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Health Related Problems of Salt Workers at Sambhar Lake (Ramsar Site) of Rajasthan, India


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1 Department of Environmental Science, Central University of Rajasthan, Kishangarh, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
     

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Salt workers are exposed to the hardship of environmental conditions such as direct sunlight, salt dust and contact with brine, which have an impact on the health of workers. In the process of salt manufacture, brine rich in salt is filled in broad pans exposed to sunlight. To assess their awareness, attitude and practices related to occupational health problems, 250 Salt workers were interviewed about problems and health hazards related to their working conditions, usage of protective measures and suggestions for their improvisation.

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Health Problems, Salt-Workers, Symptoms.
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A. H. Bhat
Department of Environmental Science, Central University of Rajasthan, Kishangarh, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
K. C. Sharma
Department of Environmental Science, Central University of Rajasthan, Kishangarh, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India

Abstract


Salt workers are exposed to the hardship of environmental conditions such as direct sunlight, salt dust and contact with brine, which have an impact on the health of workers. In the process of salt manufacture, brine rich in salt is filled in broad pans exposed to sunlight. To assess their awareness, attitude and practices related to occupational health problems, 250 Salt workers were interviewed about problems and health hazards related to their working conditions, usage of protective measures and suggestions for their improvisation.

Keywords


Health Problems, Salt-Workers, Symptoms.