1.Quantitative classification-based occupational health management for electroplating enterprises in Baoan District of Shenzhen, China.
Sheng ZHANG ; Jinsheng HUANG ; Baigbing YANG ; Binjie LIN ; Xinyun XU ; Jinru CHEN ; Zhuandi ZHAO ; Xiaozhi TU ; Haihua BIN
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2014;32(4):317-320
OBJECTIVETo improve the occupational health management levels in electroplating enterprises with quantitative classification measures and to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and control of occupational hazards in electroplating enterprises and the protection of workers' health.
METHODSA quantitative classification table was created for the occupational health management in electroplating enterprises. The evaluation indicators included 6 items and 27 sub-items, with a total score of 100 points. Forty electroplating enterprises were selected and scored according to the quantitative classification table. These electroplating enterprises were classified into grades A, B, and C based on the scores.
RESULTSAmong 40 electroplating enterprises, 11 (27.5%) had scores of >85 points (grade A), 23 (57.5%) had scores of 60∼85 points (grade B), and 6 (15.0%) had scores of <60 points (grade C).
CONCLUSIONQuantitative classification management for electroplating enterprises is a valuable attempt, which is helpful for the supervision and management by the health department and provides an effective method for the self-management of enterprises.
Electroplating ; Humans ; Occupational Exposure ; Occupational Health