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Journal of Engineering Research

Journal of Engineering Research

DOI

10.70259/engJER.2024.851867

Abstract

Occupational hazards are a significant concern in high-risk environments such as petroleum operating companies, where workers are exposed to various risks, including chemical, physical, mechanical, ergonomic, and psychosocial factors. Effective management of these hazards is essential to protect the health and safety of employees and maintain operational efficiency. This study aims to assess physical hazards including a-weighted equivalent noise levels, heat stress, Lightning and Ergonomics in a petroleum operating company in Egypt, and to check its conformity with national standards. Physical environment (Noise, heat stress and illumination) in different worksites were assessed using calibrated direct reading instruments to evaluate the exposure levels according to the standards ISO 9612, ISO 7234 and ISO 8995 respectively. Simple Ergonomic risk assessment at different jobs categories were using “ErgoPlus” Job Screen software. Occupational hazards such as A-Weighted Equivalent Noise levels, Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures and Lightning were assessed in different worksites and activities such as tank area, sewage treatment unit, laboratories, kitchen, offices, workshops (foundries, welding, cars and carpentry), motility shops (production, mechanics, electrical workshop). The findings highlight key areas requiring immediate attention and provide actionable recommendations to reduce noise levels in this location to acceptable levels. The measured values of wet bulb globe temperature and illumination were lower than the threshold limit values, in all locations. Hence, the exposures are safe, and no health effects are expected. This study offers a valuable framework for enhancing safety standards and contributing to occupational health and safety knowledge in the petroleum industry.

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