A STUDY ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS AMONG AUTOMOBILE WORKERS IN A TRUCK MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN CHENNAI

Abstract

The aim of the study is to study the health status and occupational health hazards among automobile workers in a truck manufacturing company. To assess the health status of the automobile workers in the study area.To assess the utilization of personal protective equipments among the automobile workers.To study the association between occupational hazards and certain systemic health problems among the automobile workers. The prevalence of various systemic health problem and occupational hazards are high in the  study  area.  These  various health problems among the  automobile workers will reduce only if all the gaps are identified and intensive interventions are done and proper training regarding the utilisation of personal protection equipment must be implemented.