Health Hazards and Some Correlates among Oil Refinery Workers

[Liver enzyme abnormalities among oil refinery workers].

OBJECTIVE Occupational exposure typical of an oil refinery may alter liver function among the workers. Thus, the objective of the study was to identify risk factors for liver enzyme abnormalities among oil refinery workers. METHODS The workers at an oil refinery in Northeastern Brazil underwent routine annual medical examination from 1982 to 1998. This case-control study investigated all the ...

Printed in Nigeria PATTERN OF OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS AND PROVISIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SAFETY AMONG WORKERS OF KADUNA REFINERY

In today’s world man lives in a “chemical age” as there is hardly any industry that does not make use of and or produce chemicals in the work process. So every person is exposed to many different types of chemicals in their occupation or environment. This is one of the most serious public health problems today that has drawn the attention at both national and global levels. Occupational hazards...

Exposure to occupational health hazards among Zambian workers.

BACKGROUND Data on occupational safety and health in Southern Africa are scant. Hence the negative impact of poor working conditions is unknown and the scientific basis for interventions and policy formulation is lacking. AIMS To determine the prevalence of, and factors associated with, exposure to occupational health hazards in Zambia. METHODS We used data collected in the 2009 National La...

Occupational Health Hazards among Healthcare Workers in Kampala, Uganda

OBJECTIVE To assess the occupational health hazards faced by healthcare workers and the mitigation measures. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study utilizing quantitative data collection methods among 200 respondents who worked in 8 major health facilities in Kampala. RESULTS Overall, 50.0% of respondents reported experiencing an occupational health hazard. Among these, 39.5% experien...

Woman workers and job health hazards.