Principles of control of occupational hazards – This book covers the entire syllabus of “Community Health Nursing” prescribed by the Universities of Bangladesh- for Basic and diploma nursing students. We tried to accommodate latest information and topics.
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Principles of control of occupational hazards
Principles of control of occupational hazards
These may be grouped under 3 heads –
A. Medical measures
a. Pre-placement examination.
b. Periodical examination: Once a year
c. Medical and health care services.
d. Notification of occupational diseases.
e. Supervision of working environment.
f. Maintenance and analysis of records.
g. Health education and counseling.
B. Engineering measures
a. Design of building: The type of floor, walls, height, ceiling, roof, doors, windows, cubic space all should receive attention during industrial architecture to prevent occupational diseases.
b. Good housekeeping; It covers general cleanliness, ventilation lighting, washing, food arrangement, sanitation and general maintenance.
c. General ventilation: 5 sq. feet for each worker.
d. Mechanization: The mechanical devices should replace the hand operation to reduce the
hazard of contact with harmful substances such as acids, alkalis etc.
e. Substitution: A harmful material should be replaced by harmless or less harmful material, e.g. in match factory. White phosphorus (phossy jaw) should be replaced by phosphorus sesqui-sulphide (no harm).
f. Dusts control: Dusts can be controlled by water sprays or by allowing a little moisturein the materials. g. Enclosure: The harmful materials and processes should be enclosed to prevent the
escape of dusts and fumes in the environment.
h. Isolation: The harmful or offensive processes should be isolated in a separate building and at night to prevent the exposure of usual staff.
i. Protective devices: The protective devices include respirator)’ masks, gasmasks, aprons, gloves, gum boots, goggles, screens, barrier creams, helmets, safety shoes, ear plugs, ear muffs.
J. Local exhaust ventilation:
k. Environmental monitoring: By Joint collaboration of doctors and engineers.
l. Statistical monitoring: the collected data on health should be reviewed at regular interval to evaluate the measures.
m. Research: To provide a better understanding of the industrial health problems.
C. Legislation
a. The workers should obey the factory laws.
b. Industrial health regulations should be observed.
e. Smoking should be disallowed.
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