Question

How is silk fibre obtained from silkworms? What are the hazards faced by workers in the silk industry? ok
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Answer 1

Explanation:

1. The caterpillar or silkworm spins the cocoon inside which develops the silk moth. The cocoons are kept under the sun or boiled or exposed to steam. The silk fibres separate out from the cocoon using special machines. This process is called reeling the silk.

2.The rearers in silk industry are engaged in several types of tasks and get exposed to multiple physical, chemical, and biological agents, which make them vulnerable to various health problems that include injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, allergies, eye irritation, and respiratory diseases.