Safety and health in boatbuilding and repair.

Abstract:

:Boatbuilding is a complex, chemically intensive industry which employs approximately 43,000 workers in the United States, 77% of them in shops with fewer than 20 workers. Boatbuilders and repairers are at high risk of occupational injury from falls, lacerations, low back trauma, repetitive motion, noise, burns, fires, and explosions. Also they are at risk of acute and chronic illness, including dermatitis, toxic hepatitis, peripheral neuropathy, and chronic encephalopathy as a result of their occupational exposures to such materials as styrene, resins, solvents, paints, welding fumes, and coating systems. Boatbuilders also are exposed to toxic woods and to lead. Hazard recognition is the first step toward reduction of injury and disease in boat building. Control of recognized hazards is achieved through engineering controls, ventilation in particular, and through medical surveillance. Strong programs for injury prevention and for health and safety education will produce significant health and economic benefit in the boatbuilding industry.

journal_name

Am J Ind Med

authors

Brigham CR,Landrigan PJ

doi

10.1002/ajim.4700080303

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1985-01-01 00:00:00

pages

169-82

issue

3

eissn

0271-3586

issn

1097-0274

journal_volume

8

pub_type

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