Objective To investigate the status and features of occupational hazards in crystal silicon solar energy photovoltaic battery production, and to explore solutions for the improvement of occupational hazard control strategies.
Methods A survey on technology, hygienic engineering measures, occupational health surveillance and management was conducted in 4 crystal silicon solar energy photovoltaic battery manufacturing plants in Shanghai, where the concentration (level) of occupational hazard factor was also monitored.
Results The technology of solar energy photovoltaic battery was complicated and involved more than 20 kinds of materials. The workers were exposed to various irritant chemicals and dusts, half of which were severe or moderate poisons. All of the 4 plants took certain hygienic engineering measures and basically established health surveillance and hygienic management system. All the occupational hazard concentrations (levels) were significantly below the national allowable occupational exposure levels (OELs) except that of carborundum in sand-blast shop.
Conclusion The occupational health management of the 4 manufacturing plants is in line with the regulatory requirements, but potential hazards of occupational diseases should not be ignored. It is necessary to further improve the prevention and control measures for occupational hazards.
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