Investing in Health: S&L's Occupational Health Examinations for Frontline Workers

2020-10-13

In late September, S&L took a significant step towards safeguarding the well-being of its workforce by organizing an occupational health examination at the Shanghai Jiading Central Hospital. This initiative was specifically targeted at frontline employees whose work positions were potentially exposed to dust and noise hazards.

In the realm of machinery manufacturing enterprises, it's an unfortunate reality that harmful factors often lurk in the frontline work environments. Here are some of the prevalent risks:

Dust from Polishing: When mechanical parts undergo the polishing process, metal and mineral dust is generated. Prolonged exposure to this dust can lead to Pneumoconiosis, a serious lung disease.

Welding Hazards: The electric welding process is not only a source of large amounts of welding dust but also releases harmful gases at high temperatures. Inhalation of high concentrations of this welding dust can, just like metal dust, cause Pneumoconiosis.

Eye Risks from Welding: Electric welding, gas welding, sub-arc welding, and plasma welding emit ultraviolet rays. Without adequate and effective protection, workers are at risk of developing electro-optical ophthalmia, which can be painful and affect their vision.

Noise and Vibration in Sheet Metal Work: During the sheet metal process, tools like hammers and grinders produce intense noise and vibration. Over time, this can cause irreversible damage to a worker's hearing.

Dangers for Painters: Painters operate in an environment where benzene is present. In poorly ventilated areas, benzene can irritate the skin and mucous membranes of those in contact with it. It can also inflict damage on the nervous system, liver, kidney, and hematopoietic system, and in severe cases, can even lead to heart failure and death.

Recognizing the importance of occupational safety and health management, S&L is dedicated to ensuring the occupational health and longevity of its employees. By arranging these health examinations for workers in positions with hazardous factors, the company aims to detect any potential occupational diseases in a timely manner and provide targeted prevention and treatment measures. The physical examination covered a comprehensive range of items that can effectively assess an individual's physical health. These included internal medicine checks, cytology tests, blood and urine routine analyses, liver function tests, and electrocardiogram screenings, among others.

During the examination process, doctors not only conducted thorough check-ups but also shared valuable basic knowledge about occupational health and effective prevention measures. They analyzed each employee's examination results, provided detailed health evaluations, and offered practical prevention suggestions. This way, employees were able to gain a full understanding of their own health status promptly and also acquired essential knowledge about occupational diseases and how to prevent them.

Employees are the lifeblood and most valuable asset of any enterprise, and S&L understands this well. The company is committed to standing by its employees and treating them with the utmost sincerity, as demonstrated by this important health examination initiative.