A descriptive study of occupational hazards, safety provisions, health services and occupational diseases in Woodland and Rattan Specialist, Incorporated and Mayleen Paper, Incorporated
Date of Publication
1993
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Subject Categories
Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
A descriptive study of the occupational hazards, safety provisions, health services, and related occupational diseases was conducted in two companies, namely Woodland and Rattan Specialist, Incorporated, a furniture factory, and Mayleen Paper, Incorporated, a paper manufacturing firm. Medical records were obtained and production processes were observed. Also interviews were conducted on the workers who serve as sources of information. Heat, noise, ergonomic stress, accidents, dusts and fumes were the occupational hazards identified in both companies. Safety equipments and health services were provided to the workers. Respiratory disease has the highest identified disease among furniture manufacturers in the Sanding and Varnishing Department as well as in the Stock Preparation Department of the paper manufacturing company.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06081
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
62 leaves ; Computer printout
Keywords
Woodland and Rattan Specialist Incorporated (Philippines)—Safety measures; Furniture industry and trade--Philippines—Safety measures; Mayleen Paper Incorporated(Philippines)—Safety measures; Papermaking--Philippines—Safety measures
Recommended Citation
Violeta, M. B., & Lo, D. (1993). A descriptive study of occupational hazards, safety provisions, health services and occupational diseases in Woodland and Rattan Specialist, Incorporated and Mayleen Paper, Incorporated. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/3896
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1-13-2021
