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- Title
Association between Duration of Work and Health Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Exposure among Motorcycle Mechanics.
- Authors
Damanik, Kanaya Yori; Nurmaini; Marsaulina, Irnawati
- Abstract
Introduction: Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a common atmospheric pollutant produced from vehicles that burn fossil fuels. Motorcycle mechanics are at high risk of health effects as a result of exposure to CO emissions from motorcycle exhaust. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the duration of working in a motorcycle workshop and symptoms related to CO exposure among motorcycle mechanics in Kecamatan Medan Sunggal. Methods: This was a cross sectional design. The workshops was selected using a purposive sampling technique and 72 mechanics were taken from total population of mechanics in the selected workshops. Chi-Square statistical test was used in the data analysis. Health symptoms data included sore eyes, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, and nausea, and were obtained using questionnaires. The CO level was measured using an impinger. The duration of work was classified into two categories: 5 years or more, and less than 5 years. Results: There was no significant relationship between duration of working in the workshop and health symptoms (p = 0.883, p>0.05). The average concentration of CO in workshops was 0.00066 ppm. This value is far below the threshold value of 25 ppm according to Permenkes No. 70 of 2016. Conclusion: The duration of working in the workshop was not significantly associated with health symptoms. This may be due to the low concentration of CO in the workshop. Monitoring of CO level at regular intervals can prevent health effects on the mechanics.
- Subjects
CARBON monoxide; MOTORCYCLES; FOSSIL fuels; EMISSION exposure; JUDGMENT sampling; MOTORCYCLING injuries
- Publication
Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 2019, Vol 15, p34
- ISSN
1675-8544
- Publication type
Article