Heat exposure and the effects on physiology among workers in electronic parts industry, Bangi, Selangor

Ariffin Billah, Ahmad Al-Baihaqy (2012) Heat exposure and the effects on physiology among workers in electronic parts industry, Bangi, Selangor. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Summary: Introduction: Exposure of extreme heat is one of occupational hazard that present in the workplace. Hot conditions will put the body under stress which may lead to physiological parameter changes. Objective: The main objective of this paper is to determine the heat exposure in the workplace and its effects on the physiological parameters (body core temperature, heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure). Methodology: A total of 100 respondents from both exposed and comparative group were participated in this study. Interviews based on questionnaires were used to determine respondent's socioeconomic background, medical history and job description. Pre and post measurements were taken before and after work shift for both groups. Environment temperature (WBGTindoor) was measured by QUESTEMpo34 Thermal Environment Monitor® while the body core temperature was measured by Omron Me-510 Gentle Temperature Ear Thermometer. Omron T3 Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor® was used to measure respondent's blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) and heart rate. Interviews based on questionnaires were used to determine respondent's socioeconomic background, medical history and job description. Result: The heat exposure (WBGTindoor) was higher in the workplace of exposed group (29.8 0c) compared to the comparative group (26.0 0c). Prevalence of heat stress disorders based on health complaint was higher in exposed group compared to comparative group .Significant difference of physiological parameters between exposed and comparative group were determined in this study (p<0.05). However, only body core temperature and systolic blood pressure in exposed group showed significant increase after work shift (p<0.05). Conclusion: Study highlighted a significant increase of body core temperature and systolic blood pressure with 8 hours work duration for the workers that exposed to heat. Keywords: Heat Stress, Environmental Temperatures, Physiological Parameters

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms Norafizah Radzuan
Date Deposited:	22 Nov 2022 08:19
Last Modified:	15 Feb 2023 00:55
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/278

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