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Health Hazards in the Textile Industry by Sudhir Jain is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The textile industry poses several health risks to workers, including exposure to cotton dust, chemicals, noise, and ergonomic issues. Workers in spinning and processing are at risk of byssinosis from breathing cotton dust, which can cause respiratory problems. Dyeing and finishing workers are exposed to chemicals like benzidine and formaldehyde that are linked to cancers. Prolonged exposure to noise from machinery can damage hearing. Many developing country textile factories have unsafe and unhealthy worki
- Author
- Sudhir Jain
- Language
- EN