Awareness and utilization of protective eye device among welders in a southwestern Nigeria community

Ajayi, Iyiade Adeseye; Adeoye, AO; Bekibele, CO; Onakpoya, Oluwatoyin Helen; Omotoye, Olusola Joseph

doi:10.4103/1596-3519.87047

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“…12,13 Welding as a profession predominantly undertaken by males globally. The age group of the welders is similar with studies in Nepal and Nigeria, where a major proportion of welders are of younger age.…”

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

Ghimire

Budhathoki

Niraula

et al. 2018

J Nepal Health Res Council

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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.

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

Ghimire

Budhathoki

Niraula

et al. 2018

J Nepal Health Res Council

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“…29,31,32,35 Discomfort and poor visibility were often reported as the reason for not wearing eye protection. 33 Awareness of issues relating to the need for eye protection was reported as lacking in some studies, 34 with the major influencers on attitudes to eye protection being parents and peers, with opposing results on the impact of the media on attitudes. 27,28 Contributing to this lack of awareness, high-risk activities are rarely depicted as contributing to eye injuries in children's television programs, and protective eyewear is rarely featured.…”

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“…Ajayi et al 33 Awareness and utilization of protective eye devices among welders in a southwestern Nigerian community 90.6% were aware of protective eyewear devices, 46% possessed protective eyewear devices, and 9.6% actually used them. Reasons: discomfort and poor visibility (13.6%), no need to wear (12.1%).…”

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“…33,45,70 Teenage workers are targeted in the US state of Maryland with the promotion of safe work practices, including the use of safety eyewear. In 2012, the Australian standard for occupational eye protection (AS NZS1337.1) incorporated the dimensions of an average 12-year-old, allowing for better fit and coverage for young adults and children.…”

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Eye Injury Prevention for the Pediatric Population

Hoskin

Philip

Yardley

et al. 2016

Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology

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Each year an estimated 3.3 to 5.7 million pediatric eye injuries occur worldwide. It is widely reported that 90% of ocular injuries are preventable. Our aim was to identify legislation and policies, education, and mandatory eye protection strategies that have successfully contributed to reducing rates of children's eye injuries. A literature search was conducted using the terms "pediatric" or "children" or "adolescent" and "ocular" or "eye" and "protection" or "injury prevention." Articles were retrieved based on titles and abstracts and assessed in the context of our research question. Strategies identified aimed at reducing ocular trauma fell into 3 broad categories: legislation and policies, education, and personal eye protection. Policies including restrictions on the sale and supply of certain consumer products, mandatory vehicle seatbelts, and laminated windscreens in vehicles have assisted in reducing children's eye injuries. Educational tools aimed at children and their caregivers have been effective in changing attitudes to eye health and safety. Effective pediatric eye injury prevention systems require a multifactorial approach combining legislation, policies, standards, education, and personal eye protection to limit exposure to ocular hazards. A paucity of standardized measurement and lack of funding have limited advances in the field of children's eye injury prevention. Improved eye injury surveillance and research funding along with collaboration with health care providers are important components for strategies to prevent pediatric ocular trauma.

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“…[5] There are several valid standards such as ANSI Z87.1[6] (American National Standard Institute) that specify allowable transmission values of the harmful rays through welding protectors.…”

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Can currently available safety eyewear protect welder′s eyes from harmful rays?

Rahmani

Baghban

Ghassemi-Broum

et al. 2016

J Ophthalmic Vis Res

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Awareness and utilization of protective eye device among welders in a southwestern Nigeria community

Abstract: The findings of this study suggest that a significant proportion of welders in Ile-Ife were not utilizing protective eye device. Health education and awareness campaigns about the importance and benefits of utilizing protective eye devices are recommended.

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

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

Eye Injury Prevention for the Pediatric Population

Can currently available safety eyewear protect welder′s eyes from harmful rays?

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