Research Article

DETERMINING ERGONOMIC RISKS AND HAZARDS IN DELIVERY ROOMS

Volume: 3 Number: 5 January 10, 2019
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DETERMINING ERGONOMIC RISKS AND HAZARDS IN DELIVERY ROOMS

Abstract

It is seen that occupational accidents, occupational disease, and health problems occurring due to conditions of the work environment in the health sector gradually increase. In this sector, which is classified as very dangerous based on the workplace hazard classification, personnel encounter biological, physical, and chemical hazards and various occupational risks and hazards such as ergonomic, radiation, and psychosocial dangers in their work environments. One of the most important units in the hospital is the delivery room. Personnel working here may encounter several ergonomic problems caused by both work environments and the job. Standing for a long time, somatic pains such as waist, shoulder caused as a
result of movements while intervening in vaginal delivery, and factors such as ambient temperature, hygiene, infections etc., have great importance. Providing ergonomic working conditions is the most important condition to increase work productivity and effectiveness. Ergonomics aim to provide the adjustment of work according to humans by investigating the human characteristics and abilities. Therefore, good work environments will also increase occupational health and productivity. In this context, the purpose of this study is to determine the ergonomic risks and hazards in delivery rooms, as well as the measures to be taken.

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Details

Primary Language

Turkish

Subjects

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Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Ayten Dinç
Türkiye

Publication Date

January 10, 2019

Submission Date

November 30, 2018

Acceptance Date

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Published in Issue

Year 2018 Volume: 3 Number: 5

APA
Dinç, A., & Aşkın, A. (2019). DETERMINING ERGONOMIC RISKS AND HAZARDS IN DELIVERY ROOMS. Journal of Awareness, 3(5), 59-68. https://doi.org/10.26809/joa.2018548616