Irritation Effects of Ammonia Gas on Workers in Ammonia Factory at Elberga Petroleum Company During 2017

Mohamed H and Alfutmani A

Published on: 2024-02-22

Abstract

Background: Ammonia is corrosive and irritating gas, it uses in several industries, the main rout of exposure is inhalation, and it can cause irritation to the upper respiratory system.

Methods and Material: This study was a cross sectional, it was conducted in ammonia factory in Elbrega city, Libya, the sample size was about 62 workers, the data was collected by using questionnaire method, and this information was analyzed by using SPSS software.

Results: this study indicated that about 38.7% of the sample have nose irritations, 37.1% have throat irritation, and 27.4% and 12.9% for eye and mouth irritations. In addition, There are relationship between years of experience and eye, nose irritation, while study showed that no relation between years of experience with mouth and throat irritation. Furthermore, there are no correlation between qualification level, smoking and working hour with irritation effects of ammonia.

Conclusion: Exposure to ammonia gas causes irritation to the upper respiratory tract system and eyes, therefore, suitable personal protective equipment for ammonia exposure must be worn.

Keywords

Ammonia gas; Petroleum; irritating gas

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