Table 2 Workplace hygiene status of exposed versus un-exposed workplaces
Workplace Description | Ranks | Painters group * (n = 20) | Mechanics group * (n = 20) | Control group * (n = 20) | P-value a | P-value b |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mechanical Exhaust System | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | |
| Â | Good | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 3 (15) | P < 0.027 | P < 0.027 |
| Â | Satisfactory | 1 (5) | 1 (5) | 5 (25) | Â | Â |
| Â | Poor | 19 (95) | 19 (95) | 12 (10) | Â | Â |
Workplace Ventilation | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | |
| Â | Good | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 2 (10) | P < 0.001 | P < 0.001 |
| Â | Satisfactory | 3 (15) | 5 (25) | 16 (80) | Â | Â |
| Â | Poor | 17 (85) | 15 (75) | 2 (10) | Â | Â |
Sunlight Penetration | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | |
| Â | Good | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 11 (55) | P < 0.001 | P < 0.001 |
| Â | Satisfactory | 20 (100) | 16 (80) | 7 (35) | Â | Â |
| Â | Poor | 0 (0) | 4 (20) | 2 (10) | Â | Â |
Workplace Overall Hygiene | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | |
| Â | Good | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 16 (80) | P < 0.001 | P < 0.001 |
| Â | Satisfactory | 1 (5) | 3 (15) | 4 (20) | Â | Â |
| Â | Poor | 19 (95) | 17 (85) | 0 (0) | Â | Â |