Preliminary effectiveness assessment of intervention of occupational hazard in furniture manufacturings

Objective To understand the effectiveness of intervention measures, the governmental special renovation project at workplaces and the licensing system, against occupational hazards in furniture enterprises. Methods The baseline survey on occupational health condition in the furniture enterprises was carried out firstly. Then intervention measures were taken and at end of the project the occupational health condition was surveyed again in these furniture enterprises. Results The baseline survey showed that the main hazard in these furniture enterprises were wood dust,noise and formaldehyde. After the intervention the wood dust concentration was significantly decreased(P<0.05),but the noise and formaldehyde level had no significant change. Conclusion Administrative supervision had positive effect on controlling wood dust. The licensing system in furniture enterprises was effective to encourage enterprises to controll occupational hazards.