IDENTIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES, HEALTH RISK, HAZARD AND INJURIES AMONG THE WORKERS ENGAGED IN THERMAL POWER PLANT

Abhaynath Kumar, Shishir Mohan Shrivastava, N.K. Jain, Praveen Patel

Abstract: Thermal power plant uses coal as fuel for their working. Coal after burning leaves ash. Disposal of this ash is also one important task. Ash comes in contact with open environment and has adverse effects on health of human being. Due to these various health problems like skin diseases, breathing problem etc. are started in man working under those premises. Some other elements like boiler, turbine, generator, material handling are those elements due to which hazards and accidents take place while operation and maintenance of these. This work focuses on identification of various Occupational diseases and injuries, health risks associated with the man power working in thermal power plant. This data were collected by questionnaires and personnel interview of the workers working in different section of the thermal power plant like boiler section, turbine & generator section, coal & ash handling plant, hydrogen plant etc. Analysis is done in terms of different variables, such as age, skills experience, type of injuries and type of diseases. Results are shown in the form graph and chart. The results indicate a remarkable and visible impact on health of workers during operation and maintenance

Keywords: Occupational hazards and Diseases, health risk, Injuries, Questionnaires, Personnel interview

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2015.0401024