Risk Perception and Risk Communication for Training Women Apprentice Welders: A Challenge for Public Health Nursing

Table 3

Perception of women apprentice welders about physical, chemical, biological, and physiological risk factors (𝑛=27).

Risk factors	𝑛	Percent (%)
Physical
Heat	21	77.8
Noise	19	70.4
Ionizing radiation	13	48.1
Nonionizing radiation	4	14.8
Abnormal pressures	4	14.8
Moisture	4	14.8
Vibrations	3	11.1
Cold	2	7.4
Chemical
Gases	21	77.8
Dust	16	59.3
Chemical products	15	55.6
Fumes	8	29.6
Vapours	6	22.2
Mist	2	7.4
Fog	1	3.7
Biological
Bacteria	8	29.6
Fungi	8	29.6
Bacilli	4	14.8
Virus	2	7.4
Parasites	2	7.4
Protozoa	2	7.4
Physiological
Poor posture	17	63.0
Repetitive strain	12	44.4
Inadequate ventilation	10	37.0
Use of inappropriate equipment	9	33.3
Rhythm of overwork	7	25.9
Machines and/or inadequate equipment	5	18.5
Requirement productivity	3	11.1
Inadequate lighting	2	7.4