Workers Health Risk Exposure and Type in Medical Laboratory at Imam Al-Mahdi University-White Nile State, October 2022 to March 2023

Workers Health Risk Exposure and Type in Medical Laboratory at Imam Al-Mahdi University-White Nile State, October 2022 to March 2023

Abstract:

Background:  The health of healthcare workers is critical to the effective operation of any medical organization. The well-being of laboratory staff is essential to the efficient functioning of healthcare organizations.

Objectives: The present study aimed to assess the workers’ health risk exposure and type in medical laboratory at Imam Al-Mahdi University-White Nile State, October 2022 to March 2023.

Methods:  This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study was conducted in Kosti City located in the central south of the White Nile State. All workers in the laboratories of Imam AL-Mahdi Medical University were recruited for the study. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 24.0. Data was collected using structured questionnaires. The results were presented in forms of tables and figures.

Results: The study revealed that the most worker’s hazards exposed in medical laboratories were lighting (75.6%), Ergonomic (70.7%) and chemical hazards (68.3%). While the most common type of biological hazards were bacteria (41.5%), most common types of chemical hazards in medical laboratories were sulfuric acid (21.4%), types of physical hazards were electricity related hazards (70.7%), types of thermal were heat stress (50%). The most common type of noise hazard was intermittent noise (53.7%) while the most common of lighting hazards was eye strain (58.5%). Additionally, the most common types of radiation were ionizer (39%), the most common types of chemical hazards were sulfuric acid (21.4%). However, stairs were the most common types of mechanical hazards 41.5%. Moreover, in appropriate design of workplace (41.5%) were the most common types of ergonomic hazards, while personal factors (43.9%) were the most common types of psychological hazards.  The study proved that there was positive correlation between different hazards exposure, types of hazards in medical laboratories in relation to workers age group and education level, p<0.05.

Conclusion: Raising awareness of safety procedures in medical laboratories and improving laboratory infrastructure and design can contribute significantly to preventing risks to which medical laboratory personnel are exposed.

Keywords:  health risk, affects, medical laboratories workers, El Imam El Mahdi University.

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