Abstract

GOMEZ-YEPES, Milena E.; VILLAMIZAR-VARGAS, Rafael H.; RENDON-GARCIA, Olga L.  and  CREMADES, Lázaro V.. Exposure of workers in tanneries, construction and beauty salons in Armenia to occupational environmental pollution. Case study. rev.udcaactual.divulg.cient. [online]. 2022, vol.25, n.2, e1960.  Epub Dec 13, 2022. ISSN 0123-4226.  https://doi.org/10.31910/rudca.v25.n2.2022.1960.

The objective of this research was to evaluate the working and health conditions of workers in three sectors of the economy of Armenia, Colombia (tanneries, construction sites, and beauty salons) exposed to chemical and physical agents. A descriptive observational study of the working conditions and health of workers in their work environments was carried out, by visiting 10 companies per sector. The evaluation of working conditions in construction sites gave High (high risk), as well as in tanneries. Beauty salons gave an evaluation of Medium (medium risk).

Keywords : Tanneries; Construction sites; Beauty salons; Exposure; Safety and occupational health.

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