what are the occupational hazards in the silk industry?
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An occupational hazard is a hazard experienced in the workplace. Occupational hazards can encompass many types of hazards, including chemical hazards, biological hazards (biohazards), psychosocial hazards, and physical hazards. In the United States, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conduct workplace investigations and research addressing workplace health and safety hazards resulting in guidelines.[1] The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) establishes enforceable standards to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.[2] In the EU a similar role is taken by EU-OSHA.
Occupational hazard as a term signifies both long-term and short-term risks associated with the workplace environment and is a field of study within occupational safety and health and public health.[3] Short term risks may include physical injury, while long-term risks may be increased risk of developing cancer or heart disease.
Chemical hazards
Biological hazards
Psychosocial hazards
Physical hazards
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★_The name of the occupational hazard in silk industry:-
♦High noise exposure - can lead to hearing impairment, hypertension, disturbance in sleep.
♦Breathing problems- inhalation of cotton and other fabric dust leads to lung diseases and other respiratory diseases.
♦Chemical exposure- to harmful pesticides and chemicals from the processing and dyeing of materials.