ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Ergonomics of Workstations and Analysis
of the Risks and Diseases Associated
with Occupational Poisoning
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Department of Biology, College of Science and Arts – Sajir, Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia
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ISSTE, University of Carthage, Tunisia
Submission date: 2022-09-23
Final revision date: 2022-12-08
Acceptance date: 2023-01-18
Online publication date: 2023-05-18
Publication date: 2023-06-23
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2023;32(4):3299-3307
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Measuring the level of poisoning exposure, study and control of the causes of different
occupational diseases is very important in the workplace. Treatment of musculoskeletal disorders
and allergies is a prerequisite for developing a health conservation program in the workplace.
These measurements are carried out using different methods, including information provided by
the occupational doctor or nurse in statistics and periodic records or through a survey. Occupational
health records provide statistics on occupational diseases and accidents at work in relation to age,
seniority, and the number of medical consultations. Herein, professionals and accidents diseases, and
their main causes were assessed. More than 63% of the company’s employees aged 20-35 were exposed
to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and 22% of employees exposed to significant levels of alcohol
emissions. The most widespread disease in the different work sectors was allergic rhinitis, which had
a frequency of 34% for workers performing the gluing activity. The MSDs represented by gestures and
postures had high statistics (35% at the scratching post). The sheathing activity has the highest number
of employees. Accordingly, it is considered the “red zone” of the company and requires exceptional
surveillance.