英文摘要
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We conducted this study to assess the exposure of stone-crushing workers, and visited 6 factories for the on-site survey of occupational health and workplace monitoring. The workplace monitoring included dust collection and noise measurement, which were conducted in area sampling and personal monitoring. Total dust and respirable dust samples were collected, and free crystalline silica and asbestos were analyzed for selective samples. Questionnaires were conducted for the employees to further understand the self awareness of exposure and health status. The mean concentration of total dust from environmental sampling was 20.8 mg/m3 and 50% exceeded the permissible exposure level (PEL); whereas the mean concentration of respirable dust was 3.08 mg/m3, and 22% were above the PEL. The concentrations of respirable dust from personal sampling ranged from non-detect to 2.23 mg/ m3. Crystalline free silica was not detected from most of the samples, but detected from the samples that were set by granite processing machines, suggesting application of the stringent Category 2 PEL to the situation. The asbestos data showed low concentrations but higher ones were detected in relation to use of serpentine. The noise data as 8-hour time weighted average was 88.9 dBA, suggesting that the workers should wear protection gears during the work. Most personal measurements of noise were lower than the area measurements, but one exception was even higher than the 8-hour standard, 90 dBA. The spectrum data analysis showed that frequencies of all high-decibel noise were between 2k and 4kHz, which covered the most sensitive zone to cause human hearing loss. The questionnaire analysis did not find significant health problems; most subjects were not aware of the exposure and hazard to health and satisfactory to the working environments, indicating a lack of recognition of safety and health. In summary, the working environments of stone-crushing factories are full of exposures to dust and noise, but the employers and employees do not possess the senses of safety and health. It is necessary for the relevant authorities-in-charge to pay attention to and improve the situation.
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