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HEALTH RISK ESTIMATION ON LIGHT EXPOSURE IN AN EMPLOYEE'S WORK ENVIRONMENT OF UNIVERSITIES, HOSPITALS AND INDUSTRIAL PLANTS CASE STUDY AT LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

Abstract

          This study health risk estimation on light exposure in an employee's work environment of Universities, Hospitals, and Industrial Plants Case Study at Lao People's Democratic Republic. Using a sample size of 231 workers from a systematic sampling Data were collected by an interview questionnaire and spot measurement method of lighting intensity. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and the use of health risk matrix for risk assessment. The results showed that most prevalences of eye discomfort while exposure to light at work. The perception of discomfort in the eyes, (74.90%), visual comfort, (25.10%). The health risk estimation on light exposure was nature of computer work employees are risk from light exposure at a high level of 30.74% and a very high risk of 4.33%, nature of dental was high-risk 2.16%, surgery bed was high-risk 3.46%, nature of area used for work employees are exposed to a high level of 6.49% and a very high risk of 1.30%, and nature of area used in the production process was moderate risk level and high-risk level of 6.49%. The results of the study found that employees are at risk from exposure to lights. As a result, employees cause eye discomfort while working on the work site. If not managed properly this may result in health risks to employees who are exposed to inappropriate lighting and then progress to occupational disease.