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Truck drivers, though forming an integral part of a vital trade link for the Indian population, lack basic life insurance and health care benefits offered by other organized sectors in Indian Industries. This paper aimsto present …

Chemical sprayers of the tea plantation industry perceive various degrees of risk involved in their daily work. The objective of the study was to assess self-perceived risk and to rate these risks among the pesticide …

Bio-medical waste (BMW) means any solid and/or liquid waste including its container and any intermediate product, which is generated during the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals. Inadequate and…

Medical students have to dealwith biohazards in laboratoriesduring undergraduate studiesand intensive practice in hospitals. Unsafe operators can result inan outbreak of biohazardous pathogens to healthcare workers, the community, and…

Farming is a physically demanding occupation that puts farmers at risk of musculoskeletal disorders, particularly when frequently performing activities like heavy lifting, which strains the lower back muscles. The present study is aimedto…

Smartphoneswith rapid advancement in telecommunication technology causing high usage leads to addiction,especially among youth. Concerning health, smartphone addiction influencesposture causing neck-shoulder pain. However, the…

Police personnel perform untiring duties to maintain law and order. The objectives of this study were to assess the physical and mental health status of police personnel in a selected rural subdivision of Bengaluru District.

High-heeled shoes are a leading cause of foot problems and chronic lower limbs, as well as discomfort, fatigue, and an increased risk of injury. The research aimedto analyze the influence of wearing high-heeled shoes on the foot health of …

The World Health Organization confirmed the COVID-19 epidemic situation as a public health emergency and is an emerging public health problem that has threatened millions of lives worldwide. Since COVID-19 has significantly affected the healthcare…

Teachers are often exposed to occupational hazards like musculoskeletal pain which may force them to early retirement from their jobs, affecting their quality of life.This study aimed toestimate the prevalence …