Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of occupational chemical burns in Jinshan District of Shanghai, and provide scientific evidence for developing occupational disease control measures.
Methods Reported cases of occupational chemical burns from 2006 to 2015 in Jinshan District Shanghai were retrieved from the national occupational diseases and occupational health information monitoring system and subjected to statistical analysis on population characteristics, enterprise distribution, and incidence trend.
Results From 2006 to 2015, 278 cases of occupational chemical burns were recorded, accounting for 68.6% of total occupational diseases reported in this area. Specifically, 253 cases (91.0%) were chemical eye burns and 25 cases (9.0%) were chemical skin burns; 250 cases (89.9%) were male patients and 28 cases (10.1%) were female patients. The median age of the included cases was 40 years old, and the median exposure time was 3 years with 61.9% of the cases working less than 5 years. Most cases were reported in domestic enterprises (77.3%), small enterprises (66.9%), and chemical materials and chemical products manufactures (33.5%).
Conclusion Occupational chemical eye burns are predominant occupational chemical burns reported in Jinshan District of Shanghai, and most cases have a relatively short exposure time. The prevention and control of occupational diseases should focus on domestic enterprises, small enterprises, and chemical materials and chemical products manufactures. In addition, more attention should be paid to those with short working age and enforcing eyes protection.
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