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Hazards in cottage industries in developing countries

M McCann1

  • 1Center for Safety in the Arts, New York, New York, USA.

American Journal of Industrial Medicine
|August 1, 1996
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Informal sector workers in developing countries face significant occupational hazards from home-based industries. Targeted prevention programs and healthcare provider training are crucial to protect families, including children, from these risks.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Environmental Health
  • Developing Economies

Background:

  • Research on occupational health and safety in developing countries predominantly targets large industries.
  • The informal sector, particularly home-based arts, crafts, and cottage industries, represents a substantial yet overlooked economic component.
  • These industries pose numerous health risks due to exposure to hazardous materials like lead, silica, cadmium, and toxic woods, alongside ergonomic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the occupational health and safety risks in the informal sector of developing countries.
  • To emphasize the need for targeted prevention strategies for home-based and cottage industries.
  • To advocate for the inclusion of families, especially children, in occupational safety initiatives.

Main Methods:

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  • Literature review and analysis of existing occupational health research gaps.
  • Identification of common hazardous exposures in informal home-based industries.
  • Assessment of the potential impact on family members, including children.

Main Results:

  • Informal sector industries are a major source of occupational hazards, including toxic exposures and ergonomic issues.
  • The home-based nature of these industries places entire families, including children, at risk.
  • Existing prevention programs largely neglect the informal sector.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent need for tailored occupational health and safety programs for the informal sector.
  • Prevention strategies should include hazard education, safe practices, and the development of safer alternatives.
  • Training local healthcare providers is essential for diagnosing and treating occupationally related illnesses in these settings.