Abstract:Results Out of the total 743 workers, majority were males (71%). Higher proportion of workers (59%) belonged to 20 -39 year age group. Twenty four percent and 28% of the study population smoked cigarettes and drank alcohol regularly respectively. Only 6% of workers had a pre employment medical examination and periodic medical examinations. Of the workers only 38% were using personal protective equipment. 47% of workers reported that compensation claims were paid for accidents at the factory. 62% of the workers… Show more
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