scholarly journals Immunoglobulin E-mediated sensitization to pine and beech dust in relation to wood dust exposure levels and respiratory symptoms in the furniture industry

2010 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivi Schlünssen ◽  
Sabine Kespohl ◽  
Gitte Jacobsen ◽  
Monika Raulf-Heimsoth ◽  
Inger Schaumburg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Immunoglobulin E ◽  
Dust Exposure ◽  
Wood Dust ◽  
Furniture Industry ◽  
Exposure Levels

scholarly journals Respiratory Tract Problems among Wood Furniture Manufacturing Factory Workers in the Northeast of Thailand

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Soongkhang ◽  
W. Laohasiriwong
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Dust Exposure ◽  
Wood Dust ◽  
P Value ◽  
Factory Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Furniture Manufacturing ◽  
Reduce Lung Function ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Wood Furniture

Background Wood furniture manufacturing factory workers are at high risk of exposure to wood dust in wood working processes. Wood dust exposure could cause respiratory symptoms, such as reduce lung function, chronic bronchitis, and asthma. The Northeast region of Thailand has many wood furniture manufacturing factories. However, limited studies were carried out to explore the effect of wood dust exposure on workers.Objective This study aimed to assess the respiratory symptoms and determine factors associated with these symptoms among wood furniture manufacturing factory workers.Method This cross-sectional analytical research used a multistage random sampling to select 511 workers from three provinces in the Northeast of Thailand. The data was collected using a structured questionnaire interview. The content validity of questionnaire was tested by 3 experts and had a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.82. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regressions.Result The result indicated that 29.94% of these workers had respiratory symptoms, including coughing(18.79%), nasal secretion (15.66%), and stuffy nose (15.07%). Factors that were significantly associated with respiratory symptoms (p–value<0.05) were (a) not always wearing mask (adjusted OR=2.26;95% CI=1.37-3.72), (b) low to medium level of knowledge on dust prevention (adjusted OR=1.83;95% CI=1.23- 2.73) and (c) contacted softwood dust (adjusted OR=1.97;95% CI= 1.06-3.64).Conclusion About 30% of wood furniture manufacturing factory workers had respiratory symptoms with related to both personal preventive behaviors and their working environments. Therefore, the raising awareness for using personal protective equipment during work will help them to prevent from various respiratory track problems.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ON THE SYMPTOMS OF ACUTE RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS IN FURNITURE INDUSTRY WORKERS

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-49
Author(s):  
Merry Sunaryo
Keyword(s):  
Tract Infection ◽  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Respiratory Tract Infection ◽  
Environmental Factor ◽  
Respiratory Tract Infections ◽  
Acute Respiratory Tract Infection ◽  
Dust Exposure ◽  
Wood Dust ◽  
Furniture Industry ◽  
Tract Infections

Dust is one type of potential hazardzs in the workplace that can affect the health of the workers. The occupation that are always exposed to dust is furniture industry workers so that they have higher risk of getting acute respiratory tract infection (ARI) disorder which can interfere with breathing. The wood dust is formed from some of the sawn wood and sanding that will lead to an acute respiratory tract infection. The study aimed to determine the effect of environmental factor and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) against the symptoms of acute respiratory infections in the furniture industry workers. The research method used was quantitative method with observational and cross-sectional research types and it was analysed by using logistic regression test. The population in this study was the workers of the furniture industry at Semarang street, Surabaya City, with a total of 57 people, of which 37 furniture workers as a sample. The results show that most of the workers has symptoms of acute respiratory tract infection. It could be influenced by the environmental factor such as dust exposure that produced wood dust in each manufacturing processes. Additionally, the use of PPE also affected the occurrence of acute respiratory tract infections symptoms in the workers. In conslusion, many factors can influence the occurrence of acute respiratory tract infection symptoms in the furniture industry workers. Therefore, it is necessary to minimize the dust exposure in workers by wearing PPE such as respirators.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA KEBIASAAN MENGGUNAKAN MASKER DENGAN TERJADINYA BATUK PADA PEKERJA INDUSTRI MEBEL DI DESA KARANGSONO KECAMATAN SUKOREJO KABUPATEN PASURUAN

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marsaid . ◽  
Hurun Ain, . ◽  
Nurul Hidayah
Keyword(s):  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Dust Exposure ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Wood Dust ◽  
P Value ◽  
Furniture Industry ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman Rank ◽  
Correlational Approach ◽  
E Mail

HUBUNGAN ANTARA KEBIASAAN MENGGUNAKAN MASKER DENGAN TERJADINYA BATUK PADA PEKERJA INDUSTRI MEBEL DI DESA KARANGSONO KECAMATAN SUKOREJO KABUPATEN PASURUANCorrelation Between Habitual of Wearing Mask With Cough Incidence To The Workers At The Furniture Industry In Karangsono Village Sukorejo, PasuruanMarsaid1, Hurun Ain2, Nurul Hidayah31,2,3)Program Studi Keperawatan Lawang Poltekkes Kemenkes MalangJl. A. Yani No 1 Lawang 65218*)e-mail: [email protected] perkayuan atau mebel merupakan pekerja dengan resiko paparan debu, baik yang berasal dari penggergajian atau pengampelasan kayu, sehingga beresiko terkena penyakit akibat kerja berupa penyakit saluran pernafasan dengan gejala utamanya batuk. Kurangnya pengetahuan dan disiplin kerja dari para pekerja untuk menggunakan alat pengaman diri (APD) berupa, masker merupakan salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi timbulnya penyakit saluran pernafasan dengan gejala utamanya batuk. Hal ini terjadi karena para pekerja menghirup debu penggergajian atau pengampelasan kayu dalam dosis besar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kebiasaan menggunakan masker dengan terjadinya batuk pada pekerja industri mebel. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah korelasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah para pekerja industri mebel yang berjumlah 30 orang. Pengumpulan data dengan wawancara. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa 67% sering menggunakan masker, dan 33% jarang menggunakan masker. Frekuensi batuk didapatkan bahwa batuk sedang 60%, batuk ringan 33%, dan sisanya 7% batuk berat. Uji analisis statistik spearman rank correlation dengan Ü = 0,05 didapatkan nilai p = 0,028 artinya ada hubungan antara kebiasaan menggunakan masker dengan terjadinya batuk pada pekerja industri mebel. kesimpulannya adalah para responden mengerti tentang bahaya penyakit akibat kerja khususnya batuk, sehingga mereka bisa menjaga diri mereka sendiri dari pemaparan debu kayu. Agar kesehatan mereka tetap terpelihara, maka dianjurkan untuk selalu memakai masker saat bekerja.Kata kunci: masker, batuk, pekerja mebelABSTRACTLumber or furniture worker is a worker with the risk of exposure to dust, whether originating from sawing or sanding wood, so the risk of illness due to respiratory diseases such as working with the main symptoms of cough. Lack of knowledge and discipline of the workers to use safety devices themselves (APD) in the form, the mask is one factor affecting the incidence of respiratory disease with main symptoms of cough. This happens because the workers breathe in dust sawing or sanding wood in large doses. This study aims to determine the relationship between the habite of using the mask with the occurrence of cough in the furniture industry workers. The study design was cross-sectional correlational approach in this study is the furniture industry workers numbering 30 people. Data collection with interviews. The results showed that 67% frequently use masks, and 33% less using a mask. Cough frequency found that cough was 60%, 33% mild cough, and the remaining 7% severe cough. Spearman rank test statistical analysis Ü = 0.05 correlation with p value = 0.028 means that there is a relationship between the habit of using a mask with the occurrence of cough in the furniture industry workers. Conclusion is the respondent to understand about the dangers of diseases caused by work, especially cough, so they can keep themselves from wood dust exposure. So that their health is maintained, then it is advisable to always wear a mask when working.Keywords: masks, cough, furniture workers

scholarly journals Assessment of dust exposure and chronic respiratory symptoms among workers in medium scale woodwork factories in Ethiopia; a cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tegegnework Yitayew Awoke ◽  
Abera Kumie Takele ◽  
Worku Tefera Mekonnen ◽  
Samson Wakuma Abaya ◽  
Yifokire Tefera Zele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Respiratory Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dust Exposure ◽  
Wood Dust ◽  
Exposure Level ◽  
Factory Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Wood dust in a form of inhalable particulates can penetrate the lung tissues and affect respiratory health. Woodwork factory workers are at a greater risk of developing respiratory health problems because of exposure in their working environment, but existing data were few. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of chronic respiratory symptoms, associated factors, and concentration of personal total wood dust level among medium-scale woodwork factory workers. Methods An institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted among 506 woodwork factory workers. We selected study participants using a simple random sampling technique. We assessed chronic respiratory symptoms using the British Medical Research Council respiratory symptoms questionnaire with a few modifications. A multivariate logistic regression model was used to identify the factors. Forty dust measurements were collected from 20 randomly selected workers using a closed-face cassette (CFC) personal sampler. We analyzed the dust samples gravimetrically using a standard microbalance scale. Results We recruited a random sample of 506 workers in the study with a response rate of 98%. The prevalence of chronic respiratory health symptoms among woodworkers was 69.8% with a prevalence of cough (54.6%), phlegm (52.2%), wheezing (44.6%), breathlessness (42.1%), and chest pain (42.9%). Past occupational dust exposure history (AOR = 2.09, 95% CI; 1.09–4.01), work experience > 5 years (AOR = 9.18, 95% CI; 5.27–16.00), using bio-fuel as energy for cooking (AOR = 2.42, 95% CI; 1.44–4.07), and having no occupational safety and health training (AOR = 3.38, 95% CI; 1.20–9.49) were factors that significantly associated with chronic respiratory symptoms among woodwork workers. The geometric mean (GM) of dust exposure level among woodworkers was 10.27 mg/m3, which exceeded the limit of 10 mg/m3 set by the ACGIH. Conclusions High prevalence of chronic respiratory symptoms was reported from woodwork factory workers. Increased work- experience, using bio-fuel as an energy source for cooking, past occupational dust exposure history, and having no occupational safety and health training were identified risk factors. The measured average personal wood dust exposure level was above the recommended occupational threshold limit value. Therefore, workers’ wood dust exposure reduction and control methods and respiratory health awareness programs should be implemented.

scholarly journals Longitudinal lung function decline and wood dust exposure in the furniture industry

2008 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 334-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Jacobsen ◽  
V. Schlunssen ◽  
I. Schaumburg ◽  
E. Taudorf ◽  
T. Sigsgaard
Keyword(s):  
Lung Function ◽  
Dust Exposure ◽  
Wood Dust ◽  
Furniture Industry ◽  
Lung Function Decline
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