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  • Occupational Health
  • Burn Injury Research
  • Workplace Safety Analysis

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  • Workplace burn injuries present substantial physical, psychological, and social burdens.
  • Understanding burn mechanisms and safety conditions is crucial for prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate common burn mechanisms in the workplace.
  • To assess safety training and equipment provision for workers.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study conducted at Shahid Motahari University Hospital.
  • Data collected from patients with workplace burns via electronic registration forms.
  • Analysis of burn mechanisms, training, and safety conditions.

Main Results:

  • 14.28% of burn patients sustained injuries in the workplace.
  • Thermal burns were most common, followed by electrical, chemical, and inhalation.
  • Significant percentages of workers lacked safety training (38.2%) and personal protective equipment (27.8%).
  • Unsafe workspaces (39.0%) and equipment failure (28.8%) were major contributing factors.
  • Common mechanisms included electrical damage, ignition of flammables, gas explosions, and contact with molten materials.

Conclusions:

  • Worker unawareness, non-adherence to safety equipment use, and damaged equipment are primary causes of workplace burns.
  • Implementing standardized safety training and diligent monitoring of safety practices by both workers and employers is recommended.