A descriptive study of occupational hazards safety provisions, health services and occupational diseases in Universal Textile Mills

Date of Publication

1992

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Biology

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Biology

Abstract/Summary

A descriptive study of occupational hazards, occupational diseases, safety provisions and health services was conducted in a textile manufacturing firm. The population of the study was composed of 2,500 workers directly involved in the manufacturing of textile. Occupational hazards identified in the firm were high temperature, noise, dust fibers, chemical fumes, ergonomic stress and cuts and abrasions. Personal protective equipment and health services are offered by the firm to its workers. However, because of the inconvenience the workers claim these devices give them, they seem to exhibit a reluctance to use the safety equipment provided. Medical records containing diagnosis, signs and symptoms were obtained from the company clinic. Two way analysis of variance and pairwise comparison was used. The most frequently affected system is the gastrointestinal system. The most affected department was the Spinning department due to the presence of heat and the accumulation of dust.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU05629

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

57 numb. leaves

Keywords

Occupational diseases; Labor and laboring classes--Medical care; Occupational health and safety; Textile industry

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