Table 1 Occupational tasks performed by workers (n = 500; Al-Ain industrial areas, November 2018–June 2019)
From: Personal protective eyewear usage among industrial workers in small-scale enterprises
Type of work | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Standing/observing/assisting | 450 (90%) |
Cleaning | 450 (90%) |
Hammering | 425 (85%) |
Sanding | 425 (85%) |
Manual handling | 350 (70%) |
Drilling | 325 (65%) |
Chipping | 300 (60%) |
Gas welding | 275 (55%) |
Arc welding (electric welding) | 275 (55%) |
Grinding | 275 (55%) |
Power sawing | 250 (50%) |
Painting | 100 (20%) |
Hand sawing | 50 (10%) |
Chiseling | 25 (5%) |