Effects of Not Utilizing Personal Protective Equipment

The health implications associated with industrial activities ranges from physical injury, impairment to health due to lack of safety equipments.

·         Accident:Accident in this content means events which take place without ones for sight or expectation that could lead to injuries. Either superficial or deep one. These usually occur as a result of faulty machine or due to failure to use helmet, overall, respirators safety boot etc. accidents lead to disabilities which often leaves residual damage that bring victims into extreme misery if not assisted [Odibo et al, 2002].

·         Hearing impairment: Exposure to high sound or noise then the allowable limit

which normally exceeds 80- 90db are liable to cause vibration  of the ear drum which causes inability of the ear to receive and transmit sound easily for on ward interpretation by the brain. This usually occurs due to absence of earmuff when operating heavy duty machine especially in the production section in beta glass.

·         Occupational asthma: This is a health problem due to lack of respiratory asthma result as inhalation of sensitizing agents or irritants present in work environment such as dust in case of pellet plant department.

·         Other health problems associated with lack of protective equipment [which may be due to heat, cold, and radiation] are heat, stroke, heat cancer, genetic changes and sterility.

References

Odibo A.A., Sanubi B.O. & Anidu E.J. (2002). Health and Safety Education. A Functional Approach Including First Aid Procedures. COEWA Publisher. Warri.