Risk and features of occupational diseases in nonferrous metallurgy workers of Kolsky Transpolar area

The study covered data on 977 cases of occupational diseases in 615 workers of nonferrous metallurgy in Kolsky Transpolar area. Findings are high risk of occupational diseases in workers engaged into electrolysis production of aluminium, all nickel reprocessing and pyrometallic copper reprocessing (...

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Published inMeditsina truda i promyshlennaia ekologiia no. 2; p. 22
Main Authors Siurin, S A, Chashchin, V P, Frolova, N M
Format Journal Article
LanguageRussian
Published Russia (Federation) 2015
Subjects
Adult
Aluminum - chemistry
Copper - chemistry
Electrolysis
Female
Humans
Male
Metallurgy
Middle Aged
Nickel - chemistry
Occupational Diseases - epidemiology
Occupational Diseases - physiopathology
Occupational Diseases - prevention & control
Occupational Exposure - adverse effects
Prevalence
Risk
Russia - epidemiology
Russia
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Summary:The study covered data on 977 cases of occupational diseases in 615 workers of nonferrous metallurgy in Kolsky Transpolar area. Findings are high risk of occupational diseases in workers engaged into electrolysis production of aluminium, all nickel reprocessing and pyrometallic copper reprocessing (GR 7.02-10.0). Electrolysis operators and anode operators of aluminium production are more prone to occupational diseases, with bone and muscular disorders (46.8%) prevalent in the morbidity structure. Respiratory diseases are more prevalent (68.2-100%) in the occupational morbidity structure of copper-nickelindustry workers. Conclusion is made on mandatory improvement of the work conditions and more effective individual protective means against occupational hazards in workers of nonferrous metallurgy in Kolsky Transpolar area.
ISSN:1026-9428