Risk Perception and Occupational Accidents: A Study of Gas Station Workers in Southern Brazil

Cézar-Vaz, Marta Regina; Rocha, Laurelize Pereira; Bonow, Clarice Alves; Silva, Mara Regina Santos da; Vaz, Joaquim; Cardoso, Letícia Silveira

doi:10.3390/ijerph9072362

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“…The gas pump handle is the most frequently touched surface at the gas station. In a recent study by Cezar-Vaz et al 26 biological risk in gas stations was identified by 62.4% of workers. 26 The workers attributed the prevalence of microorganism contamination to their frequent contact with customers, insufficient measures for individual protection, and inappropriate hygienic conditions in the work environment.…”

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“…In a recent study by Cezar-Vaz et al 26 biological risk in gas stations was identified by 62.4% of workers. 26 The workers attributed the prevalence of microorganism contamination to their frequent contact with customers, insufficient measures for individual protection, and inappropriate hygienic conditions in the work environment. 27,28 Jovic-Vranes et al 29 identified the workers' perception of imminent infectious disease risk.…”

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Evaluation of Microbial Contamination in Frequently Used Fomites in Kuwait

Al‐Harbi

Anderson

Elmi

2017

BIJ

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The occurrence of potential pathogens and the levels of contamination at individual sites, particularly in fitness club, gas station, home, hospital, and supermarket in Kuwait is described in this paper. The samples were collected using sterile swab sticks. Results obtained showed the highest bacterial count of 2.8 log10 CFU/ml in bathroom doorknobs at gas station, while the least was obtained from pantry in hospital with 1.3 log10 CFU/ml. Prevalent isolated bacterial contaminants were Staphylococcus epidermidis (34%), followed by Enterococcus faecalis (26%), Staphylococcus aureus (14%), Escherichia coli (10%), Streptococcus pyogenes and Pseudomonas alcaligenes (4%), Streptococcus agalactiae, Klebsiella oxytoca, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (2%). Eighty percent of all swab samples cultured were gram positive and 20% were gram negative bacteria. The types and numbers of diseasecausing microbes reported in previous epidemiological studies were also found in this study. Appropriate hygienic measures to suppress any potential microbial crosscontamination are therefore needed. It is also imperative to conduct regular testing to check for bacterial contamination and increase community awareness and education for hygienic standards.

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Evaluation of Microbial Contamination in Frequently Used Fomites in Kuwait

Al‐Harbi

Anderson

Elmi

2017

BIJ

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“…Benzene and other organic compounds present in gasoline are absorbed when in contact with the skin and pass into the bloodstream; if a workman has a cutaneous lesion or wound the benzene absorption may be faster and may cause the same damages as occur by inhalation [27].…”

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Relationship between Symptoms, Use of PPE and Habits Related to Occupational Exposure to BTEX Compounds in Workers of Gas Stations in Bahia, Brazil

Alves¹,

Vieira²,

Nunes³

et al. 2017

JEP

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To show the risks and harm caused by the occupational exposure to the benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes compounds (BTEX), the working conditions of 113 persons employed at gas stations in the cities of Riachão do Jacuipe, Feira de Santana and Salvador in the state of Bahia, Brazil were investigated by experts who correlated protection measures required by law and those applied to the workers. Data collection was performed by help of a questionnaire and non-participant observation record. The age groups of the workers in the three cities surveyed were between 18 to 25 years (30.08%) and 26 to 33 years (34.51%) of the total. The study revealed an association between occupational habits of workers at gas stations and the prevalence of symptoms due to the exposure to the BTEX compounds. Regarding the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) most workers wear boots. The data show that these workers reported symptoms such as headache, rhinitis, leg pain, drowsiness, cough, fatigue, insomnia, tremors and palpitations. These disorders are related back to previous exposure to BTEX compounds which is associated with inadequate occupational habits of the workers which potentiate chemical contamination in their respective environment.

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“…A minimum of five failed attempts to contact workers in their homes was considered to characterize loss or refusal when the worker manifested no interest in participating in the study. Considering losses (17), refusals (25) and the exclusion of 19 individuals who did not work with agriculture, the sample was composed of 130 rural workers in horticultural farming.…”

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Skin cancer in rural workers: nursing knowledge and intervention

Cézar-Vaz

Bonow

Piexak

et al. 2015

Rev. esc. enferm. USP

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Objective:To identify the exposure of rural workers to the sun's ultraviolet radiation and pesticides; to identify previous cases of skin cancer; and to implement clinical and communicative nursing actions among rural workers with a previous diagnosis of skin cancer. Method: Observational-exploratory study conducted with rural workers exposed to ultraviolet radiation and pesticides in a rural area in the extreme south of Brazil. A clinical judgment and risk communication model properly adapted was used to develop interventions among workers with a previous history of skin cancer. Results: A total of 123 (97.7%) workers were identified under conditions of exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation and pesticides; seven (5.4%) were identified with a previous diagnosis of skin cancer; four (57.1%) of these presented potential skin cancer lesions. Conclusion: This study's results enabled clarifying the combination of clinical knowledge and risk communication regarding skin cancer to rural workers.

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Risk Perception and Occupational Accidents: A Study of Gas Station Workers in Southern Brazil

Cited by 38 publications

References 26 publications

Evaluation of Microbial Contamination in Frequently Used Fomites in Kuwait

Evaluation of Microbial Contamination in Frequently Used Fomites in Kuwait

Relationship between Symptoms, Use of PPE and Habits Related to Occupational Exposure to BTEX Compounds in Workers of Gas Stations in Bahia, Brazil

Skin cancer in rural workers: nursing knowledge and intervention

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