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Sandeep Bains ¹, Rajdeep Kaur ¹, Manisha Sethi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Apparel and Textile Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

The status of women in a society is assessed by the recognition given to their participation and contribution in various fields. When we assess the number of women in farming activities, we realize the impact of the crisis prevailing in the agriculture sector. The seminal role played by our women in the enterprise of agriculture and its related activities has never been documented. Most certainly, our agriculture would not have sustained thus far without the role played by our women in its domain. Women with lower literacy levels and financial income as compared to their male counterparts may be unable to read leaflets or purchase protective equipment, putting their health at risk.

Keywords

Women, Agriculture, Status, Farming.

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Manisha Sethi ¹, Sandeep Bains ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Home-Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN

Abstract

The aim of the present research was to explore the occupational health hazards encountered by the workers working in spice manufacturing units in Ludhiana. In spice manufacturing units, the raw materials are cleaned, crushed, ground, mixed and packed. This work to a large extent is done manually; as a result the skin of the workers is heavily exposed to irritant dusts of spices. Causing adverse health effects, including upper respiratory tract irritation, skin complaints and allergies. It was observed that only 37.5 per cent of the workers use plastic gloves as a protective measure. None of them use mask and ear muffs as protective accessory. However, majority of the female workers use dupatta to cover their face. The need of the hour presses upon the awareness on the use of protective clothing/accessory. Reduction of exposure to causative agents is the principle preventive method for dermatitis and contact allergies. Thus, it is recommended that awareness should be generated among the spice mill workers about the use of personnel protective devices like face mask, gloves and ear muffs.

Keywords

Spice, Toxic, Health Effects, Allergy, Protective Clothing.

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Sandeep Bains ¹, Devinder Kaur ¹, Manisha Sethi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Apparel and Textile Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

The major problem encountered by the Ber fruit farm workers is during plucking the fruit, in which they get cuts and wounds on hands/arms and legs due to thorns and splinters. This leads to large lesions and infection. Looking into their problem cost effective protective clothing were developed for the farm workers working in Ber fruit orchards to meet occupational health hazards. The developed Kurta pyjama as protective clothing was stitched from non woven fabric of 70 GSM and underlining of 100% cotton fabric with 126 GSM. To further prevent the thorns from entering the body, Nehru Collar was stitched at neck, with front opening and elastic band at the full length sleeves and ankle of Pyjama.

Keywords

Ber, Protective Clothing, Harvesters, Fruit.

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