Health impact and noise exposure assessment in the cricket bat industry of Kashmir, India

Manzoor, J.; Mamta; Rao, R. J.; Wani, K. A.

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Tytuł artykułu

Health impact and noise exposure assessment in the cricket bat industry of Kashmir, India

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Manzoor J. , Mamta , Rao R. J. , Wani K. A.

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Abstrakty

Aim. The aim of the present study was to identify and evaluate predominant noise sources in the cricket bat industry of Kashmir, India. Methods. Sound levels were measured at operator’s ear level in the working zone of the workers of seven cricket bat factories. The impact assessment was made through personal interviews with each worker separately during their period of rest. Results. On average, 62.5% of the workers reported difficulty in hearing and 24.1% of the workers have become patients for hypertension. Only 58.1% of the workers complained of headache due to high noise level. Conclusions. The workers engaged in the cricket bat industry of Kashmir are exposed to high noise levels. It is suggested that personal protective equipment like ear plugs and ear muffs be used by these workers as a protection against this hazard.

Słowa kluczowe

noise workers health protection Kashmir

hałas zagrożenia zdrowia ochrona przed hałasem i wibracją

Wydawca

Taylor & Francis

Czasopismo

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

Rocznik

2016

Tom

Vol. 22, No. 4

Strony

473--478

Opis fizyczny

Bibliogr. 45 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Manzoor J.

Jiwaji University, India

autor

Mamta

Jiwaji University, India

autor

Rao R. J.

Jiwaji University, India

autor

Wani K. A.

kuurshidevs@gmail.com

ITM University, India

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Opracowanie ze środków MNiSW w ramach umowy 812/P-DUN/2016 na działalność upowszechniającą naukę.

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