Risk Communication as a Tool for Training Apprentice Welders: A Study about Risk Perception and Occupational Accidents

Table 2

Perception of apprentice welders about physical, chemical, biological, and physiological risk factors (𝑛=161).

Risk factors	𝑛	Percent (%)
Physical
Heat	128	79.5
Noise	102	63.4
Ionizing radiation	83	51.6
Nonionizing radiation	41	25.5
Vibrations	24	14.9
Abnormal pressures	18	11.2
Moisture	13	8.1
Cold	9	5.6
Chemical
Gases	122	75.8
Dust	91	56.5
Chemical products	58	36
Fumes	58	36
Vapours	51	31.7
Mist	15	9.3
Fog	8	5
Biological
Bacteria	43	26.7
Fungi	38	23.6
Virus	28	17.4
Bacilli	8	5
Parasites	6	3.7
Protozoa	6	3.7
Physiological
Poor posture	96	59.6
Repetitive strain	56	34.8
Inadequate ventilation	53	32.9
Use of inappropriate equipment	47	29.2
Inadequate lighting	35	21.7
Rhythm of overwork	32	19.9
Requirement productivity	30	18.6
Machines and/or inadequate; equipment	29	18