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Koshy, Jinu Merlin
- Xylene–A Potential Health Hazard―A Review
Authors
1 Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Anatomy, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
3 Department of Biochemistry, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
4 Department of Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 10, No 12 (2019), Pagination: 2251-2255Abstract
Xylene is a colorless liquid with the molecular formula C8H10. A flammable, non-explosive aromatic hydrocarbon, xylene consists of a benzene ring with two attached methyl groups. Xylene occurs naturally in petroleum and small amounts occur in gasoline and jet fuel. It is used in paints, inks, glues and other products. The population at large is expected to be exposed primarily to mixed xylenes, rather than to any of the xylene isomers individually. The general population can be exposed to xylene via inhalation of indoor and workplace air, automobile exhaust, tobacco smoke, xylene-containing solvents, ingestion of contaminated drinking water, and dermal absorption of xylene containing products. Xylene is released primarily from industrial sources. The existence of hazards in the workplace has raised concerns about the potential of these substances for adverse effects.Keywords
Xylene, Dyspnoea, Occupational.
- Occupational Hazards of Xylene and its Preventive Measures
Authors
1 Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Anatomy, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
3 Department of Biochemistry, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
4 Department of Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 10, No 12 (2019), Pagination: 2260-2264Abstract
Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon known for its wide usage in tissue processing, staining and cover slipping in the histology laboratory. The hazards of xylene are well documented, making it a potential occupational hazard for the histopathological technicians. As every other profession became cautious of the occupational hazards, the very speciality that identifies the illnesses became one of the last to become aware and remedy its own hazards. This article aims to discuss the toxicity of xylene and safety measures to counteract the hazards of xylene.Keywords
Toxicity of Xylene, Xylene Substitutes, Xylene.- Working Posture Among Bank Employees in Chennai: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors
1 Professor & Head of the Department, Department of Anatomy, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy,, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 10, No 11 (2019), Pagination: 2449-2506Abstract
Aim and Objective: The aim of the present study was to analyze the working posture and the postural problems arising due to the awkward working posture among bank employees.
Materials and Method: One hundred and seventy-four bank employees working in different banks in and around Chennai were randomly selected and included in this study, over a period of three months. The randomly selected subjects were given the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire to find out the perception of musculoskeletal symptoms. The data were analyzed with Binary Logistic Regression using the Mini Tab (14) statistical software. The prevalence of postural problems in the study population was calculated and statistical significance was accepted for p < 0.05.
Results: Bank employees cited the reason that prevented them from work during the last 12 months were pain at low back(21.8%), upper back(13.8%), neck (9.7%) and hand pain(9.7%). The findings of this study shows the most prevalent MSD for the bank employees for the last one year were seen in the low back (70%), upper back (66%) followed by neck (62%), shoulders (48%). Generalized regression model was used to estimate presence or absence of work related musculoskeletal disorders among the professionals.
The values of the variables age, work experience, BMI, were found to be significant since the Wald Chi-Square tests indicate that P < 0.05.
Conclusion: The study revealed that professionals report a high prevalence of various types of work related musculoskeletal symptoms due to prolonged awkward postures at work. Good job design can lead to a reduction of musculoskeletal disorders.