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Assessment of Radiation Exposure and Occupational Health Outcomes Among Workers in Plutonium Finishing Plants Holt, Kimberly Long
Indonesian Journal of Advanced Research Vol. 4 No. 6 (2025): June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/ijar.v4i6.14815

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This study assesses the health impacts of radiation exposure and subsequent health outcomes among employees working in plutonium-finishing industries. The study contrasts the outer and inner exposure to radiation based on 40 years of previous research involving historical documentation, biological measurements, and medical examinations. The study uses bioassays and job-exposure matrices to determine the risks of lung, liver, bone, and respiratory diseases. The data obtained in the study underlines the necessity of improving safety issues at the workplace and providing additional health care for workers. Findings highlight an extreme necessity to minimize radiation exposure and enhance protective controls for employees in the nuclear sector.
Beyond the Factory Walls: Assessing Community Health Impacts of Industrial Operations through Industrial Hygiene Tools Holt, Kimberly Long
Indonesian Journal of Advanced Research Vol. 4 No. 10 (2025): October 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/ijar.v4i10.15542

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The abstract in the study attracts attention to the health risks of industrial operations, particularly in the low-income neighborhood within the area, owing to the radiation, noise, and emissions. The objective of the research will be to establish the use of industrial hygienic gadgets, including air quality screeners, noise dose, and radiation surveillance, to quantify and protect this impact on the common good. The paper gives the medical complications of industrial exposure, such as respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, and the challenge of beginning to assess the health statuses in society. The paper concludes by asking the question that more powerful policies should be designed to establish stronger environmental policies, promote localized surveillance systems, and develop a concept that can be used to defend the health of the vulnerable population through adherence to the industrial hygiene instruments in the context of environmental justice.
Integrating Industrial Hygiene into Public Health Programs: Community-Level Approaches to Hazard Assessment and Control Holt, Kimberly Long
Indonesian Journal of Advanced Research Vol. 4 No. 10 (2025): October 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/ijar.v4i10.15544

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This research examines integrating industrial hygiene principles into public health programs to address community environmental health risks. Using a mixed-methods approach combining literature review and case study analysis, we evaluated industrial hygiene interventions in schools, healthcare facilities, and informal settlements. Three case studies demonstrated significant health improvements: 15% reduction in asthma-related school absenteeism, 45% decrease in healthcare worker respiratory symptoms, and 35% reduction in childhood respiratory infections in informal settlements. Results show industrial hygiene methods effectively reduce environmental exposures when adapted for community settings. The study contributes novel frameworks for expanding occupational hygiene beyond workplace applications, offering systematic approaches for community hazard assessment and control. Integration requires addressing resource limitations, building technical capacity, and ensuring community engagement for sustainable implementation.