalent danger faced by people at their jobs, with disease accounting for 1.7 million work-related deaths annually, or four times the rate for fatal accidents. In addition, there were approximately 268 million non-fatal work-related accidents each year, on average resulting in at least 3 days of sick time for the victims. The ILO has previously estimated that about 4% of the world’s gross domestic product is lost each year as a result of workplace accidents and illnesses.
Employment Law and Occupational Health and Safety
Published in Julie Dickinson, Anne Meyer, Karen J. Huff, Deborah A. Wipf, Elizabeth K. Zorn, Kathy G. Ferrell, Lisa Mancuso, Marjorie Berg Pugatch, Joanne Walker, Karen Wilkinson, Legal Nurse Consulting Principles and Practices, 2019
Kathleen P. Buckheit, Moniaree Parker Jones
The OSHA Access to Medical and Exposure Records Standard (29 CFR 1910.1020; see Appendix A) gives an employee, who had a possible exposure to or uses toxic substances or harmful physical agents in the workplace, the right to access relevant medical and exposure records. This knowledge may help the employee detect, prevent, and seek treatment for occupational disease (U.S. DOL, OSHA, 2001). The standard identifies who has the right to access the medical and exposure records; describes types of exposures that may be included; and defines access, employee exposure records, and employee medical records.
The effect of occupational training provided to workers in a glass factory on their use of ear protectors
Published in International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 2023
Akgün Yeşiltepe, Gülendam Karadağ
Occupational accidents and occupational diseases are frequently experienced in Turkey and in the world. The most important reasons for this situation are the ineffective or sometimes even no measures taken to ensure occupational health and safety, all of which are coupled with the low level of awareness of the employee and employer on occupational health and safety measures. Especially, the belief that the use of PPE is insufficient and unnecessary significantly increases the risk of occupational diseases and occupational accidents [9]. Only if workers perceive the need to use PPE and gain awareness and know how to use it, with knowledge regarding the benefits and limitations of the equipment they use, can the equipment then serve as a fully protective tool. It is important to provide occupational trainings to individuals to prevent occupational diseases. In order to do so, studies on the importance and awareness of occupational health and safety should be planned regularly by increasing the quality of occupational trainings. Thanks to regular trainings provided in the workplace, the level of awareness and skills of employees can be increased and the workers’ negative and dangerous attitudes toward the situation can be transformed into useful and positive ones. Providing some occupational training is thought to prevent occupational diseases associated with noise and to reduce the costs of compensation and care burdens to be paid in cases of occupational diseases both for the employer and the country, which will also provide material and moral support for workers [10].
Occupational safety practices and associated factors among employees in Jinmao and Philip Van Heusen Textile Ethiopia, Hawassa Industrial Park, south Ethiopia
Published in International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 2022
Mekonnen Shiferaw, Hunachew Beyene, Wondwossen Abera Gitore, Adane Ermias Mangasha
Safety practices are generally written methods outlining how to perform a task with minimum risk to people, equipment, materials, the environment and processes. Textile processes are involved in the production of finished textile products. The textile industry consists of several units engaged in spinning, weaving, dyeing, printing and finishing. There are several safety and health issues associated with the textile industry. Occupational diseases that may be seen in the clothing and finished textile industry are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), asthma, cancer, hearing loss and skin disease. Good safety practice includes: inspecting the work area daily; using the best safety device; asking someone; reporting injury, incidence or illnesses; reporting safety issues to the responsible body; knowing safety rights and responsibility; following all safety instruction signs and operation procedures; and reading and following the safety notices and other information that is posted [6].
Chainsaw operators’ exposure to occupational risk factors and incidence of professional diseases specific to the forestry field
Published in International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 2022
Marius D. Iftime, Adela-Eliza Dumitrascu, Valentina D. Ciobanu
Figure 6 illustrates this analysis characteristic for chainsaw operators by categories of seniority in the workplace. Total seniority includes the working length for each profession/occupation of each worker’s career path and represents a defining element in the evolution of occupational pathologies. Exposure to high levels of noise, vibration, humidity and particulate may favour the occurrence of bilateral hearing impairment, muscular osteoarthritis and Raynaud’s syndrome in time. Occupational osteomuscular disorders are prevalent, with about 42% corresponding to 16–25 years of working experience and 37% for 26–35 years of working experience in the forestry field. Raynaud syndrome is present for the 26–35 years of work category, a percentage of approximately 12% associated with these conditions. These occupational diseases are significantly correlated with age, years of working experience in the profession, exposure to noise level, vibration, particulates and environment.