Mandatory use of eye protection prevents eye injuries in the metal industry

Mandatory use of eye protection prevents eye injuries in the metal industry
复制标题

DOI:
10.1093/occmed/kqm083
复制
发表时间:
2007-12-01
影响因子:
5.1
通讯作者:
Bull, Nils
Bull, Nils
中科院分区:
医学4区
文献类型:
--
作者:
Bull, Nils

文献摘要

被引文献

相似文献

背景 眼睛经常在职业事故中受伤。金属加工中强制护眼的预防效果如何?方法对金工场强制护眼前后的伤害发生率进行测定。结果强制护眼后,伤害发生率从每百万工时6.09人下降到0.42人。结论挪威金属工人强制护眼在预防眼部伤害方面具有较高潜力,值得推广实施。
Background Eyes are frequently injured in occupational accidents. What is the preventive effect of mandatory eye protection in metalworking?Methods The injury incidence was determined before and after eye protection became mandatory in a metalworking yard.Results The incidence declined from 6.09 to 0.42 injuries per million working hours after eye protection became mandatory.Conclusions Mandatory eye protection among metalworkers in Norway has high potential for preventing eye injuries and should be implemented.