Table 2 Knowledge of health risks and safety practices among tannery workers (n = 400).
From: Exploring factors associated with occupational health risk among tannery workers in Bangladesh
Factors | Category | Frequency (Percentage) |
|---|---|---|
Are you aware of the health risks associated with tannery work? | No | 83 (20.8) |
Yes | 317 (79.3) | |
What health risks do you think are associated with tannery work? | Eye irritation | 91 (22.8) |
Respiratory issues | 90 (22.5) | |
Organ damage | 57 (14.3) | |
Skin diseases | 147 (36.8) | |
Other | 15 (3.8) | |
Do you know which chemicals used in tanneries can harm health? | No | 52 (13.0) |
Not sure | 166 (41.5) | |
Yes | 182 (45.5) | |
Which hazardous substances are present in your workplace? | Ammonia | 86 (21.5) |
Chromium | 147 (36.8) | |
Formaldehyde | 112 (28.0) | |
Sulfuric acid | 24 (6.0) | |
Other | 31 (7.8) | |
How do tannery chemicals affect workers’ health? | Both (inhalation & skin contact) | 228 (57.0) |
By inhalation | 17 (4.3) | |
Through skin contact | 110 (27.5) | |
No idea | 45 (11.3) | |
Are you aware of the safety measures required when handling hazardous materials? | No | 145 (36.3) |
Yes | 255 (63.8) | |
Do you know how to use PPE properly? | No | 134 (33.5) |
Yes | 266 (66.5) | |
Do you know first aid procedures for workplace injuries? | No | 143 (35.8) |
Yes | 257 (64.3) | |
Do you know whom to contact in case of an emergency? | No | 100 (25.0) |
Yes | 300 (75.0) | |
Are you familiar with government regulations regarding workplace safety? | No | 375 (93.8) |
Yes | 25 (6.3) | |
What PPE is necessary in a tannery? (Multi-response question) | Apron | 68 (17.0) |
Boots | 117 (29.3) | |
Face mask | 73 (18.3) | |
Gloves | 33 (8.3) | |
Goggles | 83 (20.8) | |
Other | 26 (6.5) |
