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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of dyeing and printing workers
Parimalam Paramasivam1, Premalatha Mundankandath Raghavan, Padmini Dasu Srinivasan
1Department of Family Resource Management, Home Science College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai.
Summary
Workers in the fabric dye industry know dyes harm skin but not other organs. They believe safe handling and disposal are crucial for improving the work environment.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Industrial Toxicology
- Textile Industry Safety
Background:
- Millions globally face occupational dye exposure.
- Limited understanding exists regarding worker knowledge and attitudes toward dye health effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate fabric dyers' and printers' knowledge, attitude, and practices concerning dye-related health hazards.
- To identify knowledge gaps in occupational dye exposure risks.
Main Methods:
- A confidential, face-to-face interview study was conducted.
- 142 workers from small-scale dyeing and printing units in Madurai, India, participated.
Main Results:
- All workers recognized dyes affect skin but were unaware of other potential organ effects.
- 34% of workers utilized personal protective equipment (PPE), like rubber hand gloves.
- Workers acknowledged the need for safe dye handling and contaminated packaging disposal.
Conclusions:
- Workers possess awareness of occupational hazards associated with dyes.
- There is a positive attitude towards improving the work environment and safety practices.
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