Table 9.
Association between completing specific workplace health and safety training related to chemical pollutants and symptoms among warehouse workers at logistics companies.
| Symptoms | Have You Completed Any Specific Workplace Health and Safety Training Related to Chemical Pollutants in Closed Spaces of Transportation and Storage? (Yes = 38; 1 No = 64) | |
|---|---|---|
| COR | AOR | |
| (95% CI) | (95% CI) | |
| Weakness of the arms and feet 2 | 1.05 (0.49–2.27) | 1.55 (0.62–3.90) |
| Decreased sensation in the arms and legs 2 | 0.64 (0.22–1.89) | 0.46 (0.12–1.76) |
| Numbness or heaviness in the arms or legs 2 | 1.41 (0.68–2.91) | 1.44 (0.62–3.32) |
| Trembling of hands 2 | 0.99 (0.49–2.01) | 1.44 (0.62–3.36) |
| Muscle cramps 2 | 1.13 (0.51–2.52) | 1.35 (0.52–3.51) |
| Slurred speech 2 | 2.06 (0.64–6.62) | 2.33 (0.54–10.01) |
| Headache 2 | 1.45 (0.72–2.95) | 1.93 (0.86–4.35) |
| Dizziness 2 | 0.90 (0.41–1.99) | 0.88 (0.33–2.34) |
| Problems with balance, disturbed gait 2 | 0.56 (0.15–2.15) | 0.53 (0.10–2.88) |
| An unpleasant taste in the mouth 2 | 0.96 (0.44–2.09) | 1.05 (0.41–2.69) |
| Nausea 2 | 0.62 (0.27–1.43) | 0.46 (0.16–1.33) |
| Feeling of general exhaustion, fatigue 2 | 0.73 (0.36–1.50) | 0.81 (0.35–1.89) |
| Feeling irritable 2 | 1.04 (0.50–2.15) | 1.03 (0.45–2.36) |
| Feeling depressed 2 | 1.94 (0.84–4.48) | 1.74 (0.66–4.55) |
| Rapid changes in mood 2 | 1.75 (0.72–4.21) | 1.79 (0.65–4.91) |
| Forgetfulness 2 | 1.21 (0.57–2.56) | 1.45 (0.62–3.42) |
| Difficulty in concentrating 2 | 1.05 (0.48–2.26) | 1.17 (0.48–2.87) |
| Sleep disturbances 2 | 0.88 (0.39–1.97) | 0.82 (0.30–2.20) |
| Feeling tired when you wake up 2 | 0.99 (0.50–1.97) | 1.28 (0.58–2.83) |
| Stomach pain, cramps | 0.59 (0.25–1.40) | 0.48 (0.16–1.42) |
| Diarrhea | 0.56 (0.27–1.15) | 0.38 (0.16–0.91) * |
| Irritation of the eyes | 0.78 (0.36–1.67) | 0.86 (0.37–1.98) |
| Dryness of throat and/or mouth | 0.31 (0.14–0.69) * | 0.26 (0.10–0.64) * |
| Throat irritation | 0.44 (0.21–0.95) * | 0.33 (0.14–0.81) * |
| A runny nose | 0.53 (0.24–1.17) | 0.51 (0.20–1.30) |
| Skin irritation | 0.69 (0.27–1.79) | 0.80 (0.27–2.37) |
| Dry cough | 0.62 (0.31–1.24) | 0.43 (0.19–0.97) * |
| Wheezing in the chest | 0.62 (0.19–2.04) | 0.58 (0.12–2.67) |
| Shortness of breath | 0.55 (0.14–2.09) | 0.40 (0.07–2.33) |
| Chest tightness | 0.92 (0.35–2.46) | 0.50 (0.14–1.84) |
* Significant association (p < 0.05); 1 Reference value; COR (95% CI) = crude odds ratio (95% confidence interval); AOR (95% CI) = adjusted odds ratio (95% confidence interval); adjusted for sex, age, smoking, secondhand smoke exposure, frequency of alcohol consumption, time spent at the company, past and present work with chemicals, and prescription drugs used in the past 12 months. 2 Also adjusted for prior incident of head injury, coma, and concussion.