ASSESSMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL LEVEL OF AWARENESS FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY IN SIDI KERIR PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY

Abstract

Introduction: Humans are daily exposed to different kinds of dangerous exposures. Occupationally, workers are at higher risk to different hazards depending on the type of industry. Workers in petroleum and petrochemical industries are exposed to many occupational hazards like noise, different types of chemicals, ionizing radiation and infra-red radiation etc. High level of awareness for health and safety is very important issue for workers in petrochemical industries. Aim of work: to assess the occupational exposures and level of awareness for health and safety in Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Company. Materials and Methods : Site survey and analysis for the target company and review of the production process were performed to assess the occupational exposures and level of awareness for health and safety among workers. The study was performed utilizing a questionnaire sheet for awareness assessment. The results revealed that workers are at high risk for exposure to noise and chemicals but at low risk for exposure to ionizing radiation and infra-red radiation. However, the level of awareness for health and safety among workers was shown to be at high level. Conclusion: The current results raised recommendations and needs to improve communication between safety management committee and workers and to emphasize the role of training courses to ensure better safety communication and involvement of all workers in top safety management of the company.