A complex of harmful and hazardous production factors was identified in the workplaces of hydraulic structures, including unfavorable microclimate indicators and high levels of noise and vibration. It was found that the nature of employees' work is characterized by heavy and stressful labor due to physical loads and psychological and emotional impacts. The highest occupational risk was determined to occur in shift and rotational work schedules. The influence of technological processes on the formation of sanitary and hygienic working conditions in hydraulic structure workshops was assessed. The relationships between working conditions and the prevalence of occupational diseases among workers were described. Modern methodological approaches to the hygienic assessment of the production environment and occupational risks were examined. Directions for improving technical and organizational measures to reduce the impact of harmful factors and enhance working conditions at hydraulic structures were substantiated.

Hydraulic structures, sanitary and hygienic factors, occupational hazards, preventive measures.

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