Estimation of the level of knowledge of chemical risks in workers from Badajoz
Chemicals are used widespread in workplaces but nevertheless their incorrect use can give rise to workrelated diseases. We have surveyed workers from different professional sectors from the province of Badajoz (Spain) to investigate the sensitivity to risk derived from incorrect chemical manipulation practices. The results of the survey revealed that 64% of the workers read the label of the products. Nevertheless, a comprehension difficulty of the information provided on the label was detected. A small per cent of workers (taking into account the owners of the companies as well as the employees) knew the existence of the R and S phrases -currently H and P phrases-, as well as the existence of the REACH legislation. The most frequently suffered pathologies on different professional sectors are dermal, closely followed by the respiratory diseases. These alterations are associated with the majority of the chemical products used by the professionals of each sector. Finally, we can conclude that nor employers neither employees are fully aware of chemical risks.
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| Format: | journal article biblioteca |
| Language: | eng |
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2011
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12792/3221 |
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