Many types of work that is quite a risk to health. For example, many workers who developed lung disease because of the workplace environment is not healthy. If you know the cause, the risk of lung disease in workers can be prevented or at least to reduce the risk.
"Most types of lung disease caused by the work environment can be prevented. Simple control measures can significantly reduce exposure and risk," said Philip Harber, MD, professor and head of the Division of Work Environment at UCLA.About what jobs are at risk of lung terhadapat outbreaks?
Here are 10 worst jobs for lung health worker was quoted as saying of Health, on Monday (3/19/2012), among others:
1. Construction workers
Workers who inhale dust in the demolition or renovation of buildings may be at risk of developing lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis.
Asbestosis is a disease that causes scarring in the lungs. Prevention to do is to wear protective gear, including respirators when working around the building and avoid smoking.
2. Factory workers
Factory workers can be exposed to dust, chemicals, and gases are put at risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
3. Medical practitioners
About 8-12 people who are sensitive to the powder residue found in latex gloves are medical practitioners.
Sensitivity can cause severe asthmatic reaction type. Precautions can be taken to reduce these risks is to limit exposure when possible.
4. Textile workers
Byssinosis, also called brown lung disease, is common among textile workers who make seats, towels, socks, bed sheets and clothing.
Workers may inhale particles released from cotton or other materials. Precaution to take is to wear a mask and improve ventilation in the workplace.
5. Bartender
Serve drinks in a smoke-filled room to put a bartender at a high risk for lung disease. Especially if it is exposed to secondhand smoke for years.
Currently, many states are banning smoking in restaurants and bars. Precautions that can be done is with a good ventilation system in a neighborhood bar.
6. Pastry cook
"Occupies the top of the cake makers list of jobs that lead to asthma, which totaled 15 percent of new asthma cases in adults.
Cake maker is exposed to flour dust is a significant risk of developing allergic sensitization. Precautions that can be done is with good ventilation and use of protective masks, "said Dr. Harber.
7. Automotive industry
Asthma can be a risk of lung health for workers in the automotive industry. Auto spray paint such as isocyanate and polyurethane products, can irritate skin, cause allergies and cause chest tightness, and severe breathing difficulties.
Precautions that can be done is to use a respirator, gloves, goggles, and adequate ventilation dyang.
8. Transport workers
Truck drivers, who often unload cargo at the docks, and railroad industry workers can be at risk for COPD. Diesel exhaust is the biggest factor.
Although the engine now emits diesel exhaust gas is much less because of developments in technology, diesel exhaust is still widespread. Precaution to take is to avoid the area whenever possible diesel exhaust and wearing protective masks.
9. Mining workers
"Miners are at high risk for a number of lung diseases, including COPD, due to exposure to dust," Dr. Harber said.
Silica in the air, also known as quartz may cause silicosis. Coal miners at risk for other types of scarring of the lung disease called pneumoconiosis (black lung). Precautions to do is not smoke and wear masks.
10. Fire brigade
Firefighter can breathe in the smoke and various chemicals that may exist in a burning building or home.
Although the respiratory protective equipment have been provided for the workers, but may not always be used. Toxic materials and asbestos exposure is a risk even after the fire had extinguished. International Association of Firefighters has recommended the use of respiratory protective equipment at all stages of the fire department.
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