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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • India's rapidly industrializing economy presents unique occupational health challenges.
  • A significant portion of the workforce (93%) operates in the unorganized sector with high asbestos exposure.
  • Asbestos imports and production of asbestos-cement products have increased, despite declining domestic production.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current state of asbestos exposure and its health implications in India.
  • To highlight regulatory gaps and enforcement issues related to asbestos.
  • To underscore the potential public health disaster due to asbestos in India.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of industrial production and import data for asbestos and asbestos-cement products.
  • Review of occupational exposure standards and health and safety legislation.
  • Assessment of worker training, enforcement agency awareness, and diagnostic capabilities.

Main Results:

  • Asbestos industry delicensed, with 32 units operating, primarily in Maharashtra.
  • Occupational exposure standard remains high (2 fibers/mL), and mesothelioma is not recognized as an occupational disease.
  • Lack of health and safety coverage for 93% of unorganized sector workers, coupled with inadequate training and awareness.

Conclusions:

  • India is heading towards a major asbestos-related health crisis.
  • Urgent political will and industry regulation are needed to mitigate risks.
  • Improved occupational hygiene, disease recognition, and worker protection are critical.