Analysis of hazardous work environment factors at a train conductor workplace

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10.21668/health.risk/2017.4.11.eng
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M.F. Vil'k1, O.S. Yudaeva1, V.A. Aksenov2, V.M. Ponomarev2, V.I. Apattsev2, E.A. Sorokina2, V.B. Prostomolotova2, A.S. Kozlov2, E.O. Latynin1

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1All-Russian Research Institute of Railway Hygiene, 1, Bldg. 1 Pakgauznoe Shosse Str., Moscow, 125438, Russian Federation
2Russian University of Transport (MIIT), 9, Bldg 9 Obrazcova Str., Moscow, 127994, Russian Federation

Abstract: 

The paper dwells on generalized analysis of morbidity which is characteristic for conductors working in passenger carriages of locomotive-driven trains. Working conditions train conductors had to work in were examined as per results of sanitary-hygienic research on intra-carriage environment, specific working conditions assessment, and questioning. Hazards caused by working environment factors for train conductors to a certain extent depend on a carriage type, its technical and hygienic state, as well as on a route a train goes by.

Our research revealed that impacts exerted by various working environment factors, namely physical, chemical, biological, and psychophysical ones, caused respiratory diseases, increased allergic reactivity, changes in hearing sensitivity, and overall morbidity growth among people from this occupational group.

Unordered regime resulting from constant trips and unfavorable living conditions in a carriage lead to the following diseases: varix dilatation in legs, ischemic heart disease together with primary hypertension, and chronic rheumatic heart diseases. More precise classification of conductors' working conditions can be obtained via a mathematical model creation as it enables precise estimation of occupational diseases probability. Such models should be based on a relationship between diseases frequency (or probability) and working conditions as per specific hygienic factors.

We worked out methodical guidelines on providing safe working conditions at conductors' working places which include efficient activities aimed at prevention of hazardous impacts exerted by working environment factors. It will help to improve working conditions substantially, to preserve workers' health, and to ensure safe passengers traffic.

Safe working conditions for conductors can be secured due to a set of activities aimed at equipping new carriages and those after capital repair with air-conditioning, disinfection systems, heating, ecologically clean toilets, modern furnishing materials, as well as at improving sanitary and living conditions, providing comfortable uniforms, and better regulation of work and rest re-gimes.

Keywords: 
conductor, passenger carriage, working environment factor, morbidity, sanitary-hygienic research, labor protection
Vil'k M.F., Yudaeva O.S., Aksenov V.A., Ponomarev V.M., Apattsev V.I., Sorokina E.A., Prostomolotova V.B., Kozlov A.S., Latynin E.O. Analysis of hazardous work environment factors at a train conductor workplace. Health Risk Analysis, 2017, no. 4, pp. 97–107. DOI: 10.21668/health.risk/2017.4.11.eng
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Received: 
14.09.2017
Accepted: 
19.12.2017
Published: 
30.12.2017

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