A case study: Chemical health risk assessment in three footwear small industries in Bogor-Indonesia year 2019
Gac. sanit. (Barc., Ed. impr.)
; 35(supl. 2): S374-S378, 2021. tab
Article
in English
| IBECS
| ID: ibc-221027
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ES1.1
Localization: ES15.1 - BNCS
ABSTRACT
Objective:
This study aimed to analyse the health risks related to the use of chemicals among workers in small footwear factories.Methods:
This was a descriptive case study conducted in three selected small footwear factories located in Ciomas, Bogor, Indonesia. The assessment was conducted using the chemical health risk assessment method by the Department of Safety and Health Malaysia Year 2018.Results:
Results showed that the level of risk of chemicals through inhalation fell on the moderate and high-risk categories, indicating that high exposure could lead to carcinogenic effects. Dermal exposure was categorised as moderate risk, causing such health effects as skin and eye irritation.Conclusion:
Factory X, Y, and Z have been found to have a significant risk of hazardous chemical exposure (i.e., benzene and toluene), specifically at the glueing stations, either from inhalation or dermal contact. (AU)
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Main subject:
Occupational Exposure
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Gac. sanit. (Barc., Ed. impr.)
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
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Congress and conference
Institution/Affiliation country:
Indonesia University/Indonesia