Physical Agents in the Occupational Environment in Estonia

• Autorzy: Krooni P. , Kallasmaa V. , Makarova T.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Physical agents cause several physical and mental health disorders and reduce human capability for work, in most severe cases they cause disability. Usually the influence of these physical factors takes place in the work environment and depends on the factor’s intensity, exposure time, and individual characteristics. Influence is cumulative and may manifest itself after a long period of time, in several years. It is recommended to follow internationally recognized limit values of factors and introduce medical control of people before they start working as well as periodical medical control. From the most widespread risk factors, this article deals with noise with the data obtained from objective studies on Estonia.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

physical agents; health protection; Estonia

PL

ochrona zdrowia; czynniki fizyczne; zdrowie fizyczne; zdrowie psychiczne

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2001
• Tom: Vol. 7, No. 3
• Strony: 347--350
• Opis fizyczny: Tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Krooni P.

• Health Protection Inspectorate, Estonia

autor

Kallasmaa V.

• Health Protection Inspectorate, Estonia

autor

Makarova T.

• Health Protection Inspectorate, Estonia