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Knowledge, attitude and practices related to use of personal protective equipment among welders in small-scale industries in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District
(2019-11-11)
Introduction: Welding is associated with a number of occupational hazards which are detrimental to health. Some of the health effects arising from welding hazards include; musculoskeletal problems, hearing impairment, ...
Assessment of usage of personal protective equipment and related factors among workers in wood workshops in Mutungo Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2019-10-14)
Introduction: Workers across industries are exposed to a variety of hazards at the workplace. The use of PPE is an important strategy of preventing exposure to hazards that could result in injuries and illnesses among ...
Knowledge, attitude and practices on the usage of personal protective equipment among workers in small scale industries in Lira Municipality
(Makerere University, 2019-06-16)
Introduction: Occupational safety remains an ignored aspect among employers and employees. Globally, more than 2.3 million people die from occupational injuries or diseases, with more than 313 million people per year getting ...
Knowledge, attitude and practices towards the use of personal protective equipment among carpenters and welders in Seeta, Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2022-02-04)
Background:
Use of Personal protective equipment is one of the measures to reduce occupational injuries and other work related diseases. Carpentry and welding is associated with occupational hazards, in the process of ...
To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices towards the use of personal protective equipment among carpenters and welders in Seeta, Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2022-02-22)
Background
Use of Personal protective equipment is one of the measures to reduce occupational injuries and other work related diseases. Carpentry and welding is associated with occupational hazards, in the process of ...
Pesticide use practices and acute health effects among farmers in Maddu Sub County Gomba District
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Background: Increase in agricultural activities in Uganda has increased use of Pesticides. Pesticides are vital in agriculture as they prevent loss of production. However, if not properly used can create health risks. This ...