RISK ASSESSMENT IN TEXTILE AND WOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY

The working conditions in textile and wood processing industries have been investigated using a simple risk assessment method and questionnaires worked out for the purpose. A simple/flexible risk assessment method (beginning with a two-stage model that could be enlarged into a six-stage model) is worked out by the authors (Tint & Kiivet) and the implementation possibilities are presented. It is necessary to increase interest from the side of employers for using the method and analyzing the work environment with the aim of improvement implementations. The main complaints in textile industry are high temperature in the workroom, bad ventilation, intense work and the dependence of workers' work results from the others. The main risk factors in wood processing industry are hazardous tools and equipment, also heavy physical load, noise, wood dust and odors of chemicals originating from polishes.