Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Petroleum Depot Workers and Petrol Filling Station Attendants

Sofola, OA; Akintonwa, A; Emeka, Promise Madu; Ladipo, C O; Raji, Ismaila

doi:10.4314/nmp.v47i3.28745

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“…These muscle efforts depend on the physical strength activity. The fi ndings of lower PEFR values in the bakers compared to control groups compares favourably with fi ndings in similar studies in different industries for example Soap and detergent workers (Bamidele, 2000), detergent workers (Oleru, 1984), Wood furniture workers (Jinadu, 1998), and petrol workers (Sofola et al, 2005). These researchers drew their unexposed control subjects from outside their industries studied.…”

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Ergonomic Consideration of the Effect of Flour Dust on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate of Bakers in Abeokuta, Ogun State

Musa¹,

Orelaja²

2017

TRANSACTIONS of the VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava, Safety Engineering Series

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Flour dusts are one of the most harmful chemicals in the bakery industries which could lead to serious heart and lung diseases. This study investigated the effect of flour dust on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate of male bakers in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria with the relationship to the anthropometrical parameters. A total of One hundred Eighty (180) male participants were investigated, where ninety (90) participants were bakers and ninety (90) individuals as control group. The Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) and anthropometrical parameters of the participant were measured using mini-Wright peak flow meter (PFM 20, OMRON) and Detecto PD300MDHR (Cardinal Scale manufacturing company, USA) column scale with digital height rod was used to measure body mass [kg] and height (cm) respectively. The PEFR and anthropometrical parameters of the bakers and control groups were analysed using descriptive statistics and T-test with SPSS. The results showed that lower PEFR, 182.67 ± 16.34 L/min existed in bakers compared to 287.67 ± 17.02 L/min in the control study. The result also showed that a significant correlation exist between body mass, height and age (P < 0.01), PEFR, height (P < 0.05) and years of exposure (P < 0.01) of the bakers respectively. Furthermore, the results also showed that workers in the dusting and mixing of flour are at a risk of developing related pulmonary function impairment such as asthma. The study concluded that there is need to develop an effective intervention strategy, treatment seeking behaviour through awareness programs to prevent lung impairment diseases among the bakery workers.

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Ergonomic Consideration of the Effect of Flour Dust on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate of Bakers in Abeokuta, Ogun State

Musa¹,

Orelaja²

2017

TRANSACTIONS of the VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava, Safety Engineering Series

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“…These findings are in agreement with previous studies done in Nigeria by Akor-Dewu et al [30] and Adeniyi et al [28] who also reported a reduction in PEFR, FVC, FEV1 and FEV1/FVC. Sofola et al [31] who did a study on the peak expiratory flow rate of gasoline pump attendants in Nigeria observed a significant reduction in the peak expiratory flow rate which was similar to the reduction in PEFR in this study, however, Ezejindu et al [32] who did a similar study among thirty exposed workers to gasoline fumes found that there was no significant difference in the peak expiratory flow rate. They attributed their observation to the smaller sample size used in their study when they Open Journal of Respiratory Diseases compared their findings to the study done by Sofola et al [31].…”

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Lung Function Impairment among Gasoline Attendants: A Cross-Sectional Study

Obazee,

Aiwuyo,

Kweki

et al. 2023

OJRD

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Background: Occupational health is an important consideration, especially for people that work in an environment with pollutants. Gasoline attendants are individuals that work in filling stations. They are constantly exposed to gasoline fumes and automobile engine products from vehicle exhaust. This increases the risk of acute and chronic respiratory diseases and carcinogenesis among them. The risk of health complications tends to increase with the duration of exposure. The study aimed to determine the proportion of gasoline attendants with lung function impairment. Methods and Materials: Two hundred and eight eligible participants were recruited for this study. A crosssectional analytical study was carried out in Esan West local government area of Edo state, Nigeria. The study was carried out for a period of six months from December 2015 to May 2016. A questionnaire was used to obtain information on demographic characteristics, work history, mode of exposure and duration of exposure to petrol fumes. Lung function was assessed using a DTspiro spirometer (Model POP 10. Serial no 110843-005); also the anthropometric parameters of the respondent were measured. Statistical analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 20.0. Frequency and percentages were used to present categorical data. The mean and standard deviation of continuous variables were calculated and compared using the student's t-test. The criteria of significant association were assumed for a p-value less than 0.

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The effect of occupational exposure to petrol on pulmonary function parameters: a review and meta-analysis

Moghadam

Afshari

Moosazadeh

et al. 2019

Reviews on Environmental Health

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Abstract Introduction Exposure to petrol and gasoline can have harmful effects on the lungs. This review aimed to summarize the reported effects of this exposure on pulmonary function parameters. Methods Relevant studies were identified by a comprehensive search in PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct and Google Scholar databases. Irrelevant studies were excluded. Quality assessment was performed using the Newcastle-Ottawa score (NOS). The standard mean difference of pulmonary parameters between exposed and unexposed petrol station attendants was pooled using random effects. Meta-regression was used to investigate factors probably related to heterogeneity. Studies affecting the total estimates were assessed during sensitivity analysis. The Egger test was performed to investigate any evidence of publication bias. Results Eventually, 26 studies entered the meta-analysis, and the pooled standard difference [95% confidence interval (CI)] of forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), FEV1/FVC, vital capacity (VC), peak expiratory flow (PEF), forced expiratory flow (FEF25-75) and maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) in the exposed minus unexposed groups was −1.08 L (95% CI: −1.38, −0.78), −0.92 L (−1.15, −0.69), −0.65 (−1.01, −0.30), −0.51 L (−0.96, −0.06), −0.96 L/s (−1.21, −0.69), −0.78 L/s (1.14, −0.42) and −0.58 L/min (−0.90, −0.27), respectively, and showed a decrease in all pulmonary parameters in the exposed group. Conclusion Occupational exposure to petrol fumes is a risk factor for lung function and there is a reverse relation between lung function and the duration of exposure.

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Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Petroleum Depot Workers and Petrol Filling Station Attendants

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Ergonomic Consideration of the Effect of Flour Dust on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate of Bakers in Abeokuta, Ogun State

Ergonomic Consideration of the Effect of Flour Dust on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate of Bakers in Abeokuta, Ogun State

Lung Function Impairment among Gasoline Attendants: A Cross-Sectional Study

The effect of occupational exposure to petrol on pulmonary function parameters: a review and meta-analysis

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