Objective To investigate and understand basic occupational health services (BOHS) status of metallurgical enterprises in economically underdeveloped regions,as well as their supervision and management levels,so as to provide reference for similar areas.
Methods Workers of a smelting enterprise were asked to answer a questionnaire.In the meantime,dust concentrations were monitored in this enterprise and heavy metal contents in workers' hair were detected.
Results The major occupational hazards in this enterprise studied were noise,dust,irritant chemicals,metal fume,etc.Only 37% workers were covered by BOHS,and 63.2% of them were aware of knowledge of occupational protection.
Conclusion There are a variety of occupational hazards in production process,and therefore corresponding control measures,such as dust suppression and noise reduction,should be taken to improve operating environment.The BOHS in this enterprise,according to local situation,should be gradually improved and popularized.
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