Formaldehyde and xylene levels and protective effects in the pathology department of a hospital
10.3760/cma.j.cn121094-20200415-00195
- VernacularTitle:某医院病理科职业病危害因素现状调查
- Author:
Linfang AI
1
;
Lubing ZHANG
;
Jiangchang LI
;
Changhai TANG
;
Yongquan LIU
Author Information
1. 330006 南昌，江西省职业病防治研究院
- Keywords:
Occupational disease;
Formaldehyde;
Xylene;
Air velocity;
Protection measure
- From:
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases
2021;39(1):64-65
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the status of exposure to xylene and Formaldehyde of medical and technical personnel in Pathology Department of a hospital, and to provide references for prevention of occupational hazards.Methods:From July to October in 2019, 52 medical workers and working places in Pathology Department of a third-class hospital in Jiangxi Province were selected as survey objects, the distribution of occupational hazards, protective measures and personal protective equipment were investigated, and the control wind speed of Formaldehyde, xylene and ventilation facilities were detected and analyzed statistically.Results:It showed that the detection rate of xylene and formaldehyde was 82.1% (23/28) , and the detection rate of xylene CSTEL in the two sampling posts was 14.3% (2/14) , the local suction device on each side and the control wind speed of the fume hood do not meet the national standards. Conclusion:It is necessary to strengthen the prevention and control of the occupational hazards in the Department of Pathology to prevent the occurrence of occupational diseases.
