The Effects of Noise and Heat Strain on the Work Ability Index (WAI) among Rubber Factory Workers

Introduction: Assessing the work ability and factors affecting it is essential in developing strategies for preventing damages and managing risks. This study aimed to investigate the simultaneous effect of noise level and physiological strain as well as individual characteristics on the work ability...

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Autores principales:	Reza Kazemi, Zahra Zamanian, Maryam Khalifeh, Rasoul Hemmatjo
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Publicado:	Ubiquity Press 2019
Materias:	Infectious and parasitic diseases RC109-216 Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:bc7719371b474474bb825d032c1c906a2021-12-02T00:05:08ZThe Effects of Noise and Heat Strain on the Work Ability Index (WAI) among Rubber Factory Workers2214-999610.5334/aogh.2515https://doaj.org/article/bc7719371b474474bb825d032c1c906a2019-07-01T00:00:00Zhttps://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/2515https://doaj.org/toc/2214-9996Introduction: Assessing the work ability and factors affecting it is essential in developing strategies for preventing damages and managing risks. This study aimed to investigate the simultaneous effect of noise level and physiological strain as well as individual characteristics on the work ability. Method: The population in this cross-sectional study included workers of a rubber factory. The TES noise dosimeter was used to examine individual exposure and the electro polar RS100 was used to measure physiological strain index (PSI). Individual characteristics and the work ability index were evaluated using the WAI questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 19. chi-square test, pearson correlation coefficient, and one-way and multiple ANOVA were used for data analysis. Results: The final modeling showed that age, exercising period, Equivalent Continuous Sound Pressure Level (Leq), PSI and employment status had significant correlations with the work ability index (p < 0.05). The modified r2 for the obtained model was also calculated to be 0.483. Discussion and conclusion: Based on the findings, number of exercising hours, employment status, age, Leq, and psi are among the factors affecting the work ability index. Use of management and engineering controls are recommended to balance work environments exposed to noise and heat and improve the work ability index. Further, improving employment status due to creating a sense of stability and reducing stress as well as enhancing lifestyle quality can be effective in increasing the work ability index.Reza KazemiZahra ZamanianMaryam KhalifehRasoul HemmatjoUbiquity PressarticleInfectious and parasitic diseasesRC109-216Public aspects of medicineRA1-1270ENAnnals of Global Health, Vol 85, Iss 1 (2019)
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description	Introduction: Assessing the work ability and factors affecting it is essential in developing strategies for preventing damages and managing risks. This study aimed to investigate the simultaneous effect of noise level and physiological strain as well as individual characteristics on the work ability. Method: The population in this cross-sectional study included workers of a rubber factory. The TES noise dosimeter was used to examine individual exposure and the electro polar RS100 was used to measure physiological strain index (PSI). Individual characteristics and the work ability index were evaluated using the WAI questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 19. chi-square test, pearson correlation coefficient, and one-way and multiple ANOVA were used for data analysis. Results: The final modeling showed that age, exercising period, Equivalent Continuous Sound Pressure Level (Leq), PSI and employment status had significant correlations with the work ability index (p < 0.05). The modified r2 for the obtained model was also calculated to be 0.483. Discussion and conclusion: Based on the findings, number of exercising hours, employment status, age, Leq, and psi are among the factors affecting the work ability index. Use of management and engineering controls are recommended to balance work environments exposed to noise and heat and improve the work ability index. Further, improving employment status due to creating a sense of stability and reducing stress as well as enhancing lifestyle quality can be effective in increasing the work ability index.
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title	The Effects of Noise and Heat Strain on the Work Ability Index (WAI) among Rubber Factory Workers
title_short	The Effects of Noise and Heat Strain on the Work Ability Index (WAI) among Rubber Factory Workers
title_full	The Effects of Noise and Heat Strain on the Work Ability Index (WAI) among Rubber Factory Workers
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The Effects of Noise and Heat Strain on the Work Ability Index (WAI) among Rubber Factory Workers

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