Authors : Masoud Ghanbari Kakavandi, Hossein Ashtarian and Hamed Yarmohammadi
Abstract: One of the most hazards in cement industry is the impacts of cement dust on respiratory system of the workers. The present study aimed at investigating pulmonary function of the workers in one of the cement factories in the west of Iran. The current study followed a descriptive-cross sectional procedure in which 80 workers from one of the cement factories in the west part of Iran took part. Participants’ demographic information and spirometry data were collected and entered in SPSS-16 Software for further analysis. The findings indicated that the mean and the standard deviation of age and work experience of the participants were 7.2, 37.8, 5.2 and 12.6, respectively. About 2.25% of abnormal spirometry index was mixed, 2.25% restrictive, 3.75% obstructive and 91.25% had normal spirometry results. The findings showed that 8.75% of the participants were suffering pulmonary problems. Accordingly, appropriate measures such as controlling the workplace dust, using suitable respiratory tools, training the workers to use these tools appropriately and employing air conditioning systems for controlling the workplace dust is recommended.
Masoud Ghanbari Kakavandi, Hossein Ashtarian and Hamed Yarmohammadi, 2016. Pulmonary Function in Cement Industry Workers in the West of Iran. Research Journal of Medical Sciences, 10: 368-373.