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- Title
Occupational diseases of anatomy department employees.
- Authors
N., Yücel; Z., Çelik; M. T., Yılmaz; M., Şeker; N., Bingöl
- Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate occupational diseases that may occur due to the risks of the employees exposed in anatomy department and to put forward the precautions to be taken. Methods: Literature review has been done in doctoral, medical specialty and master's thesis in the field of anatomy. In addition, some review has been conducted about occupational health and safety in the field of physical, biological, chemical, ergonomic and psychosocial risks. Results: Occupational diseases of the anatomy department employees were examined according to the risk factors they were exposed to. 1-Biological risk factors; Working with cadavers for a long time in educational processes and dealing with experimental animals in scientific researches can cause many occupational infectious diseases that are transmitted from person to person and from animals to humans. 2- Chemical risk factors; One of the most important chemical risks for anatomy workers is exposure to "formaldehyde" and the most affected organs are the skin, eyes and lungs. 3- Ergonomic risk factors; Low back pain, varicose veins in the legs and pes planus on the feet can be seen in Anatomy academicians 4- Physical risk factors; In occupants working indoors where thermal comfort conditions are not suitable, both oxygen deficiency and dust in the environment can cause occupational diseases, especially in respiratory system. Conclusion: It has been determined that different occupational diseases can be seen in anatomy workers. Hazards and risks arising from working conditions, substances used, job requirements and employee behavior are indicated in groups.
- Subjects
OCCUPATIONAL diseases; INDUSTRIAL hygiene; LUMBAR pain; ANATOMY; RESPIRATORY organs; MEDICAL cadavers; FLATFOOT; MEDICAL specialties &; specialists
- Publication
Anatomy: International Journal of Experimental & Clinical Anatomy, 2019, Vol 13, Issue Supplement2, pS158
- ISSN
1307-8798
- Publication type
Article