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Gas stations, as a work place, present hazards such as chemical substances and physical

hazards that are potentially detrimental to the environment and human health. Occupational
hazards are dangers to an individual's life or functioning that are naturally related with his
occupation or working environment and can have a negative impact on the individual's health
and working efficiency. Gasoline pump attendants are one such group of workers who are
continuously exposed to a variety of hazards on the job.
Gas station attendants are exposed to a variety of risks and health hazards in their
working environment, which should be regarded as detrimental to their overall health. Contact
with fuels and other chemical products, staying close to fuel pumps, noise, heat, cold, risk of
being run over, robbery, repetitive actions, standing for extended periods of time, and job
overload as a result of the various tasks they carry out are some of the risks.
The automobile industry service station employees are at a high risk of benzene toxicity
because they do not take precautions to avoid inhaling petroleum products or undergo routine
medical examinations. Individual variations depend on the exposed person's age, physical
activity level, smoking habit, pre-existing medical condition, amount of adipose tissue, genetic
variation in benzene-activating and detoxifying enzymes, DNA healing capacity, and several
growth-regulatory soluble mediators.

GAPS

1. Specific Chemical Exposure

Gasoline vapors contain a variety of chemicals, including benzene, toluene, and xylene, which are
known to have potential health effects, this needs further investigation for health outcomes.
However, there is a lack of studies investigating the specific levels of these chemicals that gas
pump attendants are exposed to and the associated health risks.
2. Personal protective measures
Limited research exists on the effectiveness of personal protective measures and equipment use
in work, such as gloves or masks, in reducing occupational health hazards for gas pump
attendants. Further research is needed to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing
these measures to mitigate exposure risks.
3. Intervention effectiveness
There is a need for studies evaluating the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing
occupational health hazards for gas station attendants. This may include evaluating the impact of
improved ventilation systems, training programs, or workplace policies and regulations on
reducing exposure risks and promoting worker health.
REASON

The reason why we picked this topic is because it focuses on the often-overlooked occupational
health safety concerns face by gasoline pump attendant. Research on the occupational health
hazards of gasoline pump attendants can provide evidence and data to support the development
and implementation of regulations and guidelines aimed at ensuring their safety and well-being.
This can include recommendations for protective measures, improved ventilation systems,
ergonomic considerations, and training programs to mitigate the risks associated with their job.

There is a need to know on what are the present condition and the range of occupational risk
factors in a crucial position of work. Conducting research on the occupational health hazards
faced by gasoline pump attendants can also help raise awareness about their unique challenges
and contribute to worker advocacy efforts. By highlighting the potential hazards and their impact
on worker health, it can facilitate discussions around improving working conditions, promoting
occupational safety, and advocating for workers' rights.

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