Also, a significant number of workers in the study area did not use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when operating machines or performing jobs that required their use. Hence, the attitude and behavior of workers towards health and safety should be of major concern to ...
Sexual harassment Sex discrimination Gender equality Occupational safety and health Private international law Maritime labour 1. Introduction Sailing the oceans has been considered a male profession for a long time. In fact, this perception is still common in many parts of the world, and indeed accur...
For an organization, it is not sufficient to only be profitable, it is also important for them to have reliable systems of internal controls covering those risks related to occupational health and safety, the environment and the reputation of the business. Each organization is responsible for the ...
However, in Nigeria, due to a lack of funds, the old sawmill systems are still used and workers still operate in conditions detrimental to their health due to exposure to sawdust and chemicals used in wood treatment [6,10]. Safety precautions, including utilization of eye safety devices among...
There is utility in identifying the occupational safety and health aspects of Goal 8, as they pertain to the four pillars of decent work: job creation, social protection, rights of workers, and social dialogue. A workgroup of the International Commission on Occupational Health and collaborators ...
The implementation of Study 1 and 2 in different national context could help test the generalization of research results. Results Compared with non-multiple jobs holding, multiple-job holding with only one additional job is associated with better health status (i.e., less chronic conditions and ...
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Conclusions: The study documents important evidence on the level of respiratory disorders among miners in Ghana. Instituting appropriate health education interventions and improving the working environment is critical to improving the overall health and preventing respiratory disorders among miners. Keywords:...