Heavy Metals Exposure and Hygienic Behaviors of Workers in Sanitary Landfill Areas in Southern Thailand

Table 3

PPEs used and personal hygiene behaviors characteristic of the subject workers.

Parameter	Subject workers (4)	%
PPEs used
Cotton mask
No	29	25.4
Yes	85	74.6
Gloves
No	73	64.0
Yes	41	36.0
Aprons
No	45	39.5
Yes	69	60.5
Personal hygiene of workers
Ate snacks or drank water at work area
Sometimes	60	52.6
Always	54	47.4
Washed hands before lunch
Sometimes	47	41.2
Always	67	58.8
Changed clothes after work
Sometimes	72	63.2
Always	42	36.8