Assessment of Hepato-Renal Biomarkers in Petrol Pump Attendants: Impact of Protective Gear Usage

Harpreet Kaur Walia; Vanita Sharma; Vijay Chaudhary

doi:10.55489/njmr.13042023982

Authors

Harpreet Kaur Walia Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College & Hospital, Kumarhatti, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
Vanita Sharma Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College & Hospital, Kumarhatti, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
Vijay Chaudhary Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College & Hospital, Kumarhatti, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55489/njmr.13042023982

Keywords:

Renal disease, hepatic impairment, petrochemical product, volatile substance, occupational exposure

Abstract

Background: Petrol Pump attendants (PPA) in India wear a variety of safety gear, including as overalls, masks, and gloves. It is still entirely unknown if they can effectively protect vulnerable organs like the liver and kidney. The study's objective is to examine the hepato-renal axis' biochemical characteristics in PPA employees who wore protective gear while on duty and those who did not.

Methods: The research population was divided into three Groups. Group A consisted of 15 adults male PPAs who had consistently implemented protective measures when administering petroleum products. 32 PPA who did not wear protective gear made up Group B. A total of twenty-eight male adults who had not been exposed to petroleum products made up Group C, the control Group. For PPA selected for the research, a minimum of five years of exposure was required. Through the administration of a questionnaire, data on worker safety was gathered about the usage of self-protective gear as a standard safety procedure for personal protection. To evaluate biochemical indicators of hepato-renal functioning, serum was used. Both the Student's t test and the analysis of variance were used to find statistical differences. It was deemed significant at p 0.05.

Results: ALP, AST, ALT, creatinine, urea, albumin, and total protein activities or levels in both Group A and Group B were substantially different from control (Group C), suggesting liver impairment.

Conclusion: Data from this study indicate that none of the three protective gear options employed by PPA in Group B significantly decreased exposure.

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