Prevalence of occupational injury and determination of safety climate in small scale manufacturing industry: A cross-sectional study

Abidin, Afidah; Lukman, Khamisah Awang; Sajali, Helmy; Rahim, Syed Sharizman Syed Abdul; Robinson, Fredie; Hassan, Mohd Rohaizat; Hayati, Firdaus; Ibrahim, Mohd Yusof; Jeffree, Mohammad Saffree

doi:10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102699

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“…Occupational injury is a global problem that leads to irreversible impairments and death among employees in the manufacturing industry. 1 Up to 40-50% of the industrial workforce is exposed to several occupational hazards worldwide. [2][3][4] Furthermore, individual health and safety, as well as organisational effectiveness, are negatively impacted by occupational hazards.…”

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Occupational health and safety practices and associated factors among workers in Ethiopia’s Metehara and Wonji sugar industries: a convergent parallel mixed design

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IntroductionInformation regarding workers’ practices concerning safety measures in Ethiopia’s sugar industries is inadequate.ObjectivesTo assess occupational health and safety practices and associated factors among workers in Ethiopia’s Metehara and Wonji sugar industries.DesignA convergent parallel mixed design.SettingMetehara and Wonji sugar industries in Ethiopia (December 2021 through May 2022).ParticipantsWe used a stratified random sampling method to select 1648 participants for the collection of quantitative data. We employed a purposive sampling method to carry out 20 in-depth interviews in order to gather qualitative data.Primary outcome measuresWe computed the extent of occupational health and safety practices using a 21-item questionnaire. Finally, results were graded as ‘good’ if ≥60% of them were answered correctly and ‘poor’ if <60% were correctly answered. We created a qualitative data interpretation from the subject’s perspective.ResultsThe percentage of good occupational health and safety practices was 29.6% (95% CI: 27% to 32%). Inappropriate provision of personal protective equipment (adjusted OR (AOR)=1.42, 95% CI: 1.10 to 1.83), a lack of strict safety regulation (AOR=1.64, 95% CI: 1.27 to 2.12), a lack of incentives (AOR=1.31, 95% CI: 1.04 to 1.66) and inadequate management support (AOR=1.19, 95% CI: 1.04 to 1.66) were identified as associated factors. Health service usage defects, inappropriate protective equipment use and failure to follow occupational safety commands were identified as challenges.ConclusionsOccupational health and safety measures were not used effectively. The qualitative component of this study confirmed that most participants expressed undesirable practices in occupational health and safety measures. Inappropriate protective device provisions, a lack of strict safety regulation, the absence of incentives and inadequate management support were found to be linked with the use of occupational health and safety measures. The contributing factors we identified potentially indicate areas for future intervention.

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“…Occupational injury is a global problem that leads to irreversible impairments and death among employees in the manufacturing industry 1. Up to 40–50% of the industrial workforce is exposed to several occupational hazards worldwide 2–4.…”

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Occupational health and safety practices and associated factors among workers in Ethiopia’s Metehara and Wonji sugar industries: a convergent parallel mixed design

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“…Approximately 69% of accidents and illnesses related to occupational diseases go unreported, which shows how underreported they are [11]. Workplace safety assessments can reduce industrial incidents and improve workplace safety performance [12].…”

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The Morbidity Patterns among Industrial Workers in Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraqi Kurdistan-Region: A Cross-sectional Study

Ameen,

Abdulsahibb

2023

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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BACKGROUND: The industry is one of the Kurdistan region’s largest and most influential sectors. The number of workers in industrial factories increased by an average of 61.4% in 2019 compared to 2018. However, industrial workers are exposed to numerous risks in the workplace, which may have adverse effects on their health and increase the incidence of diseases among workers. AIM: The aim of this study is to identify patterns of morbidity among industrial workers in Sulaymaniyah industries, as well as to find the relationship between disease patterns and some of the sociodemographic data of the study sample. METHODS: A worker-based and cross-sectional study was conducted among ten large-scale industries. The ten participating factories have over 900-line workers. Three hundred were selected using Epi Info™ software. The correct number of employees per factory was determined using a proportionate method, and then the employees were chosen on purpose. The workers were interviewed using a developed questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics methods (Chi-square test). RESULTS: Morbidity was noticed among 55.3% of participating workers. About 32.3% of the workers were found to be overweight, making it the most common health condition. Obesity came in second at 8%, then musculoskeletal problems at 3.7%. About 2.7% had vision problems. Younger age groups, who had worked in the industry for fewer years, showed lower percentages of morbidity patterns among them. CONCLUSION: Industry workers must be aware of occupational health and safety measures to protect themselves from workplace hazards and reduce disease incidence.

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“…Manufacturing industries, in particular, are essential for a country's economic development, but they are also major contributors to occupational injuries compared to other industries (4). For instance, among all other manufacturing sectors, the solvent factory is particularly concerning because solvents are one of the most prevalent chemical health risks at the workplace.…”

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Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Knowledge, Practices and Injury Patterns among Solvent Manufacturing Workers: A Cross-sectional Study

Ali,

Zulkaple

2023

MJMHS

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Introduction: Adequate knowledge and practice of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is essential to reduce workplace injuries. This cross-sectional study aims to examine the relationship between sociodemographic factors and the level of knowledge, practice, and injury patterns related to OSH among workers in a solvent manufacturing factory. Methods: Purposive sampling was used to select 286 respondents who were given validated self-administered questionnaires through WhatsApp and paper. Secondary data on workplace injuries were also collected between December 2021 and October 2022. The collected data was then analyzed using SPSS Version 27. Results: The majority of the workers exhibited good knowledge levels of OSH at their workplace, with all workers showing moderate to good levels of OSH practices. There was no significant association between gender, age, education level, and work experience with the level of OSH knowledge. However, significant associations were observed between gender and age with the level of OSH practices with p = <0.001 for both factors, while no significant association was found between working experience and education level with the level of OSH practices. Moreover, the study found no significant association between knowledge and practice, knowledge and injury, as well as practice and injury. Over 11 months, three incidents were reported, with acute injuries caused by chemical hazards and physical risks. Workers also reported issues related to the enforcement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), ergonomic problems, environmental factors, and the condition of their workstations. Conclusion: The study highlights the need for safety and health training to improve the workers’ OSH practices and reduce the incidence of workplace injuries in the manufacturing factory.

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Prevalence of occupational injury and determination of safety climate in small scale manufacturing industry: A cross-sectional study

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Occupational health and safety practices and associated factors among workers in Ethiopia’s Metehara and Wonji sugar industries: a convergent parallel mixed design

Occupational health and safety practices and associated factors among workers in Ethiopia’s Metehara and Wonji sugar industries: a convergent parallel mixed design

The Morbidity Patterns among Industrial Workers in Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraqi Kurdistan-Region: A Cross-sectional Study

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Knowledge, Practices and Injury Patterns among Solvent Manufacturing Workers: A Cross-sectional Study

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