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AN OVERVIEW OF LOCAL INDUSTRIAL TRENDS
IN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSESby
RONALD HUNTESafety & Health Inspector – 1
OSH AgencyNATIONAL SAFETY WEEK 2013
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OutlineChallengesGeneral Industry Exposures & IllnessesEnergy Industry Exposures & IllnessesCase Study in Occupational IllnessesThe Way Forward:
*OSH Agency Intervention*Internal Proactive Approaches
*Internal Reactive Approaches
ChallengesNon-reporting of Occupational Illnesses
Absolute duty of Medical practitioners to CMO – Section 48 (1)CMO to CI– Section 48 (2)Employers to CI – Section 48 (3)
Non-enforcement of penalties – Section 48 (6),(7)Employers - Section 48 (6)Medical practitioners – Section 48 (7)
OCCUP. ILLNESS
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
ACTIVITY POSSIBLY
RESPONSIBLE
PERIOD OF EXPOSURE
TYPE OF INDUSTRY /
PROCESS
No. of PERSONS POSSIBLY EXPOSED
Dermatitis- Form Oil Spraying oil onto Bed-forms
Over 8yrs Construction > 4-6
Dermatitis Alum Mixing of Alum with muddy water to flocculate clay sediments
Approx. 15-20 yrs.
Potable Water Treatment
3
Impaired Respiratory Function
Isocyanates Mixing of chemicals for the manufacturing of foam
Approx. 8-13 yrs.
Foam Manufacture
>15-20
ILLNESS POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
ACTIVITY POSSIBLY
RESPONSIBLE
PERIOD OF EXPOSURE
TYPE OF INDUSTRY /
PROCESS
# PERSONS POSSIBLY EXPOSED
Suspected tumors & cancers
Actellic DustArtegram
Field ApplicationStorage & Re-packaging
25 years + Agriculture >35 named
Respiratory and skin
Silica Dust Process operations
Approx.10-15 yrs.
Sand Milling and mixing (thinset and grout)
> 30
Impaired Respiratory Function/DermalIrritation
Deteriorating Films and audio tapes
Storing and retrieving archived media in unventilated rooms
Approx. 10-25 yrs
Communications Industry
< 20
ILLNESS POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
ACTIVITY POSSIBLY
RESPONSIBLE
PERIOD OF EXPOSURE
TYPE OF INDUSTRY /
PROCESS
# PERSONS POSSIBLY EXPOSED
AsthmaSkin Rashes
Dust – Black Pearl/Black Beauty
Sand-Blasting Approx. 15-20 yrs
Sand Blasting Operations
> 20-40
AsthmaSkin RashesDermatitis
Silica sandCement Dust
Grinding and milling of the particles for the production of cement
Approx. 15-20 yrs
Cement Manufacture
> 60
Asthma Chlorine gas
Installing and changing of chlorine storage tanks - swimming pool treatments
Approx. 10-15 yrs
Water Treatment Plants
> 15-20
ILLNESS POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
ACTIVITY POSSIBLY
RESPONSIBLE
PERIOD OF EXPOSURE
TYPE OF INDUSTRY /
PROCESS
# PERSONS POSSIBLY EXPOSED
Respiratory Complaints
Methanol Vapours
Process Operations
Approx. 10 yrs
Methanol Manufacture
>10
Respiratory ComplaintsNausea Vomiting
VOCs Proximity to Refinery Vent Stack
Approx. 5 yrs
Petroleum Refining
>75
Respiratory Problems
Paints, Varnishes, Dust
Clerical Work
Approx. 15- 20 yrs
Private Sector Office
>40
Asthma, Respiratory IrritationSyndrome
DustHeat Poor Indoor Air Quality
Sedentary Work
Approx.15-25 yrs
Public Sector Office
>100
ILLNESS POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
ACTIVITY POSSIBLY
RESPONSIBLE
PERIOD OF EXPOSURE
TYPE OF INDUSTRY /
PROCESS
# PERSONS POSSIBLY EXPOSED
Cancer - VOC’s, Petroleum Distillates
Analysis of Petroleum Samples
10 – 27 yrs Petroleum Testing Laboratory
< 10
Cancers Insecticides, Agricultural Chemicals
Field ApplicationStorage & Repackaging
25-30 yrs Agriculture > 35
Elevated Blood Lead Levels
Lead Oxide DustLead Fumes
Smelting Pb Billets Grid CastingSulfuric Acid
<5-30 yrs Manufacture > 75-120
Noise Induced Hearing Loss
Noise Process Plant Operations
Approx. 5-7 yrs.
Chicken Processing
> 75
Case Study #1-Marine Unit(Musculo-skeletal Illness)
Employee Mr. Thomas X has worked for the past twenty (20) years on unmanned offshore platforms as an Operations Supervisor
To get to work daily, Mr. Thomas X boards a fast launch for an average 30-40 minute ride out the platform(s), and repeats the journey at the end of his shift.
Case Study #1-Marine Unit(Musculo-skeletal Illness)
The sea is frequently rough and the seats in the launch are unpadded, causing the passengers to experience whole-body vibration and spinal compression from the very rough ride.
Over the past five (5) years, Mr. Thomas X and at least thirty
(30) named fellow employees have been diagnosed with cervical and lumbar spinal disorders; and they all underwent reconstructive spinal surgery.
OSH Agency InterventionFocus on Industry Clusters for Inspection
I.D. technical training foci for S.H.I.’s
Development of robust regulations
Building prosecution quotient
Targeting of Public Awareness Strategies
Strengthening stakeholder partnerships
THE WAY FORWARD – 2Internal Pro-active Approaches:1. Preventive Maintenance2. Risk Assessment3. Training4. S.S.O.W.5. 3rd Party Certification6. Internal Audit/ Workplace
Inspection7. C.A.T.S.
THE WAY FORWARD – 3Internal Reactive Approaches:5. Health Surveillance6. Medical Surveillance7. Workplace Monitoring (Surveys)8. Personal Monitoring (Dosimetry)9. Analysis & Trending of Personal Data