Table 3.
Housekeeping, Waste Disposal, and PPE Availability in Spray Painting Workshops
| Characteristics | Frequency n=37 | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Changing room | ||
| Yes | 9 | 24.3 |
| No | 28 | 75.7 |
| Separate eating area | ||
| Yes | 1 | 2.7 |
| No | 36 | 97.3 |
| Proper storage of paints, lacquers and thinners in workshop | ||
| Yes | 5 | 13.5 |
| No | 32 | 86.5 |
| Method of refuse disposal | ||
| Open dumping and burning | 33 | 89.2 |
| Burning in a pit | 4 | 10.8 |
| Type of toilet available | ||
| Pit latrine | 4 | 10.8 |
| Pour flush | 3 | 8.1 |
| None | 30 | 81.1 |
| PPEs sighted in workshop | ||
| Nose/dust mask | 7 | 18.9 |
| Safety boots | 3 | 8.1 |
| Respirator with filter | 1 | 2.7 |
| Waterproof overall | 1 | 2.7 |
| Head cover | 1 | 2.7 |
| Surgical mask | 10 | 27.0 |