Chemical Exposure in Workplace Environments: Assessing Health Risks and Developing Safety Measures

Ikechukwu I. Palmer Cmiosh, Dr. Ayobamidele Sunday Odesola. and Josephine Eguare Ekpenkhio
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Ikechukwu I. Palmer Cmiosh: Member American Society of Safety Professionals, M.Sc. Health, Safety and Risk Management, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Dr. Ayobamidele Sunday Odesola.: Mathematics Department University of Lagos, Nigeria
Josephine Eguare Ekpenkhio: M.Sc. Industrial Engineering, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2024, vol. 9, issue 11, 229-238

Abstract: Workplace exposure to hazardous substances poses high risks to workers health, with possible impacts ranging from skin irritations and acute respiratory issues to chronic conditions such as neurological disorders and cancer. This study examines chemical exposure in different workplace environments; particularly chemical processing industries, agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing to assess health risks and safety-targeted measures. Using a dataset obtained from occupational employee health, industry records, and health agencies outcomes. Statistical analysis tools are applied, including regression modelling, correlation analysis, and descriptive statistics, to determine exposure levels and their health impacts. Descriptive statistics summarize exposure concentrations in industries, and correlation analysis classifies relations between exposure and health outcomes, showing high relations with neurological and respiratory symptoms. Regression models give substantial prognostic factors for adverse health effects. A risk approach was employed to classify chemicals based on toxicity and exposure rate, indicating high-risk substances. The statistical analysis findings provided inclusive safety measures aimed at mitigating risks. The measures are validated against exposure and health data outcomes, establishing possible health risk reduction. Thus, this study accentuates data-driven essential approaches to workplace safety and offers an evidence-based framework for reducing chemical exposure risks, enhancing workers health, and promoting regulatory compliance across high-risk industries.

Date: 2024
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