Assessing Occupational Safety Risks and Challenges Among Informal Welders in Pretoria West, South Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15493193 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marvin Mashimbyi (Tshwane University of Technology), Kgotatso Jeanet Seisa (Tshwane University of Technology), Muelelwa Ramathuthu (Tshwane University of Technology), Maasago Mercy Sepadi (0000-0002-7236-9160, Tshwane University of Technology, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 1132-1132 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-17 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph22071132 |
| PMID | 40724198 |
| OpenAlex | W4412725281 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 4 |
The study reveals critical gaps in safety knowledge, training, and PPE compliance among informal welders. These deficiencies significantly elevate the risk of occupational injuries. Strengthening occupational health and safety regulations, improving access to PPE, and delivering targeted training interventions are essential to safeguard the well-being of welders and those in their surrounding communities
Environmental health · Geography · Injury prevention · Occupational safety and health · Poison control · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Suicide prevention · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Medicine · Occupational Health and Safety Research · Quality and Management Systems · Safety Warnings and Signage
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |