Occupational Health Assessment of Power-loom Industry Workers in Solapur City Somnath Kolgiri1, Dr. Rahul Hiremath2.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 6
Abstract
Introduction: The power-loom sector is one of the important but unorganized parts of the textile industry of India and mostly run by private firms and plays an important role in the country's economy, providing employment to a significant population in urban and peri-urban areas. The power loom workers hardly ever benefit from occupational health-and-safety provisions. Objectives: The aim of this study was to understand the occupational health-and-safety aspects of power-loom industry workers from Solapur City, Maharashtra, India. Methodology: A sample of 450 workers from the identified power looms industries were assessed at the general physique, muscle tone, lung condition, and eyesight using different techniques. The study proposed at developing a framework for understanding risks to workers, resulting from lack of health factors in companies. Results: The outcome of this result showed that most of the workers have been exaggerated by respiratory problems, increase in muscle tone, eye problems and musculoskeletal problem. It has been also observed that job safety or regular work blows positively to the workers’ long term body health. However, there is an immediate need to accept and apply measures in accordance with Indian Factories Act (OHSAS 18001/ILO-OSH 2001) which includes directions and procedures in respect of industrial work, installations, environment and occupational health and safety guidelines.
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