Occupational hazards

Occupational Safety and Health Awareness and Compliance with Safe Work Practices among Morgue Workers in Kiambu County, Kenya

Lucy Mithu, Matthews Ciira Kiiyukia & Benson Karanja · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Morgue workers are routinely exposed to biological, chemical, physical, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards while handling human remains. Although Kenya's Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), 2007, provides a legal framework for workplace safety, limited evidenc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91419

Effects of Air Pollution on the Vital Capacity of Commercial Motorcyclists in Nigeria Population

G. U. Ezeja, C. U. Onwudiwe, O. D. Nwodo, G. Umahi-Ottah & N. D. Nwobodo · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Background: Ambient air pollution is a serious challenge to human health in most West African countries including Nigeria. Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the effects of dust inhalation on the vital capacity of commercial motorcyclists in Abakaliki metropol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i130174

Occupational Hazards and Safety Practices of Refuse Collectors in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State

Eli Precious Miwano, Alabere Ibidabo & Douglas Kingsley · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2018

Background: Municipal solid waste management, particularly in developing countries, involve manual or semi-automated handling of the waste materials. This exposes the waste collectors to physical, biological and chemical hazards [1] that could easily lead to injuries and diseases...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2018/45368