Perfiles de salud y diseño de profesiogramas en trabajadores de una refinería petrolera
The present study evaluated risk and health profiles of a group of workers employed in the Alkyls unit of an oil refinery. The work force consisted of 30 workers, 20 of whom participated in the study . Study participants self-reported perceived risks and adverse health effects. Comprehensive job/...
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| Hizkuntza: | Gaztelania |
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1998
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| Sarrera elektronikoa: | https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/oaiart?codigo=6464384 |
| Baliabidea: | Salud de los Trabajadores, ISSN 1315-0138, Vol. 6, Nº. 1, 1998, pags. 6-18 |
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The present study evaluated risk and health profiles of a group of workers
employed in the Alkyls unit of an oil refinery. The work force consisted of 30
workers, 20 of whom participated in the study . Study participants self-reported
perceived risks and adverse health effects. Comprehensive job/health
assessments were developed, in orden to subsequently provide
recommendations for helath interventionss. Risk and health profiles were based
on the health survey component of the Simplifield Health al Work Program
(PSTS). Aerobic work capacity was extrapolated from submaximal heart rates
obtained during cycle ergometry in the laboratory. Job analyses were performed
using a specifically designed observation instrument. The main health effects
identifield with the PSTS were: irritative syndromes of the eyes and upper
airways, abnormalities due to physical overexertion, degenerative joint diseases,
hearing loss, and psychological and psychosomatic symptoms. The main risks
associated with these health effects were night shiftwork, rotating shits, chemical
exposures, excessive attention, forced or awkward positions, chronic total dust
exposure and excessive noise. Aerobic capacite and body mass index were typical
of a young, overweight and sedentary workforce. The information obtained from
the PSTS, aerobic capacity determination and job analyses led to the
development of a comprehensive job/health assessment for each job title,
specific cardiovascular fitness recommendations and suggestions for improved
working conditions at the plant. |
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