Objective To investigate existing occupational hazards and protective measures in a steam drum manufacturing enterprise, and to provide reference for better occupational health practices in the industry.
Methods Representative detection points, including 6 for dust, 5 for manganese and its compounds, 12 for noise, and 1 for benzene compounds, were selected to conduct field investigations on occupational hazards.
Results The major occupational hazards identified in the steam drum manufacturing enterprise included dust, manganese and its compounds, noise, and benzene compounds. The qualification rates of manganese compounds and benzene compounds were both 100%, but those of dust and noise were both 66.7%.
Conclusion Dust and noise are the key factors to be controlled in steam drum manufacturing, and the work sites involved with the hazards that exceed relevant limits should be rated higher priority in the hazard control strategy.
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