The relationship between occupational hazards and certain illnesses among female workers employed by manufacturing companies at a special economic zone /
Lu, Jinky Leilani D.
The relationship between occupational hazards and certain illnesses among female workers employed by manufacturing companies at a special economic zone / Jinky Leilani D. Lu
This is a study that looked into the occupational health and safety compliance of 10 industries at an economic zone in the country. Walk-through surveys, industrial hygiene measurements and questionnaires were used to gather data from 235 respondents. The results of the study showed that the most prevalence occupational hazards based on the industrial hygiene measurements include excessive noise, which was reported to be present in 67-100% of the companies surveyed for all industry types, followed by excessive heat and excessive vibration. In terms of chemical exposures, respondents from all companies reported being exposed to particular matter. repetitive motion, on the other hand, was found to be the most prevalent ergonomic hazard among the companies surveyed (n=10) followed by awkward body positioning (n=8), lifting of heavy loads (n=7) and prolonged work hours (n=5). Based on the data gathered through the questionnaires, the most frequent occupational hazard reported by females is excessive heat (n=194), followed by excessive work, low back pain excessive noise and poor ventilation. Excessive heat in the workplace was found to be significantly associated with the occurrence of migraine headaches (p=.002) and skin allergies (p=.049). Other significant associations were established between radiation and reproductive problems (p=0.48) radiation and migraine (p=00.1) fumes and smoke with headache (p=.001) coughs and cold and fatigue (p=.018), excessive work and severe headache (p=.001) excessive work and back pain (p=.021), excessive work and fatigue (p=.001), back pain and poor posture during work (p=.002). The data shows that women workers are also exposed to occupational hazards. Since health and development must go hand and hand, there is a need to enforce a healthy workplace for the women workers who are seen as crucial partners in attaining sustainable development of the country.
Acta Medica Philippina, 2000 36 ( 1&2 ) pages 8-14
Occupational Health
Occupational Exposure
Occupational Hazard
The relationship between occupational hazards and certain illnesses among female workers employed by manufacturing companies at a special economic zone / Jinky Leilani D. Lu
This is a study that looked into the occupational health and safety compliance of 10 industries at an economic zone in the country. Walk-through surveys, industrial hygiene measurements and questionnaires were used to gather data from 235 respondents. The results of the study showed that the most prevalence occupational hazards based on the industrial hygiene measurements include excessive noise, which was reported to be present in 67-100% of the companies surveyed for all industry types, followed by excessive heat and excessive vibration. In terms of chemical exposures, respondents from all companies reported being exposed to particular matter. repetitive motion, on the other hand, was found to be the most prevalent ergonomic hazard among the companies surveyed (n=10) followed by awkward body positioning (n=8), lifting of heavy loads (n=7) and prolonged work hours (n=5). Based on the data gathered through the questionnaires, the most frequent occupational hazard reported by females is excessive heat (n=194), followed by excessive work, low back pain excessive noise and poor ventilation. Excessive heat in the workplace was found to be significantly associated with the occurrence of migraine headaches (p=.002) and skin allergies (p=.049). Other significant associations were established between radiation and reproductive problems (p=0.48) radiation and migraine (p=00.1) fumes and smoke with headache (p=.001) coughs and cold and fatigue (p=.018), excessive work and severe headache (p=.001) excessive work and back pain (p=.021), excessive work and fatigue (p=.001), back pain and poor posture during work (p=.002). The data shows that women workers are also exposed to occupational hazards. Since health and development must go hand and hand, there is a need to enforce a healthy workplace for the women workers who are seen as crucial partners in attaining sustainable development of the country.
Acta Medica Philippina, 2000 36 ( 1&2 ) pages 8-14
Occupational Health
Occupational Exposure
Occupational Hazard