[Working conditions and morbidity with temporary loss of work capacity among metallurgists from Mill 300 of the Predmet firm--in Debelt].

Occupational hygienic and medico-statistical study is carried out in shop LOOM-300 for rolling of steel. The rate of exposure to chemical and dust factor of the workers is determined by means of index of exposure after the formula [formula: see text] The personal analysis of morbidity with temporary disability shows an increase of the basic indices "frequency" and "gravity" during the three year period. The per cent of the sick is higher in men, in the workers with higher index of exposure and in the younger age groups (up to 40 years old) with short labour of service, which certifies, for insufficient adaptation to the new working conditions. A conclusion is made, that the progressive increase of the indices of morbidity are serious warning for future high rate of morbidity, if labour hygienic and medico-preventive measures are not taken.