OSH Studies
Case Studies :
Type of Problems: Extreme reactions to exposures to certain chemicals, particularly organic solvents like trichloroethylene (TCE)
Industry: semi-conductor, electronics and other industries using organic solvents particularly trichloroethylene (TCE)
Problem: Incidence of Stevens' Johnson Syndrome among Filipino workers, both local and abroad
Solution : medical surveillance of industries/ workers at risk; preventive education; work environment measurement,; occupational health examinations; safety inspections and audit.
Accident Case :
What happened: chemical explosion at a warehouse
Date: April 21, 2002
Time: dawn of said date
Place: San Francisco del Monte, Q.C., Philippines
Consequences: fire and explosion; respiratory problems of residents in the nearby areas.
Loss: undetermined
Cause of Accidents: build-up of vapor that reached the lower explosivity limits (LEL) |
