Risk reduction effects of introducing an automated painting process

Abstract

As a consequence of the expansion of occupations, the emergence of new businesses and new forms of occupation, the risks to workers have increased. The world of work, the modern manufacturing industry, is full of dangers and hazards in the form of accidents at work and occupational diseases. The boom in production and the economy, combined with ever-increasing expectations of work, has led to an increase in the number of accidents at work, including occupational diseases and fatalities. Lack of knowledge of the pathogenic factors and lack of technical or personal protection are still the main reasons for the occurrence and emergence of cases of increased exposure. In the case of work with certain hazardous substances, mandatory biological monitoring is often not carried out, although early detection of cases and appropriate measures by the employer could lead to a reduction or elimination of exposure. Our work has investigated the health effects of workers exposed to chemical agents and the options for removing workers exposed to these agents from hazardous work environments. Our aim is to investigate the health effects of chemical agents on humans and the possibilities of their induction in order to reduce or provide optimal conditions for safe and healthy working. During the study, particular attention was paid to the investigation of substitutes and the possibility of automation.